Just so you know...

I leave for CA in about 5 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

I am so stinking excited! (obviously...otherwise i wouldnt have used so many exlamation points, haha)

My Fiance and I are deading out of town the second he gets off of work (ok, well maybe not the second, but pretty darn close to that)

I cannot wait...it has been about 2 years since i've been in CA to see my sister and her family...granted they have come here...but, there is just something about going to her house that is just fun!

So...we are driving straight there...and straight there means about 18 hours...yes, i did say 18 H.O.U.R.S.  Crazy?!  This i know.  But we thought we might as well try driving straight through and if i hate it, Stephen says we can stay in a hotel on the way back.  I'mr eally hoping i dont hate it...because it would be nice to save the extra monies that would be spent on a hotel for fun things, but you just never know.  18 hours in a car is a long time...but, it will be all good.  I just know it :)  So...when i get back i will post some pictures :)

OOOH!!!!  Speaking of pictures, i have a few from our Engagement Photos session to share.  Hopefully i've got it all figure out and they will post fine : )  I hope yous enjoy!

Peace out playa (yep, i totally just got gangsta on yous...ahahaha!)

~Jess

Never mind...the picture thingy is being lame and wont let me upload any of my pictures.  I'l try again later.

Love...

"Love isn't finding a perfect person. It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly"
                                                                                                                                     ~ Sam Keen

This is one of my most favoritiest quotes. 

I sometimes think we can get so caught up in what we think Love is or how it should look like or feel like that we miss the biggest picture of all.  Love, to me, is a choice that i make daily.  I wake up every morning and i choose to love my fiance...not because of what he can do to me, or for me or with me or the things he says to me, but i love him for who is now.  I accept his past for what it is...his past because quite frankly your past helps shape your future.  If it wasn't for his past he wouldn't be the man that he is today and he wouldn't be the man of God that he is.  Yes, we are both working on our relationship with God, but in the end our relationship will be the most beautiful thing because of our mutual love of God first and then our love for each other. It seems like to me, that people go into relationships thinking "what can I get out of this" and really you should be thinking "what can i do for you".  Its all about being selfless.  Good grief, i know i have a lot to learn about relationships and what my role is going to be in a marriage relationship, but if can all get one thing down we will be golden...ok really like 2 things down.  They are:
1. Our relationship with God is priority over everything else
2. Choose daily to love your spouse and to take the good and the bad and remember things happen for a reason and that we need to trust God with everything.  He knows what he is doing and my how easily we all forget that.
Wow, I've gone on quite the little tangent haven't I? haha :)  Thanks for reading it all the way through!

So in other news, our engagement photos are this weekend!  I am so stinking excited!  Its going to be such a fun time and my friend, Jayma, is taking the photos and let me just tell you.  She is amazing at them. and when i say amazing...i mean it.  Like, i just love them. hahaha!  She is actually going to be coming back in July to take our wedding photos, which is just so amazing and i am so honored she is willing to fly all the way back here for the wedding.  So awesome! 

Ok, well, thanks for letting me ramble on and on...i appreciate it! :)  Have a fantastic day!

~Jess

Ninja Jessie takes on the...church foyer

Happy Monday Everyone!!!!!

Yes, I'm in a great mood (despite my getting a head cold, what is up with that?!)

Why? you may ask...well, wouldn't you know it...

I'M GETTING MARRIED! 

Woot, woot : )

Needless to say, I'm ecstatic!

Church was interesting to say the least.  I'm on the worship team so i usually hang out in the back during the first service, but i knew i couldn't let my fiance (DAH! I'm so excited to say that!) be out there all by his lonesome, so i braved the foyer.  well, first i made sure i could see one of my dear friends so i could make a beeline to her to make sure she could somewhat protect me (haha, i know, I'm a spaz, i just don't do great with all the attention on me).  Its like people had this radar on me and then made a beeline for me...haha, it was great.  I love how supportive most people are (we did take everyone by surprise) and just the excitement that was in the air.  Totally a fun day!  I'm somewhat overwhelmed with everything that has be planned and thought about, but all in all, I'm so excited to marry the love of my life! :) (yep. got slightly mushy there...whatcha gonna do about it ;) hahaha!)

