Hello

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that all is well on the East Coast. I am missing everyone on the West Coast like mad and can't wait until we are able to make it back. I've been a complete slacker on keeping this updated and apologize. I am busy at the moment painting a portion of the house, I hate flat paint. I think that the builders should be "shot" for using that crap. So hopefully after I get some more painting done, I will update. I have a couple of videos of Jaydn playing t-ball that I need to get posted on here and some house pictures as well. Robby and I have been busy trying to get some outside projects completed. Being a homeowner is awesome, but also very tiring, time consuming, and expensive!
Hope everyone is well and I will try to get some pictures and such put on here soon!
Love to all

Swing batter batter, SWING

Jaydn recently started playing T-ball! We love it. Jaydn thinks it's boring and I would have to agree with her. Her coach isn't really teaching them about the game, they can only run to first base, and there are no outs. She is a good player though. They pitch to them and if they can't hit it within 3 pitches, they get to hit it off of the T. Well Jaydn is the only girl and the only one that hit it from the pitch!!! It was a proud mommy moment!

Jaydn waiting for her game to start!

Her second hit of the first game!

Jaydn playing 3 base on their second game. She was BORED!

And thus begins the flower picking.

Daddy tried all game to get a picture of her sliding. He didn't manage to get one so after the game he took this.
GO DODGERS!!!!

JOB

While I was down in North Carolina, I had a job interview!!! Sort of a scary proposition as I haven't worked in 6 years, but I've been given an amazing opportunity. There is a company called First Command that advises people on what to do with their money, life insurance, etc. We are clients and our advisor made a call to the office in Fayetteville and got me the interview. The interview went amazingly and I have the option of becoming a financial advisor. I would do 12 weeks of training with no pay and then after that 12 weeks and becoming licensed, I would be able to start seeing clients. I would be on a salary with the potential of getting bonuses for the first 2 years and after that I will become an independent advisor.
I have gone back and forth about what to do. I am afraid of failing and not being able to build up a client base. I am also fearful of what to do with Jaydn. It's been so nice to be able to come and go as I please for the past 6 years, but this past 6 months since she's been in school have been BORING. I want to be able to do something for me and feel like I'm being a productive member of society. SO after much discussion with Robby and contemplating what to do, I think I'm going to make the leap and take this opportunity. If it doesn't work out, I haven't really lost anything! I might feel like an idiot, but I will go on with my life and find something else to do. If it works, great. The first year is probably going to be pretty tough with learning new information and trying to build a client base, but with the support of Robby and Jaydn, I think I can do it.
Hopefully I'll be able to get some time off so I can come visit with Robby and Jaydn this fall!!!
I will keep you all posted on my progress!

HOMEOWNERS

Well it is finally official, we are HOMEOWNERS!!!! I drove down to North Carolina yesterday to sign the papers this morning. There was a minor glitch in the paperwork, which had to be redone, and papers signed in the late afternoon. I'm still down in North Carolina so that I can get Jaydn enrolled into her new school, taxes done, and utilities hooked up!!!!!!
Jaydn and I will be moving down next weekend and we can't wait! I will post pictures when we get painting done and stuff moved in. We are so excited to start this phase of our life.
Oh, and I have a job if I want it. I would be financial advisor, which would be great, but I don't know if I'm the sales type person. Lots to talk about with Robby and will keep you posted!

MOVING...AGAIN!!!

Well, it's that time AGAIN, we are MOVING!!! The movers came yesterday and packed all of our stuff and they are coming today to load it onto the truck. I was really impressed by the team they had yesterday. There were 4 of them, two guys and two girls, and they packed our entire house in 5 hours. When we moved here it took 2 guys 2 full days. We will be staying at our friends house down the street while they are away. I go down to North Carolina next Tuesday to close on the house!!! We are so excited! I will send our address to everyone and our new phone number. We still have the same cell numbers but will be getting a house phone.

Judy came to visit last weekend and we had a great time. We were able to take her to North Carolina and show her the house! Jaydn had a blast playing with Gaga and is wondering when her and Gma Sharen are coming again. Thanks mom for coming and for helping me chose paint! I can't wait for you to see it when you come again!

In Jaydn news, she has 2 teeth that are loose!!! We'll keep you posted on the progress of that. I think she is screwed because neither Robby or myself will be able to help her pull it out..hehe!!!

BIEBER FEVER

Well, it's official, Jaydn has BIEBER fever. She has been all about him for some time now, but I think it's gotten worse. She knew his movie was coming out this weekend so being the good mommy that I am (hehe), I took her to see the movie on Saturday.I figured it would be packed, but it wasn't, thankfully.
Jaydn loved the movie but wants to watch it in 3D next time. I have to say that it was a very well put together movie. As much as many might find Justin to be annoying, he appears to be a very well rounded kid and I hope he always remembers where he comes from and how he got started. Definitely don't want him turning into a Miley Cyrus :(
I do hope that he has a tour one of these days, I would love to take Jaydn to see him.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Jaydn came home the other night all excited. She gave me a flier for the Jump Rope for Heart! I simply said: "honey, you don't know how to jump rope". "So", she says. So when we had her parent teacher conference I found the gym teacher to ask if she could still do it. She was ecstatic to find out that she could still participate! I've sent out an email where you can make donations if you would like. I'd like to say THANK YOU to those that have already donated. I can remember doing Jump Rope for Heart when I was in school! I always had so much fun and hope that she does too. After losing Grandpa to a heart attack way too early in life, this has an even more special place in our hearts! I'm so glad that she is able to participate and hopefully one day, maybe I can do it again!
On another note, parent-teacher conference went well! She is where she is suppose to be and a joy to have in class. Mrs. Carrell is going to begin pushing her harder in reading. Jaydn is a little hesitant when she reads, especially in front of the class but she knows that she has it in her to excell! And apparently she listens well and isn't easily side tracked in class. I guess she leaves that trait for her parents to deal with :)
I need to go and wake Robby up. He has apparently fallen asleep with Jaydn after reading her nightly story. So sweet!