Mike and Jeni

2011-02-27T23:07:00.000-08:00

~Bathroom ReMix~

I have never been fond of our guest bathroom decor...while at Home Goods today I stumbled across a MUST-HAVE shower curtain and accessories!

Stopped by Home Depot for some paint and off I went!

BORING...DULL!!!!!

Blah.

Some Glidden "Silver Leaf" paint added just enough color to this small bathroom.

Thanks to my good friend LMac for insisting on investing some doll hairs on an edger...painting turned EASY without all that taping off (taping is for the birds).

This edger gave me just the encouragement I need to paint the rest of our little home!

Now, lets get to some after shots...

Wait.for.it.

Notice the horrendous mirror is GONE.

I am so excited with how it turned out.

Adios bachelor pad, hello femininity!

My poor husband...this is JUST THE BEGINNING!!!

Wedding Happenings

2010-09-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Michael and I have been super busy getting ready for the wedding...3 weeks to go!!! Lots of fun things coming up in the next few weeks...Engagement Encounter, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Carrie Underwood concert, family starts to arrive on October 11th, Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner, the BIG day, and our Honeymoon to Hawaii! We are so excited!!!

Last Sunday my wonderful bridesmaids gave me a FABULOUS black & white bridal shower!

Danielle, Megan, me, Kelly, & Lisa

The spread

Beautiful cake!

We got so many great things! We are so thankful and feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives. Thanks again, girls! I love you!!!

Quick Getaway!

2010-08-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

Michael and I wanted a quick, last minute vacation so we headed up north to Jerome! We had a ton of fun in this little ghost town. We stayed at the Connor Hotel - claims to be haunted but luckily we didn't have any ghostly encounters! Can't wait to go back!

America's most vertical city

One Last Fling

2010-08-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

We decided to have a small nursing school reunion sleepover at Megan's before Little Nicole gets married and moves to New York with her new hubby!

Something we will definitely have to continue on a yearly basis!

Marisa, Megan, Elissa, me, Nicole, & Donella

Mom's Graduation

2010-05-10T15:08:00.000-07:00

On Friday we headed up to Flagstaff for my Mom's graduation from the Doctoral program!

Our little family

The whole gang

L --> R (Aunt Tami, Ellie, dad, mom, Nana, me, Nino, Michael)

Dr. McNeeley

We had a great time, it was a nice cool getaway! Congrats, Mom, we love you and are very proud of you!

Big Week

2010-05-06T10:57:00.000-07:00

Last week was a very important week!

Monday we had our cohort class picture taken then went to lunch at Zoe's!

Tuesday I had my first nursing interview!
Wednesday I had my Capstone Presentation at GCU - last day of nursing school!

Thursday I had to work and my dad flew in!
Friday I got a call from JCL and...I GOT MY FIRST NURSING JOB!!! I will be working day shift on the oncology floor! :) AND we had our pinning ceremony at Bethany Bible Church then went to dinner at Carrabbas!

Saturday was graduation and my party! We had so much fun!

Me and my Godfather

Sunday was our first Bridesmaid's Lunch, Kelly set everything up and we went to Benihanna! Bridal shower and Bachelorette party have been scheduled!

Danielle, Lisa, me, Kelly, and Megan (we were missing Rachael)

More Engagement Pictures

2010-03-22T20:25:00.000-07:00

On Friday we took more engagement pictures with the photographer that is going to do our wedding. We are very pleased with what we have seen so far; when I get more I will post them!

Check out his link

http://www.dkimphotography.com/blog/jeni-mike-esession/

Valentine's Day...in Vegas!

2010-03-05T12:00:00.001-08:00

We went to Vegas with Kelly and Travis to see...Garth Brooks!!!

View from the hotel...we stayed at MGM

Waiting in line to pick up our tickets

Outside the Wynn

Travis is always getting in on our girly pictures

My favorite person

We even made it to Gold and Silver Pawn Shop

Jello Shots

Dinner before Garth

Michael finally gets to see Garth

My favorite Cowboy

In the limo after the concert

Our cool Garth wristbands

Breakfast before our trek home...can I just say we are NEVER driving to Vegas again!

Suns Game

2010-03-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

For Christmas my parents got us tickets to the Suns! We sat in the first row right behind the Suns bench!

Got an up close view of Dan Marjerle

Steve Nash

My Poor Blog and Fave Foto Friday

2010-02-26T19:42:00.000-08:00

This semester has been brutal! I promise that I will take this next week and update you all on our lives! We have done lots of fun things over the last 2 months.

