A Month Already?

Let me tell you a little secret about myself.  I don't do well with change!  I have a hard time with new beginnings.  I attribute it to growing up 18 years in the same house with the same friends.   Over the last 7 years I've gotten a little better with new places, but I wasn't sure how I would do with another new beginning in Austin. We've been here for over a month, and I can say the transition has been much better than I expected.  We are in a great ward and are meeting lots of new friends. Thanks to a friend who got me in touch with the right person, I was able to get a great job and I've been working for a couple of weeks.

This past month Ryan and I went to the UT vs. UCLA football game when the longhorns lost :(  That was the start of their stinky season.  I have been the biggest out-of-state Longhorn fan, so it has been a HUGE disappointment to see team burnt orange go up in flames while I'm actually living in Austin.

We took a tour of the state capitol building and brushed up on our Texas history.

 

I went to the beautiful San Antonio temple.

While in San Antonio I also got to see a my old college roommate Jennifer.  Jen and I went to a workout class together and it literally WORKED me!  I was feeling it for days.  Jen's husband Tim is in his 3rd year of law school, so they'll be moving back to AZ this summer.  I better take advantage of having her close by while I can.  They have two adorable boys.  Here is Kyle painting his pumpkin!  He was on cloud nine.

I went to Houston for a quick weekend trip and met my new niece and watched my nephew tear it up at his soccer game.

Such a doll!

Ry surprised me with these beautiful roses and tasty cookies.

We carved pumpkins the other night with friends.  I just fell in love with my pig pumpkin (check out the nostrils).  I had to give this "little piggy" a kiss!

Until next time.  Adios and Happy Halloween!