Where oh where have the Jeschke's been...

We're back! Sorry for such a long delay, I have a whole list of excuses but I will spare you those. Well all but one, my computer died:( (pretty good excuse right?) and well since Brett uses his often times for school, my blogging becomes lower on the list. Good news is I have the most amazing husband ever and he got me a brand new beautiful blue (the cutest little thing) Netbook for Valentine's/an early birthday present so I can now keep in touch with the World Wide Web!

Since June we have had lots of fun! We celebrated my 23 birthday in July, which I can say without any hesitation was my most interesting birthday in the past 23 years. I had sharp pains in my lower left abdomen, and my doctor thought it may have been my apendix, so I got sent immediatly to the hospital for a CAT scan, (which is quite possibly the worst thing ever, due to the yummy drink they give you), which then sent me to the ER. See interesting right? Brett was a trooper and even thou we didn't get to go out to the fancy dinner I had desired, we made do with a local sandwhich shop then he had made a cake for me at home that we had for dessert.

In August we celebrated our 3rd year anniversary! I can't believe we have been married for over three years, time flies! This year we spent the weekend with friends at Smith Mountain Lake. Then we headed to Harrisonburg, got a hotel room, and dinner. We were able to walk around JMU's campus and enjoy some of our old favorite spots and the next day we finally made it to Redish Knob (Brett promised me when we were dating that someday he would take me:))

September was a blur, Brett stated Grad school, we went on a camping trip (with our new camping gear!) and in October another best friend from home got married. Jess and JJ had a beautiful wedding and it was such a fun weekend!

Halloween this year was a blast, I usually hate getting dressed up as something I'm not, but this year was a little different. My friend Caitlin and I headed to target the day of in search of the perfect "couples" costume for Brett and myself. Well I did indeed find the perfect costumes!!

Also in October we were finally able to go to a JMU football game with some of my girlfriends, we tailgated and had tons of food!

November was a slow month we pretty much laid low and prepared for the upcoming holidays. The early weeks of December were filled with lots of work for me and resting for Brett and he began his winter break. This year we headed to Martinsville for Christmas and had a wonderful time with the Knighten clan. The day after Christmas Brett and myself along with my parents went on a sleigh ride through the festival of lights! it was very cold but so much fun!!

We rang in the New year dog sitting, I woke up with 5 seconds left until the ball dropped! I also began a new project, Project 365. It has been my goal to take one photo a day for the next year, so far I think I'm doing good:) and will catch you up on that next.

We just recently celebrated Brett's 26th Birthday!! Its so much fun to celebrate with him! I had to work a couple of hours that morning but I was home before he woke up and was able to make him Breakfast, and we hung out for the rest of the day then went out to Outback for dinner.

Birthday Cake at Midnight (this is a tradition of ours!)

Oh and I made him a Hobbit Hole Cake:)

And well today is Valentine's Day and as you already know I am loving my Valentine and my new computer <3.>

Ok, so I will try to keep up better, now that I have no longer have the excuse of no computer.

June Beach Trip

We were fortunate enough to be able to spend a week in Myrtle Beach for an entire week with my family. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time and even had good weather all week long. Oh yea and there was an alligator in the ocean. (don't worry I'll explain later)

Our house for the week "Captain's Choice"

Normally my family (Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins) goes to Myrtle and we just rent hotel rooms for the week. This year we decided to get a big house and all stay together! It was fun being able to hang out with everyone and catch up on life since we live so far away and aren't able to do that often.

Due to the wedding we were in, Brett and I got to the house reallllly late (2amish) Saturday night. Sunday was a restful day ending with our tradition of a Sunday night beach walk.

Everyone on the beach, rule #1 of the beach:your clothes do not have to match:) Caleb obviously doesn't follow this rule, thus looks way better than everyone else...

Since I love the beach oh so much, I got up early (for me) everyday and hit the beach! And another tradition I go in at lunch time and fix mom and I and this year Brett, lunch and take it to the beach to eat! Then I stay on the beach until the last possible minute...aka time to help cook dinner...

One of our first days in the ocean, Caleb looked over and found....You will never guess....an army man! This is only exciting because Justin was unable to go to the beach with us this year because he was in Africa with the Marines. So we made the little army man "Justin" for the week. He even played putt-putt with us one night!

Almost a hole in one!
(please ignore the blurriness)

Such a wonderful trip and a much needed vacation from life! I can't wait to go back! Here are a few more pictures from our trip.

Brett, myself, and Caleb playing Skee ball!

Brett & I at Putt-Putt

Before going out one night.

Caleb and I

Probable one of the coolest things ever! Its a huge hamster ball...on water..you get inside of it and try and walk around...so great to watch!

Sorry ladies....He's taken!

Us with Myrtle...He's a cow. Brett won him for me at the baloon-dart-thingy. No Big Deal.

Oh yes...the alligator. So on Thursday I'm sittin on the beach, my hair tie broke, so I head to the house to get another. Upon my return everyone that was sitting on the beach, spread for a mile or so, were now all right in front of my towel/chair! Weird. To my surprise in front of all those people were lifeguards, animal control, and cops. "What was wrong" I asked out loud. Thinking has someone drowned... Then the lady next to me answered "There's an alligator in the water! Needless to say we weren't allowed in the water for the next 45 minutes or so. They ended up following the thing down the beach and chasing it down with jet-ski. We never heard if they actually caught it or not. So I was paranoid to get in the water and every time air hit me I would freak.

