And the Planning Starts

Ok, I have only been engaged for about a week but both Neal and I have been so excited about getting engaged and starting the wedding planning process. We have already started throwing ideas out for where we want to have it, what we want to do during the wedding and so much more. Having all these different ideas going through my head has helped to pass the time when I am by myself. For those of you that do  not know I am living in Olathe, KS and Neal is living Colorado Springs, CO. so we do not get to see each other very often right now. Having something to work on together makes me feel like we are closer than we actually are which is really nice. Having on one that I can talk to here about our exciting time is a bit hard sometimes. There seems like that there is so much to do and so little time. But in all reality there is plenty of time and lots of people to help. I have been spending my time at Panera or the Library on- line since I so not have internet at home looking a various locations  and different ideas  for themes and color and anything else that one could think of that has to do with wedding. By the way did I say that I am so excited?!!!!

I'm Engaged!

Yesterday Neal took me out to The Melting Pot for dinner. It was such a wonderful dinner we had a four course meal. To start with we had a spinach cheese fondue, then a salad, then the main course of chicken, pork, shrimp, butternut squash ravioli, beef and veggies. Then the dessert a chocolate turtle fondue with strawberries, cheese cake, marshmallows, brownies, pound cake and then they brought out the best part of it all an Engagement ring on a bed of rose pedals surrounded be strawberries in the shape of a hard. Then Neal got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. And of course I said YES! Then the waiter brought out Champagne with strawberries. What a wonderful weekend.

All Moved In and I Made it Through My First Week

I am all moved into my new apartment=) It is starting to feel like home. I am not feeling too home sick yet since I have been so busy with work and I have talked with Neal and my mom every day so it has made me feel like I am not so far away. So.... Onto my new place. I have a nice open kitchen, a cozy living room, a huge closet and tons of light so it is really cheery. I am really enjoying my new job at Garmin. My first week here in Kansas City was really good. At work this week all I did was training, learning the different programs that they use to make the GPS's. It is extremely challenging but I think that as soon as I get everything down it will be a blast. Everyone that I work with have been so nice and welcoming to me, it has been such a blessing. This being my first weekend I think that I am going to explore the city (I was able to check out a GPS unit from work so if I get lost I will be able to get back). I do have some things that I have planed this weekend. I have to take my car in since the blinkers are not working, then on Sunday I am going to try out a new church. I am really excited for the adventures to come. =)

Garden of the Gods

Yesterday was awesome. Neal and I went to Garden of the Gods and enjoyed the wonderful day that God created and the time that we could be together before I leave. We took self portrates pictures of the two of us around the Garden. The only problem was we had to be extremely creative on where we put the camera so we could get pictures of both of us and have a glorious background as well. All I have to says is thank goodness for camera timers. It took stealth to sprint back and forth from the camera to the pose without nose diving or slipping and falling on the rocks. There were several close encounters but all in all only two injuries were sustained and was totally worth it.

Almost Gone

The count down is on... I have finished the dreaded paper work that comes along with moving so that is one less stressful thing that I do not have to deal with. I have to remember in all this that I have to rely on God and not try to do everything myself.

Getting ready to move

So I am getting ready to make the big move to Olathe, KS. It has been crazy getting everything together and getting ready to pack. I only have two weeks left here in Colorado Springs before I make my big move. I will head out on June 13. So I will have the weekend to unpack and get settled. Went out and about a week ago and found a new apartment in Olathe so all I need to do is move. Once down there I will start the process of finding a new church and getting into my new routine.