3 more days...

AND LOGAN COMES HOME!!!!  
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It's our 3 year wedding anniversary! I'm so excited!

So I had to blog just because I am so stinking excited! My brother is coming home from his mission Wednesday afternoon! He was in the Hartford Connecticut mission I can hardly stand how excited I am! Not to mention it will be our anniversary. Because of all the festivities on the 12th, we will celebrate in a few weeks. Any who, It seems like all we can talk about the past week is about Log coming home! He has just loved his mission and has been so faithful. He has been saying "I'm livin' the dream!". I am so proud of him and just am thrilled to spend some with him! I will for sure post about the homecoming and his party later in the week. In the mean time...

New Years was wonderful. Mike, Madison, and I went over to our good friends the Johnson's house for new years eve and we had a blast. It was kinda funny because my mom and dad went to the New Years Eve dance at the church and chaperoned... therefore Madi would have spent the night alone at home! So she came with Mike and I and we had a lot of fun! We played WII for awhile, talked for a long time, and naturally ate LOTS!

Other than that... still moving forward! More will come later this week!!

Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was wonderful! The best was spending time as a family! We did lots of cooking, shopping, family games, and watched lots of movies! It has been a relaxing vacation and I am so thankful for this time of the year. The only disappointment was the weather. Not a snowflake in sight! I can not believer the lack of snow we have had this year! I hope that it comes soon! Okay so here are a few picts from Christmas Eve!

 For breakfast we went to the Egg and I with my aunt and uncle and their family!

Then the Taylors came for dinner and  we played lots of games!

Us all playing BINGO and there were GREAT prizes when you won... GIFT CARDS!

So many of you probably know about Michaels stocking... well here it is and IT WAS DONE BY CHRISTMAS MORNING! I will admit that I was up putting the last finishing touches on until 5:30am on the 25th but none the less it was done by the time Michael got up! I loved doing it, I think it turned out great, and I can not wait to start another!

I was not able to send out as many Christmas cards as I wanted so here it is for those of you who were not able to receive one!

 

 

Basketball season has begun and it’s extra special this year because Michael is the varsity assistant coach for my alma matter Pine Creek! Landon is on varsity so it naturally has become a family affair! I have to say that I am their LOUDEST fan!

Rogers family has 7 in the house once again! We moved to Colorado Springs back in the summer and have been living with my parents until we can get on our feet!

Once and for all, Michael is done with school! He graduated from Utah Valley University back in May with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation – Professional Pilot! We are so happy he is done and hope that a job comes along soon!

Working with my dad has been a blessing. I’m his right hand girl and love being with him!

Nursery is where Michael is meant to be! He is a nursery leader in our ward and he just loves it! The little ones have really taken to him and it is really fun to see him interact with them all! One little boy tell his mom that he likes the “big strong guy” in his class!

Sewing has become a new love and hobby of mine. I am currently attempting to start up my own business and hope to get it off and running soon! Michael and I have also begun a little photography business taking family photos. He is the photographer and I am the stager, we have a lot of fun working together and hope to do lots more in the future!

We hope that your holiday season is full of laughter and cheer. We love and miss you all!

Michael and Megan Brown

Here are the family picts we took for my mom's Christmas card (plus our 2 handsome missionaries)! 

Being Greatful

Life is interesting. Through our recent trials I have been looking for new ways to "distract" myself or fix some of the craziness in my life. Therefore I have been trying VERY hard to look for all the "unordinary" blessings in my life. Here are some of the good things that have been going on.

Michael is an assistant coach for the boys varsity basketball team at Pine Creek (my old high school!) and he is LOVING every moment of it.  He still has yet to find a job but in the mean time he has been keeping very busy with all them high school boys! Not only is he coaching at the best high school but he is coaching Landon (my brother) who is a senior this year! The head coach is actually my high school coach's husband and he was helping the girls team when I was there! He is a wonderful man and an uplifting and hardworking coach and we appreciate his time and willingness to let Mike help! I think Michael has brought a lot to the program as well. He has put a lot of time into the boys, helping each out individually and being their advocates in showing them their potential! I have had a couple of parents come up to me and tell me what a calming yet encouraging presence he has on the court! I am so glad that the boys have taken to him so well!]

We have entered the photography world! Actually we started a few years ago doing a friends wedding (thanks Em and Rob!) and engagements of Mike's 2 best friends! But lately we have started doing more and more family pictures for friends and neighbors! Michael gets better with every shoot and I am constantly coming up with fun, new poses and prop ideas! We are still VERY new at this but we have had a lot of fun "working" together again. I think that I am going to name the business M&M Photography! Do you like it? Any who we make a pretty good team if I say so myself! We are hoping to get a few new photography gadgets such as a flash, photoshop, and some little props; as well as expand our photo shoots in doing more than just family photo's!  

