Leap Day

Our leap day was very bittersweet.

My little brother Kenny went into the MTC yesterday.

We are so proud of him and so excited for him to serve in New Zealand and serve the Tongan people (sweet). 

But Kenny has lived with Alex and I the past two months. 

I've always had a great relationship with my brother but I think having him around all the time added to the sadness of him leaving. 

I'm so excited for him, but I know I'll miss him all the time.

I'm so thankful for the gospel and to know what Kenny is doing will bless so many people.

I'm also thankful for the time it gives him to grow and mature into a great man.

But I do have to say we will be counting down the days until we see him again!

Christina's Birthday!

I'm a little behind in the blogging world!

But last Saturday was Christina's birthday so I need to give her a shout out birthday post!

This year Alex and I did a birthday week for Christina.

Every since Alex started one for me, Christina said she's going to have her future husband do it for her.

So we just started for her this year!

She's the big 24.

Christina is such a great sister/friend.

We've gotten way closer being in college and I love having her around.

She's funny, spontaneous and outgoing.

Everyone who meets her loves her.

We had a birthday party for her at our apartment on Sunday and she had tons of friends show up.

We are so thankful for Christina and we love having her by us!

Happy 24th!

Love you Nina!

My Valentines Day:

Day started with going to school.

A student brought me a cupcake!

I didn't have to teach because the counselors are teaching the next few days about suicide and stress.

So it was a relaxing day.

After school, I had lacrosse.

I let the girls bring a date to practice and it was a fun day. 

The girls really enjoyed it.

I wanted Alex to come but he has a meeting every Tuesday from 1-4.

Well surprise surprise Alex showed up!

Right as we were starting practice I saw my sweetheart walking to the field with flowers.

Look at him go.

After practice we went home and just relaxed until we had dinner at P.F. Changs.

The best part is that it was the most time I've got to spend with Alex on a weekday.

We don't get to see each other much with our busy schedule so it was great to spend the afternoon with him.

I love Valentines Day.

I know people are downers on this day cause they're single, but there's tons of people to love.

I love getting the texts from friends and family on Valentines Day.

Happy Love Day!!

Happy Valentines Day!

Spend it with people you love.

I know I am.

I get to spend it with my students, my lacrosse girls, and my husband.

Just missing some family but sending all the love their way!

Great News!

Yesterday was such a good day!

I've been trying to go to the gym a lot because my doctor told me to really work on building up my quad muscles because that will help with my knee.

The stronger it is, the less likely I'll have to get surgery.

So yesterday, I headed to the gym after lacrosse.

And let me tell you. It's been hard.

It's hard to get up at 6:30, go to school, then to lacrosse, then the gym. 

I don't get home until 7.

But I've been going and riding the bike.

Yesterday, I decided I was going to jog a lap on the track and see how it felt.

I did it with my brace on.

I did one lap, felt pretty good.

Did another. Still feeling good.

I ended up running three miles yesterday!

It was so exciting. 

I started crying after I did one lap I was so excited.

I do not enjoy running, but I always feel the best after a run.

I can't find that same feeling with any other type of exercise and I've missed it. 

My knee was great. I had to be really conscious of each step I took.

I didn't want to jerk one way or the other cause I knew that would hurt it.

But paying attention and running cautiously was great.

I'm starting to feel so much better and that there might be a light at the end of this long injury tunnel.

Update

Our poor blog has been neglected lately.

Here's an update of what we've been doing.

Alex:

New boss at his work. Keeps him very busy.

Taking a basketball class which he thouroughly enjoys. 

He's enjoying his last semester so far.

His classes involve a lot of application and real life work, which he loves.

He's also got to go to Parowan to work on the houseboat.

He loves being able to do that so this weekend he got to work with Jared on the houseboat.

He's still being the awesome husband he has always been.

Very supportive and helpful because we've both been extremely busy the past few weeks.

Becca:

Team teaching currently, starting to teach on my own starting the 31st.

Coaching lacrosse, currently just doing conditioning. We start practice on February 2nd with our sticks. I have an awesome group of girls this year.

Doing physical therapy trying to heal my leg. It definitely feels a little stronger.

Making sure to spend time with Alex. We take advantage of our nights together.

We enjoy being busy, but we also enjoy our weekends that we get to spend together.

We are lucky enough to have my little brother Kenny living with us until his mission.

It's been so enjoyable to have him around.

That's the update for now, sorry no pictures! I've been terrible at taking them lately.