I'm So Thankful

A tradition with many families is saying what you are thankful for around the Thanksgiving table. With my work changes, I've started thinking of all my blessings a little early this year.

My wonderful, supportive husband

Great parents, sister, in-laws, and extended family

Being able to challenge myself in a job career that I am loving

A precious pooch that makes me smile every single day

A house that is a home

My husband's career and his strong work ethic

Friends that I am just as quick to call whether I have great or sad news

Happy Thanksgiving!

New job, Week 2

I've officially started my second week at Tabor! Although new jobs are always overwhelming, I'm really enjoying all my coworkers, and I am excited for my upcoming projects!

The door to my office - It was all ready for me even though the name plate hadn't arrived yet.
My office! I need to hang up my degrees and find some art for the walls. I joked with my coworkers that I didn't want to bring a Uhaul on my first week of work. Everyday I have been bringing more items to make it feel like me.
View from my desk

The Arch

Kevin and I had fun at the arch in St. Louis on our vacation!

We headed to the top in an egg-shaped tram car. It was a little small on head room.
We enjoyed the view from the top.


Kevin liked viewing the arch from the outside, also. And, we spent some time looking at all the welds. FUN ;)

St. Louis Presentation/Vacation

We left for our vacation on Halloween after church to drop off Benton at my parents' house and stay over at Kevin's parents' house. We had dinner with Kevin's parents, and we saw some of their trick-or-treaters. Our favorite costume was a toddler giraffe! Although, there were two pretty cool cats, also (Kevin's sisters R&R).

We knew we would miss Benton so much, but we also knew he was in great hands!


Benton relaxing before we left on our trip.

We arrived in St. Louis on Monday afternoon. Our room in St. Louis was amazing at Hilton at the Ballpark. We were on the 24th floor, and we had the most amazing view!

We were only two blocks from the arch!

Monday night we ate at a great local Italian restaurant, Charlie Gittos. It was really yummy! Tuesday, we slept in, walked around downtown, and then had couple's massages at Indigo Massage and Wellness. We both agreed that it was the best we've had so far! Kevin spent the rest of Tuesday and Wednesday preparing for his presentation on Wednesday afternoon. He did a great job! I went shopping and found some cute clothes for my new job and read a book.

Thursday, we ventured over to the arch! We also lounged around the hotel's pool that afternoon, and we went to a friend's restaurant Thursday night, Farmhaus. It was delicious! We headed home on Friday, and it was so great to see our pup! It was a great trip!