Look forward to....

Suns Game

Vegas to see Garth

Last day of class

This picture was taken shortly after Michael and I started dating. He was home from Prescott for the weekend.

Year in Review

2010-01-06T21:27:00.000-08:00

Lots of exciting things happened in 2009!

January we took a trip to the cabin with my parents and the girls

On February 4th my Mom turned 50

In March we went to the cabin with Nick and Danielle

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In April Kel and Travis started dating and the guys went go-kart racing

In May we went camping with my cousins

We celebrated our 22nd birthday in June

We went to Colorado in July for Laura and Kevin's wedding

Michael proposed on August 20th

We celebrated 6 family birthdays in September...my Nana's, Marlene's, Nathan's, Danielle's, Travis', and Alden's - Note to self...no kids in September!

I volunteered at Susan G. Koman's Race for the Cure with Donella and Megan in October

Michael went to Hawaii in November to be the Best Man in AJ's wedding

We finished Block 4 of nursing school in December

New Years Eve

2010-01-01T08:13:00.000-08:00

We had a great New Years Eve! We invited friends over to Kelly and Travis' and played all kinds of games! Super fun! Lots of laughs!

Darren and Darlene

Playing Catch Phrase

Donella and Darren

Me and D

Playing Truth or Dare

2010 is going to be a GREAT year!!!

Garth concert in February, graduation in May, and wedding in October!!!

Christmas Came and Went

2009-12-26T07:58:00.000-08:00

This year Michael and I split both Christmas Eve and Day between both families. We had a great time! This time next year we will be MARRIED and can start traditions of our own! I am SO excited!!!

Aunt Jeni and Uncle Mike did good this year...Nathan LOVED his Batman ornament!

Alden was super excited about his present!

Laci

The girls were pouting

My Aunt Tami and cousin Kati stopped by Christmas night! We had a TON of fun with them!

Cabin Trip

2009-12-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

We went up to the Ferdig's cabin and had fun watching movies and sledding...the girls even came with!

There was quite a bit of old snow on the ground but we totally missed a good storm a few days after we left! :(

This will probably be the last trip for us for a while since I am working weekends now...

4 Blocks Down...1 to Go!!!

2009-12-17T14:22:00.000-08:00

This semester consisted of community health, I did my clinical at a elementary school and played school nurse; home health, I chose Hospice of the Valley for my rotation and LOVED it; and mental health, clinicals were at CHEEERS for outpatient and Banner Thunderbird for inpatient - very interesting, some people I will never forget! Thunderbird had 2 units - Sandia which was for mentally ill patients and Cascade for chemical dependency (my favorite).

I fell in love with my patients in hospice and definitely had a hard time saying goodbye - sweet people! Hospice nurses are amazing, they give families such support during trying times! Maybe down the road I will find my "home" at a hospice agency.

Here are some pictures from today after our final...

Me and Leanda. Just found out she is pregnant - she and Pete will have cute babies!

Me and Rachael

Rachael, Donella, and I

Me, Donella, Megan, and Rachael

Block 5 will be critical care, practicum, and capstone!

Megs and I celebrated after the final by going to lunch at Mellow Mushroom and shopping! Fun times girlfriend!

xoxo

Tim and Willy Breakfast Show

2009-12-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from the Christmas Breakfast Show. We had a great time.

Little Big Town

Wasn't Thanksgiving Last Month?!

2009-12-14T09:12:00.000-08:00

We had a fun Thanksgiving this year! We started the day off at Michael's family then had dinner at my house with my parents! Both dinners were delish!

Yummy turkey!

Fun Friday!

2009-11-22T18:26:00.001-08:00

On Friday night we went out with Kelly and Travis! Kelly wanted to go try a new place out in Vistancia...well we got there all excited to try something new and it was CLOSED!!! lol

We ended up at a yummy wing place...They even gave us 2 free shots!!!

We had a great time! Lots of laughs!

More Engagement Pictures!

2009-11-16T16:49:00.001-08:00

We had another set of engagement pictures taken where the reception will be! Here are a few of them!

Late Halloween Post!

2009-11-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

We went over to Kelly's house for Halloween and went trick-or-treating! Little did I know my BIG kid was going to participate in the festivities! His impromptu costume turned out cute!

More memories...

Cute brother and sister!

Michael and I made cute spider cupcakes for the kiddos! Yummo!

This Is It

2009-11-16T16:31:00.001-08:00

On Halloween we went to go see the Michael Jackson movie! It was a lot of fun, he is so talented...sad he is gone!

