Could I seriously do anything but love this girl? Needless to say, we had a lot of fun together while I was in California.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Like two peas in a pod!
Could I seriously do anything but love this girl? Needless to say, we had a lot of fun together while I was in California.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Crazy little thing called love
It's funny how life sneaks up on you sometimes and jumps from around the corner and with all sorts of surprises. One of my favorite songs in West Side Story has always been "Something's Coming." Tony sings of his confidence that there is something just around the corner about to walk its way into his life. I've felt that way for months now. And things just keep coming.
Two weeks ago Jeremy made a trip to Cedar City and signed on a fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom, two-story apartment just a stone's through to campus and definitely within our price range. It has a built-in couch too. Who could say no to that?
We discovered the most fantastic store at Orange Circle (the antique mall). For those in California, go check out Victoria's.
We (Mom, Paige, and I) made a trip to LA and found the perfect fabric for Paige's maid-of-honor dress. Raw silk for just eight bucks a yard. Wow.
On the way home from LA I got a call from the Iron County School District offering me the adult education position. I start August 11th. This means a salary with benefits, folks.
The Angels swept the Red Sox last week--and I got to be at the Saturday day game. I love it when we come in from behind.
Tuesday I drove up to meet Jeremy in Cedar (after two fantastic weeks at home). He had a job interview... and a day later he was offered the position. Whew. That makes two job offers to us in one week.
Yesterday was pioneer day. That meant a whole day to hang out with Mr. Christiansen. I walked into my apartment last night knowing without a doubt that I am the luckiest girl alive. I can't imagine finding a more perfect person to share my life with.
And every time I turn around there are black-eyed susans on the highway or in a neighbor's yard. This is by far my favorite flower. They come so unannounced, but with such a cheerful spring in their step. How I love them.
And "who knows? It's only just out of reach. Down the block, on a beach. Maybe tonight. Maybe tonight..." Like Tony sang, maybe, just maybe, something great is comin'. I feel pretty sure it is.
Two weeks ago Jeremy made a trip to Cedar City and signed on a fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom, two-story apartment just a stone's through to campus and definitely within our price range. It has a built-in couch too. Who could say no to that?
We discovered the most fantastic store at Orange Circle (the antique mall). For those in California, go check out Victoria's.
We (Mom, Paige, and I) made a trip to LA and found the perfect fabric for Paige's maid-of-honor dress. Raw silk for just eight bucks a yard. Wow.
On the way home from LA I got a call from the Iron County School District offering me the adult education position. I start August 11th. This means a salary with benefits, folks.
The Angels swept the Red Sox last week--and I got to be at the Saturday day game. I love it when we come in from behind.
Tuesday I drove up to meet Jeremy in Cedar (after two fantastic weeks at home). He had a job interview... and a day later he was offered the position. Whew. That makes two job offers to us in one week.
Yesterday was pioneer day. That meant a whole day to hang out with Mr. Christiansen. I walked into my apartment last night knowing without a doubt that I am the luckiest girl alive. I can't imagine finding a more perfect person to share my life with.
And every time I turn around there are black-eyed susans on the highway or in a neighbor's yard. This is by far my favorite flower. They come so unannounced, but with such a cheerful spring in their step. How I love them.
And "who knows? It's only just out of reach. Down the block, on a beach. Maybe tonight. Maybe tonight..." Like Tony sang, maybe, just maybe, something great is comin'. I feel pretty sure it is.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
One Memory...
1. Leave one memory that you and I had together, as a comment on my blog. Anything goes.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll check to see if you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll check to see if you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Alive and well
I tell you what, it is much harder to stay on top of blogging when I am in the midst of the busy life of home in California.
I just wanted you all to know I am alive and well (and even taking a few pictures!). So far we have... gone to Disneyland, ordered invitations and the cake (including cake tasting), registered (Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy's, and Crate and Barrel), visited the Queen Mary, went to Mom's Crescendo performance and the ward fund raiser, had a huge family gathering (including all six kids--with spouses and grandkids--camping out at home), Chad's farewell, errands and shopping and planning, and some plain old fun just hanging out together.
There is more fun to be had... and I'll be sure to tell you all about it one of these days (perhaps when I am back in Blanding).
Cheers!
I just wanted you all to know I am alive and well (and even taking a few pictures!). So far we have... gone to Disneyland, ordered invitations and the cake (including cake tasting), registered (Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy's, and Crate and Barrel), visited the Queen Mary, went to Mom's Crescendo performance and the ward fund raiser, had a huge family gathering (including all six kids--with spouses and grandkids--camping out at home), Chad's farewell, errands and shopping and planning, and some plain old fun just hanging out together.
