Xmas in SC v.2

Happy Birthday Dad! Wish we could be there today, but alas tomorrow will have to do. We can't wait to see everyone...and all the snow! We'll be anxiously tracking the flight status today to be sure that the mess up north hasn't created any significant delays for tomorrow's travel. Hopefully our direct flight, will make things that much easier.

We have continued to receive more holiday packages. Here we are opening some from Mom/Dad Redmond that have been under a tree for a few weeks. Thanks for the books and Gone With the Wind ornament...I added it to the tree.

I didn't take any pictures of all of Aaron's presents from his kids...but as usually there were a lot. Several gift cards, baby items, and cookies, snacks, and of course the holiday mugs. It amazes me that people always do so much for their kid's teachers - especially given the current economy.

I also received an anonymous gift - Franklin Covey calendar inserts...I suspect maybe from the Mason/Collins gift exchange. So whoever gave me those, thanks! They will work in a binder that my sister Leigh gave me for graduation. I am quite excited about getting to use them in the new year, especially because I will need to be super organized in the year to come - more on that later...

Speaking of work...this week the Commish announced that all employees would have to take a 5 day furlough to absorb additional budget cuts...ouch! While he was sure to communicate that this shouldn't be the end...at least I have a job (and a spouse with a job) which will make absorbing the cut possible. And, since we have till May to use the 5 days, this should actually help me avoid having to use all of my sick/annual days for the maternity leave.

We also received our first baby shower present last week. The Redmonds/Losinski's have planned a baby shower on Sunday afternoon. However, since we are flying to/from MI this year, my Gma's sister, Mary Jean and family opted to mail the package to us in SC (thanks!). Here are some pictures of what was included...several outfits in different size ranges which is awesome, home-made blankets and booties. The booties were so cute and I can hardly believe that soon Beck will be here to fill those cute little shoes. Thank you...I love it all!

Well today we'll be cleaning, packing, and anxiously waiting for the clock to tick by so that we can fly home to MI tomorrow. To everyone reading, Happy Holidays! We are so blessed and excited just to have the opportunity to be spending the holidays with family and friends. We hope that this finds you equally blessed and happy. Cheers.