Rise and Shout...

the Cougars are out.

Go Cougars!

Rise, all loyal Cougars

And hurl your challenge to the foe.
We will fight, day or night,
Rain or snow.
Loyal, strong and true,
Wear the White and Blue.
As we sing, get set to spring.
Come on Cougars, it's up to you!
So Rise and Shout, the Cougars are out
We're on a trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out
As we unfold our vict'ry story.
On we go to vanquish the foe
For Alma Mater's sons and daughters.
As we join in song,
In praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue
And cheer our Cougars of BYU.
Rah! Rah! Rah-rah-rah!
Rah! Rah! Rah-rah-rah!
Rah! Rah! Rah-rah-rah!
GO COUGARS!

Sad Loss

BYU had a very disappointing loss this weekend. We were so excited to go to the game, but ended up sad about the outcome. It rained for a while before the game. Luckily it stopped before the game started. Although it was colder than previous games, we were able to stay dry.

Tired, Cute, and Cuddly

Yesterday we enjoyed going to the third home game of the BYU football season. It was a late Friday night game and the weather has definitely turned fall-like. We had to bundle up for the first time this year. It was a good outcome to the game, but we were definitely tired.


The weather didn't seem to bother Miriam. I was afraid she wouldn't keep her hat on, but she surprised me. She was just so tired she fell asleep on her daddy. I had to take a picture because she looked so cute and cuddly.

Weekend Happenings

Friday night we went to a ward activity. It was a chili cook-off at a local park. I made chili but decided not to enter it into the competition. We invited our friends Jimi and Bre Fox to come along. We had fun tasting all the chili and cornbread. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures. Saturday we went to the second BYU football game at home. We are so glad we came away with a win this time.


Sundays are sometimes hard for Miriam. She has a hard time napping at church. Therefore, she was really tired tonight after only sleeping 30 minutes all day. While we were having our weekly FHE (Family Home Evening - to learn more click here), we enjoyed watching Miriam tear apart a catalog in order to keep herself happy... and yes, she ate a piece.

We are happy that fall is here and all the fun things that come with it.

Week in Review

This week was not particularly exciting. I just thought I would update the blog. I took a few pictures so I thought I would group all the pictures from this week into one long post. Here is what went on this week.

Miriam is so much fun. She continues to amaze us with how much she is learning. I was testing out the settings on our camera and took a couple of pictures of Miriam on Monday.


Monday night we had Natalie and Ryan over for dinner. We opened Miriam's doll that she received for Christmas. I thought she might finally be ready to play with her first doll. She didn't know what to do at first, but seemed to warm up to the idea quickly.


Thursday Michael attended a free concert for his Music 101 class. You will have to ask him about that experience. On Friday I went up to Park City to shop with a couple of friends. We hit the outlet mall and found some good deals. Everyone left happy. On Saturday went to the BYU football game. It was really hot for most of the game. I put cold water on Miriam's head to cool her off. Her hair ended up kind of crazy, but I thought it was so cute. Even though the end of the game was disappointing we had fun together.


Sunday we enjoyed a nice day at church and spending more time together. Overall we had a great week and just wanted to share it.

Last Home Game

Well, we have attended the last BYU home game of the season. The weather ended up being perfect. By the end of the game it was about 60 degrees. We have seats that face the sun, so it was bright but the sun also kept us warm. Here is the last picture for this year.

Sixth and final home game.

(November 8, 2008 -- BYU vs. San Diego State)

Utah Weather and Football Games

Isn't it funny how the in last BYU pictures we were bundled up? Now two weeks later we were back to warmer weather... that is Utah weather for you. One more home game so we will have to see what the weather holds.

Fifth home game.

(October 25, 2008 -- BYU vs. UNLV)

Another Football Game Picture

I actually ended up leaving the game without taking a picture, so we took one afterward. It was the first cold game. We had to bundle up. Michael said I look like a linebacker with all my layers. We are ready for the next home game this Saturday.

Fourth home game.
(October 11, 2008 -- BYU vs. New Mexico)

This week's game

I have a goal to take a picture at every home game. So, I thought that I would share them each week. This week we decided to stand up so my pregnant belly would show.

Third home game. Another shut-out.
(September 20, 2008 -- BYU vs. Wyoming)

BYU and beyond

It is past due for an update from us. We are finally starting to feel settled from the move. Michael has been busy with internship applications for next summer. He applied to all of the Big Four accounting firms. Our first city choice is Washington D.C. and the second is Sacramento, CA. He has first round interviews the next two weeks... then we will see what happens. The firm he ends up accepting an internship to is most likely where we will end up after graduation. So, this has been a big choice for us. We are excited to see what happens. We will know about the internship by Thanksgiving.

I have finally reached a point of boredom. After resting all summer, I feel much better and want something to do. I decided to start working for Provo City Schools as a substitute teacher. This way I can earn a little extra money and have something to do some days during the week. I liked this option because I have the choice of how much I want to work.

Even though we are looking forward to leave Provo after graduation we are trying to enjoy the last two years of school as much as we can. We got all sports passes and have attended two football games already. It has been hot at the beginning of the season, but we can't complain too much when we are winning!

Here we are at the first home game. We look a little tired because we moved the same day.
(August 30, 2008 -- BYU vs. Northern Iowa)


Here we are at the second home game. We had a great time watching the 59-0 win.
(September 13, 2008 -- BYU vs. UCLA)