We have to admit that we loved coming home to 85 degree weather. All of us did end up getting sick in CO. Nadia got the worst of it, poor girl. We always sleep with a humidifier but I added Vicks to it and that seemed to help us all. Nadia was such a good girl about letting us suction out her nose too. She seems to be doing better today. We have both been so busy with work. I took out buyers today and have another couple I am taking out Sunday. Jacob has to work Saturday so that means we won't really get a day off together, but there will be slow times. So, while its busy we will deal with it. I did have a little down time today to pick out something to put Howies ashes in. I wanted to pick something out in Colorado, but we just didn't have time. I found a great box at World Market. Its still so hard to believe. When we brought Dax home from my parents he ran to every room in the house frantically looking for Howie and when he couldn't find him searched outside. He seems to be very depressed, but I think that also has to do with the large amount of attention he got while staying with my parents.
On to another subject..... I took our camera back. I ended up HATING it! Instead we got a Samsung, its teal, its little and it works fast. I am extremely happy, I just wish I would've had it in Colorado with us.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Home sweet home
Thursday morning we woke up bright and early at 4 to begin our vacation in Colorado. We were very excited so it made it easy to wake up. We loaded everything including Dax into the car and drove to my parents house. My Dad was ready and waiting for us, we got Dax situated and headed to the airport. On the way I realized that my motion sickness pill box was empty! I haven't flown without these since I was a very little girl! I could have bought Dramamine in the airport, but I hate how it makes me feel. Even though the Bonine makes me drowsy as well it is nothing like what the Dramamine does to me. I would be incoherent for a good 12 hours. So, I opted not to get anything and hope for the best. We had minor turbulence, but I was fine. I can't explain how amazing I felt being able to function after the flight. Peter picked us up from the airport and was nice enough to let us borrow his truck for our visit. We dropped him off and started the 1 1/2 drive to Cripple Creek to see Jacobs family. We were able to surprise his brothers and then went to his sisters work to surprise them. Everyone was so excited to meet Nadia. We stayed for a few hours and then had to go back to the Springs for dinner. Nadia was getting very tired and so were we, but we managed through dinner. We finally got to settle in to Steve's house around 9. Nadia did not sleep well, so of course that means neither did we.
We woke up Friday morning went to breakfast and I got my hair done. I needed it badly! John always does an awesome job and I had him cut 6 inches off. I love it! I went and visited a few friends, then my nephews and sister. It was nearly 530 then and we had to get back to Steve's for the "Pasta Party". Everyone had a great time and Jacob was very excited to show off his drum skills. He is quite good, even better at home, but he did great. We went to bed fairly early knowing we would be up early the next day. We met Corre and Brock for breakfast and then we all went downtown to watch our friends in the St. Patricks 5K. We put Nadia in her little snow suit since it was 20 degrees when we left the house. I carried her in the snuggli while we walked around. We got to see everyone finish and then started back to the car. We had a family BBQ to go to at Jacobs Aunt and Uncles house. It was nice to get to see everyone at one place, it is very difficult to try to fit seeing everyone in. After the BBQ I had friends that I wanted to meet up at Good Company. Between my friends and Jacobs I would say we nearly took up half of the bar. We all had a great time there. Around 12 everyone started migrating towards Steve's house. The night went fairly well with the exception of one of Jacobs friends (who's wife's nasty emails I had to deal with the next morning). We decided it would be best that we pack up and stay with Jacobs cousin and wife. We all took a cab to their house and by the time we got settled in it was 4. I was so irritated at the nights happenings that I could not fall asleep. I finally managed about 45 minutes but then both of us were anxious to pick Nadia up. Jacobs Mom was nice enough to babysit for us the night before. Neither one of us were feeling very well, I think I was fighting a bug almost the entire time we were there. We made the drive to the Broadmoor and visited with his Aunt, Uncle and Mom. We were so exhausted, and decided that all of us needed a good rest. We checked into The Homewood Suites up North and passed out. I can't believe even little Nadia slept, we did not expect to wake up and see it was 9! We needed the rest dearly and the bed was so comfy you couldn't help but just want to stay in it. We had pretty much ran ourselves ragged. Monday morning we went to the hotels breakfast, which was wonderful and checked out. We went to Garden of the Gods to take some pictures and then met up with my friend Jamie. We visited for a while and then we were off to see Cheri. We only stayed for 30 minutes, but at least I got to see her. It was mid afternoon by then so we stopped over at Brianna and Joeys. We got visit a little bit and then went to Marcia's so she could take us to the airport. I again, didn't take any motion sickness pills and I did fine. It is so nice to be home! Now it's back to work though, and that will be tough!