You know me...had to make memories! :)

Me and my Nana

Lovin' my boy!

Last day of Community Health!

2009-10-30T20:31:00.000-07:00

YAY!!! Our last day was last Thursday and I am SO glad to be done with that class! So far it was definitely the hardest! After our final a few of us went out to celebrate and get a drink!

Me and Donella

Megan and Nicole

Donella, me, Nichole, Megan, and Nicole (sorry it is blurry)

Cake Pops

2009-10-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Aren't these so yummy looking?! Well they are!!! Michael and I made these for Lisa's birthday. I stumbled across this website! Bakerella is FABULOUS! She has some great ideas and I am looking forward to trying some of her creations!

Megan and I are thinking about making cute coconut snowmen pops for Christmas...should be interesting! Stay tuned!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Phoenix, 2009

2009-10-11T18:03:00.000-07:00

This morning Megan, Donella, and I volunteered at the Race for the Cure. We had a TON of fun. It was really neat to see all the breast cancer survivors and all the family and friends supporting their loved ones. It was also fun to see all the different shirts people were wearing to support the cause!

"It is the only place we can be excited about our boobs!" - Donella

Next year, I am thinking I might run in the 5K (anyone wanna join?) it will be great exercise before the wedding...the race next year will be on 10.10.10!

Here are some pictures...

The Survivor Parade

"Mammo is the best Ammo"

There were SO many people there!

Me and the girls with Barrel Boy!

This little lady danced her way across the finish line! So cute!

The Dean of GCU's College of Nursing was even there!

Engagement Pictures

2009-09-21T12:57:00.001-07:00

Here are a few of our engagement pictures. We took them at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza. We are going to do another session in a few weeks because the rain ruined our first one!

End of Block 3!!!

2009-08-28T15:26:00.001-07:00

After our final last Wednesday, Megan, Donella, and I went to lunch at Neopolitan and to see The Time Travelers Wife. It was a really good movie and a good cry!

Me and Donella

Donella and Megan

Our yummy oil and vinegar!

This is how Donella watches movies at the theater!

Block 4 starts on Tuesday...Community, home, and mental health! Let the fun begin!

Our Engagement ~

2009-08-22T22:07:00.000-07:00

On Thursday night Michael asked me to marry him!!! And of course, I said YES, well nodded yes, I couldn't quite get out the word!

Right after he popped the question!

At dinner with Kelly and Travis on Friday night

We LOVE being engaged!

Today we found our reception venue, Corte Bella Country Club

Isn't it pretty! So exciting!

We are getting married on Friday, October 15, 2010

Just Something Random...

2009-08-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

I was looking through pictures tonight and came across this one...

This was taken my freshman year at ASU. My roommate Jessica and I had fun decorating our sides of the room, kitchen, and living room!

I am sad that I didn't get more pictures while we were living there!

9 months!!!

2009-08-02T20:03:00.000-07:00

Girls...I think it is time to make some paper chains!!!

We have 9 months till graduation!!!! I think we can do it!

Kelly and Kaitlyn's Birthday Party

2009-08-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we celebrated Kelly and Kaitlyn's birthday with a Hannah Montana Party!!

The Birthday Girls~

The girls pretending to be Hannah

It didn't work out quite as well for me and Doug! :/

Birthday cake and pie!

Colorado July '09

2009-08-02T19:16:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to CO for Michael's cousin Laura's wedding! We had a lot of fun checking out Louisville and Boulder!

Here are some pics...

Plane ride :)

Checking out Pearl St.

Donella and Elissa are both from CO and said we HAD to go to "The Sink"

Picnic rehersal dinner

The Wedding

Our Weekend at the Cabin

2009-07-19T18:55:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went up to the cabin with Kelly, Travis, Nick, and Danielle...so get your wrists ready for a picture heavy post.

Getting geared up for the fishing trip

Love him

First fish of the morning

Kelly and I were troopers...it was HOT

Michael caught a fish

Kelly caught a fish

Even I caught a fish

Quad riding

Travis wanted to jump in

Down in the game room...

Playing Taboo...

AND...the girls won!!!

The boys

The girls

The group

We had a great weekend, can't wait to do it again!

Little Red is Back!

2009-07-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

I finally got my car back last week after the car accident!

Here are some pictures of the catastrophe...

My poor little car

Thank goodness only the car was hurt

Here she is...looking brand new again...

I am so thankful Megan, Elissa, and I were okay!

