Six Years Ago...

Today is Janina and Ryan's six year anniversary. They got married September 29th, 2002. I remember that day well. I was losing my roommate, my nail painter/hairdresser, my sister and my friend to some guy I wasn't even sure I liked...well, I kind of liked him. Anyway, Janina looked so beautiful that day, and Ryan was dashing in his white suit. The wedding it's self was wonderful. It was a beautiful day, and the place where they got married was gorgeous. Family and friends were everywhere, and everything seemed so perfect.

Now they have two kids, a dog named Cooper, and a cat named Tiger. Ryan has four years in the Marine Corps behind him, and is now a Riverside County Sheriff. They own an amazing home, and are as much in love today (if not more) as the day they got married...six years ago.

Week One

Okay, so I haven't lost any weight, but I haven't gained any either. Janina and I aren't drinking soda, and trying to stay away from sugar. We have sugar once a week. This week I may have had it more than once, but I'm going to be more strict with myself this week. I have to be more strict with myself on exercising too. I just get bored with my regular routine, but I don't know what else to do. Maybe I'll add in walking more, and at a quicker pace.My biggest problem with eating better is that I need to have the right mind set when it comes to eating, and...sigh...I don't. Gosh, this is a BATTLE. Well, I'll have another update next week. Thanks for all your encouragement

How Did He Know?

There is this AT&T commercial that is absolutely HILARIOUS...or at least I think so. I call it the "Techno Twins" commercial. I crack up every time I see it. Anyway, Jack somehow knows that I love this commercial, and says "Joss, your commercial's on". AHHH, IT'S SO CUTE! How does he know? Too much t.v. maybe?...er, probably. But still, it is just too cute when he calls me from the other room so that I can see "my" commercial. Thanks Bud!!

Good Friends...

One of the greatest blessings in my life are true friends. I was thinking over my blessings, and one after another friend's names came into my mind.

I was talking last night with my friend Noelle. She's getting married in December, so she was showing me her dress and her vail, and we got to talking about how it will be when she's a wife. It was such a blessing to talk to her because we are the same in so many ways when it come to marriage, and all the things that go with it. I know that marriage is a far way off for me, but it was still nice to talk with her about it, and hear her thoughts and cares, and see how similar they are to mine.

We have some neighbors, and they are just the sweetest couple. We've been neighbors for almost 16 years, and just in the past two or three years, have I noticed what a blessing they are in our life. They go every Wednesday and distribute food to people in need. Food like bread, eggs, milk, some veggies, and lately on their way home (they live across the street and two doors down), they've stopped by and dropped off some eggs, milk, bread, and just different food products, and it has been such a blessing for us.

It's so awesome to see how God is taking care of us through others. How He gives us friends to talk and share our thoughts with, to go through trials with, to encourage us, and also to rejoice with us. I tend to take the special people in my life for granted, but now I've come to see just how special friends and neighbors are, and how much of a blessing they can be.

In-N-Out

Today I interviewed for a job at In-N-Out. I was nervous, but excited at the same time. The guy that interviewed me was really nice and put me at ease, but my hands were still a little bit shaky. Anyway, I went in and he asked me some questions, and then I was finished. It went by really fast...maybe too fast? I don't know. I will get a call on Friday with the answer. Friday seemed REALLY far away, but I'm looking at it like more time to pray that God will give His answer, and I will be happy with what ever the outcome. The interviews were held at the college campus, so after that I went to class.

When I was out of class, and waiting for my mom to come and pick me up, a guy came up to me and asked me if I had an interview today. I said yes, he asked me how it went. Well, we got to talking and it turned out that he works at IN-N-Out and he said that In-N-Out is really picky about their employees. They focus alot on manners and appearance, so that made me kind of nervous (because I didn't dress really nice, but nice enough), but he said that he's sure I did fine. Then he talked more about how it is to work at In-N-Out, and the positions he's done and things like that. It was nice to talk to him, and hear about his working experience. It was neat because God put that guy there at just the right time, and made my mom a little later than usual so that I could hear all that the guy had to say. Thanks God.

The Race Is On...

My mom, Janina, and I are all in a race to see who can lose 10 pounds first. Today is our first official day. I am excited to do this because I have Janina and my mom to motivate me, and also because of the competition...I don't want to lose. So, if you have any encouraging/motivating words to give, send them our way by posting a comment. We're excited...root for me!!!

WHO
WILL
WIN?

Only Five More Days...

Autumn is coming!!! I am so excited. It is my favorite season. The weather will cool, the leaves will turn, the days will grow shorter, and sweaters, pants, and warm, cozy clothing will once again be brought up from the back of the closet, and be put on the nearest shelf after being put away for so long. AHHHH, I cannot wait. The decorations will be taken down from the rafters and each piece of our Autumn Village will be carefully unwrapped and set in just the right spot for display on our piano. Cinnamon and pumpkin will be the main ingredients in our baking recipes, and hot cocoa and coffee will be the main contents of our mugs in the morning. The skies will be gray and cloudy, perfect for this time of year, and maybe a slight chance of rain will be in the forecast. Inside the house it will be warm and cozy, and the Autumn air outside will be crisp and cool. Autumn is almost here.

Hume Lake...Finally, Gosh

Ok, I haven't posted lately (ok for like two weeks) and it's because our computer has been so slow. It would have taken FOREVER to download the picts, and I don't exactly have that much patience for this thing. Anyway, here is my post on our trip up to Hume Lake.

Our friends, the Limon family, rented a cabin up in Hume Lake and invited us up. We had such a GREAT time. Our family spent four relaxing days up there. We went on some great outings, we went to the Kings River, and to a beautiful waterfall. We also went and saw the General Sherman Tree. That was fun. The dad's and the kids went fishing. Julia and Hannah both caught a fish, while Sammy and I (the one and only time I fished up there) caught a snail, figures. Micah and Jack tried their hand at fishing and gave it their best effort, but didn't catch anything. Well, good job Hannah and Julia at catching a fish,...Oh no, were not JEALOUS!!!...really. It was such a nice get away, and a refreshing way to end our Summer vacation. Thanks Limon's for inviting us!!

The girls in their natural habitat...I mean in the kitchen.

My buddy Micah

Mom and me at the King's River. **Disclaimer**- I AM taller than my mom, it's just that she's on the curb and I'm not...so there.

Gotta love that Jack!!

Quack, quack, quack!! Oh look, it's a "Julia-duck". This is a very "special" and "one of a kind" species.

Here is our happy group

It looks like Jack doesn't want to pleasure the world with a view of his handsome face.

THE AMAZING LIMONS!!!!

Our cozy cabin. The kids practicing on their casting technique.

"Return of The Killer Spider" coming to a theater (or a sink) near you.

I think that this humongous hollowed tree was my favorite part of the trip...well one of my favorite parts at least.