The Start of January!

School has started! This semester I am taking Math 1050 and Biology 1301 or something like that. Matt has 5 classes, and since I have no idea what they all are, you will just have to make something up for yourself. My classes are going pretty well so far. Matt seems to be doing well too. Of course we are only 10 days into the semester. We had quite the time finding all of our books for the best price. We bought some from the University and then found them later at better prices so Matt returned $665 in books on the first day of actual class. We still spent like $400 in books, but we saved $265. 

Some other new books entered our lives. Last week, we decided to go check out the Library closest to our new house. This is the coolest and most high tech library I have ever seen. It is the one on Adams Avenue right before the toll road between South Ogden and the Terrace. They have tons of kids books, and even puzzles and other toys the kids can play with while they are there. There is also a room where the kids don't have to be as quiet. There is a cafe inside the library too. But hands down, the coolest thing about this library is how you check out. You take your card over to some computers and scan your barcode. Then next to the computer is a piece of the countertop that is a different color than the rest. You place all the books you are going to check out on this part of the counter and the computer "senses" what books they are with radio waves. When the Librarian showed it to us, Matt and I both said, "Whoa!" I think the Librarian must love showing new people that. I had two books stacked and she just placed them on the counter and they instantly showed up on the computer. 

When we got home from the library, I grabbed my Diet Dr Pepper, and hopped into the bathtub. Matt makes fun of me, saying that I am boiling myself because of how hot I like my bath water. I love reading in the tub. I have spent up to 5 hours or so in there in the last week reading Pride and Prejudice. I loved it and finished it yesterday after hardly moving for 4 hours except to feed Keldrie and rotate her favorite movies in the DVD player. I've promised myself I won't start the next book until I get caught back up on my math homework. I think the librarians and myself are going to be good friends soon. They also have story hour for kids age 0-3 on Mondays and I think that we will be frequent visitors here as well. 

On Sunday, all the brothers (except Spencer) and their families were at Elaine and Steve's. Matt actually had the day off, so we were happy to go over and see them. It is so fun when all those kids are together. It looks like chaos in the pictures, but I assure you, it was all well under control and we all had a great time. 

Grandma Smith is always good for some popsicles. 

Cousins, Aunts, Grandma, Uncles, Grandpa, what more do you want? Family is so great!

Before we went over to the Smith's, Matt and I had to talk in sacrament. It went well. I didn't pass out and Matt said he couldn't see my shaking, so I consider that about as great a success as any. We also finished about 3 minutes early, which is good, because you do not like anyone who goes over time! 

We are staying busy with homework (Matt), Reading (Me), and playing Kitchen (Keldrie). Can't believe it is 2011 already!