Michael came to rescue me and check out the damage before sending it to be towed and Rachael left school to come pick us up, you two are the best! Thank you! :)

Michael's New Headboard

2009-07-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

While Michael was up at the cabin on Friday night me and Megan made him a headboard for his new king size bed!

We went to Fabric Depot to pick out some fabric then we hijacked his truck to go to Home Depot to buy ply wood and a staple gun!

Here are some pictures...

The 3 layers

A glimpse of the fabric

Before we got started

Meg loading up the staple gun

Ready to go

After we ran out of staples the first time we couldn't get the gun open again...we had to recruit help from 2 different neighbors

Almost there...

All done!!!

Whole bed

After we finished!

We are pleased with the finished product

Next, we want to paint the wall behind the bed red and the other walls tan!

2009-07-06T20:54:00.000-07:00

Tonight Michael and I went out to eat at Crazy Carlos, this yummy mexican food place!

Somehow, I always order this HUGE meal and can never finish it!!! This time, in my defense I ate chips and salsa before my food came. It was the right thing to do at a mexican food place!

Before

After...needless to say, I have plenty of leftovers!

Michael being silly!

Belated Father's Day

2009-07-06T20:50:00.000-07:00

Since my dad was out of town on Father's Day we made up for it this weekend! I made him a really yummy key lime pie!

My Big Daddy Boy!

Time to start the countdown!! 4 months left!

4th of July!

2009-07-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

My dad was able to come home for the weekend so on the 4th we went to lunch at PF Changs and to see The Proposal! Good food and great movie!!!

My dad was in a goofy mood! :)

Thought I would jump on the goofy train!

Dogs + Sprinklers = Funny

2009-07-06T20:26:00.001-07:00

Me and my dad took the girls swimming this weekend and the sprinklers turned on at the same time...Maddie LOVED them!

Maddie having a hay day!

Sadie didn't want her picture taken!

I took a video...SO FUNNY. You Tube is on the fritz so when it comes back up I'll add it!

Wine Bar with Friends

2009-06-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

Last night we went to Bomberos wine bar with AJ with his fiance.

AJ and Karen

Dessert was to DIE for

AJ attacked it!!!

Painting at Press

2009-06-28T09:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday night we went to City North to see a friend paint at this fun place called Press; it's a wine and coffee cafe! We had a lot of fun and April is an amazing artist!

Love him!

April painted a wine glass for the event

Celebrating...

2009-06-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

We are HALF way through block 3!!! We just finished up Obstetric/Newborn nursing and Nursing research! I learned that I really like working with pregnant women and babies...hmmm...maybe a future women's health NP???

Today Megan, Donella, and I went out to lunch, saw a movie, and did some shopping! A much needed fun and relaxing day!

On Tuesday we start Pediatric nursing and I will be doing clinicals at Phoenix Children's Hospital and some other places around the valley!

RIP Michael and Farrah!

2009-06-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Michael!

2009-06-15T22:46:00.000-07:00

To celebrate on his actual day, I decided to make him dinner and a cake!

Birthday Boy!

I made a healthy version of spaghetti and meatballs! Really good! Thanks, "Cook Yourself Thin"!

He asked for a vanilla cake with pudding and strawberries! What the birthday boy wants, the birthday boy gets!

Kelly and Travis came over to help us celebrate!

I hope you had a great birthday! I love you!

Our Birthdays...Part 2

2009-06-14T21:21:00.001-07:00

On Saturday night me and Michael celebrated our birthdays with his family! We went to PF Changs and had a great time!

Me and Kelly

Our nieces and nephew helped us open gifts

Andy's HUGE bowl of wonton soup

Us with our Godsons, Nathan and Shawn

Kelly, me, and Lisa

All the girls

We had a great night, thanks everyone! We love you!

Tonight, we went out to dinner with our friends Megan and Tommy! Some how it slipped that it was our birthday...we were sang to and got dessert!

Megan and Tommy

Us

Another great weekend! :)

Fave Foto Friday

2009-06-12T16:29:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken 2 years ago in Mexico!

Happy Birthday, Sadie!

2009-06-08T21:11:00.003-07:00

Today is Sadie's 2nd birthday!

We love you Sadie!!!

Love,

Mama, Daddy, Sisser, Brudder, Maddie and Laci

Our Birthdays...Part 1

2009-06-07T19:18:00.000-07:00

My dad was home for my birthday this weekend so we decided to celebrate mine and Michael's birthdays and Father's Day.

