Testing

I'm gonna try to post some pictures from the new camera in a different format than I normally do. Hope this works. One picture is of my two college roomies who were both due on Dec. 20th and had their boys about a week apart. Maureen and Liam and Sarah and Maks. The other(s) should be self-explanitory.

TIGF

Yikes, I have a lot to be thankful for this week. I'm thankful Josh still has a job and that my store doesn't appear to be closing yet. I'm super thankful that my parents are in good health and that I still have my two of my grandparents. I'm thankful to know that I went to a high school school where friendships are strong 15 years after we left it and teachers meant a lot to their students. And as much as I hate to admit it, I went to a grade school that apparently had an impact on me too...and there are some friendships there that have remained for 20+ years and some that have been rekindled just recently. I'm excited for people who have found new jobs in this awful job market and hopeful for those who have lost them, and I'm excited to know that my friend Cheri's fiance is going to be safe very soon!

Sadness

Today is going to be a sad one for a lot of people in the TG community. This morning I'm going to the funeral of one of my high school math teachers. He was just 59 years old and his daughter was in our grade and if I'm right I think she now teaches at TG too. I wasn't friends with her really in school, we just didn't hang out in the same circles, but she was always nice. I'm not really going for her, but more for me...I actually feel like I need to go to this one because he was one of the two math teachers I ever liked in all my years of school.

I'm also having a bummer week because a lot of my friends are losing their jobs and this economy is starting to scare me. Anyone have any exciting news to share? Happy thoughts??

Random Cuteness

This was a picture I took while practicing with my new camera. Nothing exciting about it, but I just thought it was kinda cute...and she REALLY looks like my sister in this one I think:)

Toga, Toga!

Last night we were invited to help our friend Tommy celebrate his 30th birthday, Roman style. They hosted a Roman Murder Mystery party, and to be honest, I was not looking forward to it...A toga party in January??? But it was pretty fun! I was still confused most of the night and I'm not sure who really done it...well, I know who, but I don't know why...I got lost! But it was kinda funny anyway. Happy Birthday Tommy!

TIGF

This week is an obvious one. I'm thankful for hope, optimism and a stronger United States of America. I'm thankful for no more W. and a brighter tomorrow!

On a side note, I'm thankful for Herbergers sales! GEEZ! Kids Columbia fleece for $9.97-$14.97 and Kids coats for dirt cheep too! Then the electronics and housewares stuff is slashed too. If you're looking to try those bamboo sheets I mentioned they are on clearance for $39.97, reg. something like $110!!! And digital cameras for kids, normally $60 are $9.99!!!

Fun Lunch - Photos Updated!

Ok pitfall number one with the new camera. I don't know how the download thing works yet, so it may be a few days before I figure that out. Pictures will come again soon...Anyway, today I had lunch with some of my good friends and one of the only reasons I'm thankful for my job at MNMO. Lunch was at Jenny's place and Aimee brought brownies! YEAH! So Riley played with Ava and the Nolan's (well, the boys are still a bit young, so really they watch the girls play) and I got some quality time with my ladies! AND they got me another awesome b-day gift! Jenny's dad makes stained glass, so they had him make me a beautiful blue and white-ish star to hang in my window. I LOVE it! I'll post a picture later of that too!! Thanks J&A!!!

UPDATED with photos: Jenny is going to hate me, cuz, I got a candid instead of a nicer posed shot. Sorry, Jenny!!