We're still here

Well things are great here in Provo, we just haven't been posting about it. First off I passed the PANCE, therefore I am certified as a PA. So now I can put on my resume Amber Poyer MS, PA-C. I think people can refer to me now as Amber PA-C :) I started a job last week in SLC. So the nerves of the first day were not just the typical concerns about the job, but also the commute. I got a bus pass and was taking the express, but apparently after a week of riding I was informed that I need the premium pass(ie $100 more a month) in order to ride the express. So this week I'll be trying a different bus and trax to get to work. Anyways, if you have a good book it is no big deal. This week I read Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, one of the best books I have read in ages. I actually hated getting of the bus, because that meant I had to quit reading and go to work.
Back to the acutal job. I unfortunately have had a hard time finding a job as a PA. Interviews typically involved their five year plan for me, or looking for someone to work with until they retire in 20 years. Which to be honest, when Jon gets done with school I have no idea where we will be living, but here in Provo is probably a slim chance. So that in addition to my lack of experience has made the job search particularly hard. I am working with an electronic medical records company in conjunction with Community Health Centers including Wasatch Homeless Health Care at the Fourth Street Clinic in SLC, hence our proximity to Pioneer Park. But this job shows promise and I have high hopes for it to be a good experience. I am paid on a grant for one year, which I like, no long term strings attached unless I desire it at the end.
Jon is keeping busy with school. He was grateful to get his accounting class over with, it was a 1st block class. His midterms are done with, but the projects keep coming. He went to Minnesota to an intership fair that proved to be good experience, but unfruitful as far as interships.
He also got the great news that he can start running again from his surgeon. No basketball for some time, but the addition of running again as been exciting and a great stress reliever. Too bad the weather will turn cold soon.
We are enjoying Provo and the awesome fall weather. We have a nice cozy apartment that I had lots of time to decorate etc before I started work. I'll have to get some pictures of my projects on here. We've enjoyed the farmers market on Center every weekend and sad that it is over until next year. We love our ward, it is different than we had expected of Provo, but so much more. We are learning to truly love people and what that gospel really means. The 14-18 y/o Sunday School keeps us busy and challenged each week, it is great to be team teachers. Sunday school is one of my favorite callings because I get to study the lessons and I still get to go to Relief Society.
Well that is enough from me. Here are some pictures from my trip to Houston to visit my parents.

My mom flew back from Houston with me for my cousin's wedding. Here she is with some of her brothers and sisters. Here is Willie and Alicia, what a fun wedding and reception.
This is my sister in law Brittney's sister Shaylee who also got married while my mom was here.

We got to see Sterling, Brittney and Kade. However, I only got a picture with Kade.


We went to married BYU homecoming.

Getting our pumpkin carving on.
This was a fun get together with my friends from freshman year. Such great girls. It was great to see them.
I have had alot of time to spend with my long time friend Alfreda, she is such a fun girl and I love hanging out with her.
After my first day of work, we went to the Jazz game. Can't be free tickets, but maybe you can because we were way at the top of the nosebleeds. Jon was really cheering for Houston, particularly Shane Battier, his old friend.