Feathers & Cherries

Now that's a head piece!

Is is a keeper though...that's the key question...

It never ceases to amaze me the things I'll try on when my sisters are with me...wait, did I try this on with Mom too??? Guess I can't blame the sisters...

I'm not dead yet!

Yes, JaNae is still alive & kicking!! Life's just crazy busy right now and something has to give...currently, that's my blog. Here's an idea of what I've been up to lately:

WEDDING TO DO LIST:

(Please note, this is a VERY basic list)

Groom (hee, hee)

Bride (hee, hee)

Bride's Rings

Choose Date

Select Temple

Dress Accessories

Florist

Photographer

Select Invitations

Guest List

Order Groom's Ring

New Apartment

Pack Current Residence

New Job

The check marked items are completed (I know, duh!) and those not checked are in the process. I know there's lots left off the list but that doesn't mean I haven't thought about them or accomplished them. Trust me, I'm doing my best to stay on top of everything that needs to be done. Last time I checked, my "Official To Do List" is over a page with a portion completed and an even larger portion waiting to be done.

In addition to wedding preparations, I've spent the summer working, teaching my Primary class at church, visits to Pocatello and West Yellowstone to see Dan, spending time with family, attending 2 family reunions, and anything else that seems to come up and need my attention...hence, the blog has been put on the back-burner for awhile. It is crazy busy but as I've described it often most recently, "It's crazy good."

Don't worry, I'll be back when things settle down a little bit more. But it might be another couple months before I get the chance to do a detailed update which I promise will include pictures!!! Your patience will not go unrewarded.

Quick Show & Tell

The coolest jewelery box!

Ooo, looky what's inside!

Love how it looks on my hand.

I'd better not quit my day job to be a hand model! :)

Thanks, Honey, I love my rings!!!!

FAQ's...

1. Yes, I'm engaged.
2. Reception-October 16 in Salt Lake
3. Wedding-October 17
4. Manti Temple
5. Living & job locations are both up in the air

Pictures and more details will probably not be posted until life settles a little so you'll just have to sit tight until then.

Thanks,
The Management :)

Memories....

I saw this on my cute friends', Jennie & MaryRuth, blogs and thought it would be fun to play...

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I have together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! (You can play this even if we're just blog friends... something that you remember from our blog time together! haha!)

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see what memories people have of you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.

It will be fun to bring the memories back so post away! :)

Thanksgiving Point

A few weeks ago after work (ok, May 14th to be exact) I met Deborah and her son Tate at Thanksgiving Point for lunch. We decided to walk through the farm area and here are a few highlights from our outing.

Riding on a pretend cow.

Checking out the real thing.

Oooo, a bunny!

Kneeling to the donkey. We heard this braying later on, it was really loud!

Look at the horsey!

Mom's a bit unsure of things.

Wow, these are just my size!!!

It was a fun visit and a treat to watch Tate discover the animals. We even went on a horse-drawn buggy ride!

One of the funniest things that happened was as we were walking to and from the farm. Deb and I were each holding one of Tate's hands and I gave him a little kick in the seat of the pants Every time he'd turn around to try and figure out what was going on. Deb and I couldn't help but laugh at his reaction and confusion.

Deb & Tate, thanks for a fun day on the farm!

How'd that happen?!

Ok, I can't believe it's July already....Where did May and June go?! Since I've been such the neglectful blogger I'll do a quick update with the promise of more info soon.

I'm still working for the software company in South Jordan. The team's great and the work's enjoyable but still only 20 hours which is tough. However, I'm doing my best to enjoy the extra time I have to play during the summer.

Decisions for the fall are still up in the air somewhat. I know it seems like this has been my response for awhile but it's truly the case. What I do know is that I'm not going to grad school in the fall as I previously thought. I'm thinking I'll get a 2nd bachelors degree in the speech disorders field for now and then decide what's next when that's finished. However, school's going to be on the back burner probably until January. I hope I don't forget everything I've learned....

Lots of moves this year for our family…. It started with Deborah & her family moving from Illinois to Orem, Utah in March. Lynette & her family moved into a new home (from Sandy to Sandy) a couple weeks ago. Ann & her family also just moved from Boston to Virginia a week ago. Kevin's open to the idea of a move as well but nothing's firm yet. Guess maybe I'll have to figure out where I could move just so I’m not left out of the Broadbent Family moving adventures. Mom & Dad, you should join in the fun too!

Good news, I have a new nephew. Bennet Michael Crossette (Deborah’s) was born on June 12th. He's a cutie and his parents and big brother are loving him. Grandma (or Noni as Tate calls her) has been visiting for the last few weeks and it's been fun to spend time with her too. We've enjoyed welcoming him into our family. I haven't seen him for a week or so and I'm sure he's changed lots already.

This weekend I'm off to Yellowstone. I went up there the end of May for the first time ever. I loved the trip enough that I decided to go again this weekend. Since I still haven't downloaded the pictures from that trip the update will have to wait. I'll get it on my schedule and hopefully give updates on both trips next week.

Well, there's your nutshell update. I'm still alive and well and promise to improve my blogging frequency...Have a fun & safe July 4th weekend!