I am sure most of you are dying to find out what Bryan and I have been up to these past couple of weeks. You have probably been clicking on our link and been disappointed each time you saw that giant red "Do Not Enter" sign pops up on your screen.
Well, we are sortof settled.

I guess it's been a difficult process because we moved into a 1 bedroom apartment! It's cute, but small. On top of the unpacking process, we have to organize all the stuff that needs to be with Bryan in Houston. So, we are kindof repacking.
We've been trying to make fun in Killeen. I talked to someone who said there is a total of 3 things to do here. 1) Putt-put 2) Cowboy Dance Hall 3) Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA). We have done 2 of the 3, and are excited to go dancing sometime between our lists of things to do. BLORA is actually pretty neat. It is a resort dedicated to military personnel that has picnics, parks, lakes, pools, boat/jet ski rentals, paintballing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Military's free.
This past weekend we went to Houston. Bryan wanted to visit the house he grew up in. It's pretty nice and big enough to fit a family of 14. I guess the new owners decided to paint the outside a lighter brown, but that seemed to be the only difference. Bryan was too shy to ring the doorbell and let me check out the inside. That would have been neat, but maybe a little intrusive.
During our time in Houston, we checked out Bryan's College of Optometry and townhomes in the area. We found something we really like and we will have LDS neighbors, a plus! We will be headed down this week to make an offer. Currently, we are very interested in the foreclosed townhome because its cheaper and Bryan will have some fun cleaning it up and doing construction in his spare time (if he has any?!?)
We absolutely love our ward! We have been to several activities and just feel so welcomed here. There are also a couple people in our stake we know from BYU ROTC- the Pratts, the Noises, the Garners, and coming soon Vennemen, Willis, and Adair. Its a pretty small world.
One of our ward activities was going to this AA football game, or older men who graduated from high school 10-15 years ago and still think they could go pro. It was the Killeen Baracudas vs the Copperas Cove Hammerheads. Super intense game. Good thing the field was only 50 meters! I make fun, but it was actually really fun to watch.
We are having fun and enjoying Texas. We miss all are family and friends! You're in our prayers.
14 comments:
PS Bryan's growing his hair out like Moses.
To bad he can't grow a beard like Moses...sissy
SO good to have an R&B update. The "Do Not Enter" sign was almost as unappealing as my "The Picker" post. haha. Sounds like you guys are doing well...that is always good to hear.
Love you!
I'm glad you guys are settling in and that you're liking the area! I love how small the world gets with the LDS and military community. At church, we saw Anderson, Mace, Bills and Taylor. It was kinda of nice knowing some people already!
Glad to see you guys made it safe and sound. And ya, we almost gave up on you guys everytime we visited your blog and saw the do not enter sign. And I was freaked out when I clicked on the first picture and saw Bryan's face inbetween the boxes! Wasn't expecting that.
Anyways, good luck and keep us posted on your new life!
haha...i didn't even realize Bryan was in the picture
I love the game with the 50-yd. football field. So funny. But that would be my kind of field to play on as well. Hope things are well in Texas.
I left this great comment and then the thing disappeared! So good to hear from you and see some updates....love you and miss you terribly lil' sis.
yay!! a new post finally!! I click on your blog almost everyday to HOPE there is a new post. Texas sounds fun! I want to come visit you guys!! And go cowboy dancing haha Anyway, good to hear from you!!
Wow Ahlborn- you look like Frodo Baggins. Nice hobbit hair.
Bobo
I found 2 more things for you guys to do in Killeen! (1)Rally car racing every Saturday night (you can hear it anywhere in the city) (2) Belton has a drive-in you could check out. Let us know if you find any other cool stuff to do! =)
How are you guys doing? Send more pictures our way!
Holy crap!! Did the military just let you go, or are you AWOL? Brians hair...at ease!! My wife wishes my hair did something when it grows out, but it just grows straight in every direction and looks like a big poof ball. Just a few minutes ago, she said as nice as she can, "hey, isn't it time for you to get a haircut." hint, hint.
Post a Comment