It's no surprise that I've been thru quite a bit in my short life. Mostly because I made so choices that led to some rough years and more difficult choices but I've been blessed with some amazing people in my life. Yesterday marked 4 years since Bryce asked me to marry him. There was never really any doubt after our first date that I was going to marry Bryce. Funny how that works out. When you spend every possible moment with each other for 4 straight weeks it makes it pretty easy to know where or not you love someone. Yes, he proposed after 4 weeks. He left the following day to visit his brother and sister (in law) in Georgia. They found out when he landed that Bryce had proposed :)
Bryce and I have made a lot of BIG decisions in the 3 1/2 years we've been married or the 4 years we've been together. We've bought 2 trucks. Sold two (well, really Shelley sold one and we sold one). Sold the Jetta (miss that car), bought the 4-runner, bought our beater honda, sold both of those and bought the magnum. Rented a apartment, lost my job, got a new job, bryce got layed off and got a new job, I just barely gave my two weeks notice and am moving to a new company. Bought and pretty much flipped out house. Got 2 dogs--found two dogs a new home...wait I guess we've had 3 dogs just one only lasted 3 days :) Had a child---pretty sure we'll keep him forever :) Maybe when he's a teenager we'll send him to live with my mom...ok, J/K. Right now we're working on sprinklers and sod for our backyard and our first garden!! Can I tell you how excited I am for my garden?!?!
Bryce and I both struggle with some sort of "mental illness". That sounds way worse than it is. But that has probably been our biggest struggle. But thru it all our love has grown deeper. We both know we're in it for the long run. I love that man more than life itself. He is my rock and I'm dedicating the next month to him. I've decided (without him knowing) to take part in a 30 Day Challenge. I'm excited to see how much our love grows and how much we can grow together this next month. It will be a good month :)
Today is Day 1
Day One:
"The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life." Prov. 31:11-12
* You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband.
* Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband!
To help you get started, have you ever thanked your husband for "choosing you" above all other women? He found you attractive as a person, and appreciated you. Though many circumstances in your marriage may have changed, let your husband know that you are glad God led you together, and that you want to be a blessing to him for the rest of your marriage. Let him know that he can trust you to be in his corner.
One of the best opportunities to express your gratitude is first thing in the morning. How do you greet your husband each morning? Is he confident in your love? Give him a "wake up call" that he'll never forget-a big "I love you" and an "I'm so glad I'm your wife!"
Robert Jack
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Cleaning/Organizing
It's not surprise to ANYONE that cleaning and organizing are not my best traits. In fact, I would even go as far as saying I fail MISERABLY at it. Bryce is worse. So you pair us together and that just means our house is chaotic and messing and disorganized. I TRY, I really do. People don't believe me when I saw that but it's hard. It's hard for me to work full time and the come home and "work" more. I just want to play with Robert and Stamp or watch trash tv. Well, it's to the point where I just can't take it anymore. I don't want my son to be embarrassed by our house. I want our home to be a place of peace and comfort and you can't really have that with MESS.
A good friend of mine suggested this book. I read it on Saturday. Went to walmart and bought my 3x5 cards and set up my box. Now I haven't officially started using the box but it has motivated me to get started. Saturday, I finished organizing all Robert's toys in his room and we picked those up Sunday and Monday night (we forgot last night--baby steps). Sunday, I cleaned the floor in my bedroom. Seems easy--NOT. You couldn't even see my floor. (I feel like I'm confessing my deepest darkest secret here). I organized all my clothes (so they could be washed) and the I picked up all the trash. There is still more to be done, but we can walk without tripping on something. Last night, I did a load of dishes and I cleaned my counter and one side of my sink (I haven't gotten to the bottom of the other side yet) and then I organized all our snacks and emptied all almost gone diet coke cups :). I also wiped down some cupboards and scrubbed the seal of the dishwasher. It was so gross. It didn't take long but I did it. I unloaded the dishwasher right before bed so it would be ready for more--and so if Robert got into it, he didn't create a bigger mess.
My goal for tonight, 2 loads of laundry--put them AWAY when done. Another load of dishes and wash the dishes that need to be washed by hand--I ran out of hot water last night and had to wait to start the dishwasher and then had lost my motivation. Maybe I'll start with the hand-washing first.
I know this might seem like DUH to most people, but this book spoke to me. It was written by people JUST like me. I'm sure a big part of my problem is the ADD and Bryce's ADHD. It's not that we're lazy (for the most part) but we get side-tracked. So this card box is supposed to keep you focused and it's done just that. I'm excited. I'm excited to see my house transform. One small step at a time.
A good friend of mine suggested this book. I read it on Saturday. Went to walmart and bought my 3x5 cards and set up my box. Now I haven't officially started using the box but it has motivated me to get started. Saturday, I finished organizing all Robert's toys in his room and we picked those up Sunday and Monday night (we forgot last night--baby steps). Sunday, I cleaned the floor in my bedroom. Seems easy--NOT. You couldn't even see my floor. (I feel like I'm confessing my deepest darkest secret here). I organized all my clothes (so they could be washed) and the I picked up all the trash. There is still more to be done, but we can walk without tripping on something. Last night, I did a load of dishes and I cleaned my counter and one side of my sink (I haven't gotten to the bottom of the other side yet) and then I organized all our snacks and emptied all almost gone diet coke cups :). I also wiped down some cupboards and scrubbed the seal of the dishwasher. It was so gross. It didn't take long but I did it. I unloaded the dishwasher right before bed so it would be ready for more--and so if Robert got into it, he didn't create a bigger mess.
