New York, New York

Being unemployed has definite benefits. Besides the fact that I might go insane if I don't find a next job in the next week or so, I am enjoying my free time. I read, exercise, search for jobs, clean, hang out with Mitch, get eight hours of sleep a night (this has never happened to me before - it's amazing) and even take trips.

This past week I was lucky enough to go visit my wonderful sister-in-law Abby in New York. Abby's parents were also there to visit. We had a grand time. We went to two musicals. I especially loved seeing West Side Story, Tony is dashing. We ate a lot and shopped. I actually enjoyed shopping, this is a first for me.

Above is Kellen, my cousin, and me eating at Rice to Riches. I love this place. Kellen also lives in New York. I was so happy to see him, even though it was only for a minute.

Happy Birthday Shelley! Shelley had a birthday while in New York. We celebrated by going to the Frick Gallery and having High Tea. It was so fabulous! I love Shelley so much and hope that she had a wonderful birthday.

Here is a picture of Abby and me at the Shake Shack.
D E L I C I O U S.
This place always reminds me of Mitch. He was missed.

Thanks for a wonderful trip from the Henriod's. I L O V E New York, I still really want to live there. Let's just hope Mitch and I will be able to go to school there in the future.

Loves,

Sj

I am the cook

Folks, I have been cooking. I made this oh so delicious margherita pizza.
(I even made the crust from scratch!)

And we are B A C K !

We are back in Minnesota. Utah went by in a second, I can't believe that we are already home to Minnesota (please notice that home = Minnesota, slightly strange). We are very thankful to be here and are excited to see what the future holds.

The legislative session went by much too quickly and now I am in Rochester looking for a job like a crazy person. I am hopeful that something will come up soon.

Here is a picture of our new home. We live on the bottom floor, isn't our house cute? (Dad, I posted this picture for you.)

We miss everyone in Utah, write to us!

Loves,

Sj

Lake Tahoe and a wedding

My cousin Chas married this darling girl Katy, I am so excited to have her in the family! They were married in Lake Tahoe, the wedding was beautiful. Mitch was unable to come on the trip, but I had a wonderful time with my mom and her crazy cousin Leslie (Aunt Pam, you were very much missed).

M E S Q U I T E

While in Utah, Mitch and I went to visit my dad and Rhonda in Mesquite. It was very fun, Mitch played golf and I went running. The weather was perfect and we had a great time with them.

Denver

We went to Denver a few months ago to visit ANDI! I love her so much. We basically just ate and watched movies while visiting Andi, it was perfect. We had such a great time. We ran into my mission president and wife in the airport, what a small world. We had a chance to visit with them. Andi, we really miss you and your dog Sophie.

It was also Tyler's birthday while we are Utah.

He is oh so cute and that cake MK made was more than delicious!