Well...3 with MacKenzie. But for a few days it will be just Jackson and me. Let the walking around naked resume! ;) (We both got a little whispy when Susie left making it "official" that we live here now.) But the walking around naked again thing helped a little with that.
We're looking forward to my Mom's visit. We'll be headed to Boulder to hike. She's terrified. :)
Off to work I go. Again. I am kind of over this 40 hours a week thing. Ugh.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Big day...
Hello bloggers.
Today I began my work at AMG National Trust Bank as a tax accountant. I think the job will be very challenging, but very rewarding too! I do not remember a time when my brain was more tired...ugh! The clients at AMG are extrememly wealthy (think $400 million net worth) and that kind of cash blows my mind. Thankfully, many of them give back generously to charities! I hate doing work for the selfish.
I went out to lunch today (with it being my first day I didn't know the lunch routine) and got on the interstate going south instead of north. Grr. I HATE getting lost! And my Garmin was locked in my glove box- I may have to start carrying it in my purse! ;):) Once I turned myself around and got to a Qdoba all was well again. I have been craving Qdoba ever since we left Indiana. Jackson says it is because I miss Guy! (Side note: Guy eats there like 3 times a week and has for years!) The people at the office thought I got on the interstate going the wrong way in traffic! I assured them that I was not that lost!!!!!
I have an office on the 4th floor with an amazing view of the mountains. I will have to snap a photo tomorrow. It is really gorgeous!
Jackson had some cool work stuff going on today. He hopes to get some positive news back soon.
I do not notice the time difference until I realize that I get off of work at the same time that my parents are eating dinner. Weird!
Speaking of dinner...I think it is time for this little Petefish to eat. Turkey tacos- yum!
Hope all is well with you all.
Jenna P<><
P.S. Some of you may know the story of the green bean tree (I thought a catalpa tree was a green bean tree when I first moved to Upland) and how my high school algebra teacher just got a kick out of that- so much so that he made a test question about Jenna's green bean tree that he still uses today- well guess what...THERE IS A GREEN BEAN TREE (CATALPA) IN MY NEW FRONT YARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed for a really long time. Cheers, Mr. Kerlin. Thanks for always making my show my work!
Today I began my work at AMG National Trust Bank as a tax accountant. I think the job will be very challenging, but very rewarding too! I do not remember a time when my brain was more tired...ugh! The clients at AMG are extrememly wealthy (think $400 million net worth) and that kind of cash blows my mind. Thankfully, many of them give back generously to charities! I hate doing work for the selfish.
I went out to lunch today (with it being my first day I didn't know the lunch routine) and got on the interstate going south instead of north. Grr. I HATE getting lost! And my Garmin was locked in my glove box- I may have to start carrying it in my purse! ;):) Once I turned myself around and got to a Qdoba all was well again. I have been craving Qdoba ever since we left Indiana. Jackson says it is because I miss Guy! (Side note: Guy eats there like 3 times a week and has for years!) The people at the office thought I got on the interstate going the wrong way in traffic! I assured them that I was not that lost!!!!!
I have an office on the 4th floor with an amazing view of the mountains. I will have to snap a photo tomorrow. It is really gorgeous!
Jackson had some cool work stuff going on today. He hopes to get some positive news back soon.
I do not notice the time difference until I realize that I get off of work at the same time that my parents are eating dinner. Weird!
Speaking of dinner...I think it is time for this little Petefish to eat. Turkey tacos- yum!
Hope all is well with you all.
Jenna P<><
P.S. Some of you may know the story of the green bean tree (I thought a catalpa tree was a green bean tree when I first moved to Upland) and how my high school algebra teacher just got a kick out of that- so much so that he made a test question about Jenna's green bean tree that he still uses today- well guess what...THERE IS A GREEN BEAN TREE (CATALPA) IN MY NEW FRONT YARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed for a really long time. Cheers, Mr. Kerlin. Thanks for always making my show my work!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Settling in out west....
Hello bloggers.
