Running in Circles

My last post was the day before the new semester started... the day before things got kinda crazy around here! I am a full-time student, working 20 hours a week at an internship, teaching Pilates at BYU twice a week, running like crazy, and trying to cook, clean, and nurture my husband. Brice is staying busy, but has a little more free time. He's busy with school, working twenty hours a week and watching "Moonshiners."

I am not trying to complain-our life together is wonderful, but I literally feel like I am running in circles. I have school or work at 7:00 AM everyday, and don't get home until 6 or 7 PM each night. Running the same routine. I have been running ten to twelve miles straight on a treadmill, because I'm not allowed to run at night alone..that's 40 to 48 laps. Circles. I have been running in a lot of circles. 

We are busy. Life is good. Money is tight. I believe things will work-out. I look forward to the new year. 

96 miles run already..1916 left to reach my 2012 for the year.

-Breann

Woke up at  an early 7 to get Brice to New Student Orientation at 7:30 AM! As  I struggled to get out of bed, Brice so kindly reminded me my first class tomorrow is at 7 am. oops! Good thing it is an Athletic Training Lab, so I could practically sleep in workout clothes, wake up, brush my teeth, and get to class. Lazy much? After dropping Brice off I headed over to the gym and ran 10 miles in 1:20:00 and did twenty minutes of abs, squats, and push-ups. Now I'm showered and ready to go babysit for the Hunter Family. Miss them and Love them! I have nanny-ed for them since I came to school three years ago, but now I have a real job so today is probably the last time I will see them for a long while. Then its BBQ Porkchops with glazed pineapple and coconut rice and broccoli for dinner. Hopefully I can sneak in an episode of Chopped or a game of speed scrabble and call it a day. The last day before school starts all too quickly.

When I think of my college years, the Hunters will be my first and most cherished thoughts

-Breann

Ringing in the New Year with a new race. 

St George Half Marathon on January 21st.

 I've been running 55-70 miles each week so I think I should be good, but I'd like to finish in 1:30:00 or so... we'll see! 

If you see me running around Provo, give me a honk! 

-Breann

We feel so spoiled after this Christmas! 

 Brice got lots of things to distract him from school  keep him busy. A sweet Kindle Fire that the attacked, hacked, and fixed and a DVR so we don't miss any BYU sporting events or episodes of Chopped for me! Within hours of opening his Kindle he changed the programming and added the android system on to it. It is sweet!! He also got two sweet Iowa Hawkeye camping chairs, a Mad-Bomber hat, a new fleece Columbia jacket, and of course some new wrenches.

 What is a Christmas to that man without new tools? 

I feel spoiled to.. my presents revolve around my favorite addiction...Running! Brice got me  sweet Nike running gloves. When I got back from my first run wearing them, I took them off and grabbed Brice's face with my warm hands! That was a big moment for us! I also got a sweet fleece jacket, new running shoes, a fancy food processor, snacks from my momma, the cutest dessert bowls from Anthropologie, lots of crafty goods, and all the wipes I could ever need to clean our car. (One of my biggest peeves is a dirty car- I know I know..wait until I have kids...)

We have a target gift card or two that we want to use to get some new games, so let us know if you want to join for a fun game night!

Thanks for spoiling us with all the swag we can handle!

This Christmas break was exactly what we needed:

too much fun!!!

We played lots of speed scrabble, Skip-Bo, and interrogate Andrew. Brice grew out a nice beard...and I hate to admit it but it is oh so sexy! We visited Amish Country, built all sorts of wood projects in Grandpas' workshop, went on walks in the woods, and baked and ate way too many Christmas treats. Played with Brice's new Kindle Fire (thanks Mom and Dad!!), put my new running gloves and shoes to work, built a wall in the basement, and caught up on some fun reading. We LOVED all the time spent with Craig, Heidi, and Owen. Teaching Owen to say "woot-woot" during the basketball games was my favorite part. We are so glad we got to spend more time with Hannah and Andrew and completely support their idea of getting married in Hawaii! I'm so glad Emily and Matt came into town on our last night  so Quinn and Zack could give Brice a kick in the b-u-t-t!

Doug and Lucinda- Thank you so much for having us for such a long stay! We feel so loved and grateful for all the love and support you send our way. We have loved being spoiled this last week and can't wait to visit again! 

I couldn't resist. 
we're thrilled and I'm "delusional"..

no twin babies around here- just twin cell phones! After a stressful transition, I am no longer on my parents phone plan. Brice and I are seriously independent now. We have matching phones. twins. 

Still deciding on names.
p.s. this post is basically a result of me going crazy over finals. tomorrow it all ends. 

Happy Birthday to my sister Melanie!!

10 Reasons She is THE BEST

10. She has the most beautiful smile

9. She is determined and always knows what she wants and is destined to live out her biggest dreams.

8. She is a world traveler (Europe, Greece, Mexico...honeymoon?)

7. She always says the right thing to me

6. She knows she is a daughter of a loving Heavenly Father.

5. She is the only girl I know with multiple fantasy football teams.

4. She buys the BEST Christmas presents for others...oh isn't Christmas right around the corner :)

3. She has come to watch me be sweaty and finish my half and full marathons

2. The girl knows how to buy good shoes

1. She lets me change the music, even when she's driving her car.

Seriously Mel, I could go on forever. You are the best example to me. You have taught me self-love, patience, and faith in the timing of our Heavenly Father. You remind me constantly of my potential and don't let me have self-pity parties too often. You remind me school is important, and you like the way I decorate. Thanks for making me feel good- but today is all about you! Hope you have a great day!

Treat her right Kris Sorensen :)