So, I have been a horrible blogger. So many of my friends putting me to shame. Things have been so crazy in our household that finally this weekend, we finally found time to do NOTHING. ;) I took a two hour nap on the couch. It was fabulous.
Words can't describe how happy we are. Jon has finally found his element, and he's rockin' and rollin'!It's so fun for him to come home and hear about his day. I am becoming quite the expert in aviation and jet cards. :)
I love my new job! I have been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, and been helping out in the office. Still working with a cause that is near and dear to my heart, but not actually interacting with the kids. So hard for me. I can not get attached to those kids and have to leave them. Not saying I'm leaving anytime soon, but leaving my students and employees was so hard. Cant do that again. I am mentoring some members for the annual Youth of the Year Competion, which is a big deal. It's so much fun being back in the clubs again. I kinda just took over during our first meeting. OOOPS! I have to remember I'm just a volunteer. :)
Living in Lone Tree is absolutely fabulous!! It feels like home. It's a newer part of Denver, at least from what I have discovered, but, I've only been here for 6 months. It's so much fun waking up with snow every morning... But, makes this Texas girl a little nervous driving 21 miles to work in the ice and snow. I am now a pro at driving in the snow. :)
Basically, things are great in Denver. My husband is a rockstar. Finally, a company that loves and appreciates him for his knowledge of aviation. When he comes home each night, he's proud of what he accomplished, and so am I.
We keep telling each other that we are waiting to wake up for this dream, because it's so crazy, so fun and so surreal. Is this really my life?? I love it. Bring it on.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
We Made It!
We have made it through our first week of being "Denver-ites" as my husband so joyously thinks he coined the phrase. It's definitely been a transition!
The 15 hours in the car, a little over 800 miles, and you don't even want to know the amount $$$ spent on gas, we finally made it. The drive from Dallas to Amarillo was mundane, I could make that drive in my sleep. Leaving my parents and mother in law at the storage place is something I will never forget.Prissy left first, and I could see she had great big tears in her eyes, and still trying to remain composed. She gave Jon and I a bag of her world famous cookies for our drive. They were delicious! I gave my mom one last hug, of course tears streaming down our faces. The term 'cry me a river' doesn't even describe our last goodbyes. Then there was saying goodbye to my Dad. He held me so tight, told me he loved me, and when I stepped back from our hug, I saw a tear on my dad's shirt. I guess I didn't know how much this would affect him too.
The drive from Amarillo to Denver was exciting! Being on roads that I've never been, or at least never driven, was exciting. You know, making the drive from Dallas to Amarillo, you know exactly how much time is between each city. But on the way to Denver, I had no idea, so that made it that much more exciting! It's amazing how in just a few short hours, we went from flat...
To mountains and elevation!
Yes, those are the Rocky Mountains!
Daisy rode with me the whole way, and was such a trooper!
After the movers left on Saturday evening, and Jon came in and locked the door behind him, he sat and looked at what looked like boxes that just threw up in our living room, kitchen and patio...we both looked at each other with a smile, and said, "We are here!"
We still have some to do, but slowly making progress!
The 15 hours in the car, a little over 800 miles, and you don't even want to know the amount $$$ spent on gas, we finally made it. The drive from Dallas to Amarillo was mundane, I could make that drive in my sleep. Leaving my parents and mother in law at the storage place is something I will never forget.Prissy left first, and I could see she had great big tears in her eyes, and still trying to remain composed. She gave Jon and I a bag of her world famous cookies for our drive. They were delicious! I gave my mom one last hug, of course tears streaming down our faces. The term 'cry me a river' doesn't even describe our last goodbyes. Then there was saying goodbye to my Dad. He held me so tight, told me he loved me, and when I stepped back from our hug, I saw a tear on my dad's shirt. I guess I didn't know how much this would affect him too.
The drive from Amarillo to Denver was exciting! Being on roads that I've never been, or at least never driven, was exciting. You know, making the drive from Dallas to Amarillo, you know exactly how much time is between each city. But on the way to Denver, I had no idea, so that made it that much more exciting! It's amazing how in just a few short hours, we went from flat...
To mountains and elevation!
Yes, those are the Rocky Mountains!
After the movers left on Saturday evening, and Jon came in and locked the door behind him, he sat and looked at what looked like boxes that just threw up in our living room, kitchen and patio...we both looked at each other with a smile, and said, "We are here!"
Sunday, April 3, 2011
EEK!!
WOW. This is really going to happen. Jon came home three weeks ago tomorrow with this crazy idea of moving this Texas girl to Colorado. Move me away from my momma??? Everything I have ever known in my whole life?? YIKES. We did our due diligence. We talked and talked. Made a pro/con list of what would be more beneficial to us. Jon was presented with this awesome job opportunity, and we would really be stupid not to take it. Jon is SUCH a wonderful business man. (and I'm not biased one bit! :)) These people believe in Jon as much as I do. Jon can do this and be so successful in his career with this new opportunity. But MOVING?? eeek!!
Tomorrow, we start Monday - Friday being away from each other. For two and a half months. TWO.AND.A.HALF.MONTHS. When we live in the same place again, we will be living in Colorado. So scary! Only getting to see my husband for two and a quarter days each week is going to be hard. Not coming home and having my garage door opened already with him awaiting my arrival. Not having the welcome home hug and kiss and scratch on the back and asking about my day. Texts and emails will be plentiful, and will have to suffice for the time being. It really makes you realize what you have. Jon has told me time and time again that his #1 priority is making me happy, and this awesome opportunity is going to be wonderful for both of us. I'm sure I'll be blogging a WHOLE lot, I won't have anything else to do! :)
Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited about all this, but nervous, excited, scared...the idea of the 'unknown' is even scarier. I am flying out to Denver this weekend so I can get the grasp on where I will be calling 'home' in just a few months. I will keep you posted.
Tomorrow, we start Monday - Friday being away from each other. For two and a half months. TWO.AND.A.HALF.MONTHS. When we live in the same place again, we will be living in Colorado. So scary! Only getting to see my husband for two and a quarter days each week is going to be hard. Not coming home and having my garage door opened already with him awaiting my arrival. Not having the welcome home hug and kiss and scratch on the back and asking about my day. Texts and emails will be plentiful, and will have to suffice for the time being. It really makes you realize what you have. Jon has told me time and time again that his #1 priority is making me happy, and this awesome opportunity is going to be wonderful for both of us. I'm sure I'll be blogging a WHOLE lot, I won't have anything else to do! :)
Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited about all this, but nervous, excited, scared...the idea of the 'unknown' is even scarier. I am flying out to Denver this weekend so I can get the grasp on where I will be calling 'home' in just a few months. I will keep you posted.
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