Happy 30th Birthday Baby!

Yesterday was Jeremy's 30th Birthday. We celebrated on Friday night with my parents by going to Nakatos for dinner and then to the MSU basketball game (one of our favorite things to do). Then on Saturday, we had cake with my family and lunch with his family at Fudruckers. Jess, Brandon, Jerm, and I all went out to Houlihans for appetizers before hitting Buffalo Wild Wings for a few drinks. I got him a new PS2 game which is has already played for hours at a time. Baby, I hope you had a great birthday. I love you and am so proud of you and all you have accomplished in the past 30 years.

I'm thankful for....

1. My family- This includes everyone in my family but especially my parents who have been there for me since the day I was born. They are the best and most caring parents I could ever hope for. I hope that someday in the near future that I will be as good of a parent and role model as they have been to me. Mom and dad, thank you for all of the support you have given me throughout the years.

2. My friends- I just got back from Chicago with some of the greatest girls ever that I met in college and this trip made me realize what a loving group of girls I have in my life. Today I get to see my best friend from high school for coffee. She is in KC going to dental school and I miss her dearly. I can't wait to catch up. Megan I am so proud of you and I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family.

3. My sister Jessie- I know you have gone through some tough times recently but you truly are my best friend and I am so glad that we have been so close for so many years. No one else truly understands what it is like to have a twin sister. You have given me so much love, support, and encouragement over the last few years and we have a bond that will never be broken. Sis, on this Thanksgiving I am thankful for you and your friendship.

4. My wonderful fiance Jeremy- I love you more than words can describe and I can't wait till June 13, 2009 when I become your wife. The past five years have been wonderful and I look forward to a lifetime with you. You make me smile when I come home from a long day of school and you are standing in the kitchen doing dishes, or when I am stressed and upset and you lend a shoulder for me to cry on. You are going to be a great husband and an even better father. I love you with all my heart.

5. My sister's boyfriend Brandon- I can't thank you enough for all you have done for Jessie. After my sister's divorce, I prayed that she would find someone who truly loved her for her and would show her the meaning of love all over again. She has found true love in you and I can see how happy you make her. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for her. I love you!

6. My puppy- I know this may sound cheesy but I have the best dog ever. Addie is so loving and brings so much joy into our lives each and every day. I don't know what I will do when she is gone.

7. My health- I am blessed that each day I can wake up and go to school even when I don't want to. Others are sick and suffering and I pray that each of them be healed by the grace of God.

8. My home- I am thankful that we have a house to come home to at night. While in Chicago, it made me realize how many individuals do not have a place they call home. Even when I wish we had a bigger home, I know that we are blessed to have a roof over our head each and every night.

9. My faith- Although I have not been going church on a regular basis, I am thankful for my faith and for the good Lord above. I know that he has provided me with all that I have and I continue to raise him up.

I hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. And for those traveling, be safe. May God continue to bless each and every one of your lives.

A trip with friends to the windy city

Well I am leaving Tuesday night for Chicago. A group of nine girlfriends are going to drive to St Louis on Tuesday night and stay with Lyndsay's parents. We are then leaving on a megabus Wednesday for Chicago. We will be staying at the Chicago Hilton on Michigan Avenue. We are going up to Chicago for a conference. It is put on by our professional organization called American Speech-Language Hearing Association(ASHA) for speech pathology and related fields. Undergraduate and graduate students, current professionals, researchers and others are invited to attend the conference. It consists of presentations, poster sessions, and job fairs. We will be attending these events in the mornings Thursday-Saturday. In the evenings we will all be seeing the town, eating at restaurants and bars, going to a comedy club, and shopping....probably window shopping since we will all be poor after this week of festivities. I am looking forward to hanging out with my friends outside of the Professional Building where we have all of our classes and clinicals. I am looking forward to a great experience. I will be returning from Chicago on Sunday around lunch time. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner as well as my fiances 30th birthday. I am excited for these special times and the break from school. I will update with a blog and pictures when I return from the windy city so check back in for updates. Have a wonderful week.

