A couple pictures...

Hi Guy and Gals! :)
Hope you're having a nice weekend! Did you remember to set your clocks forward? Now you all west of us are the same time as we are now! Welcome! :) Yesterday we had a great visit with some of Jon's family...well, some of our family I guess! :) We went to see (Great) Uncle Ken, and some cousins. Everyone is doing great! It's always nice to get over there and catch up. They are all such fun people! We're hoping to get them over here in the next couple weeks. We even talked about going to their cabin in Pine Top, AZ sometime in the next few weeks. We'll see what's going on with classes around then! As we were heading home around 10 last night, I realized that I hadn't taken any pictures while we were there. Oops! I'll make sure to take pictures when they come to our neck of the woods in a couple weeks. I did take some pictures around the house, and of my plants. The first picture is my Valentine CalaLilly (sp?). It has 4 gorgeous flowers now! A couple are starting to get old, but it keeps blooming, and it is SO pretty! :) The second picture is of the little seeds I planted. They're actually growing! In case you forgot which seeds...they are the seeds that Amy gave as favors at my San Diego Bridal Shower. She had written "Watch Sarah and Jon's love grow..." And they are really growing!! :) Then, there is a little hello from me and my girls! And, a picture of Jon and I...in case you are starting to forget what we look like! No wedding pictures yet. I'm checking my email about a thousand times a day...I'll be sure to pass them along as soon as I get them! Have a great day today! Talk to you soon! Lots of Love from AZ!!

What a week!!

I didn't realize that it has been a week since my last post! I feel like I just wrote the last one...busy week!! I had SO many assignments due, and spent so many hours reading, writing, trying to understand...!!! I can definitely say that this was the most stressful week yet! BUT-I made it through and it's SPRING BREAK! Can I just tell you that it was all I could do to not jump out of my chair and run as soon as the teacher was done lecturing this afternoon?! Some of my classmates started clapping! :) It was funny! Ok, so, to update you all some on this past week...(other than TONS of homework!)...Monday was rough. Jon and I were both worn pretty thin. He was being so sweet and understanding to me, and I was trying to support what he was going through too. It was a very sweet, but quite wearing! We almost decided to call it a night, and kinda just grumble to ourselves, but we decided we needed to be out with loving people and we have made a commitment to going to a Monday night Gospel and Missions class at our church. I am so glad we went! It really helped us to re-prioritize and humble ourselves. Tuesday was a better day. Somehow fellowship, and a good night sleep can do wonders to your brain! I went to a job interview at "The Keg" Steakhouse that afternoon. The manager loved me, introduced me to the other manager, said he really thinks I would be a great fit for his team...and he'll keep my application at the top of the pile and call me just as soon as he has a position open. One of my friends from school works there and she affirmed that he really liked me and will probably call me when he needs more servers. So, it was nice that he liked me, but disappointing that he couldn't hire me. Oh, well! I know God knows what's going on! Jon also got word that a great opportunity for managing a ranch didn't go through either. We're doing our best with what we have and He'll take it from there! :) Thursday I officially took office as President of my class. It was very cool! The current President brought me her whole binder and a list of contacts; explained a little about the position; and left me her phone number so I can call her with questions as I start to firgure out how I'm going to do this! :) The other days were fairly non-eventful except for school. And now I have 9 days off! I hardly know what to do with myself! I felt like I needed to do homework, and turn in assignments, and I was a little confused! :) But, I mostly just loved the feeling that I don't have to go back to class for 9 days! I'll probably catch up on some reading, but nothing too demanding school wise! I want to hem my scrubs a little, and unpack my office. Most of all, I am looking forward to spending time with my husband for the first time since the wedding without having a thousand things to do!! :) Tomorrow, Jon and I are going to drive down to Tucson to visit with his cousin and some other family. We have been meaning to get down there since we moved here, so we are looking forward to the visit! I have lots of pictures to post, but none downloaded yet. My next post will be full of pictures, I promise! That's alot for tonight, so I'll let you go! I hope this post finds you happy and healthy and feeling loved! Lots of love from AZ!
(p.s. in case you wanted to know...it's Jon's birthday on Thursday the 12th. Give him a call if you think about it!)

