November 10

We bought toilet paper today!

November 9

I discovered my calling in life today...

Yes, I want to be a cranberry bog person!

Ocean Spray had a model of a cranberry bog set up on the plaza outside the Tribune building as I was leaving my seminar. It was actually really pretty. You can't tell from this picture, but the bog-man was pretty too.

November 8

This week I am taking classes at the U of C Gleacher center downtown. It's right on the river by the NBC and Tribune buildings. I really like going down there for classes; it's a nice change of pace from everyday work. Well this morning, this is what greeted me as I crossed the street...



Seriously?!?! I am a lover of Christmas, for sure, but it is barely November, nowhere near Thanksgiving yet, and already they have huge wreaths and bows? (Those little specks near the bottom right are two men - that's how huge this thing is!) It is certainly lovely and will be especially nice mid December when we have a little snow, but really, isn't it a little early? Well, I guess you could argue that it's never too early to celebrate the birth of our Savior... Joy to the World, y'all!

November 7

Tonight I went to visit Jasmine and got to meet Josiah for the first time. Jasmine wasn't up to taking a picture, so you're stuck with me...

He wasn't too happy about the flash interrupting his sleep...

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Well, it has been quite a day! One of the most eventful birthdays I have had in quite a while...

(Turning 24 at 9:29 am)

It actually started yesterday. I am really blessed with some wonderful coworkers. At our office meeting, they brought a colossal chocolate cake and a card, signed by Rod of course!

(What's left of the Colossal Chocolate Cake)


Then this morning, at the other office I work in, they brought me a birthday bear and balloon ~ I do love a good mylar balloon...

(Linda with Bob the Birthday Bear. You can't see it, but the balloon is attached to Bob's head!)

Tonight, Ashley and Amanda took me to dinner at Artopolis in Greektown...

And they gave me the most exciting present - a gift certificate to do one of those cooking class/demonstration things and an apron to wear when I go! Oh, and another balloon! They did a really great job.

Of course there were the wonderful cards (and checks!), emails, e-cards, phone calls, texts, and facebook messages from people I couldn't be with. I felt especially loved and blessed today. Thank you to everyone!

Happy birthday to me!

Today's the day...

The big day has finally arrived... I am starting my picture a day blog today!