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January 2010

So…..I am excited to say that we now have our very own home!  We moved in just over a month ago and am loving it!  We have had so much fun taking care of our yard and fixing up the house to make it ours!  It is an older home built in the 50′s in a quiet neighborhood.  The house was in good condition but does need a little updating……it has the look and feel of a grandma’s house from the vintage window treatments down to every wall covered in layers of wallpaper!

When we first moved in the yard was overgrown and covered in leaves.  One of the very first things we did was to clean up the yard a little bit…..I couldn’t believe how many leaves there were in the front yard…..and we don’t even  have any big trees out there!  Must have come from the neighbors! Here are some pictures of our first month in our new home!  I will get more photos of the inside soon!

The Yard

First Snow in the New Home

First time shoveling the drive…..So much Fun!  I sure that will get old quick!

Fall 2009

Ok…..So Jason bought me a remote control boat over the summer and it has been so much fun taking it down to the river!  We have two boats…..one super speed boat, which is mine and another super slow boat which is Jason’s.  One day we took the boats for a spin and having a great time.  My battery had died so I brought my boat to shore.  We decided to walk down river with jason’s boat still floating along figuring we could bring it to shore at any time.  Well…as we were well down river it was time to bring in the boat but no place looked good.  Jason spotted a place that might work……when he went to step on the what looked to be dried dirt.  Next thing he knew his leg was calf deep in ewey, gooey mud!  I couldn’t stop laughing…….poor Jason!

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October 2009

Well…In October I had the greatest surprise! My mom and grandma flew out for a visit!  It was great to have them here for a vistit!   We had so much fun!  It was the first time my grandma had been to KANSAS!

September 2009

We went to the Botanica Garden on Free Museum day!  It was great and the best part about this trip was when I beautiful butterfly landed on my outstretched hand!

This weekend was my first art show!  Here in Wichita every last Friday of the month they open up all the galleries downtown and have an art crawl.  This was the first that I was able to participate in.  Our apartment complex, which is located down in the heart of Downtown Wichita….was featuring a Residence Artist night.  I didn’t want to participate at first thinking that I had nothing good to show……but never fear….Jason is here!   Jason ha so much faith in me that he signed me up with out even asking!!!   I am so glad that he did….I love the fact that I married someone who supports me in my talents and hobbies, who has faith in me and willing to encourage me when I need it!

I am so happy that I participated in the show.  My Mother-In-law, Linda also worked hard in finishing a painting to display at the show with my work!  I had so much fun I want to paint some more!  Here are a few pics from the show!

So the other morning Jason decided since it was a beautiful day it was time to get out the old road bike for a tune up.  He was tightening, fixing and cleaning all morning.  I was in the kitchen making a big old breakfasts for the two of us.  After eating I went to go brush my teeth and found a unexpected surprise…..(actually it was very expected. I gave him the tooth brush earlier but thought it looked funny!)  I never new my teeth were so dirty….what did I make for breakfast….bike grease?

So today I am scheduled to work late.  I work at a family doctors office as a receptionist and one day everymonth I get to work untill all of the patients leave the office.  That can range from 5min after 5pm to over and hour…I just depends on the day.  During the day we answer phone calls and check patients in.  After 5pm however….things start to really slow down.  I mean really slow down…we have now phone calls to answer and everyone has been checked in so on the really late days things can get pretty boring.  I decided to help me with my goal I will write a post on the days that I am scheduled to work late.  It will keep me entertained while I sit by myself in a big office!   Today I was extra hungry so I bought some oreo cookies to keep me company!!  Well…that is all for today.

Ok….So, I just have to say that I have the sweetest husband ever!!!  I love him so much and greatful for all that he does to support and love me.  This week was a very busy week for the both of us.  I hadn’t gotten much sleep and ready for the weekend.  On thursday, Jason came home after his night class with a very unexpected SUPRISE!!!!!  He had brought me a present!    It made my day and my week so much better.  I love to open presents…and not only did he bring me home a suprise but he wrapped it!!! (silly i know but i just love unwrapping gifts)  Inside the bag was a mighty mouse, for those of you who don’t know it is not the furry kind but the computer kind.  I had been wanting one for awhile and I was so excited. There were a few other smaller items and he also brought home dinner so that i didn’t have to cook.  I am so greatful to have such a wonderful husband.  What can I say…..He is the BEST!

Ok….so I would have to say that I am such a procrastinator.  My goal for the year was to write at least three blog posts every month.  My first month, though I tried, was unsuccessful.  I waited untill the last day of the month and only posted two.  This month….I find myself on the last day of Febuary and still no posts.  Oops!   I love the idea of a blog and want to do better so at least I have 10 more months to get better!!  Wish me luck!

Winter in Kansas has been a mild one. I think it has only snowed three times and no more that 1 inch if we are lucky. Growing up with the snow and now hardly ever seeing it i have realized how much i miss a really good snow. The other day it actually snowed and before it melted i had to go take a few pictures.