Wedding Planning

I remember when my wife and I planned our wedding...it was a lot of work. Her mom helped us a lot which was great! Without help it can get very stressful and a bit overwhelming. Planning your wedding should be as stress-free as possible...and that's where WeddingChannel.com can help give you Wedding Ideas. They are a great resource for brides and grooms who need some help planning their wedding! They have been around since 1997 and want to help you in whatever way they can. They offer free interactive planning tools, expert advice, photos, a vendor guide and so much more! I was really impressed when going over their site and thought others would be too. Check it out for yourself and see what you think.

Make Money Easily

Making money online is so great! It's a wonderful way to make a little extra cash each month. Jen and I like to do updates on our home...and getting paid to blog is a great way for us to be able to do this comfortably and more often than we otherwise would be able to. What's so great about it is that it's easy and you can do it when you want. I've talked to people that think it's too good to be true...but my comment to them is that "you're missing out then" because it's definitely legit.

Out on the lake...

I'm looking forward to this weekend. Tomorrow Jen's parents and brother are coming up to visit. Her dad and I have some more work to do in the basement...but we're also going to hopefully go out and enjoy some time on the lake. Kaelyn hasn't been out there yet, so we're going to take her out on the pontoon. Us guys will enjoy some time out on the jet skis. Now just hopefully the weather stays nice enough for us to go!

Capella

I'm sure anyone who has ever looked into pursuing their masters degree or PhD degree...has heard of Capella University. They are a well known and fully accredited online university. They offer a great educational experience for many people who are wanting their online university degree...making getting a degree easy and convenient. Recently i was learning more about them for myself and read about their online academic writing center...mainly used by graduate level students. This center helps students with instruction, resources, and strategies when writing. I think it's great that they have such a neat online writing center. something I would definitely take advantage of...how about you?
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Weather

The weather has been really stormy lately. Last night I didn't even know it was going to rain...that is until I woke up to the crashing thunder and pouring rain. It felt like it rattled the house it was so loud! It seems to have stopped now...but it still looks rather cloudy and gloomy out. I hope tomorrow is a bit nicer. I like my weekends to be warm and sunny...not cloudy and rainy. I'll have to see what the weatherman has to say.

Baby Food-Applesauce

Jen does such a good job making Kaelyn's baby food. Kaelyn really seems to like it too. It's so easy and costs a lot less than buying the baby food in the stoer. Recently she made homemade apple sauce which was so yummy!!! I even tried it.:) Kaelyn seemed to really like it too!! We always enjoy watching her facial expressions as she eats a new food for the first time. It's so cute how she crunches her face together.

Beauty School

Living here in Minnesota, I've heard a lot about the Regency beauty school. How about you? They are the fastest growing beauty school in the country and founded more than 50 years ago!! I think it's pretty impressive that they went from having two schools in Minnesota to having over 30 campuses across 9 different states!! Isn't that amazing?!? Wow!! Have you ever wanted to attend a great beauty school like this? If so, you should check out the Regency website today. Be a part of their exceptional training programs and the benefits students have by going to their school. Check it out and see what you think.

Doing Bills

Is there anyone who enjoys doing bills?? I know I don't. It's one thing I absolutely dread doing. I have to do them tonight and I am not looking forward to it at all. I don't know if it's just because there's so much to do, or if it's watching our money disappear to all of the bills we have...but whatever it is, it's not something I enjoy much at all!! Oh well, I guess bills are a part of life. Hopefully as the years go by we will have less and less.

Better Hours At Work

Thankfully work has been slowing down some now. It was getting a little hectic there for a while....working about 15 hours a day and then coming home to work on our basement at night. Now I'm back to pretty normal hours...which is still 10 hours a day...but not nearly as bad as it was. It's nice to feel like I have time in the evenings to spend with Jen and kaelyn and work on our basement some.

