Exciting Upcoming Weekend

This weekend is going to be fun because Carter, my nephew, is coming to stay with us for the whole weekend. Chad and Lauren are going out of town for a few days and we are getting to keep the precious little angel. I will be sure and post some pics of our weekend together. :)

Happy Birthday to Me!

I turned 23 years old today around 2 pm on a cold, snowy day. (at least that's what I hear from my Mom) Today has been a good day though. I had to work but my friends there decorated my cubicle and had left me a birthday mug with fun size candy bars all in it. After work, I came home and the family came over for some pizza and heath bar cake that my Mom did an excellent job on, yum yum :) We just sat around and laughed at Carter and tried to get him to walk to us the rest of the night.

As for Valentine's day this Saturday, Brandon and I haven't made any definite plans but we usually do a combination for my birthday and Valentine's since they are so close together. Well, it is getting close to 10 and I am very sleepy. This birthday has worn me out! Good night!

What a pro!

Monday, Monday

Today there was snow in the TN valley! It was so beautiful. I wish it would do it some more!

Nothing real exciting has been going on lately. Saturday morning I went with my friend Julie to David's Bridal so she could try on a dress and order for her brother's wedding. After we got back to Cleveland, my mom and I headed back to Chattanooga to do a little shopping which was a lot of fun even though we didn't buy much. My dad is out of town until next Saturday on a work trip. Brandon has been sick the last couple of days along with Chad. Carter has four molars coming in and is allergic to dairy for the time being. He is also starting to walk! He has taken lots of little strolls from Mommy to Daddy so I know it will be no time and he will be running. Mom got out of school early today and is having some friends over to watch The Bachelor tonight. Mom and Lauren are the lucky ones in the family who get out of school (work) for weather. I will try and get some recent pics on here soon. I know just words are boring.

Almost Friday :)

I am very happy that tomorrow is Friday! Now that I work full time I feel like I live for the weekends. Tomorrow will complete my third week of a full time employee. I am getting used to it now but I thought I was going to kill over the first week. Those 16 extra hours seemed to really make a difference. Not a lot has been going on around here lately except that Carter celebrated his first birthday on January 14th. I cannot believe he is already one! He has taken some steps so I am sure little man will be walking soon. I can't believe another bundle of joy is on the way.

Home Sweet Home

Well, we returned from Orlando at about 6:00 pm. It was a long ride in the car but not nearly as long as it took to get there. We were only stopped in traffic once for about an hour and then things cleared up. I slept off and on for the first 3 to 4 hours so the trip went by relatively fast.

As for the week of vacay, we had a great time! We went to SeaWorld and saw the dolphins and trainers perform in a show that was amazing. It looked like so much fun to be able to call that your job. After that show we went on to the Shamu show "Believe" and saw some huge killer whales along with Shamu himself. It is so weird how the animals are so smart. Carter did really good at the park and we enjoyed being spoiled by spending so much time with him this week. :)

On Thursday, we went to Disney's Animal Kingdom and saw many animals. We took the safari ride that you always see on tv when they advertise it and it was so cool. My only complaint was that the driver didn't stop, she only slowed down. I really wanted to get a good look because it was unreal being so close.

The other days of the week were filled with spending my Christmas money at the malls, eating meals in the condo, eating meals out, watching movies, and we even were able to lay out in the sun one day! 80 degrees! woo hoo!

This trip was much needed and I am thankful my parents took me even though officially Monday I will start worl full time and be a big girl. :( I am thankful for my job but dread entering the "real world".