thanks.

did i tell you that i got TEN DAYS off for christmas?!?!?! TEN DAYS! i have no idea how that happened, because i certainly don't have the seniority to hold that line... but i got it!!! thank you Lord!

lets see, catch up time.

i've been traveling quite a bit lately which has been nice! back and forth between here and phoenix a lot visiting friends. i am so blessed to have the amazing group of friends i do over in phoenix. i seriously love those people to death. i just wish i got to see more of them! here's a picture of some of the group at dinner, plus one of the girls and i by the fire.




now i know you are just dying to hear what i thought of new moon (perhaps sarcasm). so here goes: i thought it was wonderful! extremely well done. and i know a lot of reviews are saying it was slow moving and depressing and a downer, but these reviewers have NOT read the book. because the movie was extremely accurate to the book. and let be realistic, if you aren't a fan of the franchise, the movies weren't made for you. the movies are for the fans, who are doing a rather great job of making the movie money mind you, so we don't really need anyone else. suffice to say, i found it extremely well done and true to the book, i am pleased.

thanksgiving was great. very relaxing. missed my brothers/sister-in-laws though. i'll attach pictures when i have them.

hope you are doing well! be blessed!

half of my heart.

well i just got back from visiting the family for the birth of my new nephew andersen david! he's absolutely perfect and i love him already. here's a picture of the love.



but now back to the real world.

tomorrow i'll be hopping flights throughout colorado and vegas and back again. it's my least favorite trip to do. it always feels like the day that never ends. but, at least it's worth a lot of hours! then friday i'll hang out with nick, then head over to my best friend's willy wonka themed b-day party! should be fun. followed by a couple more days of flying. then next week i think i'm gonna head over to phoenix for a couple days to visit my friends who i don't see nearly enough lately, a fact they consistently remind me of. thennn, back home in time for a concert, and the new moon premiere. yes, i am counting down the days. i'm not even ashamed to say it. i'm a fan. i am a fan of the twilight books. judge me. :)

november is pretty much a nonstop busy month for me. i'm liking it.

bids came out yesterday. i'll know on the 15th what my december schedule will look like. here's hoping some kind of miracle happens and i have christmas off!!! (fingers crossed)

also, have you heard this new john mayer song, ft. taylor swift?
i love love love it. so relatable.
listen below.

andersen david gudgel!

my second little nephew, andersen david gudgel, was born today at 1:02 pm. he weighs 8 lbs 4 oz and is 19.5 inches tall. he's perfect!



what an incredible miracle. praise God!