Can't really see it in the picture but the animal control and trucks are behind us.


Count down to Beach Trip 2011: 354 days and counting...

Lovin Summer ♥

I love the summer, mainly because a) there are no allergens, aka I don't feel like I'm gonna die every time I step outside. and b) the Beach. I love the beach. If you ever make me mad, just give me some sand and an ocean and by lunch time you will be back on my good side:)

Last weekend one of my best friends, Jenny, got married! It was such a fun and beautiful day. Well actually it rained, but she was great didn't complain, and in my opinions had one of the prettiest weddings I've ever attended. It was beautiful.

Isn't she gorgeous! I'm so blessed to have such wonderful friends!
Me with 2 of my best friends from high school at the rehearsal dinner-Jen & Jess
Again before the wedding

The wedding was in Independence Virginia, population really small. But it was one of the cutest little towns!
The wedding site-Bourne Davis Inn, Bed & Breakfast

It really was a lot of fun. I was able to see several friends from high school that I haven't seen in years, and introduce them to Brett. Speaking of Brett, he is the best wedding date ever! Seriously, I am so blessed. In the past year he has attended wedding after wedding of my girlfriends and has just been a trooper!

*photo by Steve Sheppard
Us having a blast dancin at the reception, and probably keeping everyone else entertained.

After the reception we headed for.....yup...the BEACH! It was a really long drive and once again Mr. Amazing was well amazing...He drove...the entire way, and I of course feel asleep. I just don't know how people stay awake in cars, I hit the seat and I'm out!

I woke up long enough to take a picture:)

I love my Husband

He's wonderful, really, he is the best....I'm so thankful!

Nationals Ball Game

Last week Justin & Becky came up for one night. Justin got us tickets and we went to a Nationals baseball game. It was a little wet but by the time we got there things had cleared up and we had a great time. And we WON!

The field

7th inning stretch

Brett & I

Becky & Justin

The four of us after the game

From Easter until now...yes I am that much of a slacker...

I was fortunate enough to have 3 days off of work before Easter weekend, and Brett had spring break the entire week before. We spent my first day off (Wed) cleaning...SPRING cleaning! I think I might be classified as a "winter horder"...I collect so many pointless things in the winter, and start billions of random craft projects all of which still need to be completed.

Piles of cut material...not sewn together.


A purse...hey its almost complete!

Brett was a trooper he helped with the cleaning, it was no easy task...Living in a basement, things tend to get a little more dusty. We dusted, vacuumed, swept, mopped, we did it all, oh yea and lets not forget the 5 loads of laundry we folded...did I ever mention I hate folding laundry...

Thursday we woke up, loaded the car and headed for Burlington, NC. 5.5 hours later we arrived to cracker barrel and were able to have dinner with my grandparents! Then we drove another hour and got close to my friend Sarah's house, so I called her and told her she had company coming:) So we made a detour and stopped for a short visit! I even got a Christmas present!

Yes it does say "Let it snow, Let it snow" , but I could put it away, I had to use it!

9.5 hours later we made it to my parents. It was a relaxing weekend, nothing was planned, so we able to chill most of the time. It was beautiful, and around 85 the whole weekend!

Brett is coaching girls soccer for the school where he works. They are a pretty young team, however with his patience they are learning the sport and were able to win there first game a few weeks ago! Brett has also been in the process of applying for Grad schools, with hopes to some day get his doctorate in History and teach at a college level. And last week he found out he was accepted to George Mason University! He is so excited and this exciting news is a real confirmation for us of God's purpose and plan for our lives. Please keep him (and myself) in your prayers as he begins registering for classes, and soon after attending them:).

Lights, Camera, Action!

"For the Glory" is a movie based on our landlord, Kurt Kuykendall and how he went from nothing to an all American soccer player and believer of Christ. My sister-in-law Katherine and her husband Chris wrote the script to this movie, and our church is helping support them as they are in the process of casting for the lead roles. After much hesitation, excitement, and other people telling us to, we auditioned! Brett auditioned for Robby, a friend of Kurt's, and I auditioned for the role of Sherry, Kurt's wife. I've always wanted to be in a movie, and thought hey I may never have this opportunity ever again so I might as well try out, what do I have to loose. Unfortunately we weren't able to make the auditions due to our work schedules, so we had to send in tapes. We spent out Saturday evening filming, and let me tell ya, acting by yourself is hard! We had so much fun though, laughing and messing up our parts, and trying to act the part to the best of our ability. For your entertainment I thought I would share a blooper or two with you.

Also Brett is currently taking French via Rosetta Stone. Tonight I was doing the dishes and I kept hearing "Vueh, Vah!, Du!" I kept getting so tickled because I couldn't hear everything he was saying, only every third word! Here he is in action.

Brett learning French

Brett is also applying for Grad school. He wants to eventually get his Doctorate in History, and become a history professor. We should now in the next couple of months where he gets in. So other than work, filling out applications, and becoming famous actors our life is pretty much uneventful.