Brett and Cindy: Life Lately

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Life Lately

It's been a little too long since out last post, so here's a snapshot of what we've been up to lately... After a bit of a break, we continued to work on our house. The wood floors needed a little repairing. We're also refinishing the floors this month, so check back for updated pictures soon!

Galena, IL

We took a quick trip to Galena, part of the celebration of our 2 year anniversary, August 2.

Morton Pumpkin Festival

This was our 3rd year in a row. We love it! We volunteered with the Morton Ward on Friday night and served dinner...rib-eyes, porkchops, chili nachos, and pumpkin pie. On Saturday morning, the pumpkin pancakes were especially delicious this year! And Emily introduced us to the apple cider slushies, mmmm!

Me and Emily

Trips to Nauvoo.

BYU Football

Brett was able to go to the Air Force game in Colorado.

He says... it's a rebuilding year :)

John and Tyler at the Air Force/BYU game

And just today, Brett repainted the 2 front rooms.

We love the new, darker color!

We LOVE our house. You should come visit us!

3 comments:

Tiff said...: Um... you guys have an enclosed porch!

*jealous*; October 2, 2010 10:22 PM
Carrie Wood said...: That's a lovely blog post, but I am more excited about the little announcement on the right!!! Congrats on expecting a baby. I am so happy for you guys!! I hope you are feeling well.; October 7, 2010 3:31 PM
Mandy said...: Hey! way to sneak that little...um...by the way...I'm pregnant in there! CONGRATS!!!; October 10, 2010 9:50 PM

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Brett grew up in Englewood, Colorado where he spent his time playing football, basketball, lacrosse, the tuba, singing, and yes, doing some theater. He had no idea what to study in college, but he wanted to play sports, so he ended up at Whittier College playing football and lacrosse for the mighty Poets for a year. After much thought, he decided to go on a mission. He served 4 months in the Massachussetts-Boston mission learning to nod his head and smile while teaching mostly Cambodian families. Ultimately he served in the Spain-Bilbao mission where he learned much humility, and love for the Spanish culture. Upon arriving home, he finished his associates degree, then went on to graduate from Brigham Young University. Since then, Brett has lived in Boston, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and now in Peoria, IL. He is the Regional Director of a thriving hearing aid practice where he loves to help his patients to hear to the best of their ability. He is amazed daily that his beautiful wife decided to choose him and to move to Peoria. He loves to spoil her every moment he can, because after all, she deserves it!

Cindy grew up in Apple Valley, California where she spent her time singing, dancing, and playing the piano. She obtained her B.S. in Education from from Brigham Young University, and Masters of Education from Southern Utah University, along with her National Board Teaching Certification. She spent 8 years teaching in Pleasant Grove, Utah, then married her honey and moved to Peoria, Illinois. Cindy is now in her 11th year of teaching. She loves teaching 2nd grade, loves being so close to Nauvoo, and especially loves being married to Brett!