Ooops

So I said I was going to keep up with this thing...and I haven't!

Well...update since I last posted.

I started working at my old job again, this time in the Seafood department. I love it! My co workers back there are super fun to work with, and I like the customers. It's really fun. Smelly, but fun haha

I celebrated my 21st birthday! and was in my friend's wedding on the same day. It was a good day=) Luke took me to Maggiano's and the Melting Pot for dinner/dessert the next weekend.

My little brother turned 19 and graduated high school. Makes me feel SO old, but I'm so proud of him.

My little sister is now a sophomore in high school. Once again, makes me feel old!

Luke came home from college for the summer, turned 19, and today we are celebrating our 2 yr. anniversary of dating! We went to Seattle on Saturday and went to Rock Salt for dinner. It was delicious!

My parents celebrated their 22nd anniversary, Mom went to Chicago, ran (and completed!) her first 1/2 marathon, and Dad is preparing for a triathlon. So proud of them!

Umm...yeah thats pretty much it! Not much going on. Just working a TON! I'll try to keep this thing updated. Maybe some funny stories from work or something..hmm..

Workin!

Yeppp. I finally have another temp. job. I'm working a late shift tonight. So happy! BIG Blessing, because I've been nervous about not being able to find a job. Maybe I might have an opportunity to be hired? That would be pretty awesome...I need a full time job!

I really want to go back to school in September, but right now I just don't know. I need money, but with this babysitting job I'm only making enough to pay my cell/insurance bills. Plus starting in May I have to start paying for my own health insurance. Soooo... we'll see! God is in total control, and He will do what He wants done!

This is a quick post... I have to get dressed and ready to go take a drug test for this job. Yayyyy... SO excited about this. NOT! lol

Hmmm

Sooo...what's been going on in my life since my last post.

Well...Luke came home to visit last weekend. It was an awesome time! His whole entire family came over. His brother and sister in law who live in Arizona flew up, and his Aunt and Uncle and two cousins came too. I think all in all there were 28 family members (that included 2 girlfriends and an 'adopted' son) that were at the party. It was a really fast weekend, but worth it since I got to see him! Only two more months left until he comes home! =)

Work has been boring lately. Short days or no days at all. But, it pays. Sooo I guess I'm happy with that. I'm still looking for another part time job though. I need a job that pays money so i can pay my schoool bill and get back to California in September! I need to go back to school!

In other words, I turn 21 in 62 days. Super excited about that =) My birthday is on my friend's wedding day, and I'm in her wedding, so I won't be doing anything on my birthday. But, Luke is taking me out to the Space Needle the next day! We're going to go and hang out in Seattle all day. I'm very, very excited about this!

We've been getting our house all organized. I helped my Mom clean her room and her 'sewing/craft/geneology' room today. Very sore, but accomplished a lot! I need to clean up the living room again though. I didn't realize there was so much stuff! We took two trips to Goodwill too. Ughhhh!

Annnnnyways. I think I'm done with this post now. I'm going out to dinner with some friends, then coming home and watching a movie! Sooo night everyone!

Loving life!

I started my new job yesterday. I LOVE it! Being a nanny is awesome. I love kids, so doing it everyday is awesome. Plus, this baby is the cutest kid ever! He's so easy too. He fell asleep after I fed him a bottle and was out for like 45 minutes. The parents are super easy going and nice too, so when I got there the Mom was like "Oh, you can eat whatever, drink whatever, watch tv, just as long as the baby is taken care of!" and he was. I didn't eat anything, but I watched TV while he was asleep.

Anyways...I work Monday through Wednesday, and the hours are random I could get up to 5 hours a day, and sometimes might only work for an hour. But its nice cause I get paid for the day instead of hourly, so I'm making the same amount every day. I shouldn't be working more then 4 hours a day though, if even. So its pretty easy and cool with me! I'm still looking for a second job...maybe Thursday-Saturday if possible.

I'm off to get ready. Just wanted to give a quick update on how I'm doing! Luke comes home in 10 days for a visit. I'm SO excited!

Happy Birthday, little sister

It's my little sister's 16th birthday today. I can't believe how much she's grown and who she's become. She's such a beautiful, smart, funny, loving girl. I am SO proud of her! I just feel so old haha I'm only 20, but having an 18 yr old brother and 16 yr old sister just makes you feel OLD! Ugh! Oh well... I love it! I love my siblings. I love who they've become.

Anyways...her party is on Saturday. We're going to have an awesome time. We're going to go ice skating and having a bunch of people over for a party. I hope it turns out well. Not like my parties in high school- those were pretty much an epic fail haha I love parties though. She wanted me to plan everything because she hates planning, so I have been, and I'm excited about it! We got an icecream cake and we're getting pizza and stuff. Fun fun!

Okay. I have a busy day ahead of me. I need to take a shower and clean up the house a bit becasue my grandparents are coming over. This was a pretty random post, but oh well. Point is, I love you Jenna, Happy Birthday!

Love always,
Stephanie (aka Big Sister)

Day two of my blogging life.

Today was pretty fun, but also boring. I'm still trying to recover from this sore throat I've had. I stayed up until almost 3am just thinking and reading and listening to music. It was nice, and I slept in this morning. Then I just hung around the house watching TV, cleaning, reading more and playing on my computer.

Around 2:00, my brother texted my youth leader asking if we could still go to the hockey game with the youth group. He said sure if we could be there by 4. Mom and Dad got home and said we could go if the house was clean. We finshed up a few small things and were on our way! It was SO much fun. From when we first got there to when we pulled out of the church on our way home. I have so many good memories. I HATE sports, but I get SO into it if I'm actually at a live game. The fights were hilarious! Plus we got hot dogs and icecream for only $1 each, so I got a hotdog and 2 icecreams haha it was awesome.

After the game I came home, got in my pjs, and sat in front of the fire watching The Bachelor. So not happy he didn't let Aly come back, and even more upset that Vienna is still there. I don't like that girl! Oh well...now thats over, so I'm just going to finish this blog post and maybe read a book or go to bed. I'll decide later =)

I like this blogging idea. Even if no one reads it, its still a way for me to get my thoughts out and also put memories from activities and stuff. I like it!

Mmmk...night!
Stephanie

First Blog!

I'm starting this now, just so I can start updating everyone on my daily life, and also for a place for me to get my thoughts out in writing. I love writing, so figured this would be fun for me!

A little about me: I'm a Christian, and I go to a Baptist Church (two actually, if you count the one at my College!). I am currently living at home and taking a semester off of college to earn some money. I work at a temp. agency and I also babysit 3 days a week. I live with my Mom, Dad, Brother Josh, and Sister Jenna, as well as our two cats Bacon and Sausage. I have been dating my incredible boyfriend Luke for a year and a half (and two months!).

I love life. I love reading my Bible (and any other books- I'm an avid reader!), photography, eating, cooking, singing, hanging out with my friends and family, sleeping, scrapbooking, watching kids, going to church, computers, watching movies, listening to music, sitting in front of the fire with a book, school, and being myself.

My favorite things (in no order) are the colors pink, orange, and yellow, lasagna, Starbucks, Red Robin, In N Out, two toned roses (pink, red, or white!), coca cola, brownies, favorite verse is Romans 8:28, North Valley Baptist Church, East Hill Baptist Church, Golden State Baptist College, Olive Garden, any Dee Henderson books, and so much more.

I don't really know what else to write now. But I'm sure I'll think of something! Keep reading, cause I'll update a few times a week.

Love always!!!