A Week of Adventures....

I almost forgot to add in Joseph and his Thanksgiving contribution to my blog. While at Robbie's before our dinner, we were able to witness the cleaning of geese and duck. Hmmmm. They had gone hunting that morning and wanted to have a variety of meat for dinner.

Sad! Don't worry dad, I am getting better with this kind of stuff.

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November 27...Happy Birthday Rach!

Happy Birthday dear Rachael, happy birthday to you!!!!! YEAH!!!

Fun Fetti Cake........yummmmmm!

Getting ready to go out for Rach's birthday, and of course we had to do a funny pose......

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Now, what you've all been waiting for.....Jenny on Ski's.

YIKES!!

Me, Travis, and Megan headed across the pass into Idaho to ski Targhee. Our mountain wasn't open yet and we were anxious to try out the ski's.

Megan and I before disaster struck! She had no idea what she was getting in to.

After a couple of embarrasing runs on the kids slope, I managed to get up enough courage to ride the lift up to a couple of greens. Man those are steep!

Recorded Fall 1......

As if it wasn't bad enough that I fell getting of the ski lift, once I got up I couldn't stop myself after going around the turn to the runs. Thank goodness for the huge mound of snow that I apparently couldn't miss, it stopped me.

Recorded Fall 2........

I almost made it to Travis. Had I picked up more speed, I could have just slid right to him.

So it turns out that turning over is a lot harder then you think. Here Travis is telling me how to get up....I mean this is me posing for the local ski magazine under the article "Top 10 Best Skiers"

Almost Recorded Fall 3....

Travis, Jen, Megan, and I attempting to pose for a picture.

Recorded Fall 3.....

After the group picture I slid backwards into sleds that help get people off the mountain in emergencies. Somehow I managed to slide right in between them and got stuck. I couldn't get out, Jen had to pull my ski's out for me. Didn't know I had such good skills did you!? I must have fallen 20 times up there. It was a really fun day though and thank goodness I had Megan. She has to be the most understanding and patient person in the world. Not to worry though, I WILL be the BEST skier EVER before I leave! I just know it! Love you guys and miss you!

Thanksgiving In Jackson

Monday Nov 19th was our first Thanksgiving dinner. We ate at Justin's. Friends were going out of town so we decided to have an early dinner so that we could all celebrate together. We made everything ourselves and everybody brought a dish. It was great!Megan and Tori cooking.... the start to our first Thanksgiving.

Justin getting the fire started...so cozy!

Rach did the turkey. It was her first one and she did such a great job! Even Robbie in the background was immpressed.

Megan was making squash casserole with her family's recipe. It was sooo good!!!

Martha Stewart would be proud.....

Look at what we did. Our families should be impressed!

Getting ready to say the blessing....now let's eat!!!

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Nov 22, Thanksgiving Day

The four of us headed over to Robbie's to hang out before dinner. We had plans to eat at our bosses house but enjoyed hanging out at Robbie's before hand. We played bocci ball, watched some football and helped them with some of their cooking. His parents came in to town so they had a big turnout for their dinner.

P.S Again, this is our everyday view!!! AMAZING!

Good Friends!

Us girls!!! There aren't too many in Jackson so we have to stick together!! :)

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It's getting close to 4pm...time to head to dinner.
We had dinner with our family from work. Amy did everything herself. It was amazing!!

Amy and Mike

The boys cleaning up after dinner. WOW!!!!

Ugh...I think I ate way too much!

Tori and Megan fell asleep after dinner. Too funny. The next day was Megan's birthday, so while they were snoozing Rach and I snuck out to.....

...decorate Megan's desk at work. She had no idea!!!

After being party poopers and falling asleep on the couch we decided to head back to the mansion Megan is housesitting and hang out in the hot tub. I think it was in the teens that night. It was so cold outside but was a nice ending to the day.

Before passing out for the evening we hung out in robes and watched CABLE TV. So nice.

A great day!

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Although I wasn't with my immediate family for Thanksgiving, it still felt complete because I was with my family here. We all had each other and enjoyed the excitment of starting new traditions.

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Nov 23 MEGAN'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!

The office bought a cake and oh look, it's GA colors!

After work we decided to go out and celebrate Megan's birthday but not before we enjoyed some fun music at the house. Yep, this is Megan showing her moves! And she says she can't dance! I disagree! :) Look at that BGR Meg!

We made one big card for everyone that came in to sign.

The Girls. Happy Birthday Megan!

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Here's us at home.....

They had to talk me through putting my boots on. Thank goodness for my roomies! It's going to be a long winter!

The reason why rent will be hard to make this month!!!!.........We bought ski's.

A Few More Pictures

Playing Bocci Ball during half time. See the mountains? There are views like this everywhere, they just surround you.

Chapman, The Tennessee Fan paying his debt for betting against GA during GA vs. Auburn. That vest looks nice on him!

Tori and I getting ready for the hot tube at The Mansion.

Us in front of our top of the line, never before been used, faded pink, velvet couch! Don't be jealous. Tori just chopped off my hair and straightened it. I have my own personal hairstylist.

Making our lunch for work tomorrow in our HUGE kitchen!

This is our place. We are the unit on the left with the bikes out front. Come visit!



More snow pictures from our first snow day.

A friend Bobby just cooked us dinner...steaks, broccli, and these amazing potatos! So good.

Hanging out with everybody at Chapman's! So good to be back!

Watch out Jackson!!!! :)

So far the first two weeks have been great. We have finally settled in. Tori and I have started work for Jackson Hole Resort Lodging, the same place I worked this summer. Rachael starts at the end of the month. Things are a little slow here right now but only because it is considered the off season. Most people are off traveling or visiting family. I can't wait for things to pick up in the next few weeks and see what this town turns in to when the mountain opens. It will bring new people, new experiences, and new adventures. I'll keep you all posted!

I miss everyone and wish that I could have all of you here.

The First Week!

Our first week in our new home. New roomates, new place, and new experiences!

Megan, Me, Rachael, and Tori hanging out at Dave's. Getting ready for a great dinner out! I love these girls.

The Roomates! Me, Tori, and Rachael.

The Mansion that we stayed in out 3rd night here. Megan was house sitting and we came to visit. I couldn't even get the whole house in the picture!

A Jackson sunrise!

This is how we keep warm for the winter....Chopping wood at Chapman's during half time of the GA game.

Nov 11. Our first snow. Tori and I started playtime at 8am. We couldn't wait!

Our street!

Our first snowman. :)

Oops! I guess we'll have to make another one.