There is more fun to be had... and I'll be sure to tell you all about it one of these days (perhaps when I am back in Blanding).
Cheers!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Whew!
Dear Reader,
I do feel the need to apologize for being so neglectful. A whole week! I know. I am sorry for not writing in so so long. But things have been a bit busy around these parts. Here's a taste of what I've been up to around here...
A few weeks ago I took a trip up north (as we loving refer to anything above Spanish Fork canyon) to do some wedding dress shopping. Whitney, Blake's girlfriend, let me stay with her and was willing to go the rounds, finish zipping up the back, take pictures on my phone to text to my mom, and offer encouragement and advice. After what seemed like dozens of dresses and a flat tire, we found "the dress," immediately went to a seamstress and began the alteration process. One big worry off the list!
Conveniently that same week Jeremy was in Park City working a conference, so one night I went and picked him up and we were able to go up to Salt Lake to visit his mission president's daughter who was in Primary Children's Hospital, recovering from a surgery, and her mom. It was wonderful to get to visit and meet with them--something I wouldn't normally get to do for two more years since they are still serving in Argentina. Afterward we drove down to Provo and visited with his mission president and wife who are already home. The other unexpected adventure that evening was a road full of deer and one totally exhausted driver (me) by the time I got Jeremy back to Park City. Since it was so late, I was so tired, and the long drive back involved more deer (which I am terrified of hitting), we decided to see how much it would cost to get me a room for the night at his hotel. The guy at the desk was awesome. After looking at him with long, harried faces when he announced the price of the only rooms available (suites), he said he could probably give it to us for the price of a single--seeing as how there weren't any available. When even that price was answered with shocked faces and sideways glances at each other, indicating we could never pay so much for a few hours of sleep, he finally asked, "how much could you give me??" True story: I stayed in a very nice suite in Park City for just $70. Hooray for people who rock!
This last week as been filled with boxing up, filing, cleaning, and moving out of my my classroom. I don't know why it has taken me so long to get all that done, but it has.
I also got a flat tire (the one in Provo was Whitney's). Jeremy was great and helped me change the tire (truth: he changed it, I watched), then I went and got it patched.
I finally went to the doctors (my ears clog up a lot--does that happen to any of you?? They gave me some decongestant that hasn't worked a lick. They've clogged and turned me into a walking echo four days running now :(. I now have more appointments to get a few moles removed (does anyone else have a mortal fear of melanoma?))
Tuesday Jeremy's family started coming into town. Hooray for Nick and Jeanine and Sadie. It was great to finally meet more of his family. More on that in a moment.
Wednesday I got a call from Iron County School District (in Cedar City--where I will be moving in less than a month), wanting to interview me the next day at 10am for an Adult Education position I applied for (note: there are no high school jobs currently available in Cedar... I'll take anything at this point!). It was a bit frustrating since I live six hours away from Cedar that I either had to drive there immediately to interview or no longer be qualified for the job. After trying hard to suffocate my frustration, I got in my car and drove to Cedar. I should hear back about the job today: fingers crossed!
While in Cedar I also drove all over town looking at housing. Jeremy's sister and brother-in-law had already done a ton of searching for us, so I mostly went to the few they hadn't taken pictures of, and some at the top of the list to see them for myself. Jeremy currently is filling out the applications... so we should have an apartment soon!
The next day, of course, was the 4th. I love the the 4th of July! All of his older siblings, their wives, and their children were in town. I loved getting to meet and hang out with all the Christiansen clan. We went to the parade, BBQed, hung out, played games, watched the annual melodrama (written by Debbie--Jeremy's mom), and enjoyed the fireworks. I was impressed with Blanding's firework show--although at that point I was so tired, it was all I could do to stay awake. The next night we lit some fireworks of our own--which was very fun. I hadn't done that since I was a little girl (seeing as how they are illegal in California).
Yesterday was the YSA memorial fireside. We put together a young adult choir and sang all patriotic songs. I was a bit worried about it since practices were a hit and miss for just about everybody, but in the end we had a good turn out (in the choir and the congregation) and sang well. Whew!
And that brings me to today. In about an hour and half I am getting in my car and driving to California for two weeks. My list of things to do there is so long, I am just pray we get everything done. An important thing on that list, however, is Disneyland with Paige and Chad leaving on his mission. I can't wait!
Well, this post is more than long enough. Whew.
All my lovin',
cj
PS sorry there are no pictures. I am a terrible photographer for two reasons: 1. I always forget my camera, 2. when I remember my camera they turn out blurry. When some of Jeremy's family post pictures I'll steal one or two of the 4th to put up!
