Dear Tim!
I have been thinking about you and thinking about you - I loved the letter that you last sent to me, especially the Hungarian national anthem! Julie is always jealous that my letters from you are longer than her letters from you, but I always tell her it's just because you like me better. :)
We are only a month away from the baby's due date. I feel like a huge house walking around, though everyone else tells me that I barely look like I'm 6 months pregnant, let alone already 9 months! So, I guess I'll just have to believe them. Today, Caleb, Julie and I are going on a crib-buying extravaganza; I'm a little nervous that we won't find something we like, but I have to find something or else Caleb will get his way and let the baby sleep in the bed. And that's just dangerous! So, a crib it is. We are trying to get all of our ducks in a row now, since the days before the baby comes will be filled with finals and Christmas preparations. My mom is planning on coming to Utah on December 17th and then staying two weeks; that means she'll be up here for Christmas and for New Year's. We are really excited to be able to party with her! We'll email you when the baby actually comes though, Tim; we want you to be in the know!
School's also going fine; I'm starting to be a little too wide for all of the desks, so I'm having to sit on the edge of the classroom so I can sit sideways. :) Since we're nearing Thanksgiving (which will be your second one out in Hungary; crazy!), things are starting to wind down as far as homework and things are concerned. I'll be happy when we reach reading days mid-December, but for now everything is very manageable. Caleb's in a web design class, being taught by Shyla's husband Russell, and he's loving it. He's taken all of the other classes in this field, so this one is advanced, which worried him initially. However, he's really, really good at it and has decided that he would love to be a web designer as a real-life job. I'm glad he's finally gotten some idea of what he wants to do when he grows up, but more glad that it's actually something that he LOVES. I mean, since he's started doing so well this semester, he's basically stopped playing Conquer Club online and all sorts of other things. And, as far as my classes are concerned, I'm taking an American Novel class that is discussion-based and I love it. The teacher is also a creative writing teacher (which, I've always wanted to "write creatively" but I get too scared!), so he promised me a spot in one of his classes once I get back to school Fall 2009. So, all is well in the Flanny clan, school-wise.
How is being the big man in Hungary? I kind of hope you're not still doing office stuff, because I like to hear your other adventures too! But, do not worry, even if you're still in the offices, you're probably doing great things. I can't believe that you've been out for so long, and that you're coming back so "soon"! Caleb tells me that the last few months of the mission can either really drag on or fly by really fast, so I'm hoping that it's the latter for you.
We just miss you terribly and can't wait to see you again!
Very much love-
Holly
P.S. It has only snowed once so far, and it only stuck to the ground for a day! I would love to have a mild winter this year, since I don't want to fight the weather when it comes time to have the baby! Just thought I'd brag a little, since you are probably already covered in snow. I like you!
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
To Tim Hecht, The Greatest
Hi Tim!
You've been out almost a year, and it's blowing my mind. I was hoping that a year would go much faster than it has, but I guess that just means that I'll have to hold out the same hope for your second year!
The 4th of July was so nice!!! We were expecting triple-digit weather, but it was a beautiful 85 degrees all day. That made our plans way more fun, since we went swimming and barbecued at Grandma Chatfield's. The people who were there were me, Caleb, Julie, Shelley, Rick, Shyla and her husband Russell, and Grandma. And of course, you were there in spirit. It was very fun, but also really relaxing. After all of that, we went up to a place near the trailhead to the Y and waited for the fireworks at Stadium of Fire (which had Miley Cyrus, a.k.a. Hannah Montana, if that name means anything to you). We got there about 8:30 and it was VERY VERY windy; the fireworks didn't actually start until 9:30, but they were super beautiful. By the time they were over around 10:30, we were all exhausted! Overall, it was a great holiday.