We woke up Friday morning went to breakfast and I got my hair done. I needed it badly! John always does an awesome job and I had him cut 6 inches off. I love it! I went and visited a few friends, then my nephews and sister. It was nearly 530 then and we had to get back to Steve's for the "Pasta Party". Everyone had a great time and Jacob was very excited to show off his drum skills. He is quite good, even better at home, but he did great. We went to bed fairly early knowing we would be up early the next day. We met Corre and Brock for breakfast and then we all went downtown to watch our friends in the St. Patricks 5K. We put Nadia in her little snow suit since it was 20 degrees when we left the house. I carried her in the snuggli while we walked around. We got to see everyone finish and then started back to the car. We had a family BBQ to go to at Jacobs Aunt and Uncles house. It was nice to get to see everyone at one place, it is very difficult to try to fit seeing everyone in. After the BBQ I had friends that I wanted to meet up at Good Company. Between my friends and Jacobs I would say we nearly took up half of the bar. We all had a great time there. Around 12 everyone started migrating towards Steve's house. The night went fairly well with the exception of one of Jacobs friends (who's wife's nasty emails I had to deal with the next morning). We decided it would be best that we pack up and stay with Jacobs cousin and wife. We all took a cab to their house and by the time we got settled in it was 4. I was so irritated at the nights happenings that I could not fall asleep. I finally managed about 45 minutes but then both of us were anxious to pick Nadia up. Jacobs Mom was nice enough to babysit for us the night before. Neither one of us were feeling very well, I think I was fighting a bug almost the entire time we were there. We made the drive to the Broadmoor and visited with his Aunt, Uncle and Mom. We were so exhausted, and decided that all of us needed a good rest. We checked into The Homewood Suites up North and passed out. I can't believe even little Nadia slept, we did not expect to wake up and see it was 9! We needed the rest dearly and the bed was so comfy you couldn't help but just want to stay in it. We had pretty much ran ourselves ragged. Monday morning we went to the hotels breakfast, which was wonderful and checked out. We went to Garden of the Gods to take some pictures and then met up with my friend Jamie. We visited for a while and then we were off to see Cheri. We only stayed for 30 minutes, but at least I got to see her. It was mid afternoon by then so we stopped over at Brianna and Joeys. We got visit a little bit and then went to Marcia's so she could take us to the airport. I again, didn't take any motion sickness pills and I did fine. It is so nice to be home! Now it's back to work though, and that will be tough!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Goodbye
I hate goodbye's. They never get easier. The hardest part of having a pet is what we went through today. I sat by Howie for days, trying to help him, even though he didn't seem in pain I figured he was just masking it well. I held him most of the day and told him how much I loved him. We took him in and the Dr confirmed that how was showing signs of congestive heart failure. Howie has a heart murmer and was suffering from kidney failure. Because of his heart we couldn't put him on meds. It was his time to go. I had been preparing myself but it was still very sad. I am so heart broken.... Just when I felt like I was starting to feel "normal" I have to deal with this loss. I really fear that it is more than I can handle. I may have to talk to a Dr about getting on anti-depressents.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The good, the bad and the ugly.
