Friday, February 27, 2009

Flashback Friday - Mexico Edition

This week I have been CRAVING sunshine... beaches... and Margaritas!

My friend "Megan P" and I in 2001

SeƱor Suds in 1998

Monday, February 23, 2009

Eli 3 Months

Our little pride and joy hit the 3 month mark this weekend.



Friday, February 20, 2009

Flashback Friday - Prom Edition

It's Flashback Friday! I thought it would be fun to dig out the old Prom Pictures.

The photo below is of me (Navy Dress) and my friend Pete Anderson with our friends:
(From Left to Right: Monique Antony, Shane Something, Katie Peterson, Jamie Lippert-Negen, Jaimi Scott, Josh Dale, Me, Peter, Lindsey Fostervold, and her date (opps, forgot his name).

Below is a picture of Nick at the Prom with his friend Molly.



Thursday, February 19, 2009

First day back...

Today was my first day back at Carlson. I went in just for a half day... just to get use to the completely new routine in the morning. I am out the door by 6:30 a.m. and Nick and Eli are out about 7:00 a.m.

I had a great time back at the office. It was great to see all my colleagues and to get up to speed with my new team and new boss. I am now working on the Brand Program & Development Standards team (formerly with Operations). It is a smaller team that focus’ on projects that implement and maintain new programs and brand standards for Country Inns & Suites.

I got to Megan's (Eli's daycare person’s name) about 11:30 a.m. I was so excited to see him amongst his new friends. There are (2) little girls there, Ava & Addison (both about 8 months) and Megan's son, Jack, who is 3. He recognized me right away and started jibber jabbering right away. Probably telling me about all the fun he had.

Overall, I did ok and I know it will just get easier in time. I always have my evenings and weekends to look forward to being with my guys.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

Flashback Friday - Dating Edition

It's Flashback Friday! I decided this week would be fun to look at old pictures from when Nick and I were dating....

Summer 2000
Just 20 years old!
Summer 2002
Summer 2002
Fall 2002

Monday, February 9, 2009

He will be a joy and delight to you... Luke 1:14

Surrounded by our family and friends, Eli received the Sacrament of Baptism yesterday.

Eli with his Godmother (Auntie Megan), Godfather (Uncle Jeff), Father Fitz, Mom & Dad

Eli & his proud Godparents

Eli with Grandpa Mike & Grandma Lynn

Eli with Grandma Karen & Grandpa Tim

Silly guy with Mom!


Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma Mac with the three 2008 babies and Miss Hailey


Me, Mom & Meggie

Friday, February 6, 2009

Flashback Friday - Babies Edition

It's Flashback Friday (a new thing I started for our little blog).

Baby Randi
Baby Nick

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Whew!


Only 2 weeks to go before I have to go back to work. I say "have to" because right now it is really hard for me to imagine not spending my days with Eli. I am partially excited to go back to work and I do think it will be great for Eli to be around other little ones.

In the last 2 weeks, Eli has emerged from the "newborn haze." I feel like we are getting to know each other better and we are not just in survival mode, but rather playing and having alot of fun together. He talks like crazy and flashes his gorgeous grin all day long... melts my heart every time!

You may have a hard time getting a hold of me in the next 2 weeks; I will be busy savoring my last days at home with my little guy.... Onto the next phase of my life... being a working mother!