We are finally settling in to our new place here in Parker. The last few days have been so busy. We left Indianapolis Wednesday morning at 7 am and drove to Lawrence, Kansas (2nd place in the God's country status). We walked around Lawrence and shopped some. I love it there! Then we headed to our hotel in Topeka. There is not much happening in Topeka! Thursday morning we were off again headed for Parker. We got here at about 2pm mountain time (we're 2 hours behind Indianapolis people and will always be- I checked and we have DST). Thursday afternoon to right now (late Saturday evening) has been a blur. We have not stopped going the whole time. I just wanted to be settled! We are now. The bedrooms are unpacked, the bathrooms are all setup, the kitchen is complete- it feels great! I got all new pottery barn furniture for my home office/guest room. It looks so cute. The bedford collection- check it out. In black, of course.
Jackson's mom has been a huge help. Today she got on her hands and knees to scrub the floors! What a champ! (Side note: I totally would have done this myself except my knee-cap is still cracked and she insisted that being Cinderella was fine with her) Anyway, we really appreciate all of her help.
The stress of all of this moving and settling has taken its toll. Jackson has never gotten on my nerves more!!! ARG!!!!! I'm ready for a routine so this madness stops.
Tonight we showed Susie the huge mall here, Park Meadows. I was far more excited than she was to see it in all of its glory. My mom will love it. So there. ;)
Speaking of, my mom is coming out to visit this coming weekend. Susie heads home on Tuesday morning then Deb will be here Friday. I call this my baby steps process. Then August 30 we head to Evansville to Leo (Kylie's) wedding. We got some scary news about Nick the other day and have kept him in our prayers. We hope that the lung specialist delivers only good news. This is such a happy time and we pray that this ailment won't overshadow that.
I start work on Monday at 8:30- I'm so nervous! I think I will like what I am doing but the idea of working full-time again stinks! (That is for you, Guy.) Jackson has some work stuff Monday too. I think he's equally nervous! (He is complaining that I do not give enough detail about him. I say type it yourself, bum!)
We are headed to a big church tomorrow morning that I think will be our new home church. I like big churches because I hate when you miss a week and someone notices. Ugh, leave me alone! Maybe I visited another church! Maybe I attended bedside baptist! Give it up. Anyway, I find that their music is normally better and the pastors have to really prepare great sermons since there are 5,000 people listening.
Well Susie wants to go to bed now so I will end this monster of a blog.
Hope all is well with all of you!
Love,
Jenna
(and Jackson, ugh)
P.S. Cort I will do my "tag" tomorrow! ;) I really enjoyed yours!
We are finally settling in to our new place here in Parker. The last few days have been so busy. We left Indianapolis Wednesday morning at 7 am and drove to Lawrence, Kansas (2nd place in the God's country status). We walked around Lawrence and shopped some. I love it there! Then we headed to our hotel in Topeka. There is not much happening in Topeka! Thursday morning we were off again headed for Parker. We got here at about 2pm mountain time (we're 2 hours behind Indianapolis people and will always be- I checked and we have DST). Thursday afternoon to right now (late Saturday evening) has been a blur. We have not stopped going the whole time. I just wanted to be settled! We are now. The bedrooms are unpacked, the bathrooms are all setup, the kitchen is complete- it feels great! I got all new pottery barn furniture for my home office/guest room. It looks so cute. The bedford collection- check it out. In black, of course.
Jackson's mom has been a huge help. Today she got on her hands and knees to scrub the floors! What a champ! (Side note: I totally would have done this myself except my knee-cap is still cracked and she insisted that being Cinderella was fine with her) Anyway, we really appreciate all of her help.
The stress of all of this moving and settling has taken its toll. Jackson has never gotten on my nerves more!!! ARG!!!!! I'm ready for a routine so this madness stops.
