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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Cinco De Mayo????
I think everyone needs to watch this video...I didn't fight in Iraq to have this happen in my Country! I hate Cinco De Mayo because of this!
http://news.yahoo.com/video/sanfranciscocbs5-15751Thursday, February 4, 2010
The New Place
About 2 1/2 weeks ago Mitch, Moose and I moved to Eau Claire. We are living in an apartment building behind Target. It is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment, with a dishwasher (which is important if you have a full-time eating machine-Mr.), fireplace and stacked washer and dryer. We are for the most part moved in...here are some pictures of the place!
This is what you see as you enter through the front door-kitchen to the living r.
More of the living r. area
the laundry/util. room off of the living room
bathroom or Moose's fav hangout
master bedroom-w/a sliding glass door & balcony
the man room/guest
this folks is how men help :) jk. as I was putting stuff away this is what I found, the 2 of them laying exactly like each other facing one another (well in till Moose herd the camera) but you get the gist!
Mitchell was a huge help that weekend we moved in, I had to work Saturday. Mr. determined man wanted to get everything moved in before Sunday so he could return the trailer. So Mitch moved and loaded most everything we had in storage in Elk Mound to Eau Claire and then unloaded everything up a flight of stairs by himself. Which included a couch, dresser, futon, desk, a million totes and more! so HUGE THANK YOU to Mitchell : )
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Update...man it's been fOOOREVER!
A lot has happened since the last blog (I know right it's been a LONG time). Mitch is home from Iraq as most of you know he returned to Volk Field-Wisconsin on Monday January 19th around 1-2pm. Mitchell's parents and I drove down to Volk Field to watch his plane land. His mom made some signs for Mitchell and all the solders...it was cute.
As the soldiers plane was getting closer one of the commander filled us in saying the plane is about 20 minuets away, as he signed off he mentioned "Don't Mug Your Solider" a couple of times...ha (how did he know that's what I had in store for Mitch :) As Mitch's plane landed (sorry if I get the terminology wrong) two flightier Jets soared over in Recognition of the Bravo & Delta troops welcome home. It took forever for the soldiers to pile out in order of their company's. Mitchell's parents and I were very cold awaiting very patiently to spot him out of the millions of green blobs on the runway. It was very funny watching the soldiers remember what its like in Wisconsin this time of the year slipping and sliding every where some did fall on their tooch.
We finally spotted Mitch he was seriously one of the last people to get off the plane...but we are glad he is home and safe. We got to spend about and hour and a half with him before they transported them to Fort McCoy for their 5 day briefs. Here are some pictures from Volk Field:
As the soldiers plane was getting closer one of the commander filled us in saying the plane is about 20 minuets away, as he signed off he mentioned "Don't Mug Your Solider" a couple of times...ha (how did he know that's what I had in store for Mitch :) As Mitch's plane landed (sorry if I get the terminology wrong) two flightier Jets soared over in Recognition of the Bravo & Delta troops welcome home. It took forever for the soldiers to pile out in order of their company's. Mitchell's parents and I were very cold awaiting very patiently to spot him out of the millions of green blobs on the runway. It was very funny watching the soldiers remember what its like in Wisconsin this time of the year slipping and sliding every where some did fall on their tooch.
We finally spotted Mitch he was seriously one of the last people to get off the plane...but we are glad he is home and safe. We got to spend about and hour and a half with him before they transported them to Fort McCoy for their 5 day briefs. Here are some pictures from Volk Field:
Band that played music while we waited. 
Above: sign his parents made.The soldiers coming out 
Just the begining of them
there he is...last but not least :) 
Proud Father
Proud parents
More posts to come later this week...too much to catch up on in one post!
Love,
Mitchell & Jamie
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I completed my last requirement to recieve my diploma which was my internship, final paper, and final power point presentation. Know I am just waiting for my grade and then my diploma will be sent in December. I can finally say I am DONE!!!
I am still working at my internship which is still the same hours becuase she can not offer me full-time or really pay me any more. I have been searching for full-time jobs in well any thing right know anything with benefits since I currently have none. When December rolls around which seems to be right around the corner thats when good ole student loans start for me. I am starting to realize WHY in the heck did i think the real world was better then going to school every day. Bills, bills, bills, no insurance, no insurance= more bills.....yuck to the real word!
