Mosquitoes Bite

Anyone who has spoken to me since the move to Jonesboro knows that I was initiated into the land of mosquitoes very quickly (read: day 1). I am happy to report that the majority of the bites are gone and I no longer look like I have some horrible disease (well that may be up for debate).

Here are a few snap shots of my ankles...they really liked my ankles. Although I had some bites on every exposed area of skin (and some unexposed areas), the majority of damage was around the ankles and lower legs. You'll also see there's a reason that I'm a nurse and not a leg model...or maybe it's because I'm a nurse and on my feet all day that I can never be a leg model...oh well, I guess we'll never know. ;)

Exhibit A

Exhibit B


and C

The evidence is clear: 1. I was nearly eaten alive by tiny, flying insects and 2. I will never be a foot/leg model.

In other news, I made a Facebook album of a few more pictures to show some "after" pictures (some have actual furniture and home decor in them). Click HERE to see it!

Move Update!

We are all settled in here in Jonesboro, and we LOVE IT! I started work and Ryan started classes today. I am so excited about my job, and Ryan is also excited to take the next step to reach his long term goals.

Since internet has been scarce during the transition, I'm finally back-tracking and getting some house pictures up.

First a few lighting fixtures...I just love all the finishes in this house!









This was Ryan's truck as he left on Friday (just over a week ago) with the first load of our belongings.



Bye honey! Good luck with all that!



Don't worry, I joined him the next day with another load.

When we arrived, I giggled and bounced around the empty house taking pictures before all the hard work began. Here are a few of those pictures:

Living room

Master bedroom.

Jetted tub....ahhh....

More of the master bathroom.

Kitchen.

Kitchen from another angle.

Stairway to the bonus room.

Bonus room.

Spare bedroom.

2nd bathroom (too narrow to get a good picture).

Office or 3rd bedroom.

I'll get the pictures of the finished product with furniture and some decorations soon. I'll also have updates on my mosquito bites, running on flat ground, and fence building for the dogs. I know you must be excited! ;)

Quick House Update

We went to Jonesboro last Thursday. Since we had just been there the weekend prior, there's not a whole lot to update.

The brick is almost done.

The counter tops were in!!

Here's an up-close and personal look at the counter tops.

This is the breakfast nook, just off the kitchen. You can see they are starting to get some lighting fixtures up.


In other news, I went to sign up for my very first marathon on Saturday...you know, the one in December....it was SOLD OUT! I'm pretty bummed, but I'm on the hunt for another one to take it's place. Anyone know of a good fall marathon (within a relatively easy driving distance from Jonesboro)?