Introducing...

The President of the Student Nurses Association for the 2010 graduating class...ME!!! :) We had our elections today, and even though there was nobody opposing me, I still had to win by a majority vote! I start officially on Monday. I'm not too sure what to exepect, but I have a meeting next week with the current president and she is going to let me know how it all works out! Ill keep you posted! I'm excited! It'll be a great experience, great way to get my name out in the hospital/medical community, and it'll be great on my resume!! A few of us are meeting for sushi this afternoon to celebrate...it'll be our inauguration party! I'll post some pics this weekend. I don't remember if I posted this lat time or not, but we're not having company anymore this weekend. It worked out better for them...and us this way! This past week was a stressful one, and I have ALOT of work to finish this weekend. I was getting stressed out about entertaining with so much on my plate...I'll miss not seeing them, but this way I'll actaully get to enjoy them when they come out! Also...wish me luck over the next couple weeks! I am going to be applying for night/weekend jobs. Probably a server at a restaurant, but I am going to start puting in applications on Tuesday. Jon is trying so hard to find something, and has even been turned down at least twice for being "over qualified for this position." He's discouraged, but trying! I figured...even if I only bring in a little bit, every little bit counts!! I might be crazy for trying to keep current in school, being the SNA President, and working...but necessity calls!! I'll let you know, but keep us in your thoughts as we are both on the job search now!! Although I have alot of work to do for school this weekend, I am looking forward to the break from the classroom! For some reason, this week was really dragging by the end. I'll be rested and ready to go for Monday I'm sure...but I sure appreciate the weekends more now than I have in a while!! :) Have a great weekend everybody! Love from AZ!! This is the President...signing out! :)

So cute!

So, the cutest thing just happened, and I thought I'd share. Jon and I went and sat by the pool to catch up on the day when I got home from school. While we were talking, a dove flew into the backyard and sat on a rock by the jacuzzi. Then another one came...and then 2 more. Then, one of them hopped over to the tile that separates the jacuzzi from the pool and starting drinking out of it...stuck his whole little face right into it! Two of the others did it too. Then the cute little doves walked around the pool for a few minutes before we disturbed them by heading inside. I wish I woulda had my camera! Anyways...have a great weekend!

6 weeks down already!

My how time flies...especially when you are busy just about every waking second!! :) I can't believe we are almost another week down! Only 9 1/2 more weeks and I'm done with my 1st semester of Nursing School! Wow! And, it's been almost 9 weeks since the wedding too! Wow! It kinda blows my mind when I think about how much has happened/is happening! Sorry I haven't been great at keeping in touch by phone/email! Like I said, I've basically been busy all day, everyday for a while now. Know that I think of you all often, and wish I had more time to catch up with you. This blog has been a great way to keep you posted without spending all my study hours on the phone! :) This week we have 2 big projects due right on top of each other, so I've been a little hermit trying to get it all done! ...So far it's been a success... PoliAna was helping me study tonight. She was either learning by osmosis, or throwing in the towel. Here are a couple pictures:

Yeah! Alot of help she was!! :) Jon has been a huge help this week (and every week)! Tonight he made dinner, and he has been helping get dinner ready all week so I don't have to spend alot of time in the kitchen. What an angel! Really...it's true! My coffee is ready every morning, my car is started, my backpack is in the car, my english muffin is toasted and buttered, and I get a big hug and kiss on my way out the door. What a great way to start out every day!! Man, I'm lucky! Sorry if I bore you with this every week, but I'm telling you...he really is the best EVER! My Valentine plant is growing beautifully! I have 3 gorgeous CallaLilly's (sp?) right now. I'll take some pictures of it this week. And, today I planted some seeds that Amy gave as favors at my San Diego wedding shower. It says that they take 7-21 days to sprout, so I'll let you know how it goes. What else? Oh...we're going to have visitors this weekend. Jennifer and Bryan (Jon's sister and fam) and the kiddos are coming to see "Auntie Weewa and Uncle Jona" this weekend. I miss the kids SO much! Jenn sends me pictures on my cell phone and they call every now and then. It usually makes me cry, but I love it!! I'm hoping I get to spend some quality time with them while they're here...in the midst of assignments due on Monday! :) It'll work out! I'm just glad I get to see them! I'll post pictures of the weekend on Sunday or Monday. Guess that's all for now! Hope this note finds you all happy and healthy and having a great week! Lots of love from AZ!