Not much else has been going on other then work and looking for work and completing the internship.
There has been lots happening around the area for example at the Marketplace Foods in Hayward they had a bear come into thier store. He went into the liquor store and walked into the bear cooler and climbed up the beer that was stacked and just sat there for awhile in till the animal people came. Here is the video's link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1eQ_xExhU
Also the Bremer Bank in Elk Mound was robbed yesturday at around 2pm. Not only do I bank there but I live not even a block down from there yikes. Everyone was at work durring the time. Shannon, Amanda's boyfriend just got home and out of the shower when he got a knock at the door. It was a state trooper who asked him if he had seen any thing suspious going on, Shannon replyed I just got home from work and Shannon asked him what was going on? On his way home from work on 29 he said there was nothing but state troopers and cops lining the road. There is only 3 bank tellers that work there and usualy at most there might be two of the girls there I was so scared for them and hope they were okay. After work yesturday I drove past the Bank it was around 6pm there were still cops, dectives, state troopers, tv stations, the yellow caution tape, you name it surrounding the Bremer Bank. I was reliefed to see that both the main ladies that usualy work there when I go in, both there cars were still there. I was glad to know that there wasn't just one of them working alone when this happened. Here is the link to the video: http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/65235952.html
I am still working at my internship which is still the same hours becuase she can not offer me full-time or really pay me any more. I have been searching for full-time jobs in well any thing right know anything with benefits since I currently have none. When December rolls around which seems to be right around the corner thats when good ole student loans start for me. I am starting to realize WHY in the heck did i think the real world was better then going to school every day. Bills, bills, bills, no insurance, no insurance= more bills.....yuck to the real word!
Not much else has been going on other then work and looking for work and completing the internship.
There has been lots happening around the area for example at the Marketplace Foods in Hayward they had a bear come into thier store. He went into the liquor store and walked into the bear cooler and climbed up the beer that was stacked and just sat there for awhile in till the animal people came. Here is the video's link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1eQ_xExhU
Also the Bremer Bank in Elk Mound was robbed yesturday at around 2pm. Not only do I bank there but I live not even a block down from there yikes. Everyone was at work durring the time. Shannon, Amanda's boyfriend just got home and out of the shower when he got a knock at the door. It was a state trooper who asked him if he had seen any thing suspious going on, Shannon replyed I just got home from work and Shannon asked him what was going on? On his way home from work on 29 he said there was nothing but state troopers and cops lining the road. There is only 3 bank tellers that work there and usualy at most there might be two of the girls there I was so scared for them and hope they were okay. After work yesturday I drove past the Bank it was around 6pm there were still cops, dectives, state troopers, tv stations, the yellow caution tape, you name it surrounding the Bremer Bank. I was reliefed to see that both the main ladies that usualy work there when I go in, both there cars were still there. I was glad to know that there wasn't just one of them working alone when this happened. Here is the link to the video: http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/65235952.html
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
"Mayonnaise Jar & 2 Beers"
Just a lil somthing to remember...
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty spaces among the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. 'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner, play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked. The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers with a friend. : )
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty spaces among the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. 'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner, play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked. The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers with a friend. : )
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Whofta...
Sorry it has been awhile since I have posted...I have been working for 3 weeks straight even though some days are not 8hrs it is still physically and mentally demanding. There is no me time. Luckily I took off Tuesday for a "mental health day" or sending out resume day/career conference day.
First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shannon Steffen this Saturday I hope you had a great day!
First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shannon Steffen this Saturday I hope you had a great day!
A few weekends ago I went home to visit the Steffen and Meyer crew. Theresa (Mitchell's sister) had her second son Cody. Here are some pictures I took : ) 
Shannon, Amanda and I have been house sitting 2 Yorkie puppies name Spunky and Lenny this week and next week. They are both males and are 3 months old and soooo adorable. Their barks, wines and run which is really a hope are so cute. But man are they a lot of work. We took out the dinning room table and make it into dogie daycare center for them. We used latus for the gates and Lenny the smaller one figured out he could wiggle himself through the little wholes of the latus...lil brat. I would put him in the fenced off area go sit down to eat and I would get a bite in and all of sudden their he was trying to jump on the couch...to smart, and the poor other dog is to chubby to fit through. Here are some pictures of the 2!
Spunky and Lenny
3mo. to go : )
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