Saturday night we went out to dinner to Cork and Cleaver. Then, we walked around the Biltmore...by the time we got there all the stores were closed but, it was a nice night so we enjoyed just window shopping!

Dinner at Cork and Cleaver

Us

Our yummy dessert...mud pie!

Being silly

Love him!

Michael's birthday present from my parents

Today, we went to lunch at Carrabba's then came home to two mini birthday cakes! :)

Us!

Our mini cakes!

Michael pointing to his cake!

We had a great weekend!

Thanks, Mom and Dad! We love you!!!

Camping Trip

2009-05-31T18:17:00.000-07:00

This weekend me and my handsome manfriend went camping with my cousins and Nick and Danielle. We camped up north of Strawberry, in the middle of the woods, no toliet, no running water, and wandering elk!!! It rained and hailed for a good few hours on Saturday but we enjoyed the change of weather!

It was quite the adventure...

Michael and Jaxson

Trying to be helpful and chop some firewood

At the lake before it started pouring and hailing!

Nick and Danielle

The burning tree stump Michael pulled back with his truck...boys!

The lake...so pretty

Us!

Me and Danielle

Both of us were tired!

The group!

Great weekend, can't wait till next year!

Clinicals...

2009-05-22T17:10:00.001-07:00

I GOT TO HELP DELIVER A BABY TODAY!!!!

Happy girl! :)

I have fallen in love!

Swim Lesson

2009-05-19T18:08:00.000-07:00

Today, Michael and I took advantage of the not so hot heat and took the girls swimming! They went a couple times last summer, but, we wanted to make sure they brushed up on their skills before it got to late!

More For Me...

2009-05-18T21:26:00.000-07:00

This really is more of a memory jogger for myself. But, here is just a glimpse of what nursing school does to a girl!

May 19th:
0900: Exam 1, over stages of labor, birthing theory, family structure, and fetal heart monitoring.
1000: Lecture on newborns and infant nutrition.

At home:

Look over family teaching project on bottle feeding.
Sim lab paperwork
High risk pregnancy drug cards
Misc. research on pregnancy related topics

May 20th:
0800-1200: Sim lab

At home:

Culture presentation
Clinical exercise worksheets
Banner Health learning modules
Research project on nursing theorist; Jean Watson
Find research article for paper due Sunday

May 21st:
0900-1150: Lecture

At home:

Finish whatever I didn't finish the day before
Start research paper
Type function health patterns for our family teaching project
Journal update on family project progress
Discussion question for research and OB

May 22nd
0700-1900: Clinicals at Banner Thunderbird; goal...help deliver a baby!

***Hopefully going out with Nick and Danielle***

I am sure I am forgetting something important that needs to be submitted but this is a good start!

One day I will look back on this and laugh, but right now...OVERWHELMED!

Please tell me, when is this madness going to end?! AND to top it off, all my shows that take my mind off it all have ended for the season. I guess the gym is going to be seeing a lot more of me these days!

Best Thing About Baking...

2009-05-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

BATTER!!! I love the batter; brownies, cookies, cake, you name it! The best part about it is, you get your sweet fix from licking the spoon and then you don't have to taste the finished product!

Aunt Tina, I hope your not reading this :)

Fave Foto Friday

2009-05-15T18:58:00.000-07:00

Lucille Ball's House

I just LOVE her!!! She's my favorite!

Don't EVER Try These...

2009-05-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

I saw this really yummy looking recipe for vanilla cupcakes on 'Cooking Yourself Thin' and decided to make them...I was all excited because they were healthy and didn't even use butter!

Needless to say, they were absolutely terrible! I am guessing zucchini wasn't the best choice to substitute for butter!

Don't let their looks fool you...

Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T17:31:00.001-07:00

Today, we went out to Chandler and met with some of my mom's side of the family! We had a lot of fun, never a dull moment with these people! :)

Me and my Nana

3 generations

Me and two of my cousins, Kelley and Charley

Nana and Aunt Mousy (Marcella)

Denise, Kathleen, and their cute little boy Jaxson

Aunt Mouse and Michelle

Fave Foto Friday

2009-05-08T19:06:00.001-07:00

This is a picture from Halloween 2008, we went to a costume party...

Michael couldn't come...apparently the dunes were more important! ha

Nap Time

2009-05-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

This afternoon, I was trying to take a nap and I had two little girls who thought they needed a nap too.

Too cute not to take pictures and post!

