Checking In

Okay, so since my last post was back in San Diego it means that I have LOTS of new information to talk about.  Since then, we went to Vegas and lost money.  We did not lose LOTS of money - we actually lost what we could stand to lose, which is good.  It is never a happy time when you lose, but as long as you can stay within budget you can't be too bad off!

We returned back to the LBK with just enough time to wash and repack and head back to Dallas.  Steve's grandma was there and we really wanted to spend some time with her since we don't know when we will be back that way.  I really enjoy spending time with the "outlaw" family (he he).  They are actually a lot of fun, even more when drinking ;-)

After that, we headed back home and hopefully we will be here for a while.  Steve is teaching band camp this week and I am working at DC.  I am very sad because this is the first time since 1997 that I have not worked BOC.  They did away with a lot of positions and, unfortunately, one of them was mine.  But, I am going to Steak Fry tonight and will see lots of people so it makes up a little bit...

In other exciting news, I have two sets of friends whose lives have changed dramatically.  

Israel and Crystal got engaged which is freakin' awesome!  They are precious and it has been such an adventure to watch their life together unfold.  They got engaged in Shreveport and I really think I screamed very loudly when I received the text - Congrats guys!

Larry and Janae Allen got to welcome in their precious daughter Monday evening.  She was quite a few days late and I think Mommie was more than ready!  Her name is Lani Joy and I got to go see her yesterday.  She is super-duper precious and they both looked so happy.  As many of you know, Steve and I have been on a long journey to have a baby, so moments like those are sometimes bittersweet.  I know that ours will come in time, but emotions are what they are.  That is the one of the many beautiful things about my new mommy friends - they understand my struggles and their love and support means more than they know!  I love Larry and Janae and am super excited for them!  

So, I think that is it for now.  I still feel weird writing this blog because I am never sure who really reads it, but it is a nice outlet for me!  Happy Wednesday ;-)