Tonight we showed Susie the huge mall here, Park Meadows. I was far more excited than she was to see it in all of its glory. My mom will love it. So there. ;)
Speaking of, my mom is coming out to visit this coming weekend. Susie heads home on Tuesday morning then Deb will be here Friday. I call this my baby steps process. Then August 30 we head to Evansville to Leo (Kylie's) wedding. We got some scary news about Nick the other day and have kept him in our prayers. We hope that the lung specialist delivers only good news. This is such a happy time and we pray that this ailment won't overshadow that.
I start work on Monday at 8:30- I'm so nervous! I think I will like what I am doing but the idea of working full-time again stinks! (That is for you, Guy.) Jackson has some work stuff Monday too. I think he's equally nervous! (He is complaining that I do not give enough detail about him. I say type it yourself, bum!)
We are headed to a big church tomorrow morning that I think will be our new home church. I like big churches because I hate when you miss a week and someone notices. Ugh, leave me alone! Maybe I visited another church! Maybe I attended bedside baptist! Give it up. Anyway, I find that their music is normally better and the pastors have to really prepare great sermons since there are 5,000 people listening.
Well Susie wants to go to bed now so I will end this monster of a blog.
Hope all is well with all of you!
Love,
Jenna
(and Jackson, ugh)
P.S. Cort I will do my "tag" tomorrow! ;) I really enjoyed yours!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Last supper...
Good evening bloggers.
Today was a busy day. Our last day here in Indiana. Sad. Extremely sad. I went to my last day of work and I think that transition will be flawless. Then we ran about 500 errands to get ready for this big move. Shaya's boyfriend (I set them up- had to get that in there) is just a doll and came to help us load the truck. Thank you, Bates! Keep ahold of him, Shaya, he's a keeper! :) I do good work.
Jackson had some exciting news from work today so we will keep high hopes that things work out. I registered for my classes. I am taking 6 credit hours. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (yes, Friday. No, I really don't hate myself) night classes. It should be a really interesting semester- I'll keep you all posted, of course! ;)
My parents came down for dinner tonight. My dad made chicken and noodles. YUM! Susie made a blackberry cobbler- delicious. And Heidi brought over chocolate chip cookies- she's a wonderful baker. We're going to be gaining weight on this trip!!
I had a tough time with saying good-bye to my parents. They brought down Macy & Madison (their 2 mini schnauzers) which made it even harder. I will miss them quite a bit. Thank goodness for cellphones and blogs!
After my parents left I resorted to cleaning. Cleaning is what I do when I am sad or upset. It restores order to my world. After vaccuuming Susie's whole house (no small feat) and scrubbing down a bathroom and a few doors I feel a little better. If only she didn't keep such a clean house already...
Well Jackson broke my parents' crockpot so I'm headed to Target.com to order them a new one!
Wish us luck on our drive. And if you're bored in the next 2 days...call me. I'll be in my car. Yep. For 1,100 miles.
Love,
Jenna
Today was a busy day. Our last day here in Indiana. Sad. Extremely sad. I went to my last day of work and I think that transition will be flawless. Then we ran about 500 errands to get ready for this big move. Shaya's boyfriend (I set them up- had to get that in there) is just a doll and came to help us load the truck. Thank you, Bates! Keep ahold of him, Shaya, he's a keeper! :) I do good work.
Jackson had some exciting news from work today so we will keep high hopes that things work out. I registered for my classes. I am taking 6 credit hours. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (yes, Friday. No, I really don't hate myself) night classes. It should be a really interesting semester- I'll keep you all posted, of course! ;)
My parents came down for dinner tonight. My dad made chicken and noodles. YUM! Susie made a blackberry cobbler- delicious. And Heidi brought over chocolate chip cookies- she's a wonderful baker. We're going to be gaining weight on this trip!!
I had a tough time with saying good-bye to my parents. They brought down Macy & Madison (their 2 mini schnauzers) which made it even harder. I will miss them quite a bit. Thank goodness for cellphones and blogs!
After my parents left I resorted to cleaning. Cleaning is what I do when I am sad or upset. It restores order to my world. After vaccuuming Susie's whole house (no small feat) and scrubbing down a bathroom and a few doors I feel a little better. If only she didn't keep such a clean house already...