Midterms are here

Thankfully, I only have one midterm in the sense of a test. It is tonight at 5. I didn't study much since we were in St Louis this past weekend. I am hoping to pull an A or B on this test. I have two midterms tomorrow with my clinic supervisors. Those should go well as normal. Looking forward to another fun filled weekend with family. Friday, all 4 of us will be going to the cornmazes. I have never been so am looking forward to it although I will be scared. Saturday will be a busy day for Jeremy and I. We are planning on going to the MSU football game at 130. MSU is then holding an open house for people to come see inside the new stadium. I have seen the inside twice but not this far along and Jerm has never been inside the new stadium. That starts at 430. Some of my great aunts and uncles are coming in town so my parents are holding a get together at their house around 5. Then we are off to MSU for the meet the bears basketball introductions at 8. Sunday we may carve pumpkins and of course we will watch football. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Fall Break

Well it's that time of year where the leaves start to change and fall off the trees and the nights become cooler. I am still trying to convince myself that it is warm outside by wearing my flipflops and capris but sooner or later I will have to get out the long pants and sweaters.

Thursday and Friday of this week are considered fall break for students at MSU. Thursday I spent 9 hours making up hours at work and today I was at the clinic doing some paperwork for 3 hours.....not much of a break is it?

The good news is that Jeremy and I are leaving tomorrow for St. Louis. We are going up to Westport on Saturday and staying a mile from the Westport Plaza. We plan to eat at the Pujous Restaurant and then shop and walk around. Sunday is FOOTBALL SUNDAY. We will be going to the Rams vs. Cowboys game. Jeremy is from Texas so once I started dating him, I also began a Cowboys fan. I love my Chiefs but the Cowboys have a better chance at making it to the Superbowl. We will be in the highest seats possible but we will get to watch his team play.....the last 4 years of our relationship we have made it to at least one Chiefs game a season but never a Cowboys game.

We are planning on staying the night in downtown St. Louis. Our hotel is actually right next to the stadium so that will be nice. More than likely we will go downtown for dinner and drinks.

I am going to enjoy this time off from the everyday routine of work and school. I am looking forward to relaxing with my honey over the next few days and leaving my thoughts of school at home. Addie will be staying with my mom as will Bosco, my sister's dog. She is going to KC for the Chiefs game with her boyfriend for the weekend.

O......... I do love this time of year. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the cooler days and nights. I hope that God continues to bring happiness to each of your lives.

It's official- June 13, 2009

Well I got our trip booked. We will be staying at Sandals Grande Antigua. The city is St. John, Antigua which is in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Jess and Brandon will be going to stand up for us as maid of honor and best man. We will be there 5 nights and getting married on Saturday June 13th, 2009. Our resort has 9 restaurants, 5 pools, and 5 whirlpools. Airfare, room, all food, all drink, all watersports including snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, beach volleyball, hotel transfers, and all tips and taxes are included. It is going to be beautiful and an absolutely awesome place to get married. I can't wait to marry my best friend and return to Springfield to have a blast with family and friends at our reception on June 27th.

Nothing New Here

Just wanted to update my blog and let everyone know that things are fine around here. Jerm and I have been taking advantage of the nice fall weather and getting outside more to enjoy ourselves.

Tonight we had dinner at Ebbets Field, one of our favorites, outside on their patio. Then we came home and opened up all the windows, took Addie outback to play, and spent time just sitting on our deck enjoying each other's company. We have been taking lots of walks lately...........Addie is a little spoiled. Jerm or I can spell the word W-A-L-K to one another and she goes nuts. You can't tell me that dogs are stupid at least not ours. She knows what we are talking about whether we ask her if she wants to go on a walk or we spell the word out, it's the same reaction either way.

I found out today my possible medical externship site. I am probably going to be placed at Springfield Rehabilitation Center off of Fort Street. I already have a contract with Holland Elementary here in Springfield for my school externship. I am very excited because both of my sites will be less than 2 miles (5 mins) away from our house. That means more sleep for me in the mornings. (As you can see I am not a morning person).

School is school. I am busy right now trying to work on my research project which is a requirement to graduate with your Masters in Speech Pathology. I am not a fan of doing research but all of this will be worth it in the end.

Jerm and I are getting excited for the Cowboys/Rams game coming up in October. We already have tickets and our hotel booked for that weekend in St. Louis. We are also planning a trip to KC to see the Chiefs with Jess and Brandon.

Well I hope everyone is doing well. If you can, get outside and enjoy the nice weather. It really has been beautiful lately in the Ozarks.