We have been living in Charlottesville, Virginia for the past two and a half years while Scott attends medical school at the University of Virginia. Scott is usually studying, so Brighton and I have become pretty creative on keeping ourselves busy. As you all know, I was pretty upset when we found out that we were moving because we have the most amazing family and friends a person could ask for. Its taken a little while to get use to, but we love it thanks to very special friends. Life on the east coast is very different but fun. It is so weird to drive only a couple of hours and pass through several states. It is definitely georgous out here and there is plenty to do. We have gone up to Manhatten several times to visit Scott's brother and we go to D.C. and Richmond quite a bit too. It's also nice because the beach is only an hour and a half away. The history out here is amazing and the campus is beautiful, it was designed by Thomas Jefferson. For the most part eveything in this town is redbrick, black shutters and white columns, very colonial style. As you all know, Brighton and I travel back to Utah every six weeks to work for a few days. It is so great and we are loving it. So for now we get the best of both worlds.




Friday, September 19, 2008

Just a few of my darling friends in Charlottesville

Wednesday, September 17, 2008




Every week in the chapel at church there is a gorgeous arrangement of flowers. I commented to Rebecca how much I enjoyed them. Once again she came up with this fabulous idea of having this lady that arranges them teach us how. These are a few pics of some bouquets I did.

You have got to be kidding me!



Yes this picture should have come before a couple of other things, but oh well. I just had to share it. After second year of Med school Scott needed to clear some space for the next two years. This was some of his notes.




We have decided we need to make the best out of the rain that comes pretty often. One of Brighton's favorite things to do is stomp in the puddles.

Friday, September 5, 2008

A day of shopping with friends at Short Pump

Pretty rough day

Bri's birthday present from aunt Cassi




Cassi got Brighton a very unusual birthday present. Baby chicks! Brighton was thrilled, my mom maybe not so much. Brighton named them Ernie, Elmo and Hanna Montana

Our little photoshoot

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Oh Brighton

Brighton always say's the funniest things and I mean to write them down but lets face it I'm not that on top of things. So here are just a few lately.

We asked Bri what she wants to name the baby and she keeps on insisting that the name should be Cafe Rio. What do you think? Should we use it?

A couple of weeks ago Brighton said she wanted to say her own prayer so Scott and I looked at each other and said this should be good. So it went something like this. Heavenly father thank you for rice, thank you for beans, thank you for Coke, thank you for rice, beans and Coke, amen. We tried so hard not to laugh. Hey if thats what your grateful for then great. The funny thing is, is that we don't eat rice and beans very often and we don't drink Coke at all.

I AM WAY BEHIND, I KNOW!!!

First of all i know easter came before the Mexico trip, it is just that I forgot about those pictures so Im backtracking a little. I am way behind and a little overwhelmed with all that has gone on and all of the pictures I need to post. I am working on it. I have not been feeling good and I'm lucky if I do my dishes that day let alone BLOG. (Not first to do on my priority list). So all my friends I love you and keep putting up with my way behind blog.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Easter 2008