I do feel the need to apologize for being so neglectful. A whole week! I know. I am sorry for not writing in so so long. But things have been a bit busy around these parts. Here's a taste of what I've been up to around here...
A few weeks ago I took a trip up north (as we loving refer to anything above Spanish Fork canyon) to do some wedding dress shopping. Whitney, Blake's girlfriend, let me stay with her and was willing to go the rounds, finish zipping up the back, take pictures on my phone to text to my mom, and offer encouragement and advice. After what seemed like dozens of dresses and a flat tire, we found "the dress," immediately went to a seamstress and began the alteration process. One big worry off the list!
Conveniently that same week Jeremy was in Park City working a conference, so one night I went and picked him up and we were able to go up to Salt Lake to visit his mission president's daughter who was in Primary Children's Hospital, recovering from a surgery, and her mom. It was wonderful to get to visit and meet with them--something I wouldn't normally get to do for two more years since they are still serving in Argentina. Afterward we drove down to Provo and visited with his mission president and wife who are already home. The other unexpected adventure that evening was a road full of deer and one totally exhausted driver (me) by the time I got Jeremy back to Park City. Since it was so late, I was so tired, and the long drive back involved more deer (which I am terrified of hitting), we decided to see how much it would cost to get me a room for the night at his hotel. The guy at the desk was awesome. After looking at him with long, harried faces when he announced the price of the only rooms available (suites), he said he could probably give it to us for the price of a single--seeing as how there weren't any available. When even that price was answered with shocked faces and sideways glances at each other, indicating we could never pay so much for a few hours of sleep, he finally asked, "how much could you give me??" True story: I stayed in a very nice suite in Park City for just $70. Hooray for people who rock!
This last week as been filled with boxing up, filing, cleaning, and moving out of my my classroom. I don't know why it has taken me so long to get all that done, but it has.
I also got a flat tire (the one in Provo was Whitney's). Jeremy was great and helped me change the tire (truth: he changed it, I watched), then I went and got it patched.
I finally went to the doctors (my ears clog up a lot--does that happen to any of you?? They gave me some decongestant that hasn't worked a lick. They've clogged and turned me into a walking echo four days running now :(. I now have more appointments to get a few moles removed (does anyone else have a mortal fear of melanoma?))
Tuesday Jeremy's family started coming into town. Hooray for Nick and Jeanine and Sadie. It was great to finally meet more of his family. More on that in a moment.
Wednesday I got a call from Iron County School District (in Cedar City--where I will be moving in less than a month), wanting to interview me the next day at 10am for an Adult Education position I applied for (note: there are no high school jobs currently available in Cedar... I'll take anything at this point!). It was a bit frustrating since I live six hours away from Cedar that I either had to drive there immediately to interview or no longer be qualified for the job. After trying hard to suffocate my frustration, I got in my car and drove to Cedar. I should hear back about the job today: fingers crossed!
While in Cedar I also drove all over town looking at housing. Jeremy's sister and brother-in-law had already done a ton of searching for us, so I mostly went to the few they hadn't taken pictures of, and some at the top of the list to see them for myself. Jeremy currently is filling out the applications... so we should have an apartment soon!
The next day, of course, was the 4th. I love the the 4th of July! All of his older siblings, their wives, and their children were in town. I loved getting to meet and hang out with all the Christiansen clan. We went to the parade, BBQed, hung out, played games, watched the annual melodrama (written by Debbie--Jeremy's mom), and enjoyed the fireworks. I was impressed with Blanding's firework show--although at that point I was so tired, it was all I could do to stay awake. The next night we lit some fireworks of our own--which was very fun. I hadn't done that since I was a little girl (seeing as how they are illegal in California).
Yesterday was the YSA memorial fireside. We put together a young adult choir and sang all patriotic songs. I was a bit worried about it since practices were a hit and miss for just about everybody, but in the end we had a good turn out (in the choir and the congregation) and sang well. Whew!
And that brings me to today. In about an hour and half I am getting in my car and driving to California for two weeks. My list of things to do there is so long, I am just pray we get everything done. An important thing on that list, however, is Disneyland with Paige and Chad leaving on his mission. I can't wait!
Well, this post is more than long enough. Whew.
All my lovin',
cj
PS sorry there are no pictures. I am a terrible photographer for two reasons: 1. I always forget my camera, 2. when I remember my camera they turn out blurry. When some of Jeremy's family post pictures I'll steal one or two of the 4th to put up!
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