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Monday, November 12, 2012

We're in Omaha!

I realized I haven't really told ya'll what we're up to in our daily lives.  I'm here to remedy that.

This is where we currently live:

Tommy and Jayme (Ryan's best friend from HS) are kindly letting us take over their newly renovated bedroom basement in their house here in Omaha (120th and Center-ish if you want to come visit).  They are so easy to live with, and we enjoy having Tommy to play games with any night that Ryan has the energy after work.  AND Rob and Melissa (our other best couple friend) only live 7 minutes away.  We spent A LOT of time with them our first weekend here.  It reminded me of the good ol' college days where Rob was only a few buildings over at the dorms.  However, we call it a night at 11 now instead of 2 a.m.  Lame old people.

I spend my days with this cute grin:

And these begging eyes:

So far, so good! It took Ryno a few days to figure out what the heck that thing was that was always on my lap.  Now he just deals with it and shares his space (and me).

Luna is a great baby and really only cries when she is hungry or needs her diaper changed.  But I am getting a nice taste of what it's like to be a mother and no longer have your time be YOUR time.  She still eats every two hours so it's been an adjustment trying to get things done in her 20 minute - 1 hour naps.  Great training for my future! (No, this is not a pregnancy announcement).

Ryan is working full time at Community Rehab down in Bellevue.   He was supposed to be working here in Millard, right next door to his gym, and was quite upset when they moved him to Bellevue which gives him a 30 minute commute each way.  He's learning how to handle long days and early mornings as his schedule is 7-6 MWF and 8-12 T/TH.  And I'm learning how to be at home with a baby and new car.  Needless to say it's been quite the adjustment for both of us.

We've loved being back in Omaha, however! Nebraska weather has proven that it hasn't changed one bit.  On Saturday we were able to enjoy the 75 degree weather with a motorcycle ride.  Then, the winds and rain kicked in and we woke up to a chilly 28 degrees on Sunday.  Just lovely.

 We still have A LOT of people to see, but that's what is so great about this place.  We have so many friends of all personalities so we can always find someone to join us in our crazy endeavors. Although, we can't seem to think of any crazy or fun things to do here.  We're at a loss of things to do that are inexpensive/free.  So we've spent a lot of nights playing games.

Suggestions?

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Day 7

I'm VERY thankful...

To have a dog that doesn't shed.  Or beg.  Or snatch food practically out of my hand.  Or barks a lot.  Or licks.  Or runs away if he's off the leash.

Pretty much I'm super thankful I have the perfect dog.  (Can you tell I'm a little annoyed by the other two dogs I'm living with?)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Day 6

I am thankful for...

Sunshine.  It can do wonders to lift the spirit.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Day 4 & 5

I am thankful for...

My membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints and the comfort it provides me.

My health. Although I've been having weird sciatica lately, I am thankful that I have two arms and two legs that function properly along with the rest of my body.  So many people are fighting internal battles with their health and I need to remember how lucky I am that I am not one of them (at the moment).

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Day 3

Today I am thankful for...

A good haircut. It can make a girl feel beautiful with just a few snips of the scissors!

Day 2

I am grateful for...

All of our wonderful friends in Omaha. This really is home.

Friday, November 2, 2012

I laughed SO HARD

I laughed so hard today that I couldn't speak or even breath. And, the story probably isn't going to be as funny to you guys.  Oh well.  Ryan and I were driving to go on a bike ride and I was playing around with his Gatorade water bottle. You know, the ones that all the athletes have? Looks like this:
 



Anyway, when you squeeze it, it puffs out some air that sends just an itty bit of water spraying. (Driving through the mountains it scared the heck out of me when it would spray on its own. Or I thought Ryan was spitting on me while he talked).  Today, I decided to spray it right in Ryan's face for a good laugh. He was surprised and we laughed a bit.  Then, I thought it'd be even funnier to spray it in Ryan's ear, you know, kinda like a wet willie. However, when I squeezed it this time not just a little spray but water, a full on stream of water went flying right into his ear and down his face. I laughed so hard. Luckily Ryan did too. Gosh, I am still laughing about it, now!

Oh and Ryan wanted me to mention that we went on a 7 mile bike ride around Lake Zorinsky. Man, my muscles are not used to those motions and I had jello legs.  Oh, and in case you were wondering, 55 degrees on a bicycle is cold.  A hat or ear warmer and gloves is recommended (of course we learned from experience).