September Fun

Sorry. It's been a while. Nothing too exciting I guess. Work is keeping us pretty business but we're trying to fit in some fun times.

We made a trip out to NV with Trek and Rachel to see Kyle, Suzanne and Caraline! We had a blast hanging out with family. I can't believe she's a year old now. She is so cute and fun. We even made a day trip to the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Then it was back to the real world. First I got sick. . . bronchitis :(

Sam got a long term sub job at least until Thanksgiving, maybe longer :D

I had a birthday. My coworkers were great. They got me flowers and a pineapple upside down cake that was delicious. There was a cookie on the top of the cake that said "Happy Birthday Kelsey" There was even a little left over.

I went to a baby shower for a friend it was a lot of fun with good munchies and great company. Here's a picture of the card I mad her:

I had fun with some gift cards a got for my birthday! I bought a cute pair of work shoes and some fall decorations. (Thanks Laurie!)

For some reason, I am really excited for fall this year. No, I still hate the cold. But I do love the colors, and the sweaters, and the home decor, and the food. I can't wait to wear sweat shirts everywhere and eat pumpkin pie!

May Cards (long post)

May is a very busy month for me. Last week I sat down and did all the cards I would need this month. . .TEN! It was fun to make my first wedding cards and Mothers' Day cards. I think they turned out pretty good! Most of the paper is from two very large pads you can get at Michael's and probably other places: Totally Girl and Complete Boy by My Mind's Eye. And I am totally in love with clear stamps. They make every project so much easier than using stickers, typing it on the computer, or (worst of all) hand writing it!

Here they are in chronological order. (In case you can't read the stamps I will include captions below the pictures.)

May 6th, My brother Brandon's birthday:

"Age is only a number. Mine is unlisted."

May 7th, Uncle Dwain and my cousin Austin's birthdays:

"You look good for your age, almost human."

May 9th, Mother's Day:

May 11th, My sister Rachel's birthday:

"Just think, with every birthday you're even closer to being more like your parents."

May 15th, My cousin Spencer's wedding reception, my coworker Parveen's wedding, and my cousin Andrea's birthday:

May 25th, Aunt Shannon's birthday:

"You're only young once. You can be immature for a lifetime."

I am definitely improving. By the time Christmas comes around I will be an expert. I love developing my talent by making cards for the people I care about most: my family.

I love you all.

Cards

I finally remembered to take pictures of the cards I made. April is a busy birthday month for my family. I also found these stamps that make birthday cards really easy and cute (see the insides of the first and last cards). Next month is busy too so there will probably be more to come. . . if I can remember to take pictures. Enjoy!

"Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live."

New Opportunities

This past week has been pretty exciting. On Monday, I interviewed for an accounts receivable position at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Tuesday, they offered me a part time position in the accounting department, which I gladly excepted. Wednesday and Thursday went by a little stressfully trying to get everything set up and in order. Friday, I worked half the day in the records department learning some of my new responsibilities. And Saturday afternoon, I did more training for my new position.

Officially starting next Friday, I will be working 32 hours a week, including 8-5 Friday and Saturday and two other days a week to be determined later. I am so excited to learn another side of the funeral business and even more excited to have steady hours (I also won't have to worry so much about getting sunburnt in the hot cemetery sun)! I am looking forward to all of the opportunities and experiences that this new position will bring.

The New Apartment

The living room is still a little messy.

The dinning room/nook.

The kitchen.

Back wall of the living room.

Lots of extra room for a crafting table! Now I just need a table.

There's also a bathroom and bedroom but they're just your average bedroom and bathroom and not that decorated yet. I love being closer to work and the color on the walls. They're not white!

Changes

As always, this new year has brought many changes. The biggest change so far has been where we live. We've moved back down to San Jose to be closer to my work and family. We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped us move yesterday. What we thought would be an all day thing only took a few hours and we even got a lot unpacked! We are looking forward to getting set up in our new apartment and life here.

This is also a good opportunity to reflect on our past and make changes to improve our future. My personal goal this year is to become more organized. Perfect timing! As I unpack everything it's really giving me the chance to be sure to make things practical and organized as well as pleasing to the eye. So if any of you have any advice for me as I organize and unpack please let me know!