Radiator.com

Are you or someone you know looking for a Honda Radiator? If so, have you ever thought to check out radiator.com? They are the largest radiator distributor in the country!! I know this is a company I would want to go through when looking for a radiator...and thought you might as well. Their warehouse offers over 60,000 different radiators and ac condensers. They are known for their quality and the unlimited lifetime warranty that they offer. If you'd like to learn more you can check out their site today. They offer a wealth of information there, and it's very user-friendly. You won't be sorry.

Kaelyn Sue

Even though I'm gone during the day and don't get to see Kaelyn much, I really enjoy the times I do get to see her...like in the morning and evenings. Going in and seeing her sitting up waiting for me in the morning in her crib is so cute! Then when I got to work and say bye bye to her...she always says bu bu and even blows kisses now. What a joy she is to have in our lives!! The Lord has truly blessed us!

Lots of Updates

It's been a lot of fun doing little updates here and there to our home. We bought it in August and have really done a lot in that short amount of time. We've separated off one of our rooms...to make four bedrooms upstairs instead of three. We've also painted many rooms, added many new light fixtures and even have started a basement remodel that is going to be amazing! It's fun to move into a home that needs a little work. That way you can make it yours and really make it feel like a home!

Symark Software

Symark Software is the leading company of UNIX and Linux security administration solutions. I recently read that they announced in a web release that their PowerBroker and PowerPassword access control solutions will support the new HP Integrity servers. I thought this was great for organizations who are wanting to go with Symark Software to help keep their information safe and comply with the different federal and industry regulations out there. Whether you've heard of them or not, you may want to head over to their site to learn more about this great news and also the software that they offer for password vault.

Baby Food: Peas

Jen is so good to keep me informed of the different foods she is trying with Kaelyn each week. I am always at work when she tries them for the first time...so it's nice that Jenna lets me know how she reacts. It's fun to hear these things...that way I don't feel like I'm completely missing out. Recently Jen gave her peas. She said that she did not like them at all!! I don't know if it was the texture or the taste...but she kept spitting them out and turning her head. She said she will try again today and see if she gets another reaction. I don't know though....Jen's mom said that when she was little she never liked peas...and to this day she can't hardly stomach the smell even.

Too Hot...then Too Cold

For some reason our house has not been very easy to keep a comfortable temperature lately. It's either way too hot, or way too cold. I think part of the problem is that our house is shaded, so this adds to the "cold" problem. However...the hot...I don't know?!? I don't think it helps that when I'm home I am working on our basement where it's really, really cool. Then when I go upstairs where it's warmer...it begin sweating and can't hardly stand it. Oh well...I guess that's just how summer goes. Some days are warmer than others...and it's hard to keep messing with the air conditioner all the time to try and make it comfortable. We'll just have to make do...

Kava

Did you know that Hawaii is known for the most sought after coffee?! Why you ask? Well, because the climate there in the fertile slopes of Kona's Hualalai Mountain and the rick soil help to produce kava root. What's great is that all their products are organically certified and grown right there at the Kona Kava Farm. No one can match the variety of Kava products they offer because they are the ones that grow it and supply it. If you would like to learn more about kava root, the effects it has and how it can help you restore balance in your life....check out their site today. There you will find a wealth of information about it.

Out to eat...our Anniversary date

This week has really been busy for me at work. I've been working long days and am so exhausted when I get home. Jen and I celebrated our three year wedding anniversary this past week, but with the busy work schedule, we weren't able to go out and do anything. We are discussing going out to eat or doing something fun on Saturday evening maybe. We'll have to make sure I don't have to work first...but it's tentatively planned that way anyways. I'm not sure where we'll go...I know Jen love the Olive Garden though?! ;)

New Template

How do you all like my new template? I would love to hear what you think. I thought I'd pick something with a little femininity since this blog is about Jen and I both. I was happy with the way it turned out. Lately I've become quite interested in changing my blogger templates and seeing how they turn out. I'm learning a lot just through messing around with the html. Thank goodness for the "preview" option though...as I would have severely messed things up several times if I had to save before viewing each time!!