Basketball games. Need I say more? Nothing gets my blood pumping and my heart racing like a good basketball game! My brother Landon's games are so exhilarating! I don't think that many people know this but I AM A CRAZY FAN! You can ask my husband (who try's to ignores me while he is on the bench concentrating) and my family who sometimes has literally held me back! I try to be an encouraging voice most of the time to our boys and coaches thought I know that once in awhile I get a little flustered with a few gentlemen on the court who have quite a bit of control on the game! One thing I do not tolerate and it gets my blood boiling is when the other teams players begin playing dirty! .......... but luckily that does not happen very often. I mostly love the rush of being by the court and hearing all the sounds of a good basketball game!

My brother comes home off his mission in 27 days! I am going out of my mind! Logan and I were very close in high school and we have grown apart somewhat since I left for college but I am so excited to be here at home when he gets back! It seems that that is all we can talk about lately at our house! He has been an incredible missionary and I just can't wait to have one of my best friends home!!!!

A simple hello in the hall at church, hug from a friend, text from someone far away, and a telephone call just to say I care has been the things that have meant the most to me the past few months. Hoe often do I forget these simple yet powerful mannerisms? I am trying to do more of these in my life as I have seen the difference It makes to me!

Making new friends is something that I cherish. Being in a "new" area has open a new doors for new friendships. I am amazed at all the amazing faithful, sweet, gentle, caring women who are out there! Old friends can never be replaced yet new ones are so fun! I love getting to know girls, hearing their stories, and serving them! I am thankful for those new doors that have been opened to me!


How blessed I am to know so many wonderful girls who are bring little lives into this world! I can not believe how many of the ones that I love are pregnant! I love hearing stories of their pregnancy's, the births, and the journey of being a mom! I had a friend who was here a few weeks ago and she is about 36 weeks along and she let me feel the baby move and kick for MANY hours (I even put my head on her belly for a short time... I know I am kind of odd)! What a simple joy that was for me! I was so excited and was asking all sorts of annoying questions! I see the change in each of my friends when they are pregnant, the glow that they have is something that I can not wait to share! They are so in tune with the Lord and are just beautiful! I know many of them at times feel like they look like a balloon at times but I believe that there is noting more beautiful than a woman who has a pregnant belly which is holding a new little baby! It truly brings a smile to my face!

Okay, I think I am done for the night though I keep coming up with more and more things that have made me smile lately! I know I am by far a great writer but I hope everything made sense! Thank you to all those who have had us in their prayers, they are felt and appreciated. Hopefully new pictures will come soon when we get our computer back!
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season!

Just a post

So I have wanted to post about our Halloween and our fun costumes but Mike's stinking rude lap top hard drive is going out on us and we have only had it for 14 months! I am TICKED! Not to mention the warranty JUST expired.... grrrrrr. And to boot we tried to back everything up and it won't let us so now we have to PAY Best Buy to transfer everything otherwise I will loose ALL our picts over the past year! Computers.... it's a love hate relationship, right now it is more hate though lol. So... Halloween was wonderful and we enjoyed the scary movies (though Michael brought me to tears one night he scared me so bad!). Once I can get a hold of our pictures I will be sure to post our costumes!

I hope all our friends and family who are far away from us are doing well. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful examples in our lives and we are thankful for you all! Remember to keep those you love close to your heart and let them know of your love for them! Lots of Love!!

Fall Time!

So the last 8 weeks have finally slowed down.... just a hair though lol. Mike and I celebrated our birthdays- Mike on September 28th and I on October 1st. It was a very simple birthday for both of us this year but we were just happy to be together! I was able to surprise Michael and have one of his best friends come out and visit for a weekend. It was a very hectic and crazy weekend but it was good to see them and visit for a bit! Thanks for coming out Seth and Cindy!

Mike's mom and dad had the opportunity to come visit us back in the middle of October! We had so much fun and was so glad that we were able to host them! We did all the fun touristy things that you do when you go on vacation and of coerce, we relaxed and visited quite a bit!
So to start off, we drove to the top of Pikes Peak and it was so beautiful! I had not been up on top is years! I will have to admit that the ride up got me just a hsir, but the ride back down was not bad at all! After that wonderful trip, we went and visited the little town of Manitou Springs. It is a nice, quaint little town that is nussled up against the bast of Pikes Peak. We just walked around for an hour or two and found our Halloween costumes! We were so excited! !The next day we went and had a private tour of the Gleen Eyrie Castle. It was the home to the founder of Colorado Springs and the castle and land is just BEAUTIFUL!!!


