Moving In

So, I realize that I haven't posted for a while. We have been busy and tired. In the last 3 weeks we bought a house, moved, have been cleaning and slowly moving in. All of the moving in has gotten us tired so we've been taking our time and napping in between. Our neighborhood is awesome and we love our new neighbors and ward! We feel like the young ones now instead of the old ones ;) After we moved, Jimmy's sister Tiffany got married so there was a lot of temple and family stuff that we devoted our time to. We are so happy she is married and welcome her to the happy married club :) We are so excited for all of the changes in our life and I promise that I will blog more, with pictures for all to enjoy at a later date. In the mean time we're picking paint and planning projects that you will all hear about soon! If you would like to see pictures of the house before we moved in check out the post titled "Our New Home" a few posts down!

We are the world 2010

25 years ago Quincey Jones Directed "We are the World" written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in an effort to aid relief to Ethiopia. It was one of those memories that stuck with me as a kid (Jim). I remember my whole family watching it on TV for the first time, not a single dry eye in the house. Now 25 years later an equally talented group has gathered at the same recording studio in efforts to aid in the rebuilding of Haiti. If you can help, please help.

"There’s a choice we’re making. We’re saving our own lives."

Directed by: Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie

Soloists: Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Adam Levine, Pink, BeBe Winans, Usher, Celine Dion, Orianthi, Fergie, Nick Jonas, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Isaac Slade, Lil Wayne, Carlos Santana, Akon, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Iyaz, Nipsey Hussle, Kanye West.

Chorus: Patti Austin, Philip Bailey, Fonzworth Bentley, Bizzy Bone, Ethan Bortnick, Jeff Bridges, Zac Brown, Brandy, Kristian Bush, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Nikka Costa, Kid Cudi, Faith Evans, Melanie Fiona, Sean Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, Rick Hendrix, Keri Hilson, Julianne Hough, Nipsey Hussle, India.Arie, Randy Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Al Jardine, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ralph Johnson, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Rashida Jones, Gladys Knight, Benji Madden, Harlow Madden, Joel Madden, Katharine McPhee, Jason Mraz, Mýa, Freda Payne, A. R. Rahman, RedOne, Nicole Richie, Raphael Saadiq, Trey Songz, Musiq Soulchild, Jordin Sparks, Robin Thicke, Rob Thomas, Vince Vaughn, Verdine White, Ann Wilson, Brian Wilson, Nancy Wilson.

And for those of you who would like to see the original~

Conductor: Quincy Jones

Soloists: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles.

Chorus: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Anita Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Smokey Robinson.

Our New Home!

We never though that it would happen so soon but we are buying a house!!! We've been looking and looking and found one that we simply could not pass up! Our inspection was done on Friday and we are just waiting to find out when we close but we'll be moving in this month! The house is a 4 bedroom 3 bath in Cedar Hills. We'll be sad to leave our Provo friends but they can always come visit ;) It's 5 minutes away from my school, and right by American Fork Canyon. We are so excited to be homeowners and have our own place, with a yard and basement and garage! So look for our house warming party announcement!!!

Update: The inspection went well, and the house has been appraised, looks like we're going down the home stretch now! We may possibly close as soon as mid next week. Here are some pictures we took while the home was being inspected~

The Happenings at the Brown Home

Whew! We have been very busy here at the Brown house. My parents (Amy's) are leaving on their mission on Monday and so we have had some wonderful family time. On Friday we met up with my parents to see our future house while it was being inspected. Then on Friday I was busy getting ready for my sister baby shower. Saturday afternoon was so fun getting decorations up and food and games ready for her. It was even better to have the family gathered sharing laughs stories and motherly wisdom. Sadly I forgot to take pictures but it sure was fun. Saturday night we went out to a family dinner to Bombay House! I love their food and unlike my favorite sushi the baby liked the Indian food! While we were there we ordered some Mango and Strawberry Lassi and I ordered a root beer, unfortunately they didn't hear the "root" part and brought out a frosted glass with my beer. It was funny! Don't worry it was sent back for the root kind of beer. Then today our family went to church together and after we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Earl home with yummy Hawaiian haystacks, chocolate cake and lots of laughs!

My parents go into the MTC tomorrow morning. I am so proud of them for going on a mission. We are jealous and want to go to Madagascar with them! But we'll blog and email our adventures and we'll hear theirs as well.

Gardening Already?!?

So, if any of you didn't know, Jimmy has the biggest green thumb I've ever seen. Unknown to many he is a certified arborist and knows just about everything about plants from the scientific name to the simplicity of the colors and where it grows best. We have always enjoyed doing a little garden ourselves, and since I showed him how easy it is to germinate seeds quickly in the winter so you actually get a harvest in the short Utah growing season, we've been starting super early! And today he was proud to bring home a 50lb bag of dirt and seeds! I think that it's a little crazy starting this early but he has a point. I do look forward to the fresh strawberries, tomatoes, green beans, corn, peppers, etc...that we get to eat come summer. Hopefully it is a great one this year with no wind storms to ruin it.

And if you want to hear the latest on our little seed growing inside of me, check out the baby blog-> septemberbbbrown.blogspot.com