Life certainly seems to have taken a turn for the better lately, which we are so thankful for. There is just one problem. My little companion, that has been there with me through a lot, isn't going to make it much longer. We have tried to do what we can for Howie, he would seem to do better and then regress. He won't eat, I am giving him water by syringe but he is just so skinny. He was always underweight and I'm sure that has a lot to do with how fast this all happened. So while life around us seems like it can't be better I am struggling with a very big loss. I'm not sure I know how to cope being I am on the fragile side as it is. For now, I am sitting with him and taking care of him. I want him to know how loved he is, but it sure isn't pretty watching your best bud pass on.
Its so hard to move on from a topic like that. Even though we have had many blessings the last few weeks, I find it hard to talk about. Jacob has been getting a few bonuses which have came in handy paying the hospital bills. He also wanted to buy me something special since we were being pretty frugal the past Holidays. Usually I am not for splurging but sometimes you have to treat a bonus as what it is and enjoy it. He gets so happy when he gets to do things like that for people, it is very sweet. We also bought a new camera today. I broke ours before our wedding, you could still look through the viewfinder but the screen was dead. I am pretty happy with the purchase, it isn't very "purse friendly" but it will take awesome pictures and that's what we need with a growing baby! Nadia is starting to imitate and it is quite cute. We had talked about wanting to teach Nadia how to sign so now that she can mimic actions it will only be a short time before she starts signing back. Right now we only do "eat", "mom", "dad", "doggie", "sleep" and "finished". She has really found her voice lately too. She has the cutest little personality, she is definitely not a shy girl like her mom or dad were.
Its so hard to move on from a topic like that. Even though we have had many blessings the last few weeks, I find it hard to talk about. Jacob has been getting a few bonuses which have came in handy paying the hospital bills. He also wanted to buy me something special since we were being pretty frugal the past Holidays. Usually I am not for splurging but sometimes you have to treat a bonus as what it is and enjoy it. He gets so happy when he gets to do things like that for people, it is very sweet. We also bought a new camera today. I broke ours before our wedding, you could still look through the viewfinder but the screen was dead. I am pretty happy with the purchase, it isn't very "purse friendly" but it will take awesome pictures and that's what we need with a growing baby! Nadia is starting to imitate and it is quite cute. We had talked about wanting to teach Nadia how to sign so now that she can mimic actions it will only be a short time before she starts signing back. Right now we only do "eat", "mom", "dad", "doggie", "sleep" and "finished". She has really found her voice lately too. She has the cutest little personality, she is definitely not a shy girl like her mom or dad were.
Monday, March 2, 2009
The pictures are in!
Woo Hoo! I am so excited, the pictures came out great! You can tell the pictures she is with her Dad her personality pops out. What a little cutie! If you want the link email me, I decided against just posting it where anyone can see it.
Round and round
I can't believe how busy I have been. I anticipated this would happen, but I didn't know that I would be fortunate enough to have so many buyers leads. I am really hoping that things will continue to stay busy.
Wednesday I took out another buyer and while we were in a house the police barged in on us! It just so happens that my client showed up on a Harley and there has been a man "staying" at the house that drives the same thing. My poor client was questioned by the cops and I had to give them my business card. It was quite an experience LOL. Thank God I had a business card to give!
Thursday I went out to Coolidge to show a man one of our properties and a few others. He was the cutest little old man. We looked at a few houses, he wants to pay cash for one, which is easy to do when they are priced at 60K! Afterwards I stopped by another house in Queen Creek to take a look at for a guy that lives in Ohio, he wants to purchase a house out here and may do so sight unseen. It makes me nervous having someone put all their trust in me when it is such a large purchase.
Friday I had to finish up some items that had to be put on the back burner for clients. At 330 I went and met one of my clients for her home inspection. Everything went well, so it looks like I am pretty close to closing my first deal out here. It feels awesome! It takes a while to rebuild after going through so many life changing things but I feel like it was a blessing for us to move out here. We both have better jobs than we would in the Springs, lets face it, things are looking pretty grim there. We can buy our dream house, and we can afford it. We are in a good place and both of us have worked hard to get here.
