Wow, where do I begin to describe how amazing Thanksgiving was this year. On Tuesday evening my Uncle and his family drove down from Snohomish, WA to stay the night with us. We had loads of fun with them. Tuesday morning we left town around 9:00 to head down to Citrus Heights to be with my family. It's been awhile since the whole family has been together. It was so much fun. We got to my parents around 5:30, and at 6:45 we were out the door with three of my older brothers and their spouses on our way to Olive Garden for dinner, and the fun kept going from there. Dinner was crazy loud and lot's of fun. Anyone who knows my family can only imagine how loud that restaurant became. It was so wonderful! After we gorged ourselves on bread sticks, salad and pasta, we headed to Leatherby's for some ice cream. After dessert my brother Bryan and his wife Monica took David and I back to my parents and we played cards and talked until 1:00 in the morning. It was so much fun. There was some definite competition during the card game seeing as we did boys against girls, and I am ashamed to say the boys won! Oh well! My little niece Cali (Bryan and Monica's little girl) feel asleep and as they were leaving they let me wake her up and she was SO lovey and cuddly. I LOVE HER! It was a fun evening.
Thursday was so much fun as well. We got to see my brother Dan and his family during the afternoon on Thursday, they got in late Wednesday night to his in-laws. The whole family was at the house at one point or another throughout the day. We had loads of food and desserts, it was lots of fun. It's amazing how many kids there are in the family now, it seems like double the amount when they are all running around in the house. They are all so cute though. We were able to see Grandma Bailey and my Mom's Aunt and Uncle as well. So it was great to be surrounded by family.
Friday was the best day of the whole trip. The WHOLE family got together and we played kick ball. Well, some of us played and some of us observed. But we were all together, all of the kids on the field and everything. It was awesome. My family is a very competitive bunch and it was SO nice that there were NO arguments! It was so much fun. I can't wait for the next time we are all together! Later that evening we went to dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. You should have seen the salad bar once we all got our plates. People in line behind us weren't so happy, they literally had to re-stock the salad bar when we were through. It was hilarious! It was a wonderful weekend.
Saturday my two brothers from Vegas headed home, so David and I went to visit some friends and just kind of hung out. We got to see my friend Amber and her family. She and I have been friends for years and it was nice to spend time with her. Then we went to see our friends Brad and Katie, we ended up having dinner with them and playing cards. It was a good time.
Sunday we headed home and really enjoyed our time together. It was an amazing weekend and lots of fun. I love this time of year and the opportunity that we have to spend time with our friends and family, those we love. It is a time that everyone reflects on what they are grateful for and thankful for. So, I thought I would share with everyone some of the things that I am grateful for.
1) I am grateful for my parents, my brothers, and their families and the wonderful people that they are. I am grateful for everything that they do for us and the love that we all have for one another.
2) I am grateful for my in-laws and how much they do for us. I am grateful to have such a good relationship with them and for the love that I feel from them.
3) I am grateful for my wonderful friends here in Corvallis. It is so nice to know that I have people I can rely on. I am so grateful for the comfort that they bring to me.
4) I am grateful for my friends from California. I am SO grateful for the relationship that we can continue to have no matter how far apart we are.
5) I am grateful for the gospel and the peace and comfort that it brings to me. I have relied so much on my Heavenly Father and am so grateful that I have never felt alone. The gospel is such an amazing gift.
6) Most of all I am grateful for my husband. He is such an amazing man. All of the things that he does for me and the comfort that he brings to me. He puts up with so much and is so kind and patient. I love him more than anything.
I hope that everyone has an amazing Holiday season. David and I are looking forward to our Christmas with his family and on to Vegas for New Years. We will have lot's more to share with you soon. We love you all!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Marianne Elsie Boehrer is 1 Today!
Happy 1st Birthday Marianne!
