Challenges and Joys of Moving

Hello friends and family,

This is Justin. I know you're used to Jenny making blog entries but this will have to do for now, sorry :-/ Jenny asked me that I make a post since it's been a while. We're sorry that it's been such a long time since the last update. It's been exciting yet stressful getting everything moved over and situated in our house. Obviously one of the main reasons we haven't been able to post is because we don't have Internet in our house yet. We have an ISP coming on Wednesday however, so we should be online by then.

We're almost completely unpacked and cozy in our house now. You're welcome to come and visit anytime, just call Jenny to let her know. She's been starting a few little projects around the house and we're in the process of getting the house painted.

The kids have had a tough move, although I think they're finally starting to get used to things. Wesley wasn't going to sleep well and was skipping naps, and Francesca and Wesley both got pink eye and ear aches which required anti-biotics. But they're sleeping well now. It was a drastic change for all the kids' sleeping situation because Michael moved from a toddler bed to a twin size bed, Wesley got Michael's todder bed, and Francesca got Wesley's crib. So there was a lot of switcheroos. But everyone upgraded! ;) Then I got a cold. But I think we're all almost better now.

Driving a little further to work has been something I've had to get used to as well. I have to drive up to the 14000 N Springville I-15 exit, but the 400 S ramp (by the Springville Wal-Mart) should be done by Thanksgiving. In addition to all this craziness, our '91 Nissan Sentra broke down on my way to work. Luckily, it happened real close to home and it just needed a new fuel pump which only cost me around $275 for the whole deal.

All in all, we're happy to be moved into our own place. I don't want this to sound like I'm complaining at all. We're really happy. And even though there have been challenges with the move and all the change, it's all for the better and we love our new city, Springville. Our ward and neighbors are all so nice. We've already made new friends, but plan on staying in touch with our old friends.

Check for a new post by Jenny sometime next week hopefully. Maybe our house will be completely painted on the outside and the painting on the bathroom walls will be done.

-Justin

Moving Update

So last week was pretty crazy, we heard that the seller of the house may be backing out. Then on friday we found out they signed their papers and we got the keys and moved right in. It was a huge roller coaster but we are happy it all worked out. We have officially moved in and it is quite an adjustment for all of us. It has been fun and tiring but we are so excited to be here.
Here are some things I miss:
-Grocery shopping at Smith's and Target, mostly because of the better prices
-Michael going to preschool, I haven't found a new preschool for him yet, and he has been very bored
-Being close to a lot better shopping places
Here are some fun and funny things that have happened since moving:
-I tried driving to the Wal-mart, but got lost on a street with two large fields one with abandoned pumpkins, and another with abandoned watermelon.
-the entire elder's quorum presidency came over tonight, just to meet us and ask if we needed anything.
-Our counter is filled with baked good from neighbors welcoming us to the neighborhood.
We are more than halfway done unpacking, and this is starting to really feel like home now. I am so ready for cold season to be overwith. I have decided my first decorating project is going to be the main bathroom. I will post pictures once we get the computer all set up. Ok bye.
p.s. I may be having a housewarming party sometime next month, depending on the weather, I'll let you know.

Introducing Our New House!

Vital Stats:

Born: 1943

Square Feet: 2151

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Comes with: Lots of retro furniture which I plan to attempt to re-upholster

For example this chair I may put  a black and white houndstooth pattern on. My friend Holly suggested it and I think the idea is brilliant. Something else that you may want to know is I am planning on painting the exterior of the home a similar color to the color of that tufted-back couch. Sweet! I am soooo excited! By the way, we move this thursday, friday, and saturday, and could use all the help we can get. Grab your husbands and help us move if you so desire. Depending on when you come there may be pizza and/or rice crispy treats available to all hard laborers. Thanks in advance!
XOXO,

P.S. More pics to come, I promise.  :)

Say "Cheese"

Here are Michelangelo's 3 Year Preschool Pictures. Isn't he a heartbreaker already? We got them taken at Target Portrait Studios and it was a male photographer and the photos turned out great and I got an amazing price. I love seeing his adorable dimple. We ordered the second one to hang up on the wall but I wanted them all.

Which one do you like best?

Welcome!

Dear beloved Friends and Family,


Good morning! Welcome to my new, improved, and now private blog. I will be sharing lots of personal information, so watch out. Stay tuned for pictures of our new house, recent pictures of Michelangelo, Wesley, and little Francesca, reviews of my favorite and not so favourite businesses in Utah County, and more.

I have a goal of being more open and honest both on this blog, and in real-life, so I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for checking it out. ;)



Sincerely,

Public Announcement

Hello.

As previously mentioned, the time has come to close the curtains here in our online home. From here on out, you must have a key, a key that only I can give you. It has been fun. You have had an insiders look into our lives. You learned about me, a young Mormon housewife, my loving husband, and our three beautiful children. The time has come to say goodbye.

Before I close the door forever, there are a few things I want to say to all:

First, that I know that the church I belong to is true, without a doubt. I can feel it in my heart. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has brought me extraordinary joy, hope, and understanding. It has given me purpose, direction, and knowledge that I am a daughter of God, and if I listen to His words, I can live with Him again. If you ever question about why you are here, where you came from, and where are you going please don't hesitate to find out. Visit Mormon.org for answers and lots of other information about my church.

Next, if you try and use the information and/or pictures from my blog in any illegal way, you will be tracked. It's sad even online there are folks who use other people encroaching upon their privacy and identity. If you try and get access to our money, you will be sorely dissapointed. We don't make much. There isn't much to take. That's beside the point. Just don't do it.

Lastly, I hope you have had fun looking into my life. I am really really happy right now. My family is my life. My husband has my heart, and my kids have my undying affection. I'm not perfect. But I am happy. That's us. Shiny happy people holding hands, learning and growing, sharing, and bearing one anothers burdens, together forever. I have so much gratitude for all the blessings in my life. I have Heavenly Father to thank for that.

Well, goodbye for now, Maybe we will meet someday, somewhere, somehow. But for now, I'm fine with allowing only people I know and trust to view the blog.

Goodnight,
Jenny

dear friends,

So as I have been packing the last little while the lyrics to an old song I used to sing in girl scouts kept popping up in my head.

"Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That's how long I want to be your friend."

As we prepare to leave our ward, our city, and our neighborhood I just want to say how very blessed we have been to live where we do. It has a been a great place for our family. We have learned a lot and made many dear friendships. We would like to stay in touch with you.

Next week our blog is going private. Please leave me a comment with your email address or send me an email to let me know you want to keep reading and staying connected through our blog. My email address is jennythequeen[at]gmail[dot]com.
Until next time, I hope you all have an uplifting conference weekend.