accepted

Congratulations to my husband!

Neil was accepted to Mississippi State University! 

After much thought and consideration, we decided that Arizona State was not the best college for Neil to complete his MBA. ASU raised their tuition by $8000 (a mere $48000 for 2 years; books not included) for their business masters program. People also say you should not get your masters the same place you received your bachelors; so the search began. After several months of researching, we both decided a college in the South would be a smart decision. Mississippi State & Ole Miss were two colleges we started to heavily consider. Since Mississippi state was $5000 a year cheaper (with the same accreditation), Neil decided to apply there first. After several weeks of anticipation, Neil received an email from his new academic advisor saying he was accepted this past Thursday.

I am so happy and proud of him! I am also very excited to visit the South to check out the campus.

on strike

I have been on a strike; I refuse to use my camera. I NEED a new one. I am dying for a digital SLR camera. My "Nikon- Ashton Kutcher" camera does not have good picture quality. I am thinking I should get a new camera before my best friend, Hallie, has her baby (so many beautiful photo opportunities.)

Like a typical guy, Neil said: "Jenna, why do you need another camera? You are not a professional photographer." 

Men?!

Obviously he does not understand the importance of a quality photo.

Out with the old:

Jenna NEEDS new:

busy bee!

Tuesday & Thursday were my days off. Today was my busy day.

With my day off I:

Dropped Minnie off at Petsmart for her "spa day" (another A+ report card, haha) 

Turned in our FHA streamline paperwork (reduced our payment by $80 & locked a 4.5% rate)

Bought artificial flowers at Hobby Lobby to make arrangements for the house (love that store)

Made flowers arrangements for the house (copied arrangements from the Pottery Barn catalog)

Purchased Fall scented candles at Bath & Body Works (the new Autumn candle is the best)

Picked up some garlic cloves at Trader Joe's (garlic potatoes & baked chicken for dinner)

Paid a visit to Philosophy (love their scents; Grace is my favorite)

Cleaned the house (while Minnie chased the vacuum)

Prepped the guest room (Neil's family will be in town from CT next week)

Purchased dirt for planting flowers (planting flowers is on my 'to do' list for Labor Day weekend)

Made some delicious lemonade (of course I was thirsty after all the running around)

Now time to relax and start dinner before Neil gets off work  :o)