New Town.. New favorites

Since we moved to Saint Mary's in December and it was a very cold winter, I never really had time to explore what all the small town has to offer. Now that things have slowed way down for me but not so much for Jared, I have a ton of free time.  Yesterday I tried to study at home and was not very successful, after talking with my dear friend Bekah she said she was heading to the coffee shop to work on somethings. Light bulb moment, we have a coffee shop so I thought I would venture down the street to give it a whirl!  Well, it was a success because they have Amazing flavored tea and the barista was a delight. I feel like I am stating to meet some people in this new place. I will be visiting the coffee shop for my daily study session!

Next up on my To Do list for Saint Marys is to try Emerald Diner which is owned and operated by some fellow HMD students! http://www.emeralddiner.com/

                 Barkley thinks that everything is a blanket or a bag that he needs to get into go to bye bye!

Human Ecology Graduation...

I did it! I am officially a alum from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics  and a Secondary Major in Gerontology, next step to to set for my boards and become and RD, LD... So exciting!

After graduation everyone who attended went to our house for some sandwiches and dessert. It was so amazing to see all the people who have helped me through all the schooling and to see how proud they were of me. I have an amazing family! I opened cards and presents which was so much fun. Even people who could not attend sent cards to congratulate me which was really kind of them!

Next step in my life... I am currently job searching and searching.. I have faith in God that he will bring the right job to me when the time is right. Until then I will be studying for the RD Exam which I be able to take sometime this summer.. Not a chance that I am going to tell anyone what day it will be on...Well, Jared will have to know so that he can keep me calm! :) Then in a few years after Jared has a job and we are settled into a house I will go back and get my Masters.

I am at a very exciting time in my life and I am truly blessed to have the most amazing family and friends.

Happy Birthday Barkley B.

May 7th our Barkley turned 3 years old in Human years! He is such a great dog and we can't imagine life without him! Happy Birthday Barkley!!

Life... A Busy one but Its Amazing!

A ton has been gong on in our lives... So much that we have not blogged since the Royals game! Since then we have spent our Friday nights when in St. Marys with the DeWitt Family! Friday nights in our night to get together for food and laughter! Last weekend we hosted them and it was a success expect Sara and I were not found of the wine selection.. Oh well life goes on!

Saturday since the house was clean and Jared was at the golf course working, which he loves that place. I started to study for the RD Exam, I have purchased an online study tool and have flash cards~ several hundred of them! Studying for this exam is going to be stressful but well worth it in end! Not much happened the rest of the weekend but quitly husband and wife time plus Barkley B who finally got his hair cut and he looks so handsome!

Further Events in our Life.......
Sunday, May 9th- Meeting Grandma Sharon and Mom for Lunch and shopping
Wednesday, May 12th- Danielle's Last Day at the VA.... 1000 hours of free labor~ CHECK 
Friday, May 14th- Jared and Danielle's Last day of school
Saturday, May 15th- Danielle's Graduation from KSU- Party following at our home

We have some exciting events coming and can not help but feel so blessed.. God is good to us!

Every post has to have some pictures! Jared Golfing a few weeks ago..  Golfing is always and interesting activity for the both of us!

                                                                                        The Picture above is Barkley and his friend 
                                                                                        Rob the Raccoon!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame..

Friday night we headed home to drop off Barkley B and spend sometime with our families. Jared decided that he needed to hit the driving range with Colin and Ross. After that we enjoyed dinner at the Greaser's and then headed out to the Marriott's. It was a great evening just chatting with our parents and family.

Saturday we headed to KC to watch the Royals play the Boston Red Socks.. Going to the ball park would not be complete without some new Royals shirts and some wonderful tailgating food! We decided that it would be best for us to just spend the night and the hotel was within walking distance of the stadium.. We meet up with some friends and enjoyed an afternoon full great food and were so excited to head into the stadium.  The Royals did not win but it was a great time and we can not wait to head back to the ball park for another game.. Sunday we decided to do some shopping and then head home to our Barkley...We sure did miss that little fur ball!

                                                    Tory.. King of the Grill!!

Our week is off to a great start and Jared's last day  at Kmart is Friday!! WooHooo.. Now the pressure is on me to find a job.. :)

Two Great Weekends in a Row...

On March 26th we had our friend Catherine over for dinner! Since it was Friday I made Alfredo, Fresh Garden Salad and Strawberry shortcake. We received so many great wedding gifts for entertaining so whenever we have guests I find a way to use all of them! Here is a picture of the salad and strawberries..Catherine it was great to see you and Congrats on the Internship!!

 On Saturday we ventured out to Aggieville to cheer on the cats with Jessica and Neil. It was a great game but the Cats just couldn't pull it off! Still Very Proud of them! EMAW!!

Then Sunday we headed to Topeka to do some shopping and watch Sydnie's volleyball team play. They did great and I was amazed by how good they are since they are still young! Way to Go Sydnie!! After watching volleyball we hit the mall and Wal Mart.. Shopping would not be complete without getting Barkley B a gift. He got a new toy that makes so much noise that it had to be left at the grandparents  and he got a summer outift! Please excuse his long hair but the groomer has been crazy busy and so have we!

On Friday, April 2nd we head back to Troy for some family time! We were able to watch Colin play baseball on Saturday at Highland Community College! We are so proud of him! Then Sunday we Easter and we had the chance to see all of your family and it was wonderful! Here is a picture of all the candy we came home with.. Its crazy how candy we have in this house now! I Made it 40 days without chocolate and Jared made it about 25 without soda.. At least he tried..:)

Saturday we are heading to Kansas City to cheer on the Royals! We got a hotel room within walking distance and we are so excited for our weekend get a way! Go Royals!

Fantastic Friday and a Relaxing Weekend

As most of you know Friday until Easter we can not eat meat. Sometimes that makes getting together with friends hard especially when the weather has been wonderful and we are all dying to grill out.  The Dewitt's invited us over for dinner last night and Dustin showed us his cooking skills by making his own version of Jalapeno poppers and grilled shrimp. We had a great meal and wonderful talk about movies we have all cried over. How funny! We got to play with Carly and that always make us smile. Such a cute little muffin!

Other activities happening in our lives are school and internship. Jared is really getting into so fun classes and toured Colbert Hill's Golf courses new clubhouse. Which he was amazed, its much larger then the old one.  His days are filled with grass and other interesting things that I have no clue how to describe. I spend my days counseling patients with different nutritional needs and I love it! I never thought that I could work 40 hours a week for free and not hate getting up every morning. Guess I really did find my calling! May 15th I will be a graduate from KSU!!

Barkley B. is doing great and loves the warm weather.. He is currently crying for me to play with him! Here are some pictures of him digging for a toy and one watching TV.. Such a spoiled dog