Life in Omaha: November 2008

Sunday, November 16, 2008

The weekend

This was a rather busy weekend for us. Friday we downed a quick supper and Jeff and Joe headed to see the latest "James Bond" movie...Jackson, Jenna, and I also headed to the movies...but to see High School Musical 3. Jenna and I had seen it already....but she wanted to see it again. Jackson decided to head with us instead of Jeff and Joe. Saturday I stuffed the pictures for our Christmas cards, cleaned the first floor rooms, and did a little shopping, My friend, Mary Jo, is expecting soon - twins!!! She knows she is having a boy and a girl. Jenna, Jackson, and I had fun picking out some adorable gifts for these two special little babies. My friend, Starla, and I are throwing her a baby shower next weekend. I can't wait to see all of my sorority sisters! We always have so much fun when we are together. Jeff took the boys to an Omaha Lancers hockey game, while Jenna and had "Girls Movie Night". She picked out a "Mary Kate and Ashley" movie (Billboard Dad), the "Hannah Montana in concert" movie and "Enchanted". We got thought most of them.....

I also made some cookies for my grad class. Monday night my friend, Dayna, and I are in charge of bringing the snacks. I'm going to make my taco dip, too.

Today our church celebrated the 10th anniversary of it's charter. Although the 'official' birthdate is December 13...we decided to celebrate early - so as not to get too busy with the Christmas Season. There was a lot of singing, history lesson, video, and cake eating. We love our church friends and can appreciate the difficult road they have traveled on to bring us to where were are today.

This afternoon Jeff and I went looking at houses. We found another one that we like. This one is a ranch....lots of thinking to do.

So, this evening will be filled with paper correcting for me and homework for Jeff. The kids have all of their homework done.....but I'm sure Joe will have more this week, since he will be out of school for WI deer hunting.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Winter Weather is HERE!

The furnace is on...the fireplace has been going.....Winter weather has arrived on the prairie. We had a very quiet weekend. Jeff and I worked on school work. Jenna attended a birthday party. The big event was that I cleaned out Jenna's dresser and closet. We have piles of clothing for Good Will and friends. We rearranged her room, so she has more area to put her 'polly pockets' and 'barbies'. The boys are getting eager and excited for deer hunting. Jeff was full of buck fever after getting a call from his brother, Nate, right from the tree stand on Saturday. Nate had shot a beautiful 11 point buck with a bow.

This coming week has Jackson and Jenna working on their Christmas program for church. I can't believe how fast the start of the school year has gone.

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Piano

I got a good deal on this electric piano. I've had a lot of fun playing it. Jackson and Jenna want to start lessons soon. I have a friend who is a piano teacher and I'm just waiting to hear how soon they can start.

Fall 2008

Here are some pictures of Jackson and Jenna carving their pumpkins.

Jeff and Jaci

We met April 10. 1989 in the UWRF student center and had our first date that same day (watching the movie BIG in my dorm room). We were married on August 22, 1992.

Here are some wacky facts about us:

1. We have lived in 8 different places in 17 years.

Together we have lived in 1/2 of a house in Sycamore, IL (for one week), an apartment in Roselle IL, we bought a town house in Streamwood IL, then moved to an apartment and two houses in Janesville, WI, another small tri-level house in Cottage Grove, MN, and our beautiful home in Omaha, NE.

In one year's time we moved two times - I wouldn't recommend it!

2. We are both graduates of UWRF. Jaci in Elementary Education and Jeff in Food Science.

3. Jeff also has his Masters in Business Administration.

4. Jeff is a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.

5. Jaci is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

Joe

Joe is our 16 year old. He is a Sophomore at Millard West High School. Go Wildcats! He loves his computer and his Iphone. He is obsessed with flying after getting to fly a helicopter in Alaska. He gets good grades and has a wicked sense of humor. He has the love of random facts - and will willingly share any and all with you. He is a responsible kid, who gets along well with his little brother and sister. He loves to watch TV (detective shows, mostly). He has a great interest in US History, especially World War 2. He's learning to speak French and likes to travel.

Jackson

Jackson is our 12 year old 7th grader. He goes to Beadle Middle School. He loves the great outdoors. He's 100% boy. He would love to be home-schooled by his grandpas...just so he could spend more time with them! He is a kid who works hard in school.....and loves most subjects. He is a singer with a beautiful voice. He has shown great responsibility with the family dog, Gus - and has earned the honor of having his own dog, Rusty. He is a natural when it comes to training dogs. He is Jeff's mini-me. He is willing to do any task asked. He just got a cell phone and loves texting his friends.

Jenna

Jenna is the baby of the family...and our little girl. She has had more medical issues than her two older brothers put together. She was the first to get stitches, break a leg, cut her own hair (twice)....you get the picture. She loves to sing and spends many hours in her room with her kereokee machine. Jenna is in 5th grade and attends Grace Abbott Elementary School. She loves her morning drives with her mom...and all of the singing in the car that we do. She is a gal with a wicked fashion sense. She loves to shop - the more clothes the better. She is organized and is a good student. She loves to read - and will do it without being told. She is a mini-me of Jaci - but better fashion sense!!

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