Jeff's new project

Well, now that we have a tv, we need a new tv stand. Jeff decided he would make one with the help of his brother Jerry who is a contractor. They spent a day building it, and then Jeff brought it home. After another couple of days of sanding, priming, and painting, we had a new tv stand. It looks really good. I am so amazed at how many different things Jeff is good at. I sure picked a talented husband.

Jeff's other new toy!!!

I don't understand why Jeff gets to have all these new toys...I never get anything. j/k . Jeff has been bugging me forever about getting a new tv. I have no idea why, because our tv is big and it works fine. I guess it is another one of those guy things...you have to have the nicest tv. Well, our friend in the ward who works with home theatre systems was selling his tv for a very reasonable price. Of course, Jeff decided this was the tv he wanted. He spent weeks trying to convince me why this tv would be such a good investment. Finally I agreed that he could get the tv, but only using the money he received from side jobs. I was thinking it would take at least a month or two to round up that much money...but sure enough, two weeks later, we are sitting in our living room admiring the quality of our new tv. I still can't believe he made that money so fast. Anyway, I must admit, the tv is very nice, and I especially enjoy watching the olympics on it.

Schlappi Family Reunion

In July, we were able to drive to Utah and spend time with my mom's family for a reunion. We drove 8 hours to the city of Alton, Ut...population 158. That figure is exact...the mayor confirmed it. We spent a couple of days hanging out in a huge cabin, playing games, eating, biking, etc. It was a lot of fun to get some time off work and relax. It was also the first time Jeff really got to know my mom's family. He had met them, but never spent quality time with them. I am amazed at how much he got along with them. All I hear now is how much he wants to go fishing and hunting...which is pretty much all my mom's family cares about (well, the men anyway). I am glad he had a good time though and got to know my family, because once we move to Utah (eventually we want to end up there), we will be spending a lot of time with them.

Jeff's new toy...

As soon as Jeff got his new job, he told me he had to get a truck. After a couple of weeks of nonstop begging, I finally decided he really did need one. Within a week, he bought a 2004 Chevy Colorado. He absolutely loves it. It is navy blue (which is my favorite color), and apparantly very nice for a work truck (I wouldn't know). We have a bet going...I say that we will still be paying for the car by the time it dies. Jeff believes otherwise. I can't wait to win this one!!!

Jeff got a new job!!!

A little while ago Jeff quit working for Corig...he wasn't getting very many hours, and we needed the money. He found a job based out of Escondido, which is nice. It is called Sun Ray Electric. He loves working for his new boss, and he feels like he is very independent. I am so proud of him...not only is he working full time, but he constantly agrees to side jobs. He is busy all the time, but wants the money. He will be a great provider.