Happy Birthday! (to me)

Yep-I'm officially in the "dirty, flirty, squirty, purty 30 club" -Natalie is learning how to rhyme-so we rhymed "30" with every word she knew. Since we celebrated ast weekend, I don't expect a lot for this weekend. I am honored to share my birthday with our dear friends, Dustin Cox and Audra Asher, who are becoming husband and wife tomorrow. We then celebrate Andy and i's 7th wedding anniversary. Somedays it seems like 10...in a good way of course! So thanks to all who wish me a happy birthday and to those who have helped me celebrate. May there be many more in my life.

My LAST week

So I've resigned from my job at Visit Topeka-the one job I have truly loved for the last 5 1/2 years. I love most of the people I am co-workers with and loved being able to meet with new clients daily and help them see Topeka through new eyes. I can't say that I'll miss everything-there is a reason I quit and although I hope things change, it's bittersweet to leave.

Falling into Fall

It's here! My favorite time of year! Cool weather, changing leaves, pumpkins, apple crisp and my birthday/anniversary! Who could ASK for a better month?!
We celebrated my 30th a little early this year due to some dear frinds of ours getting married this weekend-Congrats Dustin and Audra!
Natalie is getting excited for Halloween-but I'm not sure who loves the celebrations more, her or Andy :) Natalie hasn't decided what she will be dressing up as-a "superhero known as "Hit Girl", or Wondergirl (thanks to the band Sell-Out for that inspiration) Hannah will probably end up wearing a second year hand me down ...but she won't care a bit.
Some cute things Natalie has said that crack Andy and I up...
"When I turn 5 and I get a bunkbed, you can't sleep with me anymore Mom. You're too big and we'll crash down and crush Hannah, and that won't be good-to have a cute little crushed baby. I need to start practicing sleeping by myself"
"Wait for it, wait for it-*burp*-I about died laughing on that one :)
"Oh my gosh! Was he shot?!" (after seeing a dead squirrel on the road)
"Mom-I think I have a fever because my head hurts" (Me: "why does your head hurt?" Nat:"Well, Mom, I had a long day" (as she dramatically holds her head)