Marianne is Tyler's baby sister. Tyler's birthday was last week on the 14th. Just like Tyler was our miracle baby, Marianne followed in her brothers footsteps. Born 6 weeks early and very small, she made it through like a champ. She has a loving Mom and Dad who made sure to take GREAT care for her as she was still developing after she was born. It was hard on everyone, but her parents are strong enough to make it through with her. I hated being so far away from it all, but the first time I held her I just loved her to pieces. Her Uncle David and I now race when we see her so we can hold her first. She is much loved by everyone she comes in contact with because of her sweet personality and beautiful smile. I love this little lovie!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
My Wonderful Husband
This last week has been one of the hardest weeks I have had in a long time. Aside from the Cintas stuff work has just been awful. I pretty much feel like I am never going to catch on to what I am being trained on. In the end it all works out and I figure it out, but it is SUCH a challenge. But it is a means to an end and it pays the bills, so I can't complain. However, it sure makes life hard.
Friday night I came home and David and I got some dinner. After dinner I went to a Relief Society Enrichment Activity that was a lot of fun. I talked with my friend Shauna about work and whatnot and she had a few good ideas. So that was helpful. She's a good friend. When I got home from the activity David and I were going to the store. But, seeing as I hadn't gone to the gym yet, and David knew that I really wanted to get a workout it he said he would drop me off at the gym and do the shopping. That was REALLY nice.
When David picked me up from the gym we headed home. When we pulled up David said for me to go ahead and go inside and he would get the bags since there were only two. This was out of the ordinary because normally we wait for each other. So I hesitantly went ahead. I still waited for him at the door though. He kept holding a bag behind his back, so I thought he was hiding something. He had a sneaky grin on his face and said just go inside. Once inside I stood by the sink and turned towards him again asking what was wrong? This time, slightly irritated yet humored at the same time, he said , "please just turn around!" So I turned to go into the other room and in the corner of my eye I saw beautiful Lavender Flowers, a nice card, a Gallon of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, a gallon of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, and a can of Diet Coke (pictures to follow). It was SO nice and such a nice surprise. The card had a really cute puppy face on the front and the inside said "Sorry Things Are Poopy Right Now". That card was so perfect because earlier in the evening I told David that the only word that could describe this week was CRAP! He found the perfect card and everything! I LOVED IT ALL! It really made my day and week!
Here are some pictures of everything. I hope you enjoy them. :-)
The Beautiful Flowers
The Puppy/Card (I wish this was my puppy)
The Perfect Final Touch
Friday night I came home and David and I got some dinner. After dinner I went to a Relief Society Enrichment Activity that was a lot of fun. I talked with my friend Shauna about work and whatnot and she had a few good ideas. So that was helpful. She's a good friend. When I got home from the activity David and I were going to the store. But, seeing as I hadn't gone to the gym yet, and David knew that I really wanted to get a workout it he said he would drop me off at the gym and do the shopping. That was REALLY nice.
When David picked me up from the gym we headed home. When we pulled up David said for me to go ahead and go inside and he would get the bags since there were only two. This was out of the ordinary because normally we wait for each other. So I hesitantly went ahead. I still waited for him at the door though. He kept holding a bag behind his back, so I thought he was hiding something. He had a sneaky grin on his face and said just go inside. Once inside I stood by the sink and turned towards him again asking what was wrong? This time, slightly irritated yet humored at the same time, he said , "please just turn around!" So I turned to go into the other room and in the corner of my eye I saw beautiful Lavender Flowers, a nice card, a Gallon of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, a gallon of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, and a can of Diet Coke (pictures to follow). It was SO nice and such a nice surprise. The card had a really cute puppy face on the front and the inside said "Sorry Things Are Poopy Right Now". That card was so perfect because earlier in the evening I told David that the only word that could describe this week was CRAP! He found the perfect card and everything! I LOVED IT ALL! It really made my day and week!
Here are some pictures of everything. I hope you enjoy them. :-)
The Presentation
The Beautiful Flowers
The Puppy/Card (I wish this was my puppy)
The Perfect Final Touch
Friday, November 16, 2007
LDS Gems -- Love Them!
I got the following quote today in my e-mail from LDS Gems. They are so amazing to get every morning. I want to share this one especially with everyone because it hits so close to home. This is how my family has always been and I am so grateful for it.
