Memorial Day

A day of remembrance. I am grateful for those men and women who have died for our countries freedom.

slumber party

I love Baxter.

Jenna & Zac went to San Diego for a wedding this weekend, so it's just me & Bax. We've had some quality time. It's been fun getting to know the neighborhood trails, being lazy, and running around like crazy (more Baxter than me).

Baxter is my favorite. Always ready to snuggle. Always loves me. I might not return him. Don't tell Jenna.

Celebration of Life

Saturday night my roommates from Queen Creek days (Jenny, Trisha, Aubrey, Kari, Daina, & Ashley) got together at my house for Daina's birthday celebration. First gathering at my house. I look forward to more great nights. It was a lovely evening. We had Mexican food, freshly juiced lemonade, and homemade ice-cream. We visited, we laughed, we ate, and we played with the newborn babies (Dean, Emma, & Travis).

I'm so grateful to wonderful friends!! And to be reminded how blessed we are.

Once again, I slacked. No pictures.

homemade ice-cream

is quite divine. I have been wanting to try my Cuisinart Ice-cream maker. Rachel came over Friday night to help me try it out. Oh. So. Delish.

We tried out the simple vanilla and simple chocolate flavors. I am not a hug ice-cream lover, but it's heaven.

locked out

Sure glad that I decided to purchase a security system. I thought it would be a good idea. And I have learned that the alarm system works well. During my orientation days, the door into my garage didn't shut completely. That set the alarm off.

About a week later I get another phone call. It's mid-day while I was at work. So the security company send the police over. After a thorough look-thru they decided that the backdoor was unlocked & the wind was strong enough to move it just enough to set my alarm off. Lovely!

I got home from work around 9:30 pm. Locked out. The police decided to lock all my doors, including the door from my house to garage. And why would I carry a key when I come in through the garage? A few phone calls to locksmiths, an hour later, and still locked out, I headed to my old house. Good thing Amber has a few extra beds so that I could crash there a couple nights.

Lesson learned. I will always carry a key.

i have internet

I did not realize how addicted I am to the internet. I went without it for like two weeks and it was rough. Sure glad that I have it set up now.

Mom's visit

My Mom came down for Mother's Day weekend. It was so nice having someone to help me make decisions about my house, even if we didn't agree on everything. We did a lot of cleaning, shopping, unpacking, more shopping, and eating out (since I didn't own a fridge, yet!).

Mother's Day we went to my new ward, then crashed at Amber's house (my old roommate) to make dinner, and then we watched a cheesy film with a few of my girlfriends. It was a great day.

Rachel and Zac had gone to Illinois for Zac's sisters graduation and Mother's Day. So Monday night we all went to dinner. Rubio's = heaven.

I didn't take a single picture of Mom's visit...but I believe she may have a couple. Always great spending time with family.

Moving day

came and went... but it still seems like I am unpacking and sorting and deciding what is necessary to purchase and what is a want!

I have the most amazing friends --- Becca & Caleb and Peter & Kelly! Thanks for helping me move!!

I am learning that houses are expensive. Luckily, a lot of these expenses are a one time thing. My house will be put together slowly. But it is super fun to dream about what could be done in the space that I have now.

Ms. Homeowner

Today everything became official. I signed my life away Friday evening and today the Seller signed & received the loan money. Yay! Keys have been given to Zac for me. Thurs is the big move date!

Waiting

After the house appraisal came through, there has been lots of anticipation. I did my final walk-thru of the house on Thurs. Then I got the phone call yesterday afternoon that everything was set for me to sign that day. Since the seller is out of state he will receive the documents on Monday. As long as everything continues to go smoothly, I should be handed the house keys. Yay!!