Sunshine and Reading

Wednesday June 5th - Thursday June 13th

Well! What a fun week. I'm silly and spent so much time working, laying out, with friends or reading that I didn't ever get around to posting on my blog! Well. Lets see....

Wednesday was awesome! After work I went to Byans house for a Mission movie night reunion. They had decided in Ukraine that they would watch the Dark Knight Rises together. Thankfully a few others wanted to bring girls, so I got to come also! We chatted up in the living room until everyone got there. I love these things because I get to see Bryan with the people he was with for the last two years. They are all super fun, and way nice to me. I love how they all know so much about me too. Makes me feel like Bryan thought about me a lot while he was gone. I got to meet Elder Harris, and I got to see Tommy Tautkus again. I'm a fan of these two. Me and Tommy have reached BFF status, which is awesome. We've got a cute little handshake even. The movie was great! We had some cake and Ukrainian drinks that they missionaries were all so excited about! Here is a picture of everyone that was there! :) 

Thursday I went to work, got lots done and then came home. I went to Bryans that night and basically we just hung out around the house. The Pacers vs. Heat game was on, and we watched it with Sam, Jake and Rick. The game was super good, but of course Jake and Sam argued the whole time about which team and players were better. They crack me up. Mostly because my brothers are so different and haven't ever been into arguing about sports. After that they planned which rides they wanted to go to at California Adventure. We had scripture and prayer and then Bryan and I tried cleaning his room again... but I think we kind of fail at that..... He gets a little bit done, but then we just end up talking and laughing. We need to find a more productive way to clean that room! I got to look through some more of his mission things which is always entertaining. I love seeing those things, and I love when he tells more stories. I sent Bree a snap chat, and I thought these pics were pretty funny, so enjoy! 

Friday I worked, but then Brandon told me to start my weekend early. I went home and finished working there, went to the pool and read! Pretty relaxing I have to say. I love my summer. Around 5 I went over to Bryans to go with them to the airport. When they were walking away, I got in the car to drive home, but then Bryan motioned for me to come out. He said "my mom asked if I kissed you goodbye.. and I said I didn't." I thought that was hilarious. I couldn't believe Janet was the one to suggest that. So, he kissed me goodbye and I went home! I hung out with my mom for awhile. She is back in town for a bit trying to get job interviews and get things situated before she brings the family out here. I have to say it was a bit of a rough night for me. After she left I went to Merrills and we laid on her tramp and talked. I texted bryan and asked if it would be weird if I ever wanted to talk to his parents... ha. He said that I could whenever I wanted, which was nice. I felt silly asking, but for some reason I just felt like I may need to at some point, and that it would help a lot. Merrill and I did have a good night just talking and hanging out under the stars. I'm glad I have such good friends. We also take adorable pictures. We also painted our nails :)

Saturday was busy busy busy. I woke up, helped do saturday jobs around the house. Staci had to run and do things for scouts, but her baby niece was over. I ended up babysitting her. She was 9 months and super cute, but oh man she go SO tired and refused to go to sleep. Seriously. I didn't know what to do with her. I've never babysat a child who resisted sleep more than her. Finally she fell asleep with me holding her and feeding her. I then got ready for Amandas bridal shower that Heather was throwing. The party was super cute. Heather decorated her backyard, had fun games and good. We even swam for a bit in her pool. I have to say it was one of my favorite bridal showers, especially because my very
best friends were there.

When the shower was over I went to a movie night at the Deaf Center in Taylorsville. The movie was kind of awful to be honest, but I actually got to catch up with Ben, Matt, Johnny and Mike. I was surprised how nice they were to me. I had a good talk with Ben and Matt. They were finally being understanding about me having a boyfriend, and understand that I love them so much. I wish I could see them more, but me living down in SoJo makes it hard. I can't just go hang out with a group of boys anymore either though. But, in the Fall I will be going back to the Deaf ward, and I know we will stay friends. Matt and Ben expressed being happy for me that things were going so well, they even told me that Bryan sounds like a great guy and are happy that he treats me so well. I'm really glad that I went, even thought I wasted $10 on an awful movie ha.

Baby Jacobsen

Sunday I woke up early to go to Tommy Tautkus's homecoming. He did SUCH a good job. I was crying so much! He talked about the Atonement, and the Love of Christ. He kept saying "And good remembered Rachel, and God Remembers you." It was just an amazing message. He had good at his house, so I went with Mark Smith, and the Baileys daughter. Food was great! I got to talk to Tommy for a bit, but then I left so I could go to a family dinner at my grandparents. Jordan came in for the weekend since my mom was here. We got to spend the afternoon and some of the evening together. It was a tough night because we were all emotional about everything going on. Mom announced at the dinner table that her and daddy would be separating. It made everything so much more real. I didn't expect it to hit me so hard. I'm glad that we got to be together that day. Leaving was hard. Mom hugged me and we just started crying. I know she didn't want us to go, but we had to get Jordan to her ride back to Idaho. Heather and I went for a walk that night, and we played at the park for awhile. I started the fifth Harry Potter that night! So that was good. I needed some time to myself after everything at my grandparents. I'm definitely glad I went, it was just tougher emotionally than I had expected it to be.

My beautiful sister :)

Monday was nothing too special. I went to work, got a lot done. Brandon didn't feel like staying long, so he told me we could go at 3:30pm. Linsey Pickup and I met up in AF at the library to study for the interpreting  written exam. She is definitely going to be a good person to study with. We each read a chapter during the week, bring an outline and a study guide for each other, and then we fill it out together. We should be able to pass that test by the end of the summer. I went home and did FHE with the Stouts. After that I stayed up late reading Harry Potter and eating popcorn. Yes, I am pretty dang cool. 

Tuesday I went in to work, and Brandon wanted to leave early again. I left around 4pm and finished working from home. Heather was busy, so I stayed around the house with the Stouts and ate dinner and then I read for a long time. 

Wednesday after work I picked up Merrill. We went to buy her ticket for Tim Mcgraw :) Then we went to take care of my car. I had the check the check engine light, but it was nothing big. I hadn't screwed the gas cap on tight enough ha. Easy fix :) Then we went to get my tires check and have air put in them. Last, we got my car washed and cleaned! Baby Alice was starting to look pretty gross, so it was time. Merrill and I went on random adventures ater that. We went to the D.I., Asian City and Little Ceasars. Pretty exciting night. 

 Thursday Ron was back, he had been out of town. We had team meeting and we all went to lunch together. We left work early, and I finished working at home again. Merrill, Heat and I decided to go to Country Fest in South Jordan! Fun huh?! It was just a small Carnival. Nothing compared to all of the fun Bryan was having in Disneyland, but we still had a good time! We went on two rides and screamed our little heads off. After that we went to Savers. Man, we have way to much fun in discount or secondhand stores. Heather and I found matching picnic baskets!!! They are so stinkin cute. I can't wait to use them. Before we went home, we went to The Chocolate. We shared a Cazookie that was quite tasty. It has definitely been fun this week to have girls nights with them. I also read more before I fell asleep. I'm on a roll!

Well, it looks like I'm all caught up! :) Surprisingly good week even though Bryan wasn't here. Heather makes me laugh because she just always grabs my phone so that she can read my text messages with Bryan. She apparently loves the way we talk to each other. She finds great enjoyment in it. But yes, Bryan and I talk in a very cheesy way, but it is just very us. I have to say I was surprised that he missed me as much as he did this last week. I thought he would be having to much fun to even miss me. So, basically my life is great. Work is going well, I have good friends there, I have a couple of best friends that are the best, and I have an amazing boyfriend who makes me giggle like I'm a little girl!