Christmas EVE

Well lots of news Matt got engaged to Carol.  Who we absolutely adore!!  They do not  have a wedding date as of yet.  Hopefully it is soon!!! Ben never made it he fell at home and Tom and Steph spent there Christmas Eve in the Emergency room.  Luckily his arm isn't broke he just fractured it pretty badly.  So we didn't get to see him open presents which was a total bummer!  We sure had a jam packed day we went to church with my parents and then midnight mass with Timmy's parents.  Timmy  thought it would be funny to dress up like Cousin Eddie from Christmas vacation. It was pretty funny he had a dickie on and everything! My dad thought he was supposed to be Ron Burgundy from Anchorman with his tight polyester pants.  Either way it was pretty funny! I made him change for church though.  

White Elephant/80's Sweater Party

This was just hilarious!! We had some of the best 80's gear going on.  The white elephant party year after year is being brought to a higher level of expectation.  The gifts were as crude as ever but it sure was great to stop and spend time with friends during this busy time of year. I think someone actually got Vagasil and then Kate actually asked for it back. Pretty funny.  Something tells me Tim and I are going to have to host this crazy event next year! Oh boy hopefully we have a house by then. Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season filled with fun times. Too bad these pictures do not do justice for my sweater vest. Oh well use your imagination. It had bells on it and everything!

Oh Christmas Tree

This session is named after the most beautiful tree I have ever seen in my life.  The pictures do not do it justice but you can get the idea.  My sister is an interior designer and she just has the knack for creating beautiful things. All of our houses reflect that and now my mom's Christmas tree does as well.

Last night we ventured out in the ice storm and celebrated all the December birthdays at PF Changs, which by the way has amazing food! It was a little crowded in the booth they sat us in but we went ahead and made it a bonding experience.  We have pictures to prove it. 

So I made it through this week, now I just have to get my paper done for  my pathophysiology class and then it is Christmas Break time!!

The biggest obstacle I face this week is going to be how to get to work without the Kingshighway bridge they blew up today.  This could be extremely interesting. I have a hard enough time getting motivated to go to work if it becomes too much of a challenge hey, I might just not go!

Still do not have a tree up it just seems like alot of work to then take down in 3 weeks. Who am I kidding last year we had our tree until March and then I think we just threw it over the fence.

Christmas Party at the Bottani's

Tis the season to have jam packed weekends and that is exactly what I had this weekend. So the hustle and bustle began.  We had our first Christmas Party which felt weird because it was so warm. But that is St. Louis for you. We got together with our crazy friends and ended up staying out way too late which doesn't do well with me these days especially when the next day is jammed packed with mandatory activities.   I made it through and I am just hoping to make it through this week alive. Am I dramatic or what?  I think we are celebrating all of the December Birthdays this week.  I'll post pictures. So I have pretty much begged all of my friends to start a blog and none of them will so Jenny and Becky you are going to have to be my biggest fans.

Ruthie Jane

Ok so something that is weird about me that people do not understand is that I drop my dog off at my parents house every morning before work and then pick her up after work. She doesn't like to be home alone. So she has play dates with my sisters dog, Morgan who also stays with my parents. When I came to pick her up this time my parents had Ruthie in the high chair eating dinner with them. She was just sitting there watching all of them. They proceeded to take pictures and videos of her. Do you think they need more grandchildren? My dad will call me periodically and give me updates on funny things Ruthie may do throughout the day. It is pretty cute. After all she is their only granddaughter. Sarah also likes wrapping her up in a baby blanket. This dog thinks she is a baby for sure it is going to be interesting how she acts when we really do have a baby in the house.

SO I have finals next week and then I have a break from school for a while it will be blog city for me so stay posted I've got nothing but good things to come.

The Facebook Generation

So Facebook is what all the college kids are doing these days. So my brother's girlfriend, Carol, helped me set up an account and let me just tell you I do not really even know what I am doing on there. Computers hate me.  I am starting to feel out of the loop and more like an adult and I am not sure if I like it. Hey I want to stay hip and cool.  I mean who doesn't.  The question is was I ever really cool? Oh well can't stop time. 

It was Super Hard to go back to work today after a 4 day weekend. Talk about depressing. Oh well work hard so that I can play hard. 

TURKEY DAY with the BILLS

Thanksgiving was really nice this year we actually were able to work it out so that all of us could be there.  It is really neat to watch our family grow. Of course Ben stole the show, but he is the only grand baby so far so of course he is spoiled.  Mom and dad got a new tree and it is absolutely huge.  Matt brought Carol, who we just love as another sister.  So all in all it was a fun filled, happy Thanksgiving and too bad we have to go back to work tomorrow. Oh well we still have Christmas at least.

Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad Sar

Well since last year we were on our honeymoon this was our first Thanksgiving with our families as Mr and Mrs.  It was a long day if eating I tell you what it really does just wear you out.  We really do have a lot to be thankful for.  It is the best feeling in the world just having each other.  Life moves so fast it is nice to take a day out to sit down and reflect on just how amazing life is.  Timmy's mom made an amazing meal that I could only aspire to make something that tastes that good and she makes all of this look effortless.  

Getting Started

Well I guess I am a blogger now.  Not sure who will check this but I think it sounds fun to do.  Here is an update. I am a happily married women with a job where I get to impact people on a daily basis.  I am back in school working towards my family nurse practitioner and masters in science nursing degree.  Sometimes I think I am crazy trying to balance work, school, and being a wife.  I really struggle but at the end of the day I seem to get it all done.  Life is awesome I thank God for everyday that I get to live.  I am in a job that keeps me humble in such a way that I am just amazed on how much I do not know and how much more I  need to learn.  I guess it's good in a way because it keeps me from getting bored. I get restless in bordom pretty quickly. I started off my adult life working at Children's Hospital on the Oncology floor where I needed a fresh outlook on life.  So then I worked for awhile at a medical spa which left me with a very shallow and empty feeling.  So here I am back working with Oncology patients and loving every minute it.  I am married to a very wonderful man who brings out the best in me.  We have been married for one year and boy has it been great.  I love every minute of it. I am going to try my best to keep this blog up to date.