Well Hello...

Where has everyone been? haha, just kidding...I know I have slacked off on here BIG TIME. A big part of that reason, besides being very busy, is the fact I actually have a job now where I really work. Before at my last job, there was so much time when I had absolutely nothing to do, I was able to sit on the internet and download pictures and do most things you prob. shouldn't be doing at work. So on that note: I LOVE MY NEW JOB!! It is amazing! I have learned sooo much in the couple months I have been there. I know how to take blood pressure, count respiration and pulse, do HIV tests and pregnancy tests and so much more! On Friday it was pretty slow so one of my boss's pulled me in the back and showed me how to draw blood. She let me practice on her twice. The first time was a success and I actually drew blood and the second time....not such a success. She had me use a bigger needle that we normally dont use and it was much harder than the first. It was such a rush! I never thought I would be working at a job that I actually love!

Not to mention the company I work for does so much for young woman and the community! Knowing I work for a nonprofit organization gives me the best feeling ever. Every Thursday we have our local protesters that stand out on the sidewalk with their signs because they fell not everything we do there is right. Well most of the time people come in and leave donations JUST because they are standing out there and they support us. Well last Thursday I was working up front and a lady came in saying she drove by and saw our lovely group of people outside and she decided to turn around and leave a donation because she thinks we are a wonderful company and we do so much to help woman and males and we deserve some appreciation and this and that. She kept saying I am going to leave you guys a big donation and we were all thinking, "OK, $100, great!" NOPE She left us a $1000 check! Can you believe that! There are people out there that support the company I work for enough to just drive by and decide to leave a thousand dollar donation. I will just say it again...I love my job.

There is so much that has happened since last time I blogged, I am a little overwhelmed. So I will start with a couple things, leave some pictures and continue from there. So my mom is up here now and it has been great so far! Her and Journee have been able to make the bond I have been wanting them to have since she was born. They hang out during the day and go to story time at the library, wander down to the park to feed the ducks and fun things like that! It took a little bit of adjusting for Journee and everyone but I think we are all settling into our own routines. We have started going to church on Sundays and Journee loves to go to the "Baby Barn" and hang out with all the toddlers. I am very grateful we found a Church we all love....on the first try too! We have been wanting to go for a while now but for one reason or another always push it aside.

Christmas is only 18 days away and I cant wait! I am lucky enough to have Cydnee come up AGAIN and have my mom and hopefully my dad here with us! The house always seems so full and happy when I have my family here with us! Not to mention....We miss Grandpa! Well...I hear Journee rustling around upstairs so I better get off....the pictures below are from Halloween (Journee was a lion), A hike we did to Tumalo Falls, The Christmas Tree Lighting downtown and my 23rd birthday when Ari came to visit!

I promise I will try my hardest to update soon again with more on what Journee is up to....I know thats what most of you want to know about anyways :0) I love and miss you all!!!!

P.S. Check out Journee's new bangs her Aunt Cyd did when she was down in November. Its one of the pics towards the bottom.

Pumpkin Patch

I dont have a lot of time to write anything right now because Journee will be waking up any minute from her nap but this past Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch and had a blast. Here are some pics

Its beginning to look alot like Christmas!!

And its only October 10th! It was def. cold last night but boy was I in for a surprise when I stepped outside last night and giant snowflakes were falling from the sky! Ekkk we are def. not ready for this weather already! Thank god I will be back in the desert later this week to soak up the sun one last time. The forecast here says today and tomorrow are going to be COLD COLD and then next week warm up again. Whew!

Oh, and P.S. today is my last day at this job!

Mass Chaos!

So, I dont really know where to start. I know everyone is eager to hear about Journee's birthday, the sisters coming to visit and all that good stuff. I guess I will just brake it up and post all the pics.

1. Journee's birthday: We had a nice little get together at our place for a couple of hours. With lots of help from Lisa and Cyd, everything went smoothly. Journee loved all of her presents. At first she didnt really know what to do about opening presents, but once she caught on that there were toys and gifts under all the paper for her, instincts kicked in. She loves the book of nursury rhymes Aunt Sue and Great Grandma got her! We read (and sang/danced) to the book 2 times last night before bed! Her favorite gift was a baby doll that her daddy picked out for her. It is a baby alive doll that talks and moves its head and legs. That doll has kept her
occupied since she opened it.












2. Lisa and Cyd's trip to Oregon: was a blast!! The weather was rainy and kinda chilly but we still managed to fit in everything we wanted to do, that is of course after I put them to work on helping us move and clean. lol. We went thrift storing, went to the art and wine walk downtown, had Journees party, went to the fall festival downtown, went up to mountain and hiked around devils lake and enjoyed eachothers company. I am so happy I was able to have both my sisters come visit. It was sad to see them go. Journee looked at me yesterday morning on our way to daycare and asked where her Aunties were.:0(
















And yes, that is Cydnee you are seeing.... outdoors, and enjoying it!

3. New Job: My background check came back clear and I am officially the new Patient Service Staff member of PP. I gave my notice at my current job on Monday and everyone was very supportive of me going in a different direction. They all told me thank you for what I have done and I was wonderful while I was here. Good to know I am leaving on good terms and with another great reference. I have purchased my first pair of scrubs and comfy shoes and I went and got my immunizatons yesterday. On Sunday I will head up to Portland for a couple of days and start training. I have a couple of friends that live there that are going to take care of me while I am in town :0) I will be back on Wed for one day in the office and then Thursday through Sunday I will be in Arizona and road tripping it with my mom to Oregon! whew, busy month!!

The move came along just fine and we are def. enjoying the extra space. So much more rommier and peaceful. Other than all that shenanigans......till next time. x0x0