Disney, the flu, and catch-up

The title of this post has been my life for the past 2 weeks since I have updated this blog.  So, we're going to have a bullet list recap, to be followed later tonight or tomorrow by a picture update and an organizational project reveal.  Welcome back, friends!
On Thursday 2/3, I hopped on a plane headed to sunny Orlando, FL to cheer on my high school dance team as they competed in Nationals.

• My 1st flight was delayed causing me to almost miss my connection in Atlanta.  {I ran from gate C37 to A1 in 18 minutes...}
• I arrived in my hotel room at 1:00 AM - ugh, long day
• Friday, we had breakfast with the characters and spent time in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom - great time!
• Saturday we competed in Pom, but didnt advance to semi-finals
• Sunday we competed in Jazz and advanced to semi-finals!!  {one of our team goals for the past 2 years}
• We competed in semi-finals and were 2 points from making finals - such an amazing time!
• Monday the Magical Express picked me up at 2:30 AM to go to the airport - HORRIBLE
• I flew home and was here for Kevin's birthday {stay tuned for a late birthday/Valentine's Day tribute to him this week}
• On Monday night I started feeling very sick
• Tuesday I tried to go to work but ended up feeling terrible and coming home before lunch
• I was attached to my bed or couch until Friday night when I finally started feeling a little better
• I had grad class all day Saturday
• and have been catching up on work I missed last week ever since.

So, as you can see, I really haven't had a lot of time for blogging/picture taking/organizing - but I'm vowing to make it a priority starting right now.

Welcome back!  :)

A much needed trip

Well Blog friends,

I am headed to sunny Orlando, FL for a much needed break from this horrible winter weather!  My dance team is headed to Nationals at Walt Disney World and I couldn't be more excited!  The girls have been fretting about how they would get there considering the blizzard of the century hit the entire Midwest, but alas - they are in Chicago right now and their flight to Orlando appears to be on time.  I am working today and heading to the airport in about 15 minutes to fly down and meet them.

I don't have pictures on this computer, but will be sure to upload when I get home.  Yesterday on my snow day I finished my classroom organization project, got most of the way done with my Home Management Binder, and got all caught up on my Scentsy business.  What a productive day that was!

I will be out of Blogworld until Monday at the earliest, but will be able to check other people's blogs from my phone!  I will get you all updated when I return early next week.

Happy Weekend everyone!  :)

Honeymoon... a little late

Since we've been home from Punta Cana for a month now, I figured I'd update with a picture walk of our wonderful, relaxing week in the Dominican.  Loved it.  :)

Kevin bartered with these two men for nearly an hour.  He loved it.

More pictures from Chicago...

American Girl Store! I'm not kidding you when I tell you they had an actual hair salon for the dolls...

Us on Michigan Avenue...
Until next time, Chicago! :)

Weekend Get Away...

This weekend, we decided to take a short trip to Chicago - what a fabulous time we had! This trip has been a tradition for Kevin and Kaitlyn for quite awhile now, but I have been lucky enough to be added to this wonderful tradition! Despite the strange rain storm we had (in the middle of December), we had a great time strolling Michigan Avenue, playing at Winter Wonderland on Navy Pier, and of course going to the American Girl store THREE times! Kaitlyn brought Mia (her doll) with her, and she was able to get her picture taken with Mia, get Mia's hair done, and purchase a new outfit for Mia as well. All in all, it was an incredible weekend with my two favorite people. :)

Here are some pictures - enjoy!

Daddy & Kaitlyn swimming at the hotel

Kaitlyn & Mia, ready for a day in Chicago

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Kevin at Build-A-Bear... "Dad, can you hold these?"

Kaitlyn & I at the Imax!