Ahh, what bliss : )

Ok, i hope yous had a fantastic weekend...i will get on later to share how my weekend was, but i thought i would start off with the bestest and greatest news! : )

Love yous!

~Jess

Too Early...

Snow...in September.  Yes, i do repeat, it is SNOWING in SEPTEMBER!  I'm not ready for this snow...its far too early.  Yes, i'm going to rant and rave and complain right now about how i dont like snow...in September. 

This is what i think...i think snow in November is the most perfect time for it...gets you all in the mood for Thanksgiving and Christmas and its just plain fun.  But in September...its too early and takes away from what little fall we have up here in MT.  I'm sad and utterly disappointed. : (

Ok, i'm done.

In other news, wait, who am I kidding, there isnt any other news to share...right now.  Haha  : )

I dont have much weekend plans.  Tomorrow i have a coffee date, but other than that i believe my weekend is free and clear...other than of course FOOTBALL!  I havent shared how much i love football yet, have I?  Well, i love it...if i could, i would watch every single game on the weekend and throughout the week (Cant forget about Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football).  There is just something about watching a good game that i cant pass up.  Its so much fun...sitting there all cozy in you jammies watching a good game with close friends.  So what if you fall asleep for a quarter...thats just part of watching the games and just the whole experience.  Yep, i love it :)

Well, i do believe i will get off for now.  Have a great weekend friends!! :)

~Jess

I KNOW!

I'm officially the biggest SLACKER of all!  I cannot believe it has been since stinking August 19th that I last posted something...anything.  Good grief...I don't know what my deal is (ok, yes I do, but I'm not going into details at this point in time, hahaha)

So...lets see...

*MY SISTER IS HERE!!! Yay!  I'm so happy...well, she has been here since Sunday, but no one knows that because this little slacker didn't post anything...hehehe.  It has been so much fun having the family here and just getting to spend time with them.  I love having my Nieces and Nephew here...so much fun!  Its been too stinking long since i last saw them...too long.  And of course cant forget to mention the brother-in-law, lol!  Its always fun to hang out with him too.  All in all, their visit so far has been so much fun!

*Lets see...i dont have much to post right now.  I'm currently just going with the flow of things, lol.

*I do have news...but nothing to speak of yet...lol once I get to that point, I will, but just know...Im extremely happy ecstatic!

*hmm...ok, i'm going to leave you know just pondering about things ;)

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and that you are all safe!!!!

~Jess

You've Got Mail...

By far, my most favoritest movie...EVER! Its my go to movie when I'm feeling down and I refer to it most often as my "happy" movie.  Never fails...I watch it and it instantly puts a little pep in my step :)

One of my favorite lines out of it is: "My head feels...fuzzy".

Makes me laugh every time...and really, my head feels so fuzzy this past week.  Head colds are the worst, aren't they?  I'm ready for it to go back to normal and for the floating feeling to go away :) 

Yes, I'm complaining, bu good news is...I'm done now :)

Kinda looking forward to the weekend...well really, I'm just looking forward to tonight.  I have a dinner to go to and so it should be a lot of fun!  I love socializing with people and a certain someone will be there, so that makes it all the more fun ;)

Ok, for now, I will will leave you, but one thing is for sure...I will be writing tomorrow...not gonna lie, I'm somewhat addicted :)

Bye!!  (wow, this was a stinking short entry today, haha)

~Jess

Ninja Jessie takes on the car

Hello Blogging Friends!

