Things that make for a great week...

This has been a pretty busy week. School is coming to a close, so teachers are really piling it on. I really don't like homework. I never have, in high school I did just enough to get by. UNLESS... it was a subject i was particularly fond of, then homework was enjoyable. I was sure that this would change in college. I would be taking classes i loved, so i would love doing the homework, right? Wrong... homework still stinks. Math is still not fun; even in college... Amidst the endless stacks of homework, I have been trying to focus on the positive things these last few weeks, as to not turn into a giant ball of stress, and gain extreme enmity for my homework.

Here are some things that i have really enjoyed this week:

The CROCKPOT! Since I am working now and don't get home until 6:30 somedays I have been searching for some good crockpot recipes. At first I was a little scared of it. Everyone always says you can throw whatever you want in it and it will turn out good- but i was sure i could find a way of making that statement false. Luckily, so far, it has been great everytime! We had crockpot stuffed green bell peppers this week- they were yummy. It's so nice to come home and not have to worry about dinner. And it always smells so good.

This is what I am currently reading. I am really enjoying it. It's the same story line as "The Davinci Code" and "Angels and Demons"

My friend Jamie is currently on a teaching-expiditon in Ukraine. She is teaching kindergarten students, and she really loves it. HOWVER, I really miss her, and miss being able to call her anytime i please. She is included in my great week because she comes home in 12 days! (These are some fun pictures she sent me from Ukraine)

This is one of the Most Exciting. Brett and I shop at Albertsons sometimes for groceries (it is one of the three availalbe here) When you shop there, depending on how much you spend, you get a certain amount off of Albertsons gas. I am always thrilled to use this. I think i just love the idea of saving money for something that is so annoying to pay for, like gas. The problem is, is that the closest Albertsons gas is in Idaho Falls, which is a 1/2 hour drive. We don't go much, but tonight we planned a special Christmas shopping trip to Idaho Falls, pretty much so we could get gas for cheap! As we were driving to Idaho Falls our gas light was coming on and off! Talk about cheap. I love being cheap, it feels so good! We filled up for $2.42 a gallon. Boo-ya.

To finish this great week- tomorrow I am going to attempt to make a pumpkin pie from this pumpkin!! (It will probably turn out a big mess, but i'm excited to try) I will tell you about the finsihed product (and the messy and probably frustratingly confusing process)

Finally this week has been so great because of my fantastic, wonderful, patient, giving husband. Brett always knows how to brighten my days. He always puts a smile on my face, even when i come home a teense cranky from work. (rarely) :)
Thank you Brett for always making my days brighter and better. I love you.
(p.s. for those of you wondering, there is No ocean here in Rexburg. we barely have a city water park, and even that is just a few hoses hooked together. This is an old pic from a summer adventure is SF)

What makes your weeks Great???