"In the Church, the concept of providing for one's family and ofrelying on one's family for growth, mutual care, and help--orfamily reliance--is equally fundamental to self-reliance.The family is the basic organizational unit of the Church. No agency orinstitution can or should replace the family. By sacred covenant andeternal priesthood government, the eternal family unit is established. Byvirtue of the commitment made as a part of that covenant, husbands areobligated to provide for their families. Thus, in the words of theLord: "'Women have claim on their husbands for theirmaintenance, until their husbands are taken.' "'Allchildren have claim upon their parents for their maintenance until they areof age.' (D&C 85:2, 4) "And through Paul the Apostle we havethe sentiment: 'But if any provide not for his own, and especially forthose of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than aninfidel.' (1 Tim. 5:8.) "Next to one's own self, theresponsibility, the blessing, and great opportunity for lovingly sustainingan individual until he or she leaves mortality rests upon his or herfamily--parents for their children, children for their parents.The same covenant that obligates parents to care for their children alsoobligates children to care for their parents when they need it. Thecommandment to 'honor thy father and thy mother' extends to modernIsrael and is required for all who are faithful members of theChurch."
(Marion G. Romney, "Principles of Temporal Salvation," Ensign, Apr. 1981, 4)
"In the Church, the concept of providing for one's family and ofrelying on one's family for growth, mutual care, and help--orfamily reliance--is equally fundamental to self-reliance.The family is the basic organizational unit of the Church. No agency orinstitution can or should replace the family. By sacred covenant andeternal priesthood government, the eternal family unit is established. Byvirtue of the commitment made as a part of that covenant, husbands areobligated to provide for their families. Thus, in the words of theLord: "'Women have claim on their husbands for theirmaintenance, until their husbands are taken.' "'Allchildren have claim upon their parents for their maintenance until they areof age.' (D&C 85:2, 4) "And through Paul the Apostle we havethe sentiment: 'But if any provide not for his own, and especially forthose of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than aninfidel.' (1 Tim. 5:8.) "Next to one's own self, theresponsibility, the blessing, and great opportunity for lovingly sustainingan individual until he or she leaves mortality rests upon his or herfamily--parents for their children, children for their parents.The same covenant that obligates parents to care for their children alsoobligates children to care for their parents when they need it. Thecommandment to 'honor thy father and thy mother' extends to modernIsrael and is required for all who are faithful members of theChurch."
(Marion G. Romney, "Principles of Temporal Salvation," Ensign, Apr. 1981, 4)
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Cintas
Well, David did not get the job at Cintas this time. When they called him they said they were looking to fill 5 positions which they filled. But, they did encourage him to apply again in the Spring at the job fair. So we will see what happens then. We are bummed but we take it all in stride. Fortunately we still have quit some time before graduation. So I just wanted to let you all know. Thanks everyone!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tyler Boehrer's 6th Birthday
Today is my nephews 6th Birthday. Tyler is what we call our miracle baby. He was born 6 weeks early and kept in the NICU for quit some time after he was born. But, with the constant love and care from his parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles he grew strong quickly and is now just like every other little boy... rowdy and lovin' life. I love my little Tyler and can't wait to see him on Thanksgiving! :-)
Tyler and Aunt Jenni
This was taken on my wedding day at my parents house! 
Sunday, November 11, 2007
David's Interview with Cintas
Wow! What an exciting week for us. Bad news first... David didn't get the Intel job. He was bummed, but we are okay with it.
Thursday afternoon David headed up to Portland for his Round Robin interview with the Pacific Northwest Division of Cintas. He got to the hotel about 4:45 or so. They put him up at the Residence Inn in Portland. Apparently it was a very nice hotel but he had to share a room with another candidate. Unfortunately the other guy got there, and there was only a bed and a pull out couch. Needless to say... David got the couch. Bummer for him, but he survived! Thursday evening Cintas provided a nice dinner for everyone and introduced them to the company and explained the interview process. When I talked to David during their break, he said he was still hungry because he didn't eat much for the sake of not looking like a pig. He's so funny! They finished up Thursday evening around 10:00 and headed up to their rooms. David and I talked briefly but he wanted to get to sleep early so he would be rested for the next day.
