Catch-up!

First I must apologize for not posting anything new as of late. I could blame it on being busy, which is, somewhat true. But mostly I got lazy and procrastinated. I think that's a disease that runs in my family at times. lol. Yes Dad, I know, you're a "pro" at procrastinating...*sigh*.

So, I guess I should take a few minutes this wonderful rainy Thursday (hey, I was born on a rainy Thursday!) to catch everyone up with all the exciting stuff going in our lives at the moment. We finally got all our furniture, the house isn't quite done yet, but it looks MUCH better, especially as my books finally have homes. I think this is a first, lol. I'm also extremely fond of the fact that we finally can play online on our separate Xbox 360s, together, and not have poor Jake set up on the kitchen table. Talk about driving me nuts, lol. Not that we use the table much.... well not to eat at, it's very good at holding up all our mail :)

Jake had signed earlier this month to move into a different department at work, which would not only increase his pay rate, but he would be working with the sugars and creamers, and not smell like nasty, yucky coffee everyday. Unfortunately, he didn't pass the last part of the test, so we were pretty bummed. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that it just means there is something better around the corner. As for me at work, I'm still slaving away at GameStop, hating my wonderful ghetto surroundings at that store. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy what I do, but I'd prefer a different area. Oh well. The good news is, after taking 20 years to choose, I believe I have decided what I want to be when I "grow up". I'm hoping we can start setting some money aside to pay for the online classes I would need, to become a certified wedding planner!
I'll take donations as well, hahaha! Honestly though, I truly feel this is something I would excel at, after already helping plan my own wedding, and now I am a bridesmaid in two more!

Speaking of those two weddings, Jamaica itself got canceled for Nick and Debbie, who have decided to get married July 11, here in Camden County. The second, well really the first, time wise, is my sister-in-law Traci's. Apparently Zack actually proposed last night, though I have yet to know the details, however we've been doing some major planning for about the past two weeks or so. We all knew it was coming, and am so happy for both couples! Looks like we started a trend with our wedding, lol. Your turn is coming Vicky, hahaha. You're the only one left from our wedding party, but we'll give you time don't worry! :)

That's pretty much it of everything new around here, hope the close of this first month of 2009 finds everyone well! We love you all, and God bless!

Happy New Year!

It's a few days late but I've been spending most my time in bed with a cold of sorts. Thankfully Jake barely had any of it. However we did have a nice New Years. We went over to Jake's parents, with the request from his mom, that we bring Rock Band 2, which was our Christmas present to ourselves. Of course, we couldn't pass up the opportunity of watching his mom play a video game, so we took it. We spent about two hours with Jake on drums, Zack on the bass, Pam on vocals and me on the guitar. Kylie wanted to play as well, as we'd let her bang on the drums and "rock out" while we were all eating. Unfortunately, my camera broke so now I can't even take pictures to post up.

With the new year came some exciting news. Nick, who was our best man proposed to his girlfriend, Debbie, who was one of my bridesmaids. So now both Jake and I have been asked to be in their wedding which will be in June 2010..in JAMAICA! Needless to say, we're going to be setting up a much needed savings account!

Our house is also quickly beginning to feel much more like home as I've had more time to unpack while sick, and we were finally able to get more furniture so everything had a place. We're still waiting on Jake's desk to be shipped, but then our last room of messiness should be complete and I cannot wait. I'm trying to be really good about not being a pack-rat and trying to get much more organized as well. So far, so good.

Well, we hope the beginning of 2009 finds everyone in good health and happiness. This new year has so much to offer, we wish everyone the best,send our love, and God bless!