What a week!!

Hello everyone, sorry it has been so long since we last posted. This past week has been non stop and I finally have a few minutes to sit down and tell you what has been going on. Last Wednesday I started my second block class working in the BYU Preschool. Little 4 year olds are sure cute, but watching over and teaching 21 of them sure is tiresome. We also added a new member to our family...


We decided that since we both now live together their is no point in having two laptops. So after posting our computers on craigslist and selling them we were able to purchase a new computer.

Last Friday we went to California because it was my brother Trevor's farewell. It was a lot of fun to be together one last time and have our family members together. (For festivities of the weekend see Ashley's blog, she had the camera for the majority of the weekend). Trevor did an awesome job and we are so excited for his mission to Argentina. We flew home early Monday morning, I headed to preschool and Andy headed to work. Tuesday came upon us and it was time for the Bruce gang to fly to Utah. We went to the airport and picked them up and ate and ate and ate. We had to hit all of Trevor's favorites before entering the MTC. Today we went to the MTC and dropped him off. It was not as bad as everyone makes it out to be, but it was still hard. WEe then headed back to the airport to drop everyone off, and now here we are! We are sad everyone has left, but excited to get back into our normal routine again. The only picture of this weekend that I have is outside the Newport Beach Temple. We were able to do a session on Saturday as a family. Anyways, we hope everyone is doing well, and we can't wait to see everyone at Thanksgiving. xoxo

Santa Ana Winds

As many of you have probably heard, Southern California is on fire. Just to let everyone know, the Bruce family is safe! The closest fire is about 30 miles away, so besides the air being horrible and our cars covered in ash we are doing good. Many of our friends have been evacuated in the Foothill Ranch area, but mostly out of concern and safety than anything else. We appreciate all the calls of concern, but not to worry, we are all still here!

LV is for me!

When Andy/Drew started dating he would always chant "LV is for me". I always just nodded my head like, yeah... LV is for you! Well, starting December 14 LV will be for me. We sold out contract and are moving west. We are so excited to be closer to family and to join the real world. The Provo bubble has been nice, but Las Vegas winters are even nicer. Wish us luck!

Any ideas??

Sorry it has been such a long time since a new post. We have had major internet issues that still aren't fully resolved. Anyways... in my ward I am assigned to bring dinner to new mothers. Does anyone have any good meal ideas that either you have liked or that you know of? Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!

Happy Birthday Trevor!

Today is Trevor's 19th birthday, and fortunately for us he has been up here this week. Tonight we went to CPK for some yummy dinner with him and his friend who happens to be a girl. (Since he is leaving on his mission, they are just "friends") Anyways, it was his last celebration for two years, and we are so glad we got to spend it with him. We love you Trey!!

Happy Birthday!!

Today Andy turned 24, and although my list goes on and on, here are 24 reasons why I love him...

1. Each morning before he leaves for the day he gives me a kiss and tell me he loves me

2. As I fall asleep he tickles my back

3. He consciously does at least one thing for me everyday

4. Whenever I am having a bad day he always know how to make me laugh

5. He can fix ANYTHING in our apartment, it doesn't matter what it is, it gets fixed

6. Every time we get in the car he always opens my door

7. When I am least expecting it he whispers "I love you" in my ear

8. He takes rather short showers to save some hot water for me

9. Does the dishes after dinner so I can rest

10. Takes me to see chick flicks because he knows I'm a hopeless romantic- even though he prefers actions 9 times out of 10.

11. He goes to school full time and works full time and still makes time for us

12. He'll bring home flowers because they are my favorite

13. He will watch all my TV shows with me (Grey's, So you think you can dance, Dancing with the stars, and the hills :-))

14. Says thank you when I clean the bathroom and kitchen

15. He makes the best sandwiches for lunch

16. After I get ready each morning he compliments me

17. He understands that I am horrible at ironing

18. He plays super nintendo with me even when Xbox is probably more fun (but I'm not good at xbox)

19. When I fall asleep on the couch he puts me in bed and kisses me on the forehead

20. Whenever I need him, even when its small little things, he is their in a minutes notice

21. He'll text me randomly throughout the day just to say hi and that he's thinking of me

22. When I have to work late he cooks dinner, and it is usually better then when I cook

23. He'll call me sometime through the week and ask me out on a date, and he pretends to be nervous like it is his first time asking

24. He's my best friend and I am the luckiest girl ever to be married him him!

Happy Birthday, I love you!

Put your mind to go for it...get down and break a sweat

In high school I was able to do anything (athletically wise) because I was in some type of sport all year long. Since coming to Provo I work out maybe once a week, and usually that is just a mile on the treadmill and a few hand weights here and there. Everyday I walk up the stairs on the back side of campus and am huffing and puffing by the time I get to the top. My conclusion was I am out of shape, and if I was forced to swim 7000 yards or play volleyball for 3 hours I think I would die. So after work the other day I decided to buy a work out DVD. Cari always tells me that she loves them and they are a great work out. So I bought one of Minna Lessig's and let me tell you I woke up this morning and could NOT get out of bed. My abs were so sore and my thighs and arms were beat. Tonight I tried to do a different segment and just about died. I guess I am out of shape after all. I highly recommend this DVD for anyone looking for a quick little work out and at the time seems pretty easy. Anyways, thats all for now!

