R.A.D.

This semester I have been taking a self-defense class through a program called R.A.D. It has been so much fun and the techniques and skills they teach are very helpful and effective. This last Tuesday was our simulation, which is basically our final exam. We had to go through three scenarios. The first is a "walk in the park" where you walk across the room trying to reach the safety zone, but along the way one or two people will attack you and you have to use a hammer fist to get away. The second was where you pretend that you are at an ATM and someone comes and attacks you from behind and in this one you can use any moves you want. Once again you have to get to the safety zone and fend off about three different people along the way. The third scenario they have you walk into the room with your eyes closed and they have a group of people crowd around you and they verbally taunt you and you cannot attack until they grab you, which is when you open your eyes and defend yourself. The third is longer than the other two and you have to fight off more people. To say the least I was really nervous before the test and I was so happy I survived! Everyone was pretty nervous for the first two scenarios, which you do right after each other, but the third one was much better and I was less nervous because I knew what to expect. It was a good experience and really made me have to think on my feet with adrenalin and fear in my head. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested!! It was an awesome experience! Here is a picture of my entire class after we had completed simulation. The instructors are the ones in all the gear and equipment that they had to wear for the test. We also had to wear protective equipment.

Twas' the Night Before Finals

Things are a little hectic right now with finals looming before us. Brad and I both have lots of papers, projects, or homework to finish before the semester is over. The two weeks before finals are always crazy. Happily though, this is our last full week of classes!! We cannot wait until we get to go up to Coeur d'Alene for Christmas. Last weekend we started our Christmas shopping and while we were out we found ourselves a cute little nativity set. It is our first Christmas decoration and we were so excited to set it up when we got home. It isn't big and it resembles a Precious Moments nativity set because the people are little kids :D

We had a wonderful thanksgiving last week as well. We went up to Logan and stayed at Tawni and Ryan's house. All of Brad's family was there and my sister and her husband came too. We had fun playing games with everyone and seeing the little kids. It was so nice just to relax and spend time with family. We also went to see the movie Australia and it was really good. We recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good movie to watch.

Well, that is about all that is going on here. We look forward to seeing everyone at Christmas!

Just a little extra

A little hike up to Stewart Falls up Provo Canyon.

First home football game. GO COUGS!

I have a conniving look on my face...

One word...haha. Jessie says this defines our relationship perfectly. She beats me...my parents love it.

Halloween

Ok, so we're on a blogging hay day right now, so we might as well get in some of Halloween now. Jessie did the last few, so now it's my turn to hit up the blog-o-sphere. We spent the night with Jessie's sister, Katie and her husband, Cameron, as well as Jessie's cousin Becky and her husband JD. Jessie dressed up as Tinkerbell, I dressed up as a lost boy, Katie and Cameron dressed up as Bella and Edward Cullen...I had to ask Jessie what their names even were...all I knew is it had something to do with Twilight. All you rabid Twilight ladies out there, please don't kill me. And Becky and JD dressed up as...Becky and JD. We had a good night. Played some games, ate dinner in a pumpkin, and chowed on some candy. In any case, it was a good time.Katie and Cameron.

So, do I look lost?

Jessie is beautiful, what can I say.

Our beautiful little pumpkin.

Our pumpkin after hours of work...and no, I was not COMPLETELY naked.

Honeymoon

We went to Fripp Island in South Carolina and it was so fun and beautiful. The tropical storm luckily missed us and just gave us some good waves at the beach. This is the view from the back deck of the condo.

We had a spiral staircase....that Brad had fun with :D

The downstairs of the condo.

The awesome tavern we went to! They had AMAZING seafood!

Taking a walk in the tidal lands.

The tidal lands- so beautiful

Walking on the path over the tidal lands.

Very green South Carolina

Awesome sand castle that we came across.

Brad on the beach- he looks like a pirate.

Huge dead trees that were scattered along this beach.

A cool lighthouse.

Yes, we love each other.

Brad on the beach!

Such a pretty beach

The forest paths that led to the beach

The Shrimp shack-- they didn't have very good food.

Pretty sunset

Eating at the shrimp shack

Having fun at the beach!

Leaving from Georgia to go to Fripp Island!

My Eggo is Preggo

Hey everyone!

So, I guess it is time to officially announce to everyone that I am pregnant :D We found out about 2 weeks ago (the day after Halloween) and this week is week 6 of being pregnant. The queasiness has started to kick in, but not too bad. Mostly certain smells and certain foods make me feel kind of queasy especially heavy or greasy foods. But if I don't eat often enough then I also feel sick. So, I always make sure to bring snacks with me everywhere. We are so excited and can't wait until July 4th! That is the due date they gave us at the doctor's office. We have been thinking about names and if anyone has any good suggestions, especially for boy names, let us know! But for a boy we are thinking about the name Aiden and for a girl the name Kali. If we don't come up with any names we like better these will probably be what we choose. That is all our big news for now :D Besides that school is going well for both of us. Only three weeks left until finals! This week is pretty busy for me I have three papers due. But the end is in sight and we are so excited for Thanksgiving next week!! We love you all! We will be posting pictures shortly!

Sabotage

Ha ha...I just thought I would leave a little post here since I went to open up my blog and I was logged into Brad and Jessie's. This is like writing on your wall on Facebook with exclusive rights. Let's see how long it takes you guys to figure out that I posted this here......... :)

Mike D.