(Yes, the title makes sense as you read along, haha)
Sadly, the weekend is over...but great news...IT WAS A FUN ONE! :)

Friday night was fun to say the least (well other than the fact that I went to Wal-Mart on a Friday night and it was crazy...needless to say, I was a very grumpy jessie when i got home).  We ended up watching "Date Night" and my goodness I laughed so hard I was almost crying...so good...you totally need to see it

Saturday was actually rather uneventful during the day.  I just laid around and watched:

Woo Hoo!!!!

I watched all 3, I do repeat, all 3 of the original movies this weekend.  Gosh, I love them.  There is nothing like Han Solo and Chewbacca or Yoda and Luke and Darth Vader and just everyone!  Dahh!!!  Totally had such a great day watching them.  That night I got my butt in gear and went to the last night of DownPour.  It was uh.maz.ing.  My goodness, so much stinking fun!  KJ52 was a blast and then Newsboys came out!  Dahhh!!!  So much stinking fun!  Michael Tate is the new lead singer for the group and they re-did "Jesus Freak" (for those of you who don't know, it is a DCTalk song) and it was awesome!  We were jumping and screaming and just loving on Jesus and it was just fantastic!  A GREAT way to end the concert!

Sunday was busy as always.  I had worship this week (I'm on the worship team for our church) and we only had 1 service this week so we could go to church in the park.  (Its where a bunch of churches get together to have a service together). Its fun, but distracting as all get out.  Then I went home and made bread (pesto and then regular) and some cookies.  I then proceeded to finish watching Star Wars because where I just happened to have left off on Saturday was where I picked up from on Sunday (they were having a marathon on Spike).  I was so impressed and really excited.  So I baked and then decided a nap was due...I'm fighting this stupid head cold and all I need want is sleep and more sleep.  So I took a little nap until my very nosy alert dog decided it was time to get up and so decided to bark at everything that went by.  My friend (Charity) came over and the Roomie (aka Erica) and Charity and I decided to run to Target (the best store EVER) and then go rent a movie.  In the midst of getting to Target Charity thought it would be the best idea ever to re-teach me how to drive a stick shift. Panic somewhat ensued on my part (remind me to someday tell you the story of me trying to drive a stick for the first time...rather hilarious) but then I decided it could be fun.  It was.

First...I couldn't really get the car started...granted I only stalled it once, but it would jerk forward and then away we would go...shifting in between the gears is easy-peasy.

Second...reversing is crazy!  My friends call me "Ninja Jessie"...why?  You might just want to ask them...but in the midst of Charity being proud of me for getting it so quickly she said something about "Ninja Jessie".  Well, right when she said that i zoomed off in reverse...let me tell you, it was hilarious...her timing couldn't have been any better.

Third...I need more practice.  Granted, I got it pretty well but I still need to do it more often and not just in the COT parking lot.

All in all, a fun weekend...with tons of laughs and good times with friends.

Ok, I'm off now...Bye!!

~Jess

Everybody's working for the...

WEEKEND!!!

Woo hoo, its finally here.  The weekend!!!  How sweet it is to know that tomorrow morning, I can sleep in...until my hearts content...as long as Tucker (the black beast pictured below who is actually MUCH bigger now, but that was the only good picture I could find) allows me to. 

I have a great weekend planned...busy busy busy, thats the only way to go, lol : )  I have a movie night planned for this evening (Paranormal Activity (EEKKK!!!!!) and Date Night are in the lineup) and then tomorrow is full of either going to Garage Sales, the Farmer's Market, Mini Golfing, Bowling or a combination of all.  Then there is a free concert event this weekend called "Downpour" Its where a bunch of Chirstian artists come and just put on concerts.  This year we have Newsboys, Addison Road, Pillar and KJ52 (to just name a few).  So it should be exciting!  I believe thats all for today...I dont have too many words to share (shocking I know, haha). Hopefully I will have some fantastic stories for you on Monday

Happy Weekend All!!

~Jess

Coffee

Need I say more?

