Monday, August 31, 2009

PhOtO TiMe!!

Finally, finally I have some photos to share! I know that you were all anxiously waiting, right? haha.
Here are some of my favorite photos from Colorado:

THE DENVER AQUARIUM-

(Top: a crazy fish, Middle: my grandma Helena and me, Bottom: Garrett and me)

THE DENVER ZOO-

(Top: my little brother, Ryan, Middle: Lauren and Ryan chasing a peacock, Bottom: polar bear chilling out)

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY:


(Top: the happy couple, papa Jim and grandma Helena, Middle: the Miller cousins with great grandma Hope, Middle: garrett and me in our 50's outfits, Middle: my little sister Lauren and me, Middle: papa Jim and grandma Helena with their kids(my dad is on the far right with the glasses), Middle: grandma Helena and me, Bottom: my dad, maureen, brandon, matthew, ryan, lauren, garrett, and me (the Dan Miller fam.)
OTHER-
(Garrett and me in Downtown Denver)
(Saying goodbye to grandma and grandpa)
It was a really good trip and I am so glad we were able to make the loooooong drive to Colorado to see them. It was definitely worth it!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

My My My

Well, Garrett and I got back to Moscow last night from a 6 day trip to Kiowa, Colorado. It is a little town about an hour SE of Denver. We were taking this trip with my dad and family to celebrate my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. I am so proud of them for sticking through the hard times and making it 50 years! It is such an accomplishment.
We had a great time and did some great things: went to the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Aquarium, Denver Zoo, shopped, ate, talked, and on Saturday had a 50th anniversary party!
I will post pics soon...I lost my camera's battery charger again! I really don't know how that keeps happening!
I had an interview scheduled at a denist office this morning and so we hurried back so I could get ready for that. So, I show up this morning and the lady I had the interview with tells my they hired someone while I was on vacation and they had dental experience, so they gave the job to that person. She said she forgot to call me! I couldn't believe it. I thought it was so inconsiderate that she didn't call and let me know. I was also heartbroken because I have been searching and applying like crazy to jobs since we moved here in May and this was only my 2nd call back...I thought I was going to get it. I was so dissapointed. I just started crying the second I got back into my car...what can you do, though? Every one keeps telling me that God will provide in His own time and I know that to be true, but it is still dissapointing and frustrating. I will just keep praying and trusting God with it all.
I am now getting settled back home. I still need to unpack. But, I have put away some things, went grocery shopping, filled the car back up with gas, dropped Garrett off at work, mailed bridal shower invitations, bought Jess and Trent a shower gift, and now am about to clean the kitchen and make some cupcakes.
I am tired and a little sad. But, I know that everything will be okay. :)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Updates, Trips, Jobs and Cupcakes

Things have been pretty busy around here. We have had multiple family members come and stay with us this past week. Garrett's mom came up for a weekend and then my mom and brothers came a few days after that.
It is always nice to spend time with family and we had a fun time. Here is a few pics of my family on our hike up Moscow Mountain:



Garrett and I are going to have another busy week because we are leaving tonight for a week long trip to see my dad's side of the family in Colorado. It is my grandparent's 50th anniversary and they are having a big party for it. It will be so much fun to spend time with them and get a break from hectic life here in Moscow. :)
I will definitely be posting pics of our trip when I get back.
I have been applying to SO many jobs that I can't keep track of what I applied to and what I didn't! And finally I have a job interview! This trip is sort of in the way, but luckily they were very willing to wait for me to return! I am just praying and praying that I will get this job. It is at a pediatric dentist office here in Moscow as a receptionist. I think I would just love it! So, prayers for that would be greatly appreciated...my interview is August 12th @ 10 AM.
I would also appreciate prayers for a safe trip to Colorado as we are driving and it is a 13 hour drive from Boise.
On a lighter note, I am starting to have a new dream/goal in my life (besides being a mom, growing my business June Tree Designs, and serving in a women's ministry)....it is to own my own cupcake bakery! I don't know how serious about it I am, but I like the thought and have been making cupcakes like crazy! Here are the pics of my two favorites that I have made so far:


Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Fun stuff. :)
Well, that is it for now...and I won't take so long in between posts next time! :)