Biggest Loser, Sunburns, and Pics

So on Saturday we decided to head downtown and stand in line for the Biggest Loser casting call. Rumel was a trooper and said that he would come down with me because the friend I was going to go down with had some family issues come up. So we got down there at 10ish and we stood in line for over 7 hours to meet with the casting directors. Luckily, I was standing next to some really awesome women and we were having a good time. While we were standing in line, people would drive by and ask what we were standing in line for, and a guy behind us one time yelled that it was for Americas Next Top Model. The looks from the people in the cars was priceless. We all got a good laugh.
So pretty much our whole Saturday was spent standing in line. When we left Rumel thought that we’d only be down there for a couple hours at most. With that thinking, he did wear a hat or think to wear sunscreen. I felt really bad when it hit around 2ish and his face and head had a red glow to them. When we got in the shade right before we went in, I could let he had gotten pretty fried. When we got home, he was wearing a red shirt and I was joking that he matched his shirt. His head looked like a strawberry on top of his body. But we busted out the aloe and bought some solar-cain for his head. Today it looked a lot better. But I will keep everyone posted on the Biggest Loser. They said to make an audition tape and send it in. So we’re going to make one this week. Wish me luck! (Also, if anyone has a video camera that we could borrow let us know)
Last night when we got home, I went and got the mail and the CD of family pics that Roxie sent us had arrived. (You can see in the family pics why I decided to audition of Biggest Loser). At least you get some current pics of us since I am horrible about posting pics. Hope you enjoy!

The Whole Fam Damily

A new one of us

I love this next one of us. Rumel was supposed to be kissing my check, but instead his goatee was tickling my ear and neck. It took me for ever to stop laughing.

This is just a cute one I like.

This last one is one that Heather and I decided to do since we are just so cool like that!

Aren't we HOT!!!

Happenings in the Gregersen Household

Okay so I decided that it has been a while since I posted anything so I am going to change that. The last couple of weeks have been an interesting time. Rumel and I have been to Blackfoot again (Rumel twice). I’ve been spending more time than I ever wanted at work, and we were able to spend time with people that we love.
While up in Blackfoot again, we were able to attend the baptism of our niece Harlee. It was a wonderful day to see her make the choice to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was awesome to see Travis baptism his little girl. I always love being present when worthy priesthood holders exercise that power they have been given. I’m so grateful that my hubby is a worthy priesthood holder and we have that in our home and he was able to stand in the circle when Harlee was confirmed. It made me excited for the day when he will be able to baptize and confirm our children, but that is a long way down the road (no I’m not making any announcements). I love the gospel!
Also, while up there, we took family pictures since Troy was home and the last one that we had taken was outdated. I’m excited to see the rest of the pictures. We’ve seen a few on the photographer’s blog and they are adorable. It should be interesting since some of the kids didn’t want to cooperate, but it was still fun.
This past weekend we had some our good friend come over for lunch since we hadn’t seen them in quite some time. It’s always a good time when we get together with Sam and Amy. For lunch I made a cheese fondue with various dippers. It was a new recipe that I’d never tried before, but it turned out really well and we stuffed ourselves. Then we played a round of Taboo. Then we made a yummy chocolate fondue. It was a great day of spending time with good friends and eating delicious food. I also got my official diploma from USU! It is an awesome feeling to be done and have that little piece of paper to saying I did it! That is the past happenings in the Gregersen household. We are kind of boring, but I’m trying to be better about posting things. Hope all is well!