My goal for tonight, 2 loads of laundry--put them AWAY when done. Another load of dishes and wash the dishes that need to be washed by hand--I ran out of hot water last night and had to wait to start the dishwasher and then had lost my motivation. Maybe I'll start with the hand-washing first.
I know this might seem like DUH to most people, but this book spoke to me. It was written by people JUST like me. I'm sure a big part of my problem is the ADD and Bryce's ADHD. It's not that we're lazy (for the most part) but we get side-tracked. So this card box is supposed to keep you focused and it's done just that. I'm excited. I'm excited to see my house transform. One small step at a time.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Exciting News
Well, Edna, I am NOT moving to Phoenix. Shelly and Angela tried that one already. I am not prego, Bryce got promoted already, so what's my exciting news?!?!
I'm pretty sure I'm safe posting it. Just don't post anything on my facebook page about it for another week. I got my official offer this am to go to work for a company called Paychex. It was quite the process. 4 phone interviews and a flight to Denver for 4 more hours of interviews but it was worth it. I don't start until June 1st, which is why I don't want you to tell everyone on Facebook. I need my job here for the rest of the month. I will be an Accounts Specialist. Which means, I will train people and help the bigger clients for the first 3-4 months that their clients (so like new business). I won't be doing payroll anymore, just helping others do it.
I will have to go to Rochester, NY twice. Once, for one week and once for about 10 days for training. Kind of nervous to leave my family for that long. I think Bryce will have to move in with my in-laws while I'm gone :)
I'm excited. I'll tell you more as I learn more and when I actually give notice. For now....KEEP A SECRET :)
I'm pretty sure I'm safe posting it. Just don't post anything on my facebook page about it for another week. I got my official offer this am to go to work for a company called Paychex. It was quite the process. 4 phone interviews and a flight to Denver for 4 more hours of interviews but it was worth it. I don't start until June 1st, which is why I don't want you to tell everyone on Facebook. I need my job here for the rest of the month. I will be an Accounts Specialist. Which means, I will train people and help the bigger clients for the first 3-4 months that their clients (so like new business). I won't be doing payroll anymore, just helping others do it.
I will have to go to Rochester, NY twice. Once, for one week and once for about 10 days for training. Kind of nervous to leave my family for that long. I think Bryce will have to move in with my in-laws while I'm gone :)
I'm excited. I'll tell you more as I learn more and when I actually give notice. For now....KEEP A SECRET :)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Bryce Update
Sorry, I've been TERRIBLE at updating. I have a bunch of things that I want to post. A few I'll post soon and a few I have to wait for a little bit longer (NO I AM NOT PREGO).
BUT The last post I did was about a job for Bryce. Because Advanced MD was bought out by ADP right around the time the job was supposed to post, it got delayed and delayed and delayed. Well, it finally posted last week and Bryce applied and had several interviews and found out Monday that he GOT THE JOB!
I'm so proud of him. He's worked so hard for this and REALLY deserved it. He still hasn't gotten the written offer so it will be a few days until he gets to start and he'll have to work BOTH jobs for about 5 weeks. Not 16 hour days but 12-14 hour days. His manager now is NOT wanting to let him go so he's going to accommodate both because he really wanted the new job!
I will post pictures of Easter and everything else that has been happening soon. Until then, I'll leave you with this picture.
BUT The last post I did was about a job for Bryce. Because Advanced MD was bought out by ADP right around the time the job was supposed to post, it got delayed and delayed and delayed. Well, it finally posted last week and Bryce applied and had several interviews and found out Monday that he GOT THE JOB!
I'm so proud of him. He's worked so hard for this and REALLY deserved it. He still hasn't gotten the written offer so it will be a few days until he gets to start and he'll have to work BOTH jobs for about 5 weeks. Not 16 hour days but 12-14 hour days. His manager now is NOT wanting to let him go so he's going to accommodate both because he really wanted the new job!
I will post pictures of Easter and everything else that has been happening soon. Until then, I'll leave you with this picture.
Some of Robert's last days with Aunt Brionne as his babysitter. PS He's doing soooooooooo well in Daycare!!!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Bryce
Some have inquired about Bryce's work.
Bryce works for a company called Advanced MD (well technically ADP Advanced MD since ADP purchased their company last week). He's a support tech. He's AMAZING at his job. I'm not just saying that because I'm his wife. He has learned their software (medical billings and records storage) in and out. He was able to make senior tech after 7 months of employment and it takes 6 months to achieve senior tech. They now have a different name for the position. He was put on a special project in about September or October. He's been working CRAZY overtime!! One paycheck he had 48 hours of overtime. Besides the Team Leader/Manager (who went on business trip) he worked WAY more hours than anyone else.
