josh&amanda

Rollins Family Pictures

2010-12-23T18:28:00.001-08:00

2010-09-21T17:51:00.000-07:00

So much has happend and I have all but abandoned this blog. But on the off chance that anyone still looks at it on occasion this is my update. Joshy is officially a police officer. He is working evenings which haven't been that bad. He's home all morning so we have be able to have some very nice lunches together. I have started school and I am one semester away from putting in for the RN program. I am doing well in my classes, and am happy to be getting them done! All is well, and only more good to be expected.

2009-12-14T15:35:00.000-08:00

I painted my first room today. I think it turned out pretty good and now I'm thinking of colors to paint everything else. I think I want to do the living room next. The bed room only took a few hours, but the living room has much more wall space so it will take longer. I just have to decide on a color.

Our New Place

2009-09-10T17:30:00.000-07:00

So we found our new apartment and it's going to be great! I took some pictures when I went by there today and it's beautiful! Well, it's not really done yet. They are still doing some painting and stuff... but you'll get the idea of it. It's right in downtown Dallas across the street from the Police Headquarters (where Josh will be working), and just about 10min from Children's where I'll be working. Everything is just falling into place for us here and we're pretty happy about it.

Russia Kids!

2009-07-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

A few of my girls from Russia came on a USA trip with ILP. I was so excited to see them. They have gotten so big! They are like little people now! Sveta looks so grown up, Sonya has all her teeth now, and Paulina... well, she still looks like she doesn't brush her hair but she is at least a foot taller! Just seeing them brought back so many memories of my time in Russia. I could listen to them speak in Russian and not have to say, "NO RUSSIAN. Speak English!" Gulia was there to keep them in line. We were able to catch up on life a bit, and Gulia tried to talk me into coming back as a head teacher with Josh. I don't think that will be happening, but it was fun to see them here.

Mom and Noni visit!

2009-05-23T21:23:00.001-07:00

My mom and Noni came to visit us in Provo. It was the first time either of them had spent time here so we had to go see the sites around here. We went to Salt Lake and saw Ray, and went to temple square. Beautiful! And at our apartment weate chocolate fondu. It was so nice getting to spend some time with them and let them get to know Josh better. It wasn't very eventful, but it was still a nice visit!

Graduation Day!

2009-04-29T17:03:00.001-07:00

2009-04-04T09:33:00.000-07:00

Well, it's a slow Saturday here at work. But I can't complain. It's a cold rainy/snowy day and there's no end in sight. But I'm excited about moving. Only two more weeks in our dungeon and then we're moving up and out! It will be sooo nice to have some extra space AND a washer and dryer! And we are both looking forward to Josh's graduation which is in about 3 weeks. And with my fam visiting in May, there's a lot to look forward to.

Winter Wonderland

2009-01-18T16:08:00.000-08:00

It's officially freezing. This last snow storm was just rediculous! We still have huge snow piles all over the parking lot. I don't think I'll ever get used to all this snow. I guess I'm just a summer girl at heart. It sure is pretty though.

2008-12-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

It wouldn't be a family gathering without an epic battle between the little boys... and my husband.

2008-12-29T18:50:00.000-08:00

Chapstick kisses for all!

2008-12-29T18:46:00.000-08:00

Chapstick was a real hit this year!

Over so soon...

2008-12-29T18:29:00.000-08:00

Christmas was the best! The family, the food, the gifts, the crazy comments that come from out of no where. I love it all! And like most good things it ended all too soon. I actually really miss being home in Texas. And the whole not snowing thing helps too. But it's only a matter of time until we're back, so I guess I can tolerate the cold one more winter. With all the crazyness that insued I had so much fun spending time with the family and I can't wait to go back!

2008-12-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary/Thanksgiving/Christmas?

2008-12-02T17:52:00.000-08:00

Time sure is flying by. I can't believe we had our 2 year anniversary last month. Ah, it seems just yesterday that we were moving out to Utah as newlyweds. It was just the two of us for Thanksgiving but it was nice. My turkey came out perfect, and we had more than enough pie. We're both working hard and trying to have some fun. I'm so excited to be going home for Christmas and I can't believe it's only 2 weeks away!

2008-08-04T08:06:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd better post something new. Things are going good. Josh is going to be heading in to his last semester of school this month. YA! I don't know who is more excited, him or me. Work is going good. No complaints from me. I've completely sworn of giving my own shots. It was ok to start out but now I've syked myself out so bad that I just can't do it. But Josh does a good job at helping me. :) That's about all for now. We are so boring.

2008-07-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

Well, after much encouragement I finally made a blog. I don't think there are very many note worthy events in our lives right now but I will try to find things in our day to day lives to blog about. But for now just work and school and having fun when we can.