Catchin Up

Sadly, blogs will be coming much slower now. But I'll be sure to keep them up for you all.

First, I can not begin until I say, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! I truly do appreciate all that my mom has taught me, done for me, and continues to do for me. She is a wonderful woman. I feel blessed that because of my mom's example, I have always had a great desire and dream of becoming a mother myself. I honestly believe that that alone, says a lot about how great, and how good of a mother she has been. Thanks for all you do Mom!

May 2nd was Jon's 24th birthday. He was deeply hoping for snow on his birthday. Snow did come on his birthday, but in the form of paper. Although it didn't come the way he had hoped, I hope the paper snowflakes helped make his birthday a special day for him.
Jenny came over for dinner and games. Jon's siblings put in together for Jon's gift and gave him a tent. We will both greatly appreciate it. Jon also got a couple of hydration packs, (I admit, one is meant for me.) We're both excited to be using them more on our hikes. We have a goal to hike Mt. Olympus, which is not far from home, each week. Getting further and further each time.
We all played a game called, Masterpiece. Jenny and I didn't play extra easy for the birthday boy. :) We somehow got talking about the Swiss Family Robinson movie and how I've never seen it, so after a couple of good rounds, we rented the movie and watched it together. It was alright, I think I may have enjoyed it more if it wasn't so late though.
Instead of a birthday cake, Jon likes to have a birthday pie. Last year I tried making his lemon merainge pie, but it somehow didn't turn out too well. So this year we decided to trust Marie Calendar's cooking. Jon seemed to enjoy it very much.
So I hope Jon enjoyed his birthday. We love him very much and he deserves a day of celebration. He was very grateful for everyone's cards and phone calls.

My new job has been going great! I love everyone that I work with. They've all been very welcoming and great to be with. I was quite surprised though when after being there for a week and a half, I was offered a promotion and asked if I would like to become a payroll specialist. I told them I'd like to think about it because I really didn't know much about the position. When I thought about it, there really wasn't a good reason for me not to do it. I didn't really have anything to make me think that I wouldn't like the position. I'll also have more oportunity to advance in this new position too. It would still be a fun job I think. Anyway, so as I'm sure you've now guessed, I have accepted the offer. I'll begin some training immediatley, starting tomorrow. They will also be sending me to Rochester, NY in early June for a two week training. I'm sure that will be a fun experience, but I know that I will quickly miss Jon and wish that he could be there with me. At least it isn't really for TOO long. I am excited about starting this new position and am gratefull that the people at Paychex already think so highly of me. I obviously have had wonderful parents that have taught me to work hard.
I must mention: I have been complimented several times since starting at Paychex, on my handshake. I guess most women have pretty flimsy handshakes. But I remember Dad teaching me not to have "weak" handshakes when I was younger. I admit, I do not like it when I greet someone with a handshake and I feel like I'm shaking a dead hand. haha Thanks Dad, for teaching me how to shake the "right" way. :)

Well I believe those are the big events we have to share. I hope all is well with everyone.
Congratulations to Danielle and Meagan on the news of their arriving baby girls! We are so happy and excited for you both!
I hope that Mom, Carla, Jessica, Danielle, Lyndsay, Allison and Meagan have a wonderful Mother's Day as you each deserve!