The Best Day Ever!

Today was the most wonderful day! Jeff and I signed the papers for our house, and we got the keys today! My mom and I painted today, which was fun. I must say though, the living room came out a little more yellow than I wanted, but I believe it will look very nice once all of our stuff is in there. I never realized how much painting takes out of you. I was up and down and up and down on the ladder and my shoulders and forearms hurt so badly that I don't know if I'll be able to move tomorrow. We painted 3 rooms in 6 hours, so that's not bad I guess. The living room is very big so that was a lot of wall to cover! I think I'll go make myself a cup of tea and relax and watch tonight's episode of Top Model. Nighty-night!

Colorado was wonderful!

Jeff and I had a wonderful time in Colorado together. I was so happy when he got there b/c I was so sad without my honey. We had a ton of fun at the CSU game, especially b/c they won! I loved Jeff's parents' cabin too! It was so peaceful and serene up there, and the scenery was so beautiful with mountains all around us!

I just got home from Owens where I took my entrance exam. I was so nervous about taking it that I was even crying, but all is well!!! I finished the test and Linda told me that I had the highest scores she's ever seen. She said she's only ever seen one other person score higher in math and that girl tested into Trig, so I'm pretty much right where I need to be, which is wonderful b/c that's right where I wanted to be! So, on Friday I'll go speak with my advisor and figure out where I go from here. I can't wait to get started. I'm definitely ready for a change!!

Jeff and I go tomorrow to do the paperwork for our house!! I am so excited. I can't believe we'll have something to call our own! My mom and I are going to go in tomorrow afternoon to paint the rooms, and I can't wait for that either! Jeff and I picked out some pretty colors for the rooms. So continue to keep us in your prayers b/c we have some exciting but busy times ahead of us :)
Have a wonderful evening everyone!

My little pumpkin head!

Colorado is so beautiful this time of year. The mountains are covered with snow and the air is crisp! I'm having fun here on vacation. It's so good to see friends and family that you love so much. Tomorrow Jeff flies in and I can't wait. I miss him so much! Although I'm having a lot of fun, I don't think I'll leave before he does again. It's so weird not having him around to tell me his cheesy jokes and to sing like Bing Crosby. It's hard being without your best friend. I'm glad Maggie is with me though. She's sleeping with me at night and that helps me to not feel so lonely. Today I'm going to spend the day with Lesley and try on Bridesmaid dresses for her wedding then we'll do some shopping and eating. I just want to say that I've known her for almost 11 years and she's been a wonderful friend. We've been through so much together! So Lesley, thank you for the wonderful friendship you've given me. Everytime I call you or see you, it's like I never left :) Well, I must head on out to get ready for my day. I will take a lot of pictures the next few days I'm here so everyone can see how beautiful it is here. Have a wonderful day everyone! ... and isn't Maggie so cute in her pumpkin costume?!

We have a place to call home....

Jeff and I received a call Sun. night from Jim Williamson informing us that the house is our's!!! Oh, I can't wait to move in. Jeff and I already have all of the paint colors picked out for the rooms, so next week we'll go in and paint before we move in. That seems to be the easiest way since there won't be any furniture in the way. Thank you for all of those who were praying for us! God answers prayer and is always faithful :) We couldn't be happier!

On Our Way to Getting a House....

I'm sitting here bored while Jeff is at work. I'm still resting b/c I'm trying to get well before tomorrow b/c I have to work. Today Jeff and I went to talk with Jim Williamson about a house he owns that we're very interested in. He gave us much promise and I'm praying that we can get it. Jeff and I both want this so much. Maggie would love it too b/c it has a big fenced back yard and she could run to her little heart's content.
I just found out today that I can register for classes this coming Monday, so I need to schedule an appointment to take my entrance exam. I'm scared b/c it's been a good 5 years since I've seen a math problem. I know this will all be worth it in the end though.
So keep Jeff and I in your thoughts and prayers b/c we have a busy time ahead of us!

Via Dolorosa

This website touched my heart and I wanted to share it with everyone http://www.andiesisle.com/viadolorosa-dialup.html It's a song that I love and I hope you come to love it too b/c this is what the Christian life is all about! Enjoy!

I've got the mid-week blues...

I've been sitting here all day sick with a fever and a horrible sinus infection. Atleast I have today and tomorrow off to recouperate. I would just like to thank my husband for being so good to me. He got all of the cleaning done for me so I could spend all day resting. Isn't that so good of him?! I'm so fortunate to have him. I also need rest b/c there was huge drama at work this week and some horrible things happened. It's so hard to work with women. They're so moody! Starting Monday I'll be off for 2 and a half weeks while we get remodeled and trust me, we're all counting down! Colorado here I come! I can't wait to see my brother and his family and my friends from high school and Jeff's parents. Jeff's parents are the sweetest people! I love being around them. His parents graduated from CSU so we'll be going to a football game and I know Jeff can hardly wait. He told me that's his favorite thing to do with his dad :) He needs a vacation too since he's been working 7 days a week. I feel so bad b/c I know he wants to be home more. So be praying that a new door of oppurtunity might open up. I pray daily for all of the people he works with b/c I know it has to be so hard on everyone.
Anyway, I love this picture I posted. It reminds me of a sunset on a tropical island where I'd love to be right now! God gave us a beautiful world didn't He...

Oh how I love Tiffany & Co.

My husband and I received the famous Tiffany blue box yesterday. For those of you who don't know, my husband and I met on eHarmony and I recommend it to anyone who is single. It's a wonderful site and very detailed. Anyway, they're sending a wedding present to their couples who get married and it's a beautiful crystal bowl that was designed especially for eHarmony. It's absolutely beautiful!! The rim of the bowl is outlined in heart, and the sparkle it has is amazing. Once again, thank you eHarmony, and thank you Tiffany's!

There was huge excitment in Findlay, Oh this weekend b/c Ben Roethlisberger was here. He was at Findlay's homecoming game on Fri signing autographs and getting pictures with people and then he was down on the sidelines with the players. Saturday he was his sister's date to homecoming. He was going all out and getting a limo and everything. I did up-do's all day and the girls were so excited to be there and to see him. I would have dressed up and gone too if I could have gotten away with it, but I'm over 21 and married, so I just came home and enjoyed a romantic dinner at The Olive Garden with my husband. To Ben.....I hope you had a wonderful time here at home, and the people here just love you!