Updates!

Mike and I have been in Indiana for a month and ten days now. I have been working for Ethan Allen Interior Designs as the Mishawaka Operations Administrator. I love the job and love the people I work with. They are all really helpful and supportive. I found out that I get Sunday's and Tuesdays off. That means I do have to work Saturday since we are a retail store, but I get to take one Saturday off a month, and sometimes I can trade with a Designer for Monday's off so hopefully I can get a two day weekend once in awhile. Mike has completed his first week of Law school and has been spending a lot of time reading in his office. He's very excited for the first Football game this Saturday. I will not be able to attend a lot of the games with him because I am not a student and will be working Saturday's but we are going to buy some tickets for October and November games when I can get some time off. We're getting used to having different schedules so the time we do get to spend with one another after I get off work is not taken for granted. We know its going to be difficult when he has time off of school and I'm still working. Hopefully I can take some of my sick days off around Christmas time and Ryan and Anna's wedding in May 2011. When summer time comes around Mike is going to be applying for internships at law firms and does not know where he'll end up. Worse case scenario, he'll have to do his internships in a different state for three months and I'll have to visit when I can until he comes back to school. But we'll figure that out when its time!

Growing up!!

Walking down the North Entrance to the ND Football Field.

Walking out to Notre Dame Stadium

Touch Down!!!

The Press Box where we had the Reception

Amazing !!

Mike on the ND Football Field

We're finally growing up! :) I (Bridget) have a job now as the Operations Administrator at Ethan Allen Interior Designs. I will be the liaison between their designers, clients, and the manufacturers. I start this week and I am very excited!! Michael and I went to his third day of orientation today. They had all the first year Law students (1L's) gather in one of their big classroom/ court room, and had the Dean of the Law School talk. After that we walked over to the stadium and had the privilege to enter through the field entrance. We were able to take pictures actually ON the field and then we headed up to the press box where they held a reception for everyone. We met some new people including an engaged couple who moved here from Florida. They live off campus as well and she's looking for work while both of our boyfriends have the same class schedule. All four of us are happy that we found another couple to hang out with since most of the first year law students at Notre Dame came here single and live on campus. We're really excited to start school and work this week so wish us luck as we embark on this adventure!

August!

View from the front door into the kitchen (left) and hallway to livingroom (right)

The back wall in our living room

Down stairs living room and dining room

Some big things have changed since the last time we blogged! My brother Ryan proposed to his amazing girlfriend Anna while they were away on vacation in the White mountains! They asked Michael and I to both be in the wedding and we are both so excited for them and for the wedding! Also, We finally painted our house and the whole downstairs is completely done!! Mike is happy that I'm done asking him to hang things on the wall.. (for now).. Here are some pictures! I'm still applying for jobs and have had a few call back emails but nothing steady yet and Mike can't wait till Orientation on the 19th! We're hoping to check out Chicago or Indianapolis before school starts, but also trying to save money since we have spent more than expected moving in. We miss everyone a lot but we registered for skype! So if you have a webcam and microphone then add us on skype and we can video chat! My Screen name is BridgetCKiley. Hope to hear from everyone soon!