Quick-Style Update

Haven't blogged in forever! The quick recap of the past month - moved to Utah - got a new apartment - welcomed a new niece - crazy work with the start of the fall semester - job interview - and some family changes. Oh yeah, I had a minor breakdown too but I can't really get into why yet. When I'm able to, I'll spill the details. 

The Move - oh what to say about the move... it was CRAZY. I would have died if my mother-in-law and brother-in-law didn't come up and save our butts. I was a little sad to leave. I was content where we were and I really loved the park I'd walk through on my way to work ...

How could you not love this?!?!

Well back to the move after a hours of packing, lifting, scrubbing and cleaning and an almost disaster we hit the road. Of coarse Punkin didn't like the ride, but he was on sedatives so he did okay and we made it to Utah all safe.

The New Apartment - is amazing!! Thank you to all our friends and family that helped us move in. This apartment is a little nicer than we should have but I LOVE the pool, the fact that we have a dishwasher, elevators and the fact that I have not one, but TWO spacious bathrooms! ah heaven. I'll get it cleaned up and get some pictures soon.

The New Niece - is adorable. Annabelle is adorable. 

She is perfect!!!

I've finally whipped out my sewing machine and made a few more outfits ... and shoes

So other than that and Dan starting Law School Year II at the U Law School 

I've just been working away. Like I said work is a little crazy. Okay maybe a lot.

I had a job interview yesterday with a boss I used to work for and I think it went really well. He is at a great company now and it would be a huge opportunity. Cross your fingers. 

I'm not comfortable talking about any of the family challenges because it is not my business to share - but I wish there was something I could do to help out. I wish everyone had really small feet so I could make everyone cute little shoes.

Yeeewtah!

Last week Dan and I drove 12 hours to "true home" ... Utah! 

The car ride down was rather pleasent. We brought Punkin

 with us and this was his favorite spot in the car ...

Don't mind the mesh - we bought a pet barrier so he didn't climb up in the front seat. He is a big fan of the floorboards - usually the on the drivers side.

We stayed at JoAnn's house for the week. (Dan's Mom) She was so gracious to let us bring our cat to her clean home. He made himself right at home.

This is Punkin playing with Dan.

We spent the week pigging out at our favorite restaurants, spending time with friends and family and enjoying civilization.

Kelly and I hit up our favorite sushi place... Simply Sushi! 

I almost forgot how delicious fresh fish is. I'm getting 

hungry just thinking about it!

We were able to spend some really good time with our families. 

My mom got a new puppy since I last saw them, and his name is Bentley. 

My niece, Elle, informed me that his name was Bentley because 

"he bends when he pees" haha! She kills me. 

I love that little girl so much. I took a few dresses I made for her - 

and she did not care for them. I had to bribe her to try them on - 

but they looked adorable on her. When we got to my mom's 

house they were putting up a new trampoline. 

I love trampolines. 

I have so many fun memories from playing on them. 

Once it was all set up everyone climbed on 

(including Dan - I had to use the sad voice a 

little bit but he came and joined). 

It was so much fun to jump and play.

Later in the week we went to Trafalga with my siblings, niece, 

and Dylan (Dan's brother). It was a blast playing lasertag 

and running around playing games.

One of the best parts of being in Utah is doing 

puzzles with mamma Jo.

Another great part of Utah is Dan's grandparents. We were able to see

 them on Saturday right before we we left when we went to Golden Coral for breakfast. Afterward we went to their house and were able to visit with them for sometime. 

The ride home was dramatically less pleasant. Probably because

I can never leave without turning into a ball bag, as well

as the traveling indigestion I had

OR

maybe it was the fact that Punkin was a little brat. 

We had to sedate him and keep him in the kennel for most of the time. 

Overall it was an amazing vacation. It was so nice to see

our family and friends - I haven't seen them in six months.

BUT

it was nice to get home back to our own bed.