Thankful

With Thanksgiving on my mind, I would like to share some of what I'm thankful for. I've learned the more I search for blessing, the more I find.


I am thankful for:

• my relationship with the Lord and all of his blessings
• a loving, kind, patient, and funny husband who adores me and loves me despite my quirks
• good communication in my marriage
• a goofy sister, whom I would do anything for as she would for me. I am so proud of the woman she's become.
• my mom and all of her wisdom, love, and strength. She's taught me how to be a lady, how to take the high road, how to be a good friend, and how to manage money well :)
• my dad and all of his knowledge, kindness, and love. He's taught me how to be a hard worker, how to fish and hunt, how to be my own "handy-man," and how a lady should be treated.
• Being 25 years old and still having my parents and grandparents and all of the great memories we've made this far
• Marrying in to a loving, supportive family, who accept me for me
• Our jobs... Jon and I are beyond blessed by liking both the companies and people we work with and for
• Good health... Jon is always healthy as a horse, but my surgeries have been a success and my energy is coming back, so we're all doing well
• My friends who love and support me

I'm am continually amazed by all the blessing in my life; despite the hard roads traveled over the last year, we have received so much.

Great Weekend

Jon and I had a great weekend, full of birthday parties, good food, fun music and pool. Friday night was Jon's buddy's birthday. We hung out with old and new friends, played pool, and had a good night.

Saturday was a busy day filled with hitting the gym, running some errands, upgrading Jon's car (it now has fog lights), all before dinner time. We met my Mom, Step-dad, Nate, and my grandparents in Tukwilla for a great dinner in honor of mom's birthday. Then Jon and I met up with Andrea M. for her 29th birthday bash in Seattle. We had a nice time hanging out, listening to great music, and a little dancing.

Today is our relaxing day. Laundry's caught up and the house is clean. Ready to take on a new week!

Pictures as Promised

My memory card was out of my camera, so it only took a couple pictures :(

Happy Birthday Jon!

Birthdays have always been a big deal to me and my family; so when Jon told me it was just another day I became determined to make it more. Last year I threw him a surprise party that he honestly had no clue about. So when his birthday was approaching this year I needed something big! So why not invite his whole family over to our little home? Oh wait... that's just what I did. Yesterday was Jon's 28th birthday and it started like any normal day for him. However, when he came home from work there was a clean home, good food cooking, Seahawks decorations, a homemade cheesecake, and presents! The clean home and good food are pretty normal, but not the rest. I teased with Jon that he is way too old for a Seahawks themed party, but I could resist buying all the paper plates and such! Anyone who knows Jon for 5 minutes will know that they're his team.

Unfortunately some of the family couldn't make it last minute due to being sick or working too late. Which means we have a ton of left over food! Jon had a great time with his family; who I'd like to thank for making Jon's birthday more than "just another day! "

(I'll post picture this evening)

Yippee!!!

Jon finally called and he's on his way home to me! I can't wait! I haven't seen him since Sunday... hopefully the power is on when he gets home... it's a stormy, stormy night and I'm sure he'll want a hot shower.

Wordless Wednesday

This mornings' beautiful sunrise!

(Mornings like this show how great our God is!)

GRRR!!!

Two weeks ago I missed 3 days of work and was pretty sick with the flu. I got relief for 4 days and then BAM! Saturday night I start getting cold symptoms. Today I woke up and my voice was gone... so I scheduled an appointment with my doctor. I have a sinus infection, cough due to congestion, and laryngitis.

I was wanting a busy, fun filled week while Jon was away... looks like I'm gonna have to cancel plans. Sorry!

I'm bummed out and can't speak... if now is not a perfect reason to blog, I don't know what is!

5 Days Husbandless

Hmph... Jon left today and won't be home until Thursday or Friday. He has a job in Pacific City which means he's staying at a hotel and won't be home until it's completed. He packed up a suite case and I packed him snacks and drinks. I secretly put little notes in different articles of clothing and pockets of his suitcase... He's been at the hotel 1/2 hour and found half of them! I can tell he appreciates them, they were fun to write... One simply says "Smack Jason for me." I know he'll bust into laughter when he gets that one. We both really like his coworker and he's a fun guy to joke with.

While I will miss my dear husband I love the idea of having "me time." For example: Jon left at 2:30 this afternoon and since his departure I have cleaned the whole house, finished all the laundry, done the dishes and put them away, washed and changed the sheets, made myself dinner, and watched a movie. My whole house is lit up like a birthday cake with every candle is lit and it smells so nice and it's very calming.

Tomorrow it's back to work and then off to mom's. I'm planning to stay there tomorrow night. Mom will love having Paco and I there; I'll love the company, good food, and brief commute to work.

Well, I'm about to get snuggled into bed and watch some TV... Paco gets to snuggle with me on the bed when Jon's not here, so he's excited!

Halloween Night

This was the 2nd year we've spent Halloween with Andrea and Kevin. They are always a blast to be around and they have some pretty entertaining friends. This is the 1st year Jon and I dressed up in costume:


This is Andi's new puppy Sasha... Andi actually dressed
her up, she's crazy about her new puppy.

Jon was a dead motorcycle rider & I was a vampire...

I borrowed the shoes from Andi!

Megan, Steve, and Andi

I wish I had more pictures of every one's costumes to share!

I hope that every one else had a great and safe Halloween!