Eventful Weekend

This past weekend we had a very eventful schedule. On Saturday, Rumel’s brother Troy flew into SLC after being in Iraq for a year. The whole family was very excited to see him. Rumel and I picked him up from the airport here in Salt Lake and then drove up to Blackfoot. We were able to have a great conversation on the drive up about what Troy had been doing for the past year and what he plans to do once he is done with the army in May 2011.
On the way up to Blackfoot, Troy tried dropping hints that he was hungry (which we didn’t catch at all) so he finally came out and said he was hungry. So we started arranging to meet the family in town to grab a bit to eat. What Troy didn’t know was that a few weeks again Roxie (Rumel’s Mom) started planning a get together. She had decided to have the family meet at a restaurant in town called Melina’s and surprise him since he flew into Salt Lake and they weren’t able to be at the airport. So we had him thinking we were going to a place called Rupe’s to meet the family. Then at the very last second (like you either turn right to go to Rupe’s or left to go to Melina’s ) Rumel says he isn’t feeling Rupe’s and wants to go to Melina’s. Troy is frantically calling all of the siblings to let them know of the change. The three of us walk into Melina’s and there is the family with banners on the walls welcoming him home. He was pretty surprised.
We are so proud of Troy’s service for our country! We are grateful he was protected during his time overseas serving. And are happy he is home for a month of leave.
On Sunday, we had an amazing opportunity. Elder Richard G. Scott was speaking at Rumel’s parents’ stake conference. He had been in Pocatello Friday and Saturday attending other meetings. Then on Sunday he came to their stake conference. It was an awesome meeting! All of the speakers did a fantastic job. The Spirit was very, very strong and it was great to sit at the feet of an apostle for a time and soak in of his testimony. He was very relaxed in his talk. He called a few young women out of the audience and asked them about their homes and then asked them to bare their testimonies. He then shared stories about his life and experiences he has had. He is definitely an apostle of The Lord and has a special witness of Him. I’m very grateful we were able to attend such a special meeting.Monday, we both had the day off of work. We took it easy and just spent more time with Troy. Overall it was a great weekend!

P.S. Maybe one of these days these blogs will actually get pics to go along with them. For now, you get to use your imagination. =)

Update - Warning now: Its a novel

Okay I know that I’ve been a huge slacker as of late. Life has been a little crazy the past couple of months. In the past 2 months many things have happened. We’ve been to Idaho 3 times, Hyde Park 4 times, celebrated 2 holidays, rang in 2010 and Rumel went to Denver and back. In one of our trips to Hyde Park we went to the Boise State vs USU game. It was really funny because we had gone up earlier that day so I could go and get my graduation gown up on campus. Well, Rumel was decked out in his BSU gear and was walking around the TSC (student center at USU) with me asking where I get my gown at. We needless to say got several odd looks. But it was all good. Boise State obviously won and Rumel was ecstatic to be able to see BSU play in person. It completed his list of favorite sports teams to see in person. It was a great game! USU did well the first quarter and a half and then BSU got in their groove and that was the end of that.
On another trip to Hyde Park, I finally graduated from USU. I know some of you probably just fainted from reading that, but yes Hell froze over and the Devil had to start issuing snow shovels. My dad and husband had told me that I was required to do the actual walk. So on December 12th I marched across the stage in the spectrum and got my Diploma cover (since you don’t get your actual diploma until 6-8 weeks later). I felt really bad because my dad had a family engagement to attend to that morning and because of the snow and some people being late, he missed me walking. But I really wouldn’t have had him be in any other place than he was. Overall though, it was a great day. After the ceremony, we went back to my parents’ house and had soup and bread. It was a great day.
During the last 2 months we have celebrated both Thanksgiving and Christmas. We went to Idaho and Hyde Park for both. Thanksgiving was fun. My sister from California and her family came for the first time since they moved to California. It was great to see them twice in a 4 week period. Christmas was good. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day up in Blackfoot with Rumel’s family. It was great to see all of them and spend a relaxing few days together. Then Christmas night we drove down to Utah with a stop in Banida (just outside of Preston) to visit Grandma Gregersen. The rest of the weekend was spent partying with my family.
The weekend before Christmas Rumel and some of his buddies drove out to Denver for the Raiders vs Broncos game. Which the Raiders won! Rumel came back a very happy individual.
We were kind of boring this year for New Year’s. On Thursday night we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner and then just came back to our place and watch the 3rd Harry Potter (we’ve be watching the whole series in order which we finished today). We watch a little bit of the New Year’s Eve shows and then went to bed. On Friday, we went to Sherlock Holmes (which is awesome! I highly recommend!) and lunch with some friends. Then Saturday and today we just kind of bummed around and cleaned a little and got stuff put away. It’s been a nice change to just relax at home with my hubby since we’ve been gone so much. I’ll try and get pictures posted soon of our adventures and I’m still working on pics of the new place. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s!!!!