Last day at Fish Lake....

Today we went to Fish Lake to close up the cabin for the winter season. We love going to Fish Lake for a weekend getaway and it is sad the last visit till spring. The main reason for our visit today was to get the boat out of the marina. Most of you reading this probably know the history of this boat, but for those of you who don't (the Bruce family) let me tell you a little bit about it. The yellow boat was given when the cabin was purchased 18 years ago. Each year Jane says at the end of the season, this is the last year we are using this boat. Then each Spring comes along and the yellow boat is launched once more. Anyways, this season it had a minor hole in the bottom and slowly began to sink. Today we had to get buckets (I shouldn't say we, I didn't do much but stand and watch) and empty the boat to get it to float just enough to cross the marina and onto the trailer. Long story short, this past year really is the last year of the yellow boat. I think the funniest story I heard today was when Jane, John, Cari and Andy went fishing when the motor went out. They had another motor that they began to use, but for some reason it was pushing them in the wrong direction. A nice man named Reuban came to the rescue! He had rented his boat for the day and wasn't really sure what to do so he tied a rope to his son and threw the other end to John and attempted to tow them into the marina. Jane was yelling at Reuban, "Don't tie it to your son!!" so he eventually re-tied it to his boat. Luckily Reuban saved the day! Anyways, here are our last pictures with the yellow boat.

Assessing the situation...

Trying to get the boat into the marina

Andy laughing at something John is saying/doing...




PS.. not to worry, there will be a boat next 4th of July ready to go that will not strand us in the middle of fish lake!!

The Hopkin family visits!

We were so excited to see the entire Hopkin family this past Saturday! The little kiddies are adorable and we love seeing family. In a few weeks we will hopefully get to fly out to Texas and play with them even longer. The highlight of their visit was when Audrey says "Aunt Jillian, I have a surprise to show you"...she knew who I was!! It was very exciting. We also got to see Whitney walk, I can't believe how big she is getting. Here is a picture of everyone and of Audrey's lovely picture that is on our fridge. We love you Hopkin family, thanks for coming to visit!

Ava Bava

I have been meaning to post these pictures for some time now... Andy and I had the opportunity to babysit little Ava while Christians sister was married in the Manti temple. We had a blast. We decided to give her some pasta since our bread wasn't in the best condition. We didnt realize how much Ava liked it until we went to clean her up! We also gave her a bath, but we didnt have any toys so the spatula, whisk, and mixing bowl had to do. We had a great time and can't wait to play in Costa Rica together!

Shannas 21st!

This past Thursday we went to my friend, Shanna's, birthday gathering. Shanna was my best friend while I was in London. She was away from her serious boyfriend (soon to be finance) and I was away from Andy. So together we bonded being away from our cute boys. It is fun being able to hang out together WITH our boys... Here are just a few pictures from the evening.

Shanna and I

Rachel, Becca, Shanna and I (all of us were in London together)

Blogger tagged part 2

Five greatest joys: My dad!!

I forgot to mention in my last post that my dad is the one of my greatest joys of my life!! Everyone tends to think that Andy is my dad, and the longer we are married the more that statement becomes more and more true. Not only do they have same manerisms they also think very alike. My dad is one of my best friends so I guess its good that Andy is similar to him.

I love you dad!

Blogger Tagged

What I was doing ten years ago: I was in the 5th grade and had a crush on Taylor Lark... he asked to be his girlfriend and I said "No, because I'm not 16"

What I was doing five years ago: I was 16, a junior in high school, and driving a 2000 VW Bug

One Year Ago: Dating John Robert Andrew Coons :-)

Yesterday: Studying for an American Heritage test... then scrapbooking some pages from London

5 snacks I enjoy: Depends on the day...sometimes it's apples and caramel sometimes it is chips...but all snacks are accompanied by a Sonic Diet Coke from 3PM to 5PM during happy hour

Five things I would do if I had $100 Million: Invest it with my dads help, go to Europe with Andy because it is the best, and buy all the shoes I have always wanted.

Five places I would love to run away to: London, Greece, Italy, New York, Costa Rica

Five TV shows I like: Grey's Anatomy, So you think you can dance, Dancing with the Stars, The Hills, Life with Ryan, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Five things I hate doing: Ironing, making my bed (even though I feel so much better afterwards), reading for class, paying bills, and sweeping

Five biggest joys of the moment: Andy, Mom, Ashy, Ava and Brownie fudge ice cream

now to tag some peeps: Ashley, Leandra, and Kara!