Friday morning at 6:00 I called David as I was getting up to do my Yoga (per his request) and he seemed slightly nervous but under control enough. The group met again at 7:15 and headed for the Portland plant for a tour. Following the tour they had round 1 of interviews and then lunch. After lunch David met with a guy from the Yakima plant who he really liked. He was very impressed with this guy because of his demeanor and personality. Following that interview that had a wrap up session and everyone went home.
David finally called me at 3:15 or so and sounded exhausted. My brother Bryan, who worked for Cintas, warned David that this was going to be an exhausting day, and it sure was. David spent the rest of the afternoon and evening with his parents, and made it back home to me around 10:30. Then we were up late talking about it all. David felt really good about the whole experience. He said that he felt like his answers to the questions flowed easily and he was able to really pull from all of the work experiences that he has had.
David and I are really hoping that this pulls through. As with everything in life we are comforted to know that we have done all we can and David did the best he could and it is in the Lord's hands now. I am so proud of David and all that he has done. He is working so hard in school and at work to make the best that he can. I am very blessed to have him and I can't wait for what the future has to bring. Please keep us in your prayers this week as we await the response from Cintas, which we should here by Wednesday. Cross your fingers, we will definitely keep you updated!
Thursday afternoon David headed up to Portland for his Round Robin interview with the Pacific Northwest Division of Cintas. He got to the hotel about 4:45 or so. They put him up at the Residence Inn in Portland. Apparently it was a very nice hotel but he had to share a room with another candidate. Unfortunately the other guy got there, and there was only a bed and a pull out couch. Needless to say... David got the couch. Bummer for him, but he survived! Thursday evening Cintas provided a nice dinner for everyone and introduced them to the company and explained the interview process. When I talked to David during their break, he said he was still hungry because he didn't eat much for the sake of not looking like a pig. He's so funny! They finished up Thursday evening around 10:00 and headed up to their rooms. David and I talked briefly but he wanted to get to sleep early so he would be rested for the next day.
Friday morning at 6:00 I called David as I was getting up to do my Yoga (per his request) and he seemed slightly nervous but under control enough. The group met again at 7:15 and headed for the Portland plant for a tour. Following the tour they had round 1 of interviews and then lunch. After lunch David met with a guy from the Yakima plant who he really liked. He was very impressed with this guy because of his demeanor and personality. Following that interview that had a wrap up session and everyone went home.
David finally called me at 3:15 or so and sounded exhausted. My brother Bryan, who worked for Cintas, warned David that this was going to be an exhausting day, and it sure was. David spent the rest of the afternoon and evening with his parents, and made it back home to me around 10:30. Then we were up late talking about it all. David felt really good about the whole experience. He said that he felt like his answers to the questions flowed easily and he was able to really pull from all of the work experiences that he has had.
David and I are really hoping that this pulls through. As with everything in life we are comforted to know that we have done all we can and David did the best he could and it is in the Lord's hands now. I am so proud of David and all that he has done. He is working so hard in school and at work to make the best that he can. I am very blessed to have him and I can't wait for what the future has to bring. Please keep us in your prayers this week as we await the response from Cintas, which we should here by Wednesday. Cross your fingers, we will definitely keep you updated!
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Halloween - 2007
So, I just have to share with you all the CUTEST Octopus and Pirate ever known to man. I LOVE THEM! These are my brother Bryan and his wife Monica's two kids.
My little Samuel (2 1/2) He is SUCH a lover! I mean really, he will just "hold" you if you ask hime to. He loves to play, but will definitely stop to give hugs! Since the first time I ever held him he had me won over! :-)
My lovely Cali (14 months) Can Cali look ANY more like her Dad! :-) This is the smile that she gives anyone that walks into the room. She is such a little lovie. She might not let you hold her for long, but she'll let you play with her for hours. She is SUCH a happy thought.
Friday, November 02, 2007
October Update
Wow, what a month it has been. So, just to give you a brief overview of our month. We didn't do much different than our normal routine. We went to a fun Halloween Party on the 27th after the OSU game. That was alot of fun! We enjoyed spending time with our friends.
I have been busy with work. My co-worker is getting ready to quit in December when her husband graduates, so I will be doing my job and hers. So I have been slammed getting trained with all of that stuff. I feel like I live at work and the gym lately. But, the gym is starting to pay off. I have lost 15 pounds which is quite the triumph for me. So I am excited! It has been a good month for me.
