Office Party

The kids finally get to come and see my "new" job. I really do like my job. I talk about my coworkers and what I do all the time. It was fun to take them and show them. They were also excited about swimming afterwards.







Whoohoo for some loot! Starbucks gift bag and a nice Christmas bonus!





Then the boys took off for the pool while the grownups hung around talking.

Career Mom - Fashion

It's official. I am now a working mom...again. lol

I work the night audit at a Wingate by Wyndham hotel. It's brand spankin' new..as in...we just opened a few nights ago and about 80% of the beds have never been slept in. I am loving my surroundings. I'm still working for the same company as before. This transfer gave me a full-time position.

I'll still be homeschooling, leading the Cub Scout Pack, sitting on the Boy Scout Troop committee, and running my daughter to ballet a few times a week. Whew...

One of the things I like about my job, is the dressing up. I had to go shopping today for a few things to add to my wardrobe. My favorite store is Fashion Bug. They area always running specials and I can usually find a great coupon.



Today I picked up a nice top. I like the way it fits.



I was starting to give up on finding a pair of pants that fit me in length (didn't hang in a puddle around me feet). But I finally found my size in a petite. I may still have to bring them up an inch...or wear taller shoes. They are so comfortable...and that's what's really important here.



I layered it with a cardigan sweater.



Now, if I can only find a few pairs of comfortable black flats...

Long Beverage Family Picnic

Leon's Truck

Leon came home this weekend. He's all finished with his training and testing. He was assigned a truck. We were able to clean it up and make it more comfortable for him.

We cleaned the mattress (as best we could) and made his bed up when it was dry. My mom made Leon this quilt. It is still his favorite even though she's made others for him.



We hung up his clothes and stocked his shelves and fridge with food.



The kids really like hanging out in Daddy's truck. They spent alot of time there this weekend.







Saying goodbye was so hard this morning, for everyone.



*sigh* He'll be home again soon.

Leon's Real Birthday

So we were not sure whether or not we were going to be able to spend the day with Leon. So we had the cake and ice cream shebang last weekend. This weekend we went and spent the night in the hotel with him...and had ice cream.

Dairy Queen to be exact.





:-P Fun was had by all. :-P

Dropping Leon Off

Leon started his new job. We took him out to the hotel (about an hour and a half away) and spent the day together. Originally we were supposed to drop him off at the bus station. This was MUCH better.



Joshua was testing the beds out for Daddy.





We went out for dinner. I-HOP is a real treat for us. The kids love Shoney's but the one near us was shut down and an Italian restaurant took it's place. Breakfast for dinner is a Baker Family Favorite.





That drive home was the saddest and longest hour and a half I've ever driven.

Home on the Range

The driving range that is.

I took the kids out to take pics of Leon at school.









The kids were hilarious. While Leon was doing his pre-trip inspection the kids were following him around doing exactly what he did. If he jiggled something to see if it was loose, they did the same. It was so adorable!











I am so proud of my husband. He has really worked hard in school and has made exceedingly good grades!! So much to learn in just a few weeks! He's done a fabulous job!

Annual Employee Cookout

Indian Wedding

The wedding was so beautiful! I'm so happy for my friends.



Congratulations Pete and Simran!!!

Come To Work With Me

Tonight we are going to drive Leon's car. It's an itty bitty Honda and I always get a wedgie climbing out of it.














Here is the entrance. Normally I'd park in the back, but the front is still done up in Christmas lights and it feels so festive.

It is 7:00 pm on the dot. Leon and the kids will come at 11:30 to bring in the new year together.

This is what we will be eating for "lunch." It looks like alot but we won't be getting off until 9am. Take note of all the caffeine. It will be your friend tonight.

Those monster drinks are actually pretty good. Low carb to make up for the high fat in the pizza.

There is also alot more water in the cooler. Good munchies are worth staying awake for.

We will be answering the phone, updating my blog, and knitting for the next few hours. Not
many people pass through the lobby today. It's New Year's and pretty dull for us. Trust me it's a good thing.

This is what we see from the desk. I have bad dreams of this view. It is so lifeless.

Those are Duke and Carolina basketball pictures that have been signed. Duke v/s UNC is a big thing here. The boss is a Duke fan but he has to appease his Carolina guests...make it look like we are impartial. GO DUKE!

Here they are! My beautiful family!

They ignore me. See they are looking to their right (our left). What they are really looking for are these:
















Look under the Santa.


Those are fresh baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. There are chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.



















And they are EVIL!

<------See? I'm being ignored. I am not what they came for.





Finally! Someone notices me. He wants to pretend he is checking in.





We oblidge and even give him room keys. 'Cause we can't refuse dimples.






Aren't they beautiful?!!!










I think so.

Leon goes to watch tv in the breakfast area. He is teasing Kelsea. It's so easy to get her goat. I love it when he teases her.

They all go home shortly after midnight. There is a Law and Order marathon on and Leon doesn't want to miss it. It is very important.

So for the rest of the night it is you and me. We will knit some more. Watch a few DVD's. That is not Sex and the City on my dvd player...it's not. Leon brought over Rush Hour 3. We watch the first 10 minutes before we decide we aren't that bored.

We'll read The Pioneer Woman's confessions and laugh histerically. I'll belt out a few old R&B songs from my Ipod and just to warn you I might even dance...since no one is watching. Eventually I'll get to my work. I do have a hotel to run afterall.

Oh and at about 3am a bunch of people return to their rooms. They are loud and staggering. Obviously they have had a good time. I brace myself because I know I'm going to get noise complaints...but surprisingly no one calls down. That is until 6:30 am...to report that someone threw up in the elevator...I swany...Happy New Year's to us...