Go Cougars!

By Martha -
Last week Mini picked up a Sports Illustrated, turned to a picture of a baseball game, and said "Go Cougars!" She even had the arm motion to go with it. The football and basketball games have obviously been doing a good job of training her. I've heard BYU called "Breed 'Em Young" but in this case I guess it's more like "Brainwash 'Em Young."

Other news: Adam made it home safely from Hong Kong yesterday. Hooray! It was our longest time apart: 10 days and 9 nights. It is so great to have him back. I got totally fatigued when we got back to our apartment, which surprised me because I wasn't the one who was 14 hours off schedule. While he was gone I think I went into stress mode to be able to take care of Mini and not worry about my own discomforts so much. Having him gone made me appreciate soldiers and their families who have extended amounts of time apart. What a huge sacrifice for our country--I don't know if I could do it.

Mini and I did have fun staying with my parents though, and even leeched onto their trip to St. George last weekend. Although it wasn't super warm, it was lots sunnier and warmer than up north. They definitely spoiled us and made Adam being gone not so rough.

Comments

Devin, Naomi and Spencer said…
It is so nice to have our husbands home. I can't believe finals are just a few weeks away. How are your letters? We are about half way done! Fun fun. Good luck!

Lets get together soon!

Naomi
April 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM
apewinterton said…
It is so hard to have your husband gone. You have to do double-duty with everything. I'm glad Adam's home safely.
April 4, 2009 at 10:31 PM
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