He did great and the Team Leader really wants him to move to their department. Well, it's in the Engineering Department. So they prefer they have a degree BUT there is a level 1 position that doesn't require the degree. The CTO of the company, the engineering director and the product release manager all want him there BUT the Software Testing Manager (the one he'd be under) replied "Yes we have the option of level 1 but I've never hired for it and I don't plan on it."
That was Friday. Monday morning (because he was supposed to give his boss and answer where or not he'd take a different position in support) he was supposed to meet with the CTO and go over how there is errors in their system. If so many people want him, they why can't he be there. Well, The Software Testing Manager called and said that they were opening a level 1 position under the TEAM LEADER/MANAGER (of the project he just gone done with). If Tiffany has any say, the position will be his. BUT they have to open it up to ALL the employees there so it's not a guarantee. This is what we have been praying for. This is the department he wants to be in. He can go back to school and he can make a career out of it and he LOVES it. We're hoping for a miracle and that he gets the position. I will let you all know!
Regardless, I am so so proud of Bryce and all the hard work he's done the last 6 months!!!
Bryce works for a company called Advanced MD (well technically ADP Advanced MD since ADP purchased their company last week). He's a support tech. He's AMAZING at his job. I'm not just saying that because I'm his wife. He has learned their software (medical billings and records storage) in and out. He was able to make senior tech after 7 months of employment and it takes 6 months to achieve senior tech. They now have a different name for the position. He was put on a special project in about September or October. He's been working CRAZY overtime!! One paycheck he had 48 hours of overtime. Besides the Team Leader/Manager (who went on business trip) he worked WAY more hours than anyone else.
He did great and the Team Leader really wants him to move to their department. Well, it's in the Engineering Department. So they prefer they have a degree BUT there is a level 1 position that doesn't require the degree. The CTO of the company, the engineering director and the product release manager all want him there BUT the Software Testing Manager (the one he'd be under) replied "Yes we have the option of level 1 but I've never hired for it and I don't plan on it."
That was Friday. Monday morning (because he was supposed to give his boss and answer where or not he'd take a different position in support) he was supposed to meet with the CTO and go over how there is errors in their system. If so many people want him, they why can't he be there. Well, The Software Testing Manager called and said that they were opening a level 1 position under the TEAM LEADER/MANAGER (of the project he just gone done with). If Tiffany has any say, the position will be his. BUT they have to open it up to ALL the employees there so it's not a guarantee. This is what we have been praying for. This is the department he wants to be in. He can go back to school and he can make a career out of it and he LOVES it. We're hoping for a miracle and that he gets the position. I will let you all know!
Regardless, I am so so proud of Bryce and all the hard work he's done the last 6 months!!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Daycare Update
I found the most PERFECT daycare for Robert. I ended up taking most of Friday off. I was having anxiety and the daycare places are just too expensive. I understand that A LOT of people get state assistance for daycare but come on $815 is a joke! Why work?
I went and checked out a few places and was feeling ok about them and so I went home and went thru the list of daycares I had and felt like I needed to call the Turner's. I called them and we set up an appointment for Monday (today). I went to my last appt I had on Friday and that one was going to be the one, but it still wasn't feeling just right. It was good, but out of the way so just because it was cheaper didn't mean I was going to save anything. I called JoAnna back and asked her if I could just come over that day (Friday). She said yes.
The whole way there, I was feeling like this is going to be the one. I walked in and I just knew that that was were Robert needed to be. It's perfect. It's a home daycare. Husband/Wife team. I met a very happy dad, that has two children there. I signed him up and he'll start going April 4th.
I had happy dreams about it all weekend.
Thank you Heavenly Father for directing me to JoAnna and Tom Turner.
Now we wait to hear about Bryce's new position at work. He turned down one position today that if this other one doesn't work out would have been a great 2nd choice BUT it didn't feel right. We're praying that the other one works out. It's where he wants to be and he will have the best chance of success there and he will be able to make it a career in that department
I went and checked out a few places and was feeling ok about them and so I went home and went thru the list of daycares I had and felt like I needed to call the Turner's. I called them and we set up an appointment for Monday (today). I went to my last appt I had on Friday and that one was going to be the one, but it still wasn't feeling just right. It was good, but out of the way so just because it was cheaper didn't mean I was going to save anything. I called JoAnna back and asked her if I could just come over that day (Friday). She said yes.
The whole way there, I was feeling like this is going to be the one. I walked in and I just knew that that was were Robert needed to be. It's perfect. It's a home daycare. Husband/Wife team. I met a very happy dad, that has two children there. I signed him up and he'll start going April 4th.
I had happy dreams about it all weekend.
Thank you Heavenly Father for directing me to JoAnna and Tom Turner.
Now we wait to hear about Bryce's new position at work. He turned down one position today that if this other one doesn't work out would have been a great 2nd choice BUT it didn't feel right. We're praying that the other one works out. It's where he wants to be and he will have the best chance of success there and he will be able to make it a career in that department
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