Christmas Eve

Spent a quiet evening at my sister's.

Ate and took lots of pictures.

Kris's Wedding

Vacation Part 1

Well, after being sickly the first two days in Omaha,
I finally had some more energy yesterday!
Hung out with the Petey, Ava and Eli,
then headed over to Shorty's
to hang out with her and Carter for a bit.

Petey and the kids have headed out this morning,
so I think I'll take a moment to enjoy the peace.
Gotta get recharged for Ava's return.
I've been informed she'll be ready
to listen to Gwennie when she gets home.
The fun never ends around this place!
I wouldn't trade it for anything!

Christmas at Katie's

A few of my friends came over
for dinner and drinks on Friday night.
(Minus Marci...we missed you!)
We used to go shopping,
but since that hasn't happened in a few years,
this little gathering took place.

Holiday Cheer.

Just thought I'd send some of my holiday cheer your way.

My tree.I've got gifts...I never have gifts to put under there.
An oldie, but a goodie.
Trusty Rusty...Thanks, Tia....Made with love at the Iowa State Fair.
Thanks, Granny.
I have to imagine, since I won't be getting any here.
Thanks, Mom.
Counting down the days.
My mantle, thanks Princess House...love me some Ruby Fantasia.
Thanks, Aunt Jamie...from Germany.

My bags.
A (partial) decade of cool. Thanks, Mom.
Mmmmmmmmm.

CTEL

Well, I took my CTEL exam on Saturday.
It was a three part test,
hopefully I did okay, or else I'm gonna have to go purchase this.
Not what I want to do, I guess I'll find out on January 16.

Off to work, and then to do some holiday shopping!

Vacation Time

Well, it's the first official day of my vacation...and I'm heading to work.

I will be tutoring and making up my trade days
(from my trip to San Francisco)
for the first two weeks of vacation.
Thankfully I have 3 1/2 weeks after that.

Everyone getting into the holiday spirit?
I am...pix to come.