PowerOptions

I am definitely one who is always interested in learning more about stocks and investment opportunities. That's why hearing more about PowerOptions and what it can do for me was very interesting! Have you ever heard of PowerOptions before? They are a wonderful resource for those wanting to learn more about investing with stock options. And, using their software SmartSearchXL, which can't be found anywhere else...you can find, compare, analyze and make money stock option trading! It's very convenient and easy to sort and filter through all the stocks and options this way. I am definitely going to continue to learn more about them and iron condor, and you should too!

Family First

One thing I hate about being so busy at work, is that I miss seeing my little girl! When I get home Jenna is still up, but Kaelyn is already in bed. And she's still in bed when I leave in the morning. It makes me sad that I don't get to see her as much as I would like. I sure hope the busy time at work is done soon...because I can't do this the whole summer. I want my family to come first before work...that's more important to me.

Busy

I'm really feeling exhausted lately!! We've been swamped at work, which means long, long days for me. Like 14 hour days! I leave at 6:30 and don't get home til' 8:30 or 9! I feel bad too, because that means Jenna is overwhelmed with all the work at home too. I try to help her as much as I can, but it's just hard when work is so busy too. I know she's feeling stressed...hopefully it will slow down soon!

Monaco Rare Coin

When my wife's grandpa died, we found that he had collected many rare coins over the years. This was a very smart decision on his part...as they were worth a lot of money, and still are! It got us thinking about some of the investment options we'd like to look into...and as we searched, we came across Monaco Rare Coin. Right away they jumped out to us because they are a part of the Monex family of companies! Monex is a trusted leader in precious metals investments and has been for almost 40 years! They help thousands of people with their investment needs, with gold coins for instance. Monaco is definitely something we're interested in learning more about as they offer a unique and impressive variety of resources for both collectors and investors alike. If you'd like to learn more about them, check out their site today!

So blessed

My wife and I are celebrating our three year anniversary today!! We got to talking and it sure has gone by quickly. I know it sounds corny, but it's so true what they say...time flies when you're having fun!! We have grown so much more in love, even from the day that we got married. Our lives have been blessed more than words can say!! One of the biggest blessing was the birth of our little girl this past November!! What an exciting time parenthood has been for both of us. We know God has many wonderful things in store for us...and we can't wait!

Can you relate?

It seems like there is always something going to get at Walmart. Jen and I get groceries about every two weeks...but we find ourselves running back and forth to Walmart during that time several times for something. We both grew up in a smaller town than we live now...neither of which had a Walmart. It's hard to remember what we did when there wasn't one around. I mean, where did we go when we needed something last minute. All I know is I'm thankful we actually have one nearby.

Medical Software

When I was in school I took many medical related courses. I always thought it would be fun to be a doctor...but didn't know how they did all that they need to do in a day. They have all these patients with different needs...I thought it would be really hard to memorize everything dealing with all the different sicknesses they might be facing. Now I know that it's becoming easier for doctors and those in the health care profession with the introduction of medical reference software from Epocrates, Inc. This medical software helps doctors get the drug information they may need...like drug dosing, side effects, health plan coverage, etc...all very easily and quickly! Over 500,000 health care professionals are already using this software, and more will be sure to follow. If you're in the medical profession, or know someone who is...let them know about this great drug guide for iphone or PDA's. This announcement was paid for by Epocrates

Need to Relax

Wow have I been busy lately! Between working long hours at work, and then working on our basement and yard at home....it's just been a crazy busy week so far!! Last night I got home around 7, then I mowed the lawn and got groceries. By the time I got in the house it was very late and soon after it was time for bed already. I hope life slows down a little bit and gives me a chance to just relax. After the stressful weekend I had, I just need some time to enjoy relaxing with my wife and daughter!