Party at Megan's

2009-05-03T19:34:00.000-07:00

So, since we made it through block 2 (hallelujah we are done with med-surg) Megan decided to throw a party at her house! We had tons of fun went out to the pool, tanned, ate, and played some games.

Donella was very into Taboo

Me and Megan

Megan and Donella enjoying their drinks

Amy and Marisa

Me and Elissa

Megan and Tommy

Thanks, Megan for a great time! We will do it again at the end of block 3!

Tuesday we start OB and research! Can't wait~

Fave Foto Friday

2009-05-01T18:56:00.001-07:00

I have a few this week...

Before the Kenny Chesney concert

The day after we got Sadie

Camping Trip last May

My dad and Michael in Rocky Point

A Very Late Fave Foto Friday (aka Jeni is bored)

2009-04-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken before the Jason Aldean concert! November 21, 2006

We had so much fun that night!

Plus...don't you think Michael and Jason Aldean look alike?!

Our Civics

2009-04-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

Michael wanted to take pictures of our cars so here ya go...

Our Cars

Boy Car

Girl Car

Us!

Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Andy

2009-04-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Happy 6 years! Hope you guys had a great day! We love you!

We will have to get together soon, maybe we can make you guys dinner on our "new" dining room table! It looks really good, so does the chandelier! I will have to take pictures and post them!

Speed Street

2009-04-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

On Friday, we went out with Kelly, Travis, Nick, and Danielle! We were gonna try going bowling but the lanes were closed for league only! GRR! Instead, we went to Happy Hour at Macayo's then went to Speed Street for the boys to race! I tried to get some pictures of them racing but it was too dark! :(

Here are the two pictures we did get!

The girls

Our man friends

Med-Surg Clinicals are OVER!!

2009-04-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

Today was our last day of med-surg clinicals, I cannot tell you how thrilled I am! On May 4th we start OB and Peds, I am super excited to spend time with all the babies!

Here are some pictures of our last day...

Our wonderful clinical instructor Lora

The group at breakfast

Donella, Me and Lora

Rachael being Rachael! Love her!

Amy and Marisa

Rachael Rae and Jeni Rae

Donella and I

The wretched white shoes

Me and my favorite nurse Evan!

Back row left: Kim, Sarah, Lora, Sherry, and Marisa
Front row left: Me, Rachael, Donella, and Amy

As of right now I still am very undecided about what kind of nurse I want to be BUT I think I am leaning towards oncology. I guess we will see what the summer brings; the mama's and their babies could change my mind!

Absolutely LOVE nursing school!

Mike and Jeni go to Hooters!

2009-04-20T16:10:00.000-07:00

So, Michael and I went to Hooters yesterday afternoon.

Michael eats at Hooters...

Jeni eats at Hooters...

I ordered some extra carrots and celery and we planned on sharing the Buffalo Platter, but, this is what I got! We could only imagine what people thought when they walked by our table!

Michael's Car is FIXED!!!

2009-04-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Michael's car is finally as good as new...maybe even better!

Here are some before and after pictures!

Before

After

Now all he has to do is find a new bumper to fit his truck!

Fave Foto Friday

2009-04-17T22:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, my dad had to go back to NM. :(

This picture is from Father's Day last year, we went to Cracker Jax!

I Got a Wii Fit for Easter!

2009-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

It starts out by giving you the bad news (BMI). But, after you get over that then it is fun doing all the exercises!

I really want to get the Biggest Loser games!!!

Here are some pictures from tonight's "exercise" session.

Checking his balance

Walking the tightrope!

Me in Pictures!

2009-04-10T22:49:00.000-07:00

This was really fun! I'll post the instructions so whoever wants to do it can!

Do share if you decide to make one! :)

DIRECTIONS:
- Go to Google image search.
- Type in your answer to each question listed below.
- Choose a picture from the first three pages.
- Use this website
http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php
to make your collage.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is your name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What is your hometown?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. What is your favorite movie?
6. What is your favorite drink?
7. What is your dream vacation?
8. What is your favorite dessert?
9. What is one word to describe yourself?
10. How are you feeling right now?
11. What do you love most in the world?
12. What do you want to be when you grow up?

ENJOY!

Working Out!

2009-04-08T19:41:00.000-07:00

I decided to rejoin a gym with some convincing from my friend Megan! Mountainside Fitness is my new home for working out. I am really excited, we have been going on Monday and Tuesday to do cardio and Tuesday night for yoga!

In light of my new routine, I thought I needed some new tennis shoes annnd some new workout attire!

Here is what I found...