My first night alone...

Jon is on his way to an off-road race a few hours away, so this is my first night all alone! I'm not sure how I feel about that!! I wanted to go with him so bad, but I have an obligation for school tomorrow from 10-1 that I cannot miss. Our campus is hosting the Nursing Career Fair for all of ASU, so we have to be there the whole time. :( Jon is coming home tomorrow after the race, but I feel like that is far away from now! How come when I've been here while he is running errands, noises don't bother me. But, when I'm here right now, and I know he is far away, every noise...including the ice dropping in the freezer...makes my heart jump?! Maybe I feel a little more vulnerable because I don't really know anyone well here yet, so I really feel lilke I'm here alone! Who knows! I'm just glad he's coming home tomorrow, and I'm going next time!! :) Still no wedding photos yet. Good news is that tomorrow has been 8 weeks since the wedding (can you believe it?!)...sad news is that I thought we got pictures in 6-8 weeks, but it's 8-10 weeks!! At least I know that we're within 2 weeks of getting them!! :) I'll let you know for sure!! The video will be done about 2 weeks after that too, so there is lots to look forward to in the next few weeks!! School is going great! Busy, but wonderful! Can't believe we are already done with week 5! No one is running against me for "President", so it looks like I have a chance!! :) The official vote is next friday...so I'll let you know what we end up doing for our inauguration party! Think I'm going to sign off for now. Gotta call my hubby and see how he's doing. Have a great weekend!!!

The last few days...

Hello! Hope you all had a nice weekend and a special Valentine's Day! The tests went ok on Friday...I left feeling pretty sure that I had passed, but I wasn't sure how well! Grades were supposed to come out on Monday...but we didn't find anything out until yesterday night! It felt like forever!! But, I passed both of them!! The bad news is that I got a B on both of them! They were my first B's in 4 years!! I'm glad I passed, but I'm determined to graduate with an A average. I'll keep you posted! The tests were interesting! I'm glad the first ones are done because now we have an idea of how the tests are and what the teachers expect us to know! The questions asked are sample NCLEX questions...(that's the test we have to take after graduation to get our RN license). The good part about that is we'll have lots of practice with them when the real thing comes around!! The tricky part about that is...3 or 4 of the multiple choice answers are correct...you just have to pick the BEST right one! It really makes you second guess yourself! But, like I said, it'll be great practice!! Valentine's Day was fun. We slept in and then went to breakfast at Waffle House! It's true! Waffle House! :) For those of you familiar with it...you know...for those of you in California who have never seen one...let's just say it's not exactly 5 star! :) But, it was fun, and it'll be a fun memory of our first "married" Heart Day! After that, Jon took me to buy a gorgeous Calla Lili and a gorgeous planter. It's in the backyard by the pool...very pretty! :) Hopefully I can keep it alive and have a growing reminder of our beginning! :) After that, we drove around a little and headed home to relax for a few hours. I didn't even look at a school book for a second! It was wonderful! We headed to dinner at the steakhouse down the street called The Keg...but when we got there, it was a 3 hour wait!! :) We decided to pass on that and we went down the street to have burgers and fries at a sports grill called Blue 32. We came home and got in the jacuzzi for a bit and then called it a night! I had my camera with me all day, but didn't take even one picture! Sorry! I'll take some this week of us and my new plant and post them. Happy Wednesday to everyone!! Talk to you soon!