Finally

We're finally engaged! I'm so excited! Here's a pic of the ring. I designed it myself (so don't worry Lincoln's not cheep). I just didn't want a big diamond so I went with three small ones. The pic is kind of hard to see but the middle wavy band is gold and the straight ones are silver. I love it! I think it turned out so good. Lincoln did change it a little to add his touch (he made the diamonds bigger!). I'll post more about the proposal later...

Grams

For Christmas this year we are making a book of our favorite memories of my Grandma Oka (cousin Harmony's idea). Grams is turning 90 on January 22nd. This is one of my favorite memories of her!

I consider myself the luckiest of all the grandchildren. I get to share the one day a year that is all about me with my grandma. As far as I know I have only spent one birthday away from her in 24 (soon to be 25) years.

My earliest birthday memories are of Grams taking me to McDonalds for dinner. This is something that my grandpa would do and for a short time Grams carried on the tradition.

Grams and I have spent our birthday in a few different places. Once was in Las Vegas at the Hesley's house. Others were had over Sunday dinner and TV at Grams house. Most birthdays were spent with family. And of course all had cake.

The cake is my birthday present to Grams. For years now the tradition has been that I make the cake and Grams makes the dinner (usually my favorite, turkey, scalloped potatoes, and rice). Recently the dinner menu has changed, but nothing will ever compare to sharing my birthday with Grams.

I have been so lucky being able to share this with her and I look forward to each and every year!

Weekly Family Dinner

We have recently started having a weekly family dinner at my sisters house. It's never the same day (usually whatever day works with everyone's schedule). Cousin Hannah (also my roommate) and cousin Hali come also. I have really grown fond of these dinners. It's fun to hang out and reminisce the good old days of Sunday dinners at grandmas.

It's also nice to have real homemade food. The only other time I eat food that is not microwavable, boilable, or fast food is when I eat at Lincoln's house and his grandma cooks. We have become quite the little chefs at these dinners. This week's was chicken manicotti. After Halloween we used the pumpkins to make real pumpkin pie! It was yummy (my mother would be proud)!

Funny story, a few weeks ago we were having dinner (keep in mind that Lincoln comes to these dinners). I said a blessing on the food and mentioned something about family AND friends. After the prayer Hannah said something to the effect of, Was that friend part necessary? We're pretty much all family at this point! YAY! That makes me happy!

Happy Thanksgiving

So Thanksgiving is a great time to remember all the things you're thankful for. Well here is one that I'm thankful for....



Lincoln and I were wrestling (first mistake) he's bigger than me (second mistake, note: not stronger...just bigger). Well when push comes to shove I got shoved into a wooden chair, hence the black eye.

So I'm thankful I have a hard enough head to stop me!

3 jobs and an illness

So even thought I had two jobs (Texas Roadhouse & Bed, Bath & Beyond)I decided to go to an interview at Iggies. I just wanted to see if it would be a better option than Texas Roadhouse. Well I went and got a second interview and then I got the job.

After deliberating I decided to take the job and see how it worked out. If it didn't I wouldn't stay and if it did I would quit Texas Roadhouse. So I worked three jobs for a week and half. And at first thought I might keep all three, but then I got sick.

I thought it was the common cold. But it wasn't getting any better. So I went to the doctor who told me that I either had a bad sinus infection or mono again. He gave me an antibiotic for the sinus infection and said if it wasn't better to come back in a week. I'm still feeling about the same, but hoping it's only a sinus infection.

Well being sick made me realize that working three jobs is not so fun. I would probably make about the same amount at both jobs. My decision was made based how well they would work with my other schedule. So I chose to stay at Iggies and quit Texas Roadhouse.

I feel good about the decision. And I think it will work out really well for me. So now I have two jobs again. And I still work a lot but it's good I enjoy it.

Update

Here is an update on Lincoln and me. Well not so much of an update (we're still dating) I just really like this picture.
Hannah is part of this game that you lie face down anywhere and take a picture. Lincoln and I where helping her on day and she wanted one on the 'A'. Then we forced Lincoln to take a kissing picture.

New Job

So I got another new job the other day. I wasn't getting scheduled very much at Texas Roadhouse, so I heard of an opening at Bed Bath and Beyond. I had a friend that works there, so I used her as a reference. They interviewed me and offered me a job all in the same day. I've only started training, but it seems like I'm going to like it.

The funny thing is that I received a call from Iggie's yesterday for another job that I was offered right when I started at Texas Roadhouse, but didn't take. They're doing more hiring, but I don't really want three jobs so I told them no.

I find it interesting that 5 months ago I was unemployed now I have 2 jobs. A month ago I had a totally different job in which I was offered an manager position. Not to mention I'm still getting phone calls about other jobs. Like Kim said. When it rains it pours.