Teeth Brushing

2009-04-08T17:04:00.000-07:00

My girls had some serious doggie breath so, I decided they needed their teeth brushed! Lucky for me they LOVE their beef flavored toothpaste!

Sadie

Maddie

My Twin

2009-04-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

My friend Britteny saw this picture and thought the girl in it was me! I had to take a second look! Now I can look forward to what I will look like with long hair again!!!

My Twin

Me

Old TV...

2009-04-05T19:49:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Wal-Mart, we were perusing down the movie section and I found the 2nd season of...wait for it...GILLIGAN'S ISLAND!!! I was so excited! I love all the old black and white shows. My all time favorite is I Love Lucy...I already have the complete set!

I have decided that I want all the seasons to all the shows I used to watch as a kid! Shows like, Gilligan's Island, Bewitched, Andy Griffith, Laverne and Shirley, Gidet, The Flying Nun, The Brady Bunch, I Dream of Jeannie, The Munsters, and I am sure there are some I have left out. These shows will be good for my kids to watch instead of all the crap that is on TV these days!

Fave Foto Friday!

2009-04-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at the Cinders in Flagstaff, AZ. We had a really good time, packed a lunch and rode in the rail all day!

Blogging Funk...

2009-04-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

I am fresh out of blogging ideas so...here ya go!

4 Things I was doing 5 years ago
1. I was loving any chance I got to drive!
2. Gearing up for summer
3. Dreading my dad going back to New Mexico...that time is here again!
4. Ready to be a senior!

4 Things on my list to do today
1. Do my Renal Sim Lab homework...putting it off till tomorrow! ;)
2. Print Key Points so I can study while I am in the Breast Care Center tomorrow
3. Go to bed at a decent hour so I can get up early tomororw.
4. Yoga DVD since I am too sore to attend a class. Yesterday killed me!

4 Things I love about my boyfriend
1. He always knows how to make me smile even when I don't think I can
2. His love for his work...a very hard worker and proud of what he does!
3. He is hilarious, never a dull moment
4. We can do absolutely nothing together and be perfectly happy!

4 Jobs I've had
1. KidStop
2. Valley Child Care and Learning Center
3. Indulgence Salon
4. John C. Lincoln Hospital

4 Movies I've Seen more than once
1. The Notebook
2. 21
3. Because I Said So
4. Center Stage

4 Places I've Lived
1. Phoenix, Arizona
2. Glendale, Arizona
Sorry to say there is no 3rd or 4th place...

4 Places I've Been
1. San Fransisco, CA
2. Las Cruces, NM
3. Washington D.C.
4. Atlanta, GA

4 Places I want to visit
1. Hawaii
2. Europe...Germany, Italy, France, England...the list could go on and on
3. New York
4. Washington D.C. (again)

4 TV shows I watch
1. One Tree Hill
2. Biggest Loser
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Private Practice

4 Things you may not know about me
1. I danced on and off since I was 4!
2. I want to be a hospital CEO
3. I have all my kids names picked out! Neeley Ryan, Natalie Rae, and Ryder James
4. I was so in love with Michael while I was dating someone else...oops!

Grandma Ferdig

2009-03-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

This post is for Michael's grandma, she passed away on March 28, 2009. She is loved very much and will be missed!

We love you Grandma Ferdig!

Michael is flying to South Dakota tomorrow for the funeral and to spend some time with family!

I wish I could go but it is so hard to get away from school and work! :(

Fave Foto Friday

2009-03-27T14:51:00.000-07:00

So, I will have a life for a couple days...my exam is over! Not another one till the 6th...ugh!

I have a few favorites this week!

Me, Rachael, and Aj at Michael's being silly!

Michael and I in Ruidoso, New Mexico

Me and Rachael making dinner...

Fave Foto Friday

2009-03-20T21:56:00.000-07:00

I love this picture...a sleepy Christmas morning!

Christmas 2008

Spring Training Game

2009-03-20T19:33:00.000-07:00

Today Michael, Doug, my dad, and I went to the Mariners vs Brewers game. We had a lot of fun...even got to see Ken Griffey Jr. hit a homerun! It was nice and hot about 90 degrees!

Ken Griffey Jr. after his homer!

I Have Some Serious Cuddle Bugs!

2009-03-20T19:25:00.001-07:00

Last night these cute girls were so cuddly!

Sadie

Maddie

This girl LOVES the camera!

Laci looking on...still not fond of the dogs!

The Race Is On!!!