We last visited the wonderful red rocks in Colorado Springs... Garden of the Gods! It's amazing how all the rocks got that way, but I wont bore you with the hundreds of pictures we took . We had a great time! In closing, there was lots more we wanted to do but not enough time, life is funny that way! We were lucky that the weather was just perfect the weekend they came out so we were able to enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Thanks again mom and dad Brown for visiting!

Pay It Forward

So this post will be a little different than usual. I am not sure how many of you have heard of the Sullengers Story and have read their blog, it is truly inspiring. I personally do not know them but a friend of mine had a post about them back in July and I have been following their story ever sense. Their little baby girl died this summer in a drowning accident and they are putting together a service project in honor of their little one and for her birthday. I am anxious to help in any way that I can and wanted to pass on this incredible opportunity. It is called pay it forward and to read about what they are doing, just click here. I am not quite sure what draws me to them and to their experience but I think about them often and ponder on the topic of I Can Do Hard Things. I just wanted to share this incredible story and hope that some of you will be just as inspired as I have been.

The close of summer....

I am not like most people. I love the different seasons and love ALL the elements! It is sad to see that summer come to the end but I am very excited for fall! To sum up the last few months, It has been busy and wonderful!

One of our best friends, Seth and Cindy, got married in August and we are so happy for them! They are a stunning couple and the wedding day festivities were grand though I had to miss some of them, I was glad that I was able to make it to all the important stuff)! It is so good to see those you love get sealed together for all time and eternity in the house of the Lord. Thanks for letting us be apart of your special day Seth and Cindy!

The happy couple at the wedding luncheon

Mike and I at the reception

The newlyweds leaving the party

About a 6 weeks ago my dad had bought a few Bronco's tickets for their first home game of the season. Well unfortunately my mom and dad could not go so someone had to take the kids to the game. So surly Mike and I were not going to pass this opportunity by, we took the kids to the game. It was such a blast! Madi and I got all dolled up, we packed lunch so we could tail gate and we took off! Tailgating was great... we barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, had pasta and all the goodies that go with that! We tossed the football around and jammed out to some good music! The seats we had were amazing! We were right at the enzone about 6 rows up! Though I think that Madi and Mike both thought that the best part of the hole night was getting pictures with the cheerleaders hahaha! Our broncos did end up loosing the game but none the less we had a great time! Thank you so much again mom and dad for letting us go!

Tailgating:At the game:This little girl that sat in front of us was so darling the whole game! She just loved it!The gang after the game!

My mom and I had our annual open house for Stampin Up! and it was AWESOME! We had a blast and had a great turn out! Our theme was a sweet shop and we had made a hole "shop" made out of sweets! In fact, it went so well that we are doing it again this next week! It doesn't cost a thing and we will have food, make-n-takes, classes to sign up for, clubs to join, free product, and stamps for sale! For those of you who are interested, it will be Thursday the 30th 6-9pm and Friday the 1st 1-4pm. I will be posting pictures later of all the goodies!

Another couple that are friends of ours had their baby boy about a month ago! We are so happy for McKell and Jason on their new bundle of joy! His name is Austyn and he is just doing great and is getting big too quickly!

Here is baby and daddy

So I know there are a few of you who know that I am trying to start up my own craft business but I am struggling with the name of it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Meg's Making is the lame sauce name I keep coming back to but I want something a little catchier... like here are some ideas or words I like: precious pieces, sweet-n-simple, cherished(pieces,treasures), simplejoys, precious treasures, love them, love of gifts, etc. Ya... as you can see I am not quite sure what I am doing. What I do want in my name is some sort of explanation of why I am doing what I am doing. I love to make things. I do it mostly to fill in that little void that will be filled in one day with a little one from up above. I feel that when I craft, I feel like I can help someone out and give them a little piece of happiness. It is my out, my service, my way of sharing a gift (at least I hope it is a gift lol) that I have been given from my Heavenly Father. I love to find joy in other peoples happiness and I feel as if I am apart of their life's simple pleasures. I am not sure if that helps anyone but if you have any suggestions I WOULD LOVE SOME HELP!

In the meantime, Michael and I are hanging in there. We are counting the many blessings we do have. We have hit a speed bump in the road (though sometimes it feels like it is a mountain) yet we are pulling together and coming closer to our Father in Heaven through this hard time. There are many little blessings that we receieve each day and that it what gets us through! We are so excited for this next weekend because it is General Conference and we get to listen to the apostles of the Lord! How thankful we are for this Gospel and for the testimonies that we have!

Until next time, with lots of love!

ONLY 90 DAY'S TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!