Ok, I will...haha :) 

Coffee is my...happiness on a crazy day.  It calms me down when I'm all stressed out and it puts a little pep in my step on just one of "those" days.  My most favorite coffee ever...Starbucks of course. Ok, so my people say I'm a coffee snob picky about my coffee.  I cant help it that I was raised drinking Starbucks and in my opinion, nothing compares.  I've tried everything: Folgers, Caribou, Dunkin Donuts, Hastings, even African Coffee but alas, nothing stands a chance when put up against my beloved Starbucks (Arabic Coffee came close, but I will always chose Starbucks over everything).

Why am I writing an entire post about coffee?  Possibly because I could totally use a White Chocolate Mocha right now, hahaha!  I'd say today is one of  "those" days and a little somthin somthin would be nice.  For now, I will just put up with my coffee/hot chocolate mixture but whats so great about this drink is I used VIA for my coffee (and for those of you who dont know what VIA is...its instant Starbucks coffee, so good you dont even know its instant.  Yeah. That's what I thought...UH.MAZZ.ING)

Funny story about Starbucks real fast:
When I was in NYC with my family and dear friends for my 21st Birthday (best birthday EVER) I decided that it would be somewhat funny to take pictures of every Starbucks we came across.  The first few days we were all gun-ho about it and were actually rather excited to do it...after day 3 and picture like 25 we were about done.  In all, I think I ended up with 30 different pictures of random Starbucks' because honestly, there is one on every.stinking.block.  Whats even more funny is I made my Poppe be in every stinking picture too...what a great guy he is to appease me like that, lol!  Hmm, what great memories.

Ok, I hope you have a fantastic day!!

~Jess

Weekend Update

Hey Everyone!

This weekend was at the very least, the most relaxing weekend I've had in a really long time.  Usually I'm shooting off from one place to another barely making it on time to most places (yes, people have started asking me if I'll be on time or on "Jessie-time" which means, late.period...I do have the greatest excuse in the world and it is: I was late to my own birth so, I will be late to everything (possibly a little TMI, but funny nonetheless)) so it was fantastic to just have a day to relax and do.absolutely.nothing.  So Friday night was a little blah.  I got home after Zumba and seriously hit a brick wall.  I had all these great plans to stay up and watch a movie and none f it happened.  Felt real bad for the Roomie because I said I would finally watch "Paranormal Activity" with her and well, that totally didn't happen.  I am a 23 year old girl who goes to bed at 11:00pm on a Friday night...what is wrong with me?! :)

Saturday came bright and early and I was so excited to head off to the mountains.  Left town (finally) around 11:30ish and was at the cabin in no time...thanks to my dear lead foot...(I may name her Gertrude...that's a strong female name) Anyways...I spent the day relaxing out by the creek, in the creek, across the creek and up at the house, right on the creek.  It was such a good day.  I finally got to read my book that I've been trying to read for about 3 months and watched a few episodes of My Boys (if you haven't watched that ever, you need to.  Its so fantastic and yes, it has a lot to do with the Cubs but baseball is good no matter who you like (ok, that totally excludes Red Sox fans...so sorry) and I'm sure you would enjoy it).  There was  huge thunderstorm that hit and only lasted like 15 mins but it was so awesome!  I just love going up to the mountains and appreciating God's beautiful creation. 

Sunday, I had Church and coffee cart and that was just fantastic.  After that I had a great day of relaxation at a friend's BBQ (they are leaving to go to Jersey for the military...we will miss them SO much!) and then I spent the rest of the afternoon at my parent's soaking up the sunshine.  I finally got my hair done and boy don't I feel great now.  There's just something about getting your hair done that is just so...refreshing :)  Totally love it! :) Once I figure out how to post pictures, I will totally do that!