Since I am on the go so much I really need a phone that has more capabilities. I went in thinking I would get a Blackberry or Palm since they are compatible with the ARMLS key that I need to enter houses. I just fell in love with the Instinct though. I love it! I can send picture texts, which you can't do on other PDA's. It has turn by turn navigation which I need dearly! Jacob also got the Instinct, we spent most of the night playing with our new phones.
Saturday morning we had to wake up bright and early to go to Scottsdale for Nadia to have her pictures taken. She is such a cutie, but I don't think the lady realized how advanced Nadia is. She can sit up and loves to stand, her latest thing has been saying Mama. Oh it melts my heart, I know she doesn't know what she is saying, but it is adorable. The pictures should be on the website soon. I will post the link once they are. Afterwards we went to breakfast and our waiter was so nice that he bought us breakfast as a "congratulations". We left him a very nice tip which of course he didn't want to take. Then we did a little shopping and came home. We played Rock Band and had a few drinks, it was a good day.
Sunday I let Jacob sleep in and then we started on cleaning the house. It is so hard when you both work a lot. Thankfully Jacob always helps and we can get things done pretty fast. We had a lot to do yesterday though and it took up a good part of the day. Afterwards I made dinner and we relaxed. Seems like the days are just flying by. I want it to slow down!! I don't want to miss one minute of Nadia growing up.
Wednesday I took out another buyer and while we were in a house the police barged in on us! It just so happens that my client showed up on a Harley and there has been a man "staying" at the house that drives the same thing. My poor client was questioned by the cops and I had to give them my business card. It was quite an experience LOL. Thank God I had a business card to give!
Thursday I went out to Coolidge to show a man one of our properties and a few others. He was the cutest little old man. We looked at a few houses, he wants to pay cash for one, which is easy to do when they are priced at 60K! Afterwards I stopped by another house in Queen Creek to take a look at for a guy that lives in Ohio, he wants to purchase a house out here and may do so sight unseen. It makes me nervous having someone put all their trust in me when it is such a large purchase.
Friday I had to finish up some items that had to be put on the back burner for clients. At 330 I went and met one of my clients for her home inspection. Everything went well, so it looks like I am pretty close to closing my first deal out here. It feels awesome! It takes a while to rebuild after going through so many life changing things but I feel like it was a blessing for us to move out here. We both have better jobs than we would in the Springs, lets face it, things are looking pretty grim there. We can buy our dream house, and we can afford it. We are in a good place and both of us have worked hard to get here.
Since I am on the go so much I really need a phone that has more capabilities. I went in thinking I would get a Blackberry or Palm since they are compatible with the ARMLS key that I need to enter houses. I just fell in love with the Instinct though. I love it! I can send picture texts, which you can't do on other PDA's. It has turn by turn navigation which I need dearly! Jacob also got the Instinct, we spent most of the night playing with our new phones.
Saturday morning we had to wake up bright and early to go to Scottsdale for Nadia to have her pictures taken. She is such a cutie, but I don't think the lady realized how advanced Nadia is. She can sit up and loves to stand, her latest thing has been saying Mama. Oh it melts my heart, I know she doesn't know what she is saying, but it is adorable. The pictures should be on the website soon. I will post the link once they are. Afterwards we went to breakfast and our waiter was so nice that he bought us breakfast as a "congratulations". We left him a very nice tip which of course he didn't want to take. Then we did a little shopping and came home. We played Rock Band and had a few drinks, it was a good day.
Sunday I let Jacob sleep in and then we started on cleaning the house. It is so hard when you both work a lot. Thankfully Jacob always helps and we can get things done pretty fast. We had a lot to do yesterday though and it took up a good part of the day. Afterwards I made dinner and we relaxed. Seems like the days are just flying by. I want it to slow down!! I don't want to miss one minute of Nadia growing up.
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