Homesick.

I've gotten much better about getting homesick over the years. I, quite frankly, rarely miss home anymore. Mainly because being away makes it so much more exciting to go home and I know if I were there everyday I'd be bored. Anyway, that mother of mine knows just how to get me. I'm a little stressed at work and yesterday this photo chimes through on my iPhone with a note reading, "no one will play with me :(" Ugh! How dare she send me the one photo that instantly makes my heart smile and my eyes well with tears all at once? So, at 25 years of age I sat at my desk (with my door shut, thank the Lord!) and cried my eyes out because I wanted to go HOME! You see, home is not a singular place to me- it's wherever Madison is! I'm not sure how I got this attachment to that little dog, but I love her so much it hurts.

So, thanks Mom for the photo. It made my day- after I pulled myself together. I hope people don't mind tear-stained tax returns this year! ;)

We're back!

Whew. Ok. This week was probably the worst of my life. Let's just be honest here. I was swamped at work and had two 3 hour finals. Arf! But that is now all behind me and it should be smooth (busy) sailing from now until April 15th.

Speaking of April 15th, that night we're catching the red eye to Boston! :) Woo hoo! (I cannot remember if I have blogged about this before or not so stick with me here. Again, I had a long week.) Anyway, on April 16th, I have a tour/interview scheduled with UConn's law school. I'm pretty excited to see the place and see if that's our next stop. (Yes, I will still be lobbing my "Hail Mary" pass to Yale for acceptance, but I also live in the "real world" so I have to plan accordingly. No worries though, Hartford, CT- UConn's home- is only about 45 minutes from New Haven, CT-Yale's home- so if adjustments are necessary- and I feel certain they won't be- we could do it.)

There are a lot of jobs out there for Jackson. I think he's more excited with the fact that we'd live near enough to the water that we could finally buy him a SAILBOAT! (Side note: Sailboats are expensive. Any donations to Jackson's "sailboat-wish-come-true" fund will be gladly accepted. ;) Shoot, we'd even take you out sailing.) Before anyone worries, MacKenzie loves the water and would always wear a life vest when on board the vessel. Jackson also noticed when he was using Google maps to "walk around" West Hartford (where we'd live) that they have a Moe's Southwest Grill right downtown. Sold! We're so there in about a month! :)

I get excited about multiple things about East Coast living. I'll make a small list so you all will want to relocate, too.
1. The availability of lobster. Fresh. Excellent. Inexpensive.
2. The nearness of Hartford to: New York City
3. The nearness of Hartford to: Boston
4. The nearness of Hartford to: MAINE
5. The nearness of Hartford to: Indiana (Ok, it is not really near Indiana, but closer than Colorado and in the same time zone- a bummer as I like early NFL games.)
6. The cost effectiveness of UConn's evening law school
7. The fact that Jackson would finally get his sailboat
8. The fact that we could go to NYC for Christmas and see the Rockettes without much expense! (Ok, that was a little repetitive from #2, but still. I'm excited.)

I'll end my list there mainly because I have a few other things on my to-do list today.

So we're looking forward to our trip. My boss has been annoying me lately- this whole pregnancy as an excuse to come in late and leave early stinks- so I've already started applying for jobs out there. I'd like to move in mid-July! Jackson is willing to either finish school online- HE GOT AN "A" IN HIS FIRST CLASS!!!!-or transfer to an institution of higher learning in Connecticut. We'll see.

That's a little glimpse of what's been going on around here. A lot of planning, contemplating, etc. but one thing is for sure: we're never bored. :)

More Jax! :)

I just remembered that I had 2 more photos of Jax on my real camera (not just my iPhone!) so I quickly downloaded them.

Look at how GREAT Heidi looks. Yes, she did JUST have a baby. Yes, I was annoyed, too. Seriously. She'll be back in her size 0 jeans in no time. Arf! (and is Jax not just precious? Oh how I loved that little guy!!) I look a bit pensive. I was nervous. (I also had not showered and had been working for like 36 hours straight so ignore my bad looks- it is tax season, folks.)

Nightmare

The other night I came home to this the other night, my worst nightmare, TOYS everywhere! Jackson left it like this for me so I could see how wild our dog had been.

We are looking for a replacement for this particular ball. It is MacKenzie's favorite and...

a big dog in the neighborhood "accidently" tore a hole in it. It is only a matter of time before it has to go to the trashcan. :( Another nightmare. Seriously. So please, please, please if you're out and about and see a ball (any color) that looks like a 2 1/2 inch golfball- buy it! We'll gladly pay you for it! Thanks!!

New Hair

As the blog admin, I hate to just post photos of myself. I did, however, receive many requests for photos of my "new" hair so here they are.

Jackson says the lighting is off, but it really is a honey blonde and 3 inches shorter! (Jackson calls this my, "hurry up and take the photo face" that I am normally giving to my Mom-so true.)

Jax!

I was snapping photos- trying to get one with his eyes open!
"Being around Jenn wore me out!"
Look at that little face! Poor Gunner isn't the baby anymore. He even tried to bite Jax's foot while I was holding him! (No babies were hurt while I held them.)
I love his little hands! He had on these little pants with his shirt tucked in and it reminded me of a little old man. I loved it. :)
I thought his nursery was so cute. Heidi and Andrew did a great job of a. making a cute baby and b. making a really cute nursery. Props to the Porterfields. It was SO good to see you FOUR! (I still love Gunny!) I am so, so, so happy for you.

Quite the weekend!

I went home to Indiana on Friday night to get some work done there. I was able to pop up to Upland for a night and see my 'rents and their pups. I love those dogs. We went to a Bob & Tom comedy show in Wabash. I have never been so embarrassed in my life. Those comedians were raunchy and I was sitting BETWEEN my 'rents. Eek. Anyway, that was a quick trip and then it was back to Indy to prepare tax returns.

Sunday I was able to have lunch with my dear friend Laura. I just love her. She had all kinds of new things going on so it was really fun to see her. From there I went to the Porterfield's house to meet their new baby, Jax. What a sweetie. (I am posting photos of him next so stay tuned.) He was perfect! I thought he looked just like Andrew. Anyway, it reminded me how not prepared Jackson and I are for a baby. Seriously. That's a lot of responsibility. But I LOVED meeting and holding that little guy. He was seriously a doll.

I worked late that night then hung out with Susie. She bought me Girl Scout cookies, too. Yay! It is always nice to catch up with S. Pete (that's what Jackson calls his mother).

I worked all day on Monday and had a quick lunch with my mom. It was nice to talk to her face-to-face instead of on the phone for once! We had Cracker Barrel, but it was not that impressive. Boo.

In exciting news, Jackson had accidently booked my flight for 6:30 a.m. Monday and not :51 p.m. OOPS! I was able to get on the late flight without a charge. Whew. I even treated myself to shrimp cocktail at Harry & Izzy's for my troubles. :) I was at the airport with a lot of football players have the combine. I love that! They're all so giddy about getting into the NFL. Tim Tebow had already left town, though. Bummer.

I'm back in Denver now. I had work and school today- welcome home! I was able to drive to school with my convertible's top down tonight so that was awesome. I am quite ready for spring.

Tomorrow I am cutting my hair (I'm not sure how much) and going blonde. Whoa. :)