School's been out for awhile, which has been nice, but also a little weird. You know how if someone has a lot to do, then they are really good at managing their time? That's how I feel, but now that I only have work to worry about, I'm kind of floating around lost. I am excited for more responsibility and more challenges in my life, just so I won't be bored :) I was worried for awhile about what I was going to do for school, with the baby coming on Dec 20th and school starting again in the beginning of January. But, I finally realized that I could do 12 credits all online. I'm SO excited to be able to keep going in school and also have a cute, cute baby helping me!
We are still getting together to have some parties in the week. The summer makes it kind of hard, because there aren't many tv shows or weekly occurrences that keep it regular. We make it work, though. I've started babysitting a 9 month old from my ward 2 days a week, and Julie and Shelley come over to help quite often. Also, we are watching a television show called "So You Think You Can Dance," which is like American Idol with dancing. And of course, every Sunday after dinner at Grandma's, we get together and hang out. Though, we haven't been playing nearly as many raucous games as we used to; it's really too hot to be crazy! It will be sad when Rick and Shelley leave, but that just means we'll have to replace them with some other cool people!
I am happy to hear that you are such a great missionary that you are the youngest senior companion in the mission! Whoa! And I know that you don't give yourself enough credit for knowing the language; your companion will be very happy that he has you to look to when he gets lost in Hungarian! And I wanted to tell you that I love the Hungarian you write in my letters; even though I can't read it, I still know it says such cute things!
You are so great and I know that even I'm being blessed by the good work you are doing for the Lord. Caleb and I love you so much and we will keep you updated with out crazy, crazy lives!
You've been out almost a year, and it's blowing my mind. I was hoping that a year would go much faster than it has, but I guess that just means that I'll have to hold out the same hope for your second year!
The 4th of July was so nice!!! We were expecting triple-digit weather, but it was a beautiful 85 degrees all day. That made our plans way more fun, since we went swimming and barbecued at Grandma Chatfield's. The people who were there were me, Caleb, Julie, Shelley, Rick, Shyla and her husband Russell, and Grandma. And of course, you were there in spirit. It was very fun, but also really relaxing. After all of that, we went up to a place near the trailhead to the Y and waited for the fireworks at Stadium of Fire (which had Miley Cyrus, a.k.a. Hannah Montana, if that name means anything to you). We got there about 8:30 and it was VERY VERY windy; the fireworks didn't actually start until 9:30, but they were super beautiful. By the time they were over around 10:30, we were all exhausted! Overall, it was a great holiday.
School's been out for awhile, which has been nice, but also a little weird. You know how if someone has a lot to do, then they are really good at managing their time? That's how I feel, but now that I only have work to worry about, I'm kind of floating around lost. I am excited for more responsibility and more challenges in my life, just so I won't be bored :) I was worried for awhile about what I was going to do for school, with the baby coming on Dec 20th and school starting again in the beginning of January. But, I finally realized that I could do 12 credits all online. I'm SO excited to be able to keep going in school and also have a cute, cute baby helping me!
We are still getting together to have some parties in the week. The summer makes it kind of hard, because there aren't many tv shows or weekly occurrences that keep it regular. We make it work, though. I've started babysitting a 9 month old from my ward 2 days a week, and Julie and Shelley come over to help quite often. Also, we are watching a television show called "So You Think You Can Dance," which is like American Idol with dancing. And of course, every Sunday after dinner at Grandma's, we get together and hang out. Though, we haven't been playing nearly as many raucous games as we used to; it's really too hot to be crazy! It will be sad when Rick and Shelley leave, but that just means we'll have to replace them with some other cool people!
I am happy to hear that you are such a great missionary that you are the youngest senior companion in the mission! Whoa! And I know that you don't give yourself enough credit for knowing the language; your companion will be very happy that he has you to look to when he gets lost in Hungarian! And I wanted to tell you that I love the Hungarian you write in my letters; even though I can't read it, I still know it says such cute things!
You are so great and I know that even I'm being blessed by the good work you are doing for the Lord. Caleb and I love you so much and we will keep you updated with out crazy, crazy lives!
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