culture shock

This weekend I went and hung out with some of the other lovely nannies from the area. We went down to Port Chester to do a little shopping, dinner, and a movie. We were having the time of our lives until we got out of our movie at 1 am and went to find our car and found that my friend (who I drove with) her window was completely shattered!!! We called the police department to file a report and had to wait for them to come take a look. We stood in a creepy parking garage for what seemed like FOREVER until the cops finally showed up. They filled a report and cleaned up the glass. I'm pretty sure they were the nicest cops ever! They even followed us home to make sure we got there without any problems. The worst part was driving back 15 miles with no window in the 10 degree weather! BRRRR!!!  Luckily, the only thing that was stolen was a GPS. Thank goodness :) Thank you oh so much New York for my culture shock.

harrison, new york

I have officially been here eight whole days!! I can't believe it! It seems like I have been here much longer! I'm loving it here the kids are super cute and very well behaved which I am so very very very grateful for! The city is beyond beautiful, and my new singles ward is amazing! Some super important people are even in my stake and meet right before my ward! ie glen beck, the founders of jet blue, and some sports coach that I can't remember. Needless to say the building we meet in is beyond gorgeous! Flat screen tv's and huge!!! It's snowed quite a bit but luckily the car I drive out here has four wheel drive and drives in the snow like a champ! I haven't even slid once! Starting a new job has been interesting and trying to get around without getting lost has been my biggest challenge. A ton of streets here don't have posts telling you the street names, there are tons of one way streets, and no streets run in a straight line. It makes me miss the grid system in Utah desperatly! On monday I had to pick up the youngest from school so I put the address in my GPS (my new best friend) and it took me to who knows where! I was beyond lost and couldn't get ahold of either of the parents because they were in meetings so in a panic and as a last resort called the old nanny in a panic hoping she could help me! luckily she knew exactly where I was and helped me get to his school. I was 20 minutes late (ouch) and made a 4 minutes drive into a 40 minute excursion. I think I finally have the hang of it now though. I think... Anyways I went exploring Harrison today. Its a super cute little town

Its great! Also best. day. ever. I was walking down the street and saw the most beautiful sight. A LIBRARY! I was so happy :)

the view from the comfiest chair I have ever had the pleasure to sit in. New favorite place? oh yeah!!!!

Also, dress up is my favorite :)

richard's too, haha

my arrival

Well, after a long long day of traveling, many snacks, to much time in those very uncomfy airplane seats, and a quick stop here

I have FINALLY arrived here

more updates from the big apple coming soon...

adhd

Today we were suppose to be cleaning the dishes but it turned into and hour of this...

I love my family :)

p.s. i have the CUTEST nephew EVER!!

Merry Christmas :)

mesa

I walked outside without shoes tonight, and didn't have to worry about frost bite. Oh Mesa, I have missed you :) It's been consistently in the 70's everyday here, and there have been avalanche warnings all week at Aspen Grove. love love

moving on

A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to take a job working in Harrison, New York for a year. I couldn't be more excited!! I'm going to be working as a nanny for 3 kids ages 4, 6, and 8. I will be living 20 minutes from Manhattan! Leaving Provo is going to be super weird because I have spent the last 2 and a half years here but most of my friends will still be here when I get back in a year so its ok! It's going to be a crazy new adventure!
peace out p-town

Peace out Aspen Grove!

HELLO NYC!!!

Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving I surprised me familia and came to Mesa. They thought I was going to st george to stay with my grandma. Sneaky I know. Most of my family was surprised but somehow my mom knew I was coming. Moms know everything! haha! While I was home we took family pics and they turned out pretty amazing!! These are a few of my favorite :)

Also, Ryan got back from his mish that weekend and I got to see him and FINALLY got to see tate again!

so fun :)
Leaving Mesa again was hard but I just had to keep in mind that I will be back in exactly one week from today! YES!!!!!
PS isn't my chunky nephew the CUTEST!!!

only seven more days until i get to see him again!!!!