Last quick little note: I'm a girl who loves sports.  And yes, I don't know the history of Baseball and I don't know the names of the players or their positions most of the time, but sports to me is so much fun.  I love Baseball and Football and Hockey.  I love the excitement in the air whenever a game is on and I love going to baseball games.  I try to keep up with the boys but most the time i fail miserably, but that does not mean I'm any less of a fan.  I was watching "Baseball Tonight" and "SportsCenter" last night and I'm so pumped for football season!  Its gonna be a great year!  :)  I think the reason I love sports so much is because of my Poppe (aka my Dad).  I was always the one watching sports with him and him teaching me things about it.  I'll always remember going to a baseball game (just a local team, but still fun) and him sitting there teaching me how to keep score and count the balls and strikes and how to show if the player made it home and all that fun jazz.  It totally made the game even more fun and interesting! And honestly, I'll never forget that.  Yes, I'm a total Daddy's Girl and I love every moment of it :)

Ok, I hope yous are all having a fantastic week so far!!!  I'll be in touch soon :)

~Jess

The Beginning

Hey Everyone!
Ok, this is the first time I have ever, and I do mean ever written a blog before.  I'm excited...this is going to be a fun way to keep my family (ok, really my sister) in the loop of things happening in my life and as a way to just share some funny stories.  Because lets be honest here some stories of life you just have to share : )
I'm not going to promise that I will stay on top of writing on here nor will I apologize (too often that is) for not blogging like I should : )  This will be a slow process as I get into the swing of things : )

So weekend plans...got any fun ones? 
I actually do!  My dear co-worker has decided that I need a break from all the drama (and yes, it is mostly boy drama...but I do have to say thats the worst kind) in my life and so she has given me the keys to her Cabin for the day!  How exciting is that?! My dear friend, Charity, is going to come up with me and we are going to have a day of relaxing, floating the creek and doing really whatever we want to do.  Its gonna be great!

Quick story before I log off:
Luke Bryan...ever heard of him?  If you haven't, take a break from reading this right now and google his name.  Its ok, my story can wait, because you need to see what he looks like and possibly listen to one of his songs...preferrably "Country Man", "Rain is a good thing" or "Do I" (those are my favs of the moment).  Let me preface this story by saying, I, throughout my entire growing up and beginning of my adulthood, have hated country music...I do repeat I hated it.  Not the case anymore...something has happened within and I find myself turning to the country stations (and yes, there are like 3 in this town alone not to mention I have satalite radio so I have an additional 5 or so to listen to) buying country CD's and actually being able to sing along to random country songs as I walk through the store.  A new phase has come into my life and I am proud to say I am excited for this new phase of music :)  So, back to Luke Bryan.  He came to our State Fair that we had this past week.  I was excited to see him and have been planning on it for like 3 weeks and then the day came and it was finally time to go see this amazingly handsome man.  We were driving up to where the fair was being held, getting all excited to go and see him and then this random truck with a boat hitched to it turns in front of me when it was clearly marked he was not allowed to do so.  So, me, being the most polite driver ever (yeah...right) yelled, Hey Idiot, its clearly marked to not go there!!! (thankfully windows were rolled up and no one could hear me but my poor friend who was stuck driving with the physco blonde that evening).  So we get our parking spot and are totally pumped for the concert...and wouldnt you know it, crazy boat man re-appears and this time I get a good look at the man.  I stare and I gasp "oh my gosh are you serious"...turns out the so called "idiot" was our beloved Luke Bryan.  I felt so ashamed...my mouth got the best of me again.  And its not like he really knew I called him that, but seriously...I couldnt believe it.  So after being utterly ashamed and getting made fun of by my dear friend, we walked into the concert arena and had a great night!  I couldnt believe how much fun we all had!  He is a great entertainer...he not only sings but he can move (and when I say move, I mean it...gotta love the dancing) and he has a great sense of humor.  Totally a triple threat!  We ended the night by walking around the fair and food area and looking at all the youngsters we like to call "Jail Bait".  Then went home and had sweet dreams of Luke Bryan singing and somehow me ending up fishing...dreams, they can be interesting. 

I hope yous all have a fantastic weekend and I will check back in Monday...hopefully full of some fantasticly funny stories :)

~Jess