Good news...bad news...

The good news:
I spent a fabulous weekend with Trevor and his grandparents up in Jerome, Idaho. We had so much fun and ate NON STOP thanks to Gram. We also helped Gramps to take down an old fence. Even HARD LABOR is fun if I'm by Trev's side.

The bad news:
I officially hate being engaged..esp. since Trev and I are apart. It's so hard to say good night at bedtime or to say good bye when I have to go back to UTAH and not be together ALL the time. I cry every time. Even if it's usually only a week or so till I see him again.

The good news:
ONLY 44 MORE DAYS OF LIVING APART!
ONLY 60 MORE DAYS AND I'll BE MRS. ROCHE!

Country Themed Fun..

I just found a few pictures from a few things Trev and I did this summer...


The Caldwell Night Rodeo


The Fair!


Toby Keith...LIVE!

Our Weekend...

Trevor came down late Friday night after he and his roomies took second in a golf tourny! Not too shabby!
He woke me up late Friday night and surprised me with NEW SCRIPTURES....with of course, "Andrea Roche" engraved in them. Probably the sweetest gift ever.

Saturday morning we woke up super early (Did I mention the worst part of being engaged is having to say good bye at night?)- we were excited to see each other - and went to our favorite breakfast spot, Cracker Barrel...YUM! Trev ate probably the whole menu! Then we finished registering at Bed Bath and BEyond. Trev was super excited to finally register for his deep fat fyer, which I HOPE no one actually buys for us.

We then went to the awesome and wet BYU vs. AirForce game in which BYU dominated. Since Trevor and I started dating right after football season ended last year, this was our first game together. It was a BLAST and Trevor taught me things I never knew about football. I loved it! After the game, we went to Costa with some friends and that night we went out again with some of our good friends. Trevor finally met Lacy and it was so fun to have my two bests together! They get along AMAZINGLY! :)

Sunday we went to church, and then spent the day up in the canyon. The trees are just beginning to change colors and it's so beautiful. In the next few weeks, you have to get up there! We then spent a lazy afternon in the park and visiting with friends. I felt SO grateful for so many blessings this day. I don't know what it is, but the outdoors and the Fall combined with my amazing fiance just makes me so happy~~~~It was the perfect weekend!

A bed...

I have had numerous married friends inform me that the bed is the most important piece for a newly married couple to invest in furniture-wise. Say no more. My fantastic parents bought me a bedroom set a few years ago that we will use.

I have been searching endlessly for a comforter set I like. Trevor wants LOTs of down, but I want something appealing to the eye. So we're compromising and putting a down one underneath. It's negative 8904832 degrees in Rexburg winter so we can never have enough blankets! :)

So here's the one I/we (okay, really just me) picked....

Trev's Latest Endeavor

Not sure if you can read this well, but this is Trevor's new "show calf" flyer. As you might or might not know, Trevor comes from a family of cattle ranches. His father is what we call "big time" in Western Idaho. It's a great business! (Who would have thought!) Trevor is passionate about his cows while Andrea is still learning more and more each day. Did u know a steer is a boy cow with his testicles removed? Interesting....;) Anyway, these steers compete in fairs around the nation. The Roches always win!
Now, if u want to buy some show steers, you know who to come to!

First Weekend in Rexburg!

I was able to spend my first weekend up in Rexburg, Idaho. For those of you who don't know, Trevor decided to switch his major from business to animal science. Problem being, BYU does not have a animal science program in Provo; thus, I will be packing up and moving to BYU-I even though I am graduated. Trevor is already up there and has about another 3 semesters left - assuming he stays on course!

Now, I must first address how madly in love I am with my fiance. I am sorry for you other girls who don't get to marry him. I could be happy living in a 3rd world country with him. I just never thought I'd end up in Rexburg.


Let me tell you a little about the town. You can walk from one end to other end in probably about 45 minutes...and that's walking slow. There are two main restaurants, Applebees and Bajios. REST IN PEACE ZUPAS.....There exists one gym (World Gym; thus leading to Trevor's conclusion, "There are more fat girls here than any other city in the world". The high average temperature in the month of January is a balmy 27 degrees, hence none of the apartments/homes/condos have AC. There is a gorgeous new LDS temple being built and dedicated Feb. 3! :)

I really love my fiance.

I need some ideas. There are basically no job opportunities in the Rexburg area. Unless of course you are interested in managerial positions at Wal Mart or Wendys!

Trevor and I have been talking about the possibility of starting my own business. Share me any ideas you might have...Any business plan that has been sitting in your gut? I feel like college students spend money on two things: food and entertainment so most of our ideas have been centered on those two areas.

I have a confession...

Now I recognize that my mother will be quite displeased when she reads this, so I apologize in advance mother. BUT...I have a confession. I have an addiction and it is slightly embarassing.

I am addicted the MTV's new reality show, "Newport Harbor."


Thougth I do not promote MTV nor many of its programs, this show is amazing. I don't even watch much TV! Perhaps it's just because my students always talked about it, but I had to check it out. There is just something intriguing about these high schoolers (who I swear, are really 24) and their lifes. Perhaps I am just going through a mid life crisis, wishing I could go back to the glory days of dance teams, football games and drama-enriched relationships.

Then, again, I think I'll stick with my amazing life as is. Do not watch this show. IT's contents prove addicting.

Wedding Planning...ADVICE NEEDED

I have a confession...wedding planning is not as fun as I always thought it would be. I am reaching the point of eloping. I just want to be married to my honey in a temple for time and all eternity. That's all. I don't care about colors. I don't care about cake. I certainly don't care about centerpieces. All I can think about is Trevor.

Thus, I'm having a hard time with decision making. SOMEONE HELP. Here are the big decisions I face at the moment.

1) I want my bridesmaids in black. I can't find dresses that are black, appropriate for the early winter, and don't cost a butt load.

2) Trev and I have to find a place to stay our wedding night in Nauvoo. I'd prefer to avoid the mom and pop bed and breakfasts on main street...even tho they are the only thing in the town. I would feel rather uncomfortable knowing Grandpa Larry and Grandma Gertrude are in the next room with paper thin walls seperating us. (Pseudo names used to protect the innocent).

3) Nauvoo should be bigger. We need a place to have a wedding dinner after the sealing.

4) I can't decide on a wedding announcement picture. Here is the announcement (but with a black bow)


5) I have no idea how to wear my hair. Here is the dress:

To the Homeland!

Trevor and I were able to go to Kansas city to see the fam this past week and for Ryan and Kali's second reception. It was INCREDIBLE. First of all, this is the first boy I have EVER brought home. I always told my family that I would not bring one home untill I knew he was the one. :)

Having my whole family together with Trevor was a dream come true. I am seriously in awe of how Heavenly Father has continually blessed my life. We had a wonderful time touring church history sites, eating BBQ, shopping on the plaza and playing games. We got little sleep but it was WELL worth it! I want to go back now!