David has been SUPER busy this month. He had mid-terms the middle of the month as well as work. They opened the new "party" room where David works, so he has been busy promoting that.
Even more exciting is that he has been busy with JOB INTERVIEWS. On the 26th there was a job fair at the University. That same day he had a big project due, and classes. So he was only able to spend about and hour or so at the fair. But, he definitely used his time there well. He got an interview with Intel and Cintas for the next day, the 27th. Wednesday, the 27th, he went and did his interviews. He didn't feel really confident in his Intel interview, and was told that they would contact him soon regarding a 2nd interview. He felt like he nailed the Cintas interview, and was told that he would hear from them by Friday.
Friday comes along and no word from Cintas or Intel. Friday afternoon though, David calls me at work and tells me that he got a phone call from Intel. We were both surprised because he just didn't feel so confident in the interview. They set up a phone interview with him the following Tuesday, the 30th. On Tuesday he did the interview and felt really good about it. He got some coaching from his friend Kris who works there now, and it helped him in the interview. We should hear from them in a week or two.
Still no word from Cintas, Thursday comes along, the 1st, and David gets a phone call from Cintas finally. They want him for a second interview. This one is slightly more exciting only because they want to take him and a few other candidates out to dinner next Thursday night, the 8th, put him up in a hotel, and then interviews all day Friday. David is excited, and so I am. It's so crazy that we are at this point now. I am SO excited that David is almost done! It's almost time to move on to the next part of our lives and I can't wait!
We will keep you all posted on everything that happens. It is definitely a VERY exciting time for us and we want to share it with all of you. We love you all and hope that life is treating you well. The Holidays are upon us and we are excited for everything that it will bring. We can't wait to be in California for Thanksgiving, and then in Tigard for Christmas! I'm sure w;e'll have lots of stories to share with everyone.
Love,
Jenn and David
I have been busy with work. My co-worker is getting ready to quit in December when her husband graduates, so I will be doing my job and hers. So I have been slammed getting trained with all of that stuff. I feel like I live at work and the gym lately. But, the gym is starting to pay off. I have lost 15 pounds which is quite the triumph for me. So I am excited! It has been a good month for me.
David has been SUPER busy this month. He had mid-terms the middle of the month as well as work. They opened the new "party" room where David works, so he has been busy promoting that.
Even more exciting is that he has been busy with JOB INTERVIEWS. On the 26th there was a job fair at the University. That same day he had a big project due, and classes. So he was only able to spend about and hour or so at the fair. But, he definitely used his time there well. He got an interview with Intel and Cintas for the next day, the 27th. Wednesday, the 27th, he went and did his interviews. He didn't feel really confident in his Intel interview, and was told that they would contact him soon regarding a 2nd interview. He felt like he nailed the Cintas interview, and was told that he would hear from them by Friday.
Friday comes along and no word from Cintas or Intel. Friday afternoon though, David calls me at work and tells me that he got a phone call from Intel. We were both surprised because he just didn't feel so confident in the interview. They set up a phone interview with him the following Tuesday, the 30th. On Tuesday he did the interview and felt really good about it. He got some coaching from his friend Kris who works there now, and it helped him in the interview. We should hear from them in a week or two.
Still no word from Cintas, Thursday comes along, the 1st, and David gets a phone call from Cintas finally. They want him for a second interview. This one is slightly more exciting only because they want to take him and a few other candidates out to dinner next Thursday night, the 8th, put him up in a hotel, and then interviews all day Friday. David is excited, and so I am. It's so crazy that we are at this point now. I am SO excited that David is almost done! It's almost time to move on to the next part of our lives and I can't wait!
We will keep you all posted on everything that happens. It is definitely a VERY exciting time for us and we want to share it with all of you. We love you all and hope that life is treating you well. The Holidays are upon us and we are excited for everything that it will bring. We can't wait to be in California for Thanksgiving, and then in Tigard for Christmas! I'm sure w;e'll have lots of stories to share with everyone.
Love,
Jenn and David
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