Times have changed

WOW! I feel strange writing a blog entry when I haven't posted anything on my blog for almost two years. It's crazy how time seems to go by quickly when you look back. A lot of things have changed with me. I'm still working the same job, but last school year was really challenging for me and the two women I worked with in my classroom. The teacher moved schools and the other para looked hard for another job, but thankfully she did not find one. This school year we got a new teacher. She's good with our kids. She knows how to handle behaviors well. This school year has gone by in a breeze thanks to having the new teacher and to the group of kids we have this year that are all manageable.

Another change is that David's sister had a baby in September. MY first nice Alyssia came into the world. She is adorable and I can't get enough of her. I get my baby fix with her and then I get my kid fix at work so David and I are still not looking to have a baby anytime soon. I'm really proud of our marriage. I know we could've had a baby already and I know we would be good parents, but I'm happy we haven't because I love my marriage to David. I know our marriage is strong and the biggest reason why is because we've had time to build up that strength with out the stress of kids. Everyday I get quality time with my best friend. Granted, I still get irritated with him sometimes and vice versa, but he's everything and more I ever wanted in a husband. I do look forward to the day we do decide to have kids though.

Recently David lost his job. It's been rough on us. We decided to move in with my parents so David can go back to school. My one wish for David is that he finds a job he enjoys as much as I enjoy my job. I know he's always thinking about money and how to get the most money, but I don't care about money, I care about my husbands happiness.

What I'm most excited about now is summer. I can't wait to start summer. I feel as is if a lot the best moments in my marriage have been in the summer. The both of us feel more relaxed and we do a lot of fun activities together. In August we're going on a cruise to Alaska with my family which we're very trilled about. I'm also excited about taking Gunner to the dog park. There's a big one close to my parents house and Gunner loves it. I'm looking forward to his Vet appointment in July to see if he's lost weight. Last July he weighed about 82 pounds so I hope it's around mid 70's. He’s supposed to be in the lower 60's.

Well if there's anyone left out there who still stumbles across my blog I will make sure to update way more often.

Just Life

It’s been a long time since I’ve wanted to just write a blog entry with out any pictures in it. It’s almost been two weeks now since my sister got married and I miss talking to her miserably. She’s probably not even thinking about me and all because she’s probably soaking up all the nice sun in the Caribbean and eating tons of good food on her cruise…and…oh…yeah…keeping busy with her new husband Joel. : ) I’m dieing to hear from her and just talk about the wedding and how she faired on her wedding gifts. Over all I’m just so excited for her.

I’ve also been a little busy myself. School started last Wednesday so that means I’m back to work now. But I do love it. I enjoyed my summer off to recuperate from last year, but I’m excited for this year. We only have three students, as of yet, this year, to us three adults. It’s nice, but when it’s not chaos it gets a little boring. I’ve realized I rather it be chaotic than have it calm and having nothing to do. I’m still trying to figure out if I’m totally mixed in the head about that one.

With a new start in the school year means only one other thing…the Puyallup Fair. David and I plan on going this Tuesday. I’m thrilled about it. We didn’t go last year so it will be fun. We plan on getting “Dizzy Passes” so we can ride all the rides we want. David and I are similar in that way, we both are kids at heart and love to ride rides at the fair. Also David and I found out that Dock Dogs, a competition for dogs jumping off docks (obviously), is going to be at the fair so we signed Gunner up for September 22nd. Although he’s over weight I have confidence that he will do fairly well since we take him up to Ohop all the time and throw him balls in the lake. Our dog is not afraid of water by any means; unless we’re bathing him in it.

Another reason I felt compelled to write an entry was because I wanted to gush about my feelings on the fall season. Halloween is around the corner and I can’t wait until September is over so that I can decorate my house. I’m a sucker for holiday merchandise when it comes to Halloween. I was deprived from the holiday as child and I won’t let my mother live it down. That is why I must make up for it now that I’m an adult and a home owner. I made a deal with David, since he’s a Halloween fan too, that I get to decorate the house with the cute, charming Halloween stuff and he can do the scary, crap your pants type stuff outside. Also I love the fall because of the holiday season approaching. It’s also the time of the year for mine and David’s anniversary. It will be two years this November. I can hardly believe. I know we’re still considered newly weds, but it truly feels like we got married only a few months ago. Time goes by fast when your having fun (I love being cheeeesy)!

I’m excited for my brother and his wife Megan on the fact that they just moved into a nice brand spanking new house. I was over there today visiting with Megan and I’ve come to the conclusion I’m more excited for her than I am my brother. The reason being is that she has a blank canvas to splash all her decorating creativity on to. It will be fun to watch as she transform her new house and share/trade decorating tips with her.

Well, I’m all wrote out now. Hopefully soon I’ll post some pictures of the things I just talked about. That’s all folks!

Wedding Pcitures

My sister Trissa got married this last Sunday on September 2nd. The whole weekend was packed with things to do and places to go. It was a lot of fun, but stressful at the same time. But in the end the fun and love of a wedding eliminates all the stress. I'm happy for my sister and her new husband Joel. Right now they're having fun in Florida and then will be moving on to a cruise in the Caribbian. Here are some pictures of the weekend.

David and I tagged along to dancing lessons with Trissa, Joel, Mom, Dad, and two friends

Rehearsal at the wedding location in Oregon.

Trissa and I at her Batchelorette party. Good fun!

My sister downing Greek Ouzo.

A few bridesmaids, freinds, my mom, and Trissa getting our nails done.

All of us showing off our pretty nails.

David and I outside at Tissa and Joel's rehearsal dinner.

Trissa and I at her Hotel room getting ready for the wedding.

David and I outside in a park behind Joel's parents house.

Trissa on her way to get married!!
The Ushers setting up the votives for the ceramony.

My 21st brithday

Last Thursday I turned the big 21 and then I had a party on Saturday up at David's parents cabin on a lake. It was a lot of fun. David put so much into the party and I couldn't be more thankful to him for that. I couldn't of hoped for a better party.
David and I standing in front of a banner his aunt made for me.

Me and my best friends from childhood.

Vacation of a lifetime

David I got back from our vacation two weeks ago. We had a great time and now we're trying to get back in grove of things. I thought it would be neat to put some of our favorite pictures on my blog.

The Colosseum

Vatican City

The Spanish Steps

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Parthonon

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The Library of Celsus at Ephesus in Turkey

Bon Voyage!

Tonight we leave for a 12 day cruise that will take us from Italy to Greece then to Turkey and then back to Italy. We're very excited, as we should be. We've been planning this trip for a year now and it is finally here. I just wanted to say farewell and I'll be sure to post some vacation pictures when we get back in two weeks.

Visiting Moses Lake

David and I outside in my Grandma Schiffner's backyard before the wedding

David and I went to Moses Lake this weekend to go to one of my cousins' weddings. The wedding was nice, but after living back on the west side of mountains for six years I'm not used to the summer heat over there anymore. I was told that it got up to 100 degrees and I definitely believed it. I felt like I was going to faint at one time from heat exhaustion. Other than that David and I had a good time visting with my grandmother and my cousin Amanda. My cousin Amanda hasn't been able to hear for some years now, but with the help of science she is going in next week to get this special hearing aid fixed next to one of her ears. My family's hope is that it will work and for the first time she'll learn her step dads name. She has a heart of gold and for this to work for her would be a miracle.

One other thing David and I did before we headed back home was that we swung over to Soap Lake real quick and went for a swim. It was a nice excursion espically for how hot it was.



David and Amanda playing in her sandbox

Amanda and me standing by her tree at my grandma's house. Each one of the grandchildren have a tree at my grandma's house and they all look big and beautiful this year.