2009-03-18T19:19:00.000-07:00

Today I started taking prenatal vitamins...now,now, don't start thinking anything you shouldn't be! Lets remember, I am ONLY 21!!!! The reason I am taking the vitamins is because I want my hair to GROW!!!! I so miss just throwing it into a ponytail and walking out the door! I have heard from several people that prenatal vitamins promote hair and nail growth...right up my alley!

So here is a before picture, and hopefully, there will be an after picture to follow shortly!

Late 21st Birthday Post

2009-03-18T15:35:00.001-07:00

Michael and I both turned 21 last June but I thought that I should post some pictures of the events! For my birthday I went out to lunch with my parents to PF Changs then shopping! After Michael took me to dinner at Elephant Bar and much to my surprise there were some surprise guests who joined us! After we went to McDuffy's and Sand Bar!

Rachael got me the crown and sash!

First legal shot!

Tara, me, Rachael, and Kelly

Michael went out at midnight for his birthday...him and some friends went to Shout House then later that day we went to PF Changs with Aj and his dad.

We celebrated both of our birthdays at Oregano's with Michael's family and Macayo's with my family.

I don't know about Michael, but...I can't wait to turn 22 because 21 is so cliche! :)

Trip to Munds Park

2009-03-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

Get your scrolly wrists ready cause this is a picture heavy post.Here are some pictures of our trip with Nick and Danielle to Mike's family's cabin.

When "our couple" got to the cabin it was already 9:30pm so we just headed for the game room and played pool,foosball, board games, and ate copious amounts of chips and popcorn!

Danielle was trying to turn me into a pool shark ;)

Saturday morning Nick made us his "Firehouse Breakfast Burritos" then we all got ready for a day of quad riding!

Michael teaching Nick the "towel turban"

Nick trying to perfect it!

Some pre-quading pics

We had to make a quick stop to get our fella's picture in front of Fox and Stallion!

Here are some quad "action" shots

Some lake shots...

Our "Goodbye" Photo

Well that's the story...our weekend in a nutshell! We had a really good time and can't wait to go on our next trip with N & D!

We are outta here!

2009-03-13T14:44:00.001-07:00

Today Michael and I are going up north with Nick and Danielle for the weekend! I am so excited! It is going to be so nice to get out of town for a bit. AND it snowed up there yesterday! :) Pictures to follow...

Nick and Danielle

South Dakota Trip ~ Summer '08

2009-03-09T18:58:00.000-07:00

This last summer I went to SD with Michael to meet his family! We had a really good time AND....I even got to drive (kinda) a tractor! It was super exciting!

Me, Kelly, and Lisa (my sisters)

At a family wedding

Ferdig Body Shop

Elk Point, South Dakota

Tractor ride with Mike's Uncle Keith

This July we are going to Boulder,Colorado for one of his cousin's wedding! It will be nice to have a break from school and spend time somewhere cooler...hopefully! :)

The Girls!

2009-03-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

I have two mini daschunds, Sadie and Maddie. They are so stinkin' cute and have such personalities! They aren't sissy dogs either! For example, they went to the doggie spa yesterday for the "spaw treatment" as soon as they got home, they ran straight for the doggie door and rolled around in the grass!

They get to sleep in mine or my parent's bed. Picture this...Sadie sleeping on her back with her little head on the pillow and the covers pulled up to her paws. Such the princess! Maddie sleeps on her side with her paws pushed up against you to give her more space! Such a bed hog!

These girls keep us all so entertained and we love them to death!

We took the girls to the snow and they LOVED it!

Sadie

Maddie

Our Godsons ~

2009-03-06T14:18:00.000-08:00

Me and Michael have two wonderful Godsons; Nathan and Shawn. We love them very much and are thrilled we get to play such an important role
in their lives! We love you boys!

Nathan Alexander 9.8.06

Shawn Andrew 12.3.07

Recent Outings

2009-03-05T20:43:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to post pictures of some recent outings with friends and family!

Mom's 50th Birthday

Super Bowl Party...end of the night after everyone left

Picnic at Chaparral Park! Our Godson Shawn

Sweet O with the girls! Rachael, me, Elissa, and Megan

My First Post

2009-03-05T20:22:00.000-08:00

So...I have never done this blogging thing before so we will see how it goes! I am on spring break from nursing school...boy did I need a break! 8 weeks of solid classes, studying, clinicals, and stress. It is nice to have a week of peace; sadly enough, it is almost over! Nursing classes are nothing like any other college classes I have ever taken, talk about crazy! The good news...I get to wear SCRUBS! Super exciting!