Ciao Belle!!

Hey girls, I'm so excited you got to go to ROME!!! and slightly jealous:) But, I knew you would like it and I can't wait to go back myself someday. Randi~ your comment cracked me up about using Tara's pregnant belly to skip lines. Hahahahaha. Kristen, congrats on the baby!! Also, can you re-invite me to your blog because it says it expired?? I haven't talked to Heidi in a while because I am a horrible phone corresponder...I know, it's not a word. But, I think she moved to a different part of Arizona and is still doing her awesome job. Honestly, same with Nat...I don't talk to her as often as I should since she's been in Hawaii. But, they are coming back in September and she is coming to Utah to visit me and Tempy so I'm excited for a Glenn sister reunion. Anyway, I love you all and miss my bestest friends!!!!!

Oh, and ps I'm working in Provo for the University of Chicago now (I know, it doesn't make sense to me either. I should be in Chicago, but instead I do the work far away not in the cool city I want to be in!!!!) It's kind of ironic actually, that out of all of us I wanted to get out of Provo the most...and I'm the only one still here!!!!! But, that's okay, I have many non-Provo adventures ahead I'm sure. Oh and no, I'm not engaged nor dating anyone...because I know you were wondering:)

Roma!

Buon giorno! Greetings from Rome! Tara and I are having a blast here in Rome together and we wish you were all here with us... Especially Calista b/c then she could help us with our communication issues, haha.

Tara and I had quite the adventure trying to get to church this morning. We finally made it after walking close to a mile to a bus stop and then taking 2 buses because the bus we were going to take doesn't run on Sundays (who would've known?!). Thank goodness for kind, compassionate bus drivers taking pity on two American girls. One of whom is pregnant! Oh, and that's another thing--next time any of you is pregnant, you need to travel! We get to skip all the lines because of Tara's belly! :)



(That picture took forever to load with this Italian hotel internet, so, sorry, but the rest will be small...)


Colosseum - we actually paid for a guided tour here and through the Roman Forum. While we did learn a lot we both agreed that next time we would just download a podcast from Rick Steves and listen to it on our own. Amazing structures and history!



Plazza S. Pietro

Love you all and thinking of you while in Rome!

New Baby

Proud Big Brother

Emma Valene Hayes

She finally got here! :)

She came on April 4th at about 4:15pm.

I'm loving having a little girl!

New Friend

I just thought Randi and Heidi would be proud of me...a woman moved into our ward from Spain and so I have been helping her get settled here in London. I have been using my Spanish because she does not speak much English yet. It is challenging and sometimes depressing because I have forgotten so much. But, I am happy for the opportunity to practice.

I noticed neither of you commented on my last post...I hope you aren't offended...it was a joke, supposed to be funny. I love you all and miss you.

Kristen should be having her baby any day now! I find out the gender of mine in 2 weeks, just before I arrive in San Diego. Adios!

To My Single Roommates (especially those with long legs)

I have recently acquired a bit of knowledge that might tempt you to find a way to move to South Africa (besides the adorable accents). According to a mommy friend from Ethan's school, who is from South Africa, most S.A. men are well above 6ft. tall. And, I know this to be true because our landlord is from the S.A. (as it is called) and he is a very tall dude. I just thought you would like this snippet of information when planning future job employment or relocation opportunities.

hahaha! Love you all and miss you. Nothing new here. We will be in San Diego April 15-May 2 I would love to see you. We will be out of town with my Carter family for 5 days, the 18-22.

And for fun, here are my cute dudes pretending to be sharks.

Updates

Well I don't have many exciting things to say, at least compared to all the weddings and pregancies that are looming in the air. I am so excited for Tara and Kristen's new babies! Just FYI, Natalie is living the newly-married life in Hawaii. Yea, did I mention how rough that must be?:) I finally drove down to Arizona after all this time to visit Heidi. I went on a road trip with some random boys, which didn't amount to much, except a fun get-a-way from Provo. And of course seeing my long, lost BFF. She is a real working woman now, real car, real house, shopping at Costco and doing real adult things. I was slightly jealous of the no school part.

As for me, I am just trying to stick out my last semester of grad school. Yay, it's almost over!! And then I will be the proud owner of my very own master's degree. Sounds so serious and official. I don't know what my plan is after April, but I am for sure shipping out of Utah sometime in the near future. Time to go to a new city, and that is SO exciting to me. I'm not sure about jobs yet, or where I'll live. I'm hoping after summer to make the big move. If you have any ideas, let me know...I'm thinking Northwest or East coast (which as you all know, has always been my dream).

In the time being, I'm just researching terrorism and playing sports. Yes really. Oh, I decided to run another half marathon in April. I know, I said I wouldn't do it again, but it was just too hard to turn down this time. And so, if you want to cheer me on from a far, it would be much appreciated. Tara, I still can't overcome eating sugar. BUT, I am eating healthy besides that! I'm playing intramural basketball as always, and soccer for a change. I'm starting up running distance again, and hopefully swimming this week. So those are my current endeavors. I miss you all, and can't wait for our next reunion! 3/6 married now, not too shabby. Randi keep surviving law school. Heidi keep being the woman you are. Tara live it up in London!! Kristen get a facebook so we can contact you more. And Natalie, come back to the mainland.

Love, Beast

P.S. no boyfriends, husbands, prospects...I may be doomed.

Wedding Photos

Someone post some photos from Natalie's wedding, please!! :)