Golf Anyone?

So the weather today was pretty nice -- prolly mid 40s & compared to what we've had recently, thats a breath of fresh air. I cannot wait for this weather to stick around. It really makes it hard to get up & go when its cold out.

I'm really wanting to get out & hit the links this summer. Ive got the new clubs & cant wait to get out! I say that every year around this time & it usually never comes to fruition. But this summer I should be able to since I'll get out of work at a decent time to possibly play some twilight rates! Maybe make some tee times & really get my game together.

Also too -- E will be the age where we can really get outside & have fun. I see lots of zoo trips in our future & maybe even trips to friends pools??? haha hopefully.

What about you all -- how do you like to spend the warm weather days?

January 2009

Hey all --
Quick note to let you all know that Ethan's picture page is updated with January 2009 pix. I know, I know, its mid February & I'm just now getting around to posting January pix but better late than never, right?


Above is one of our favs that shows just how big Ethan's first snow storm was!

Hope you all enjoy!

A new week

I really feel like work has been uber crazy. Lots of meetings, trainings, running around, deadlines, etc. Theres not enough time in the day as I stated in the last post.

This is week is a new week & I'm going in with a full head of steam!

On another note, I would like to hear from you guys! I don't get many comments...which is okay, but its nice to hear from everyone who visits.

I've completely dropped the ball with Ethan's pix site. I have yet to put January 2009 pix out & I'm sorry! I'll get those done & posted this week.

Hope everyone had a great weekend & enjoy this week!

To be continued...

To Do Lists.....

Does anyone know of a way to get an extra couple hours out of a day? I think I'm busier now than I have ever been & while I think its a pretty good thing, its alarming.

My time management skills are being put to the test & I really feel like I need to step back to assess this situation.

Between reports, meetings, approval of time, keeping the staff on task, & trying to do it all BETTER than the day before, it really stresses one out!

Don't get me wrong, I love what I do -- but it'll help when I get it all figured out & it runs smoothly!

Hows work for you??

Stay classy, Greenwood Park Mall Starbucks.

I don't claim to be a connoisseur of coffee. But I'm not beyond mixing it up at Starbucks every now & again. I know what venti, nonfat, macchiato means.

But this morning, I was waiting for my grande Espresso Truffle (horrible for me, I know) & another customer came in & not to be rude, but he didn't really look like he had ever been in a Starbucks before. Which is no big deal...but what he said & the whole interaction, made me laugh.

He walked up to the barista -- he browsed the menu & settled on the most familiar thing...

Customer - "I'll have a Java Chippy frappa-thingy"
Barista - "Java Chip Frappuchino? What size?"
C - "Does that have the chocolate chips in it?"
B - "Yes sir, what size would you like?"
C - "abruptly, "the middle one, medium I guess? Thats kinda like a hot chocolate?"
B - "well, sorda....we do have regular hot chocolate"
C- "does it have chocolate chips in it? nah nah, I'll stay with the Java thing."
B - "ok, a grande Java Chip Frappuchino?"
C - "whoa whoa, grande?! I said medium"
B - "grande is medium, sir. Here's the cup."
C - "that'll be fine, I'll do that."

I took my cup, grinned, & headed on my way.