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".

Happy Vacation!

Tomorrow morning we are leaving for Orlando, FL for a long awaited vacation! We meaning Mom, Dad, Chad, Lauren, Carter, Brandon, and I are heading out of Cleveland at 7 AM. I am really excited. We didn't go anywhere over summer because I was in summer school so this is our vacation. Everyone is going to SeaWorld. The girls are going to shop and the boys will golf. Dad and Chad are planning on riding their hawgs with their doo-rags and stick on tats. Well, I will be sure and post our pics when we get back! Happy New Year!

GRADUATION DAY

Niece/Nephew #2

I am proud to announce that I will be the aunt to another nephew or niece around July/August 2009!!! This baby will have a lot to live up to because Carter has stolen everyone's hearts and is the center of attention all the time with our family. His latest pic is the one I posted of him in his Santa hat and diaper. Is he not the cutest lil' boy in the world??? I definitely think so!

The fat lady shall sing!

This Sunday, December 14th, 2008, the fat lady shall sing at McKenzie Arena at 2:00 pm! I am graduating from college! I cannot believe it. I am excited but I really don't think it has sunk in yet. Most of my family and friends are coming Sunday and then we are going to eat all together somewhere afterwards so that will be fun. I am sad that Brandon will miss this major milestone in my life. He is in ITALY! Well, actually right now he is on a plane to Italy. He will be there with the Business department from Lee for 12 days and will return home Dec. 22nd! I miss him already but I know he will have an amazing time! I am jealous :(