The Move

I just wanted to update everyone that the move went off without a hitch. Rumel went and got the truck at 7am on Saturday and everyone showed up around 9ish and we had everything packed and ready to go by 11:15. The un-loading of the truck went super fast and we were all done by 1 or so. Thanks to everyone who helped! We would have never been able to do it all without everyone's help! I'll try and get some pics of our new apartment posted as soon as we get everything organized (Its a little chaotic at the moment). We are excited to be in our new apartment and have lots more room! Once we get settled we'll be glad to host people since there will actually be space now. Hope all is well! Love you all! And THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH for all the help moving!

Great Weekend!!

Okay look at this! Another post before 8 months have past! Man I rock!!!

So this past weekend I was able to go up to Logan for a great (very much needed) Time Out for Women (TOFW). If you don't know what a TOFW let me tell you. It is a program that Deseret Book created where they have singers and speakers come and talk to women to help them recharge their batteries. My Grandma Spuhler is wonderful and about 3 years ago started getting tickets for the girls in our family. This year my mom and grandma weren't sure if they were going to go but then they decided that they wanted to. I'm soooooooo glad that they did. I wasn't able to make it up for the Friday session but the Saturday session was absolutely AMAZING! It was just what I needed. The theme this year is Sweet Assurance. What a wonderful topic. The speakers did a fabulous job on all of their topics. Mary Ellen Edmunds talked about her new "Life Assurance Policy." As always she was funny but was able to bring the spirit in and the sweet assurances that Christ gives us in our lives. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday! Thanks again Grandma for giving us the chance to attend! I highly recommend anyone that has the opportunity to go. They are always just the thing you need.

Update

Okay we have been getting a lot of slack for not updating our blog in so long. So a quick update of what has been going on in our lives since our last post. I will try to do better about keeping it updated but we'll see how that goes.

First off, we made it to our 1 year anniversary in May!! I also received my endowments in May in the Salt Lake Temple. It was a great day! My parents helped to get all of my siblings and their spouses there so we could all be in the temple together as a family. My dad had decided during a session that he wanted all 10 of his kids to be in the temple when his baby received her endowment and I am very grateful for that. Both of my grandmas were there as well. My mom was saying that she couldn't remember the last time my Grandma Seamons had done a session but she made the journey down to SLC and went through the session with us. She is an amazing lady! I definitely have wonderful Grandmothers and an amazing Mom to look up to. Rumel's parents and brother, Travis and his wife Heather also made the journey and went through the session with us. It was such a wonderful day.

Then, the last few days in June and first days of July we were able to head up to Bear Lake with my mom's side of the family. It was great to spend time with all of my cousins and siblings. We spent our time playing games on the lawn, ridding the wave runners, mini golfing and telling stories from when we were younger. And as always, we had tons and tons of yummy food. It is always a good time up at Bear Lake! Thanks Grandma Spuhler for all you do to make that happen!!!

Another major happening was on the 3rd of July. Rumel and I were able to be Sealed in the Logan Temple. It was another great day!! All of my siblings were there, as well as aunts and uncles and friends and Grandmas. Rumel's parents, grandmas, his sister Tiff and her husband Kyle, his Sister-in-law Heather, and his sister Rachelle were all able to be there as well. It was wonderful to finally have those blessings in our life and to know that we will be together forever (much to Rumel's dismay. Poor Chap :P). It great that we have so much family support! I love our families and all that they do for us!

The last couple of updates that have gone on in our lives in the past few months are that I am finally graduating college! Yay!! I finished my last class over the summer and I will be graduating in December!!!! Wahoo!! And the other is that we are moving to a different apartment. The new apartment is in Holladay. It is quite a bit bigger and has a second bathroom which is nice. It is also a more social complex so hopefully we'll be able to meet some other young couples. So that is the update in our lives of all that I can remember at the moment. I'll try to post some pics (if we have any......) in the next couple of days. But that is the run down of the happenings in the Gregersen house hold for now.

Here are a few pics from the day we got sealed. The baby Rumel is hold is our niece Tayah.