Well Jackson broke my parents' crockpot so I'm headed to Target.com to order them a new one!
Wish us luck on our drive. And if you're bored in the next 2 days...call me. I'll be in my car. Yep. For 1,100 miles.
Love,
Jenna
Monday, August 4, 2008
Packing the truck!
Today Jackson and Susan loaded the truck. I had planned to help, but then I had to work. And then Christina came down and I went with her to try on her wedding dress (GORGEOUS!!!) and to lunch. Thanks for a GREAT time Bluey. (You will always be Bluey to me, married or not!) Again this cracked kneecap came through and allowed me to play all day while they worked so hard. Love you both!
Tomorrow is my last day at MicroSystems for a long time. Physically. I will there in spirit and in mind, of course. Don't worry, Bill! :)
Tomorrow we will have a "last supper" with my parents and Susie. I cried myself to sleep last night and there will probably be a repeat of that for a long time.
On a good note- I ordered a desk from Pottery Barn and I feared things would get messed up (if you read Cort's blog, you've seen the horror stories) but I must say those people are EXCELLENT! As a business-minded person I am RARELY ever impressed with customer service because let's face it, it usually sucks. Not so at Pottery Barn Keystone! My lady, Kathy, was awesome. Loved her! (Side note: She looked so much like Aunt Jara that I called her Jara like 6 times..oops!)
Well I think I have typed enough of this nonsense for the evening.
Type to you later,
Jenna
Tomorrow is my last day at MicroSystems for a long time. Physically. I will there in spirit and in mind, of course. Don't worry, Bill! :)
Tomorrow we will have a "last supper" with my parents and Susie. I cried myself to sleep last night and there will probably be a repeat of that for a long time.
On a good note- I ordered a desk from Pottery Barn and I feared things would get messed up (if you read Cort's blog, you've seen the horror stories) but I must say those people are EXCELLENT! As a business-minded person I am RARELY ever impressed with customer service because let's face it, it usually sucks. Not so at Pottery Barn Keystone! My lady, Kathy, was awesome. Loved her! (Side note: She looked so much like Aunt Jara that I called her Jara like 6 times..oops!)
Well I think I have typed enough of this nonsense for the evening.
Type to you later,
Jenna
Sunday, August 3, 2008
A lot going on...
Good evening bloggers.
Last night we had a wonderful going-away party with quite a few friends and family members coming here to Susie's for free beer and BBQ. :) We had such a nice time. A huge thank you to all who came out. My dad cooked for us...yum! Summer has some of our favorite foods.
Today we went to Grace (our church) for the last time in a long time. Sad. Wonderful service though! Then we came home and slept! That party wore us out. Eventually we got motivated to start packing things up and boy did we. We have the entire attic cleared out and have now offically taken over Susie's garage!!!
Now we're off to Handel's for one last ice cream treat there before we head west. We will certainly miss that place!
Tomorrow Jackson gets the truck and will start loading up. I will be at work...I think I got the better end of the deal. This whole cracked kneecap thing has come in handy during the move! ;) (Although I would gladly be whole again and help pack!)
Type to you later,
Jenna P<><
Last night we had a wonderful going-away party with quite a few friends and family members coming here to Susie's for free beer and BBQ. :) We had such a nice time. A huge thank you to all who came out. My dad cooked for us...yum! Summer has some of our favorite foods.
Today we went to Grace (our church) for the last time in a long time. Sad. Wonderful service though! Then we came home and slept! That party wore us out. Eventually we got motivated to start packing things up and boy did we. We have the entire attic cleared out and have now offically taken over Susie's garage!!!
Now we're off to Handel's for one last ice cream treat there before we head west. We will certainly miss that place!
Tomorrow Jackson gets the truck and will start loading up. I will be at work...I think I got the better end of the deal. This whole cracked kneecap thing has come in handy during the move! ;) (Although I would gladly be whole again and help pack!)
Type to you later,
Jenna P<><