Summer so far

Hello friends!
So much has been happening lately with Brandon & me, and it was becoming ever more difficult to keep everyone posted - yes even with e-mail, Facebook, etc. So, I decided to start this blog. I will offer you a brief recap.

Brandon had knee surgery in April as a result of a heroic basketball move. We continue to deal with the physical and lifestyle results of that. If you see Brandon tell him to wear his knee brace!

Our summer has been good. My cousins (teenage boys!!!) were here for 3 weeks so that kept us really busy! We watched baseball, went to movies, played video games and ended the whole thing with a camping trip. I was the proud owner of a head to toe sunburn. Not just any sunburn, mind you, but a blistering and all encompassing sunburn. But now I have a smokin' tan, so I suppose it was worth it!

Now comes the shocking news... I turned 30! I know, I know, take a moment to mourn my twenties with me. Does this mean I'm a grown up? The mortgage and the car payment had yet to convince me, so I guess this may be the final nail in the proverbial coffin. I did get a fabulous surprise par-tay complete with both Italian food AND a donkey pinata. What more could a girl ask for? Well, I'm glad I asked. Mom gave me ticket to see The Cure. That was the best present ever. I love you Robert Smith!

The day after my plunge into adulthood I was told that my department was being shut down at work. Yes, that means I am looking for a new job. BOO! After coming out of a shock induced coma I have jumped into the job hunt. Luckily I have until the beginning of September before my job is permanently gone. If you hear of any job openings let me know! Say some prayers in the meantime. I talk lightheartedly about it but in all reality it has been a very difficult couple of weeks. We'll survive. We always do. I could not get through it without my precious husband, awesome parents and my irreplaceable friends Jaime, Amber, Chrisy & Holly.

The time off has been nice. Brandon & I met Lisa Garza from Next Food Network Star this past Saturday. Despite the bad rep she has on t.v. she was so lovely,warm and funny during the time she spent with us. Go Lisa!!

Brandon is still working two jobs. He is the best husband in the whole entire world and I am lucky to go through this world with him.

I hope to post often, so check back. There's always something going on with us!

tata,
Jamie