A crazy week with Krissa

Krissa flew in and so did the good times.

What a week, and what great laughs.

we love you krissa...

AKWARD TURTLE!!

H I G H F I V E 2 0 0 8

2008 was a fast year, but with came many new favorites, as well as many lovely finds. I haven't done high fives in forever but here are a my high fives of the entire year anyways.


HIGH FIVE - Books {I honestly haven't have the luxury of time to sit down and read all of these but here are a few books I finally own and must start, or finish reading in 09}
Where the side walk ends by Shel Silverstein
The Host by Stephanie Meyer
My sister's keeper by Jody Picoult
The memory Keeper by Kim Edwards
Love is walking hand in hand by Charles Schulz


HIGH FIVE - {Musical} Artists I've come to love
Adele
Kate Nash
Eric Hutchinson
Molly Jenson
Meaghan Smith


HIGH FIVE - Blogs
Oh Joy!
FredFlare
Kenny Kim dot com
3191
Poppy Talk


HIGH FIVE - Youtube Channels
Jennifer Chung
52ness
Kina Grannis
Ernie Halter
Melissa Polinar


HIGH FIVE - Choreo
Upgrade you - by Jr
AC DC dance battle
Can You Handle It by Phillip Geniza
Just Fine by Eric Saradpon
A Mili by josh Burns


HIGH FIVE - Photographers
Kristen Leigh
Jose Villa
Jasmine Star
Tec Petaja
Alicia Bock


HIGH FIVE - Songs
Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
Without you by Brooke Fraser
Hearts are magnets by Jason Reeves
Count the days by Ernie Halter
The Thief by Brooke Frase


HIGH FIVE - Movies
Wall.E
Prince Caspian
27 Dresses
What Happens in Vegas
Definitely, maybe


HIGH FIVE - Etsy Shops
Pretty Racoon
Oh Hello Friend!
Bliss Jewelry
Pnkkim

A week off, but God's goodness is alway on

So apparently I'm a pretty good sales person. If I had any doubt in myself before, this past week's events at work have diminished most of that self doubt.

I took an entire week off from work to make way for new years celebrating and a week of touring Krissa around DC, VA, and MD as she stayed with us for her east coast get away. I didn't think much would happen while I was away from work, but my was I wrong. In the middle of my week off I received a text that let us all know that it was the last week for the Holiday Associates, this i knew. Then a few days later I got a phone call from my manager that things would be changing around the store, and that everyone besides our managers and two associates were being laid off, one of the remaining associates was me.

I was happy and soo grateful that they kept me but I also feel horrible that they had to let go of employees who've been there for more than 10 years, where as I am the newest on staff besides the Holiday help. Just yesterday I found out that it was not our manager's decision nor did he decide who to keep or who to let go, but it was all our District Manager's call. He's like one of the "big guys" and upon our first meeting called me his "little rock star" because of my number of sales being so high, thus the reason he kept me and also counts on me to keep on selling. I never thought I'd really be good at selling, though I am a people person, but I praise God for blessing me with abilities I'm not even aware of.

I also praise God for being soo good to me and watching out for me even if I've been away from work for a week. For providing my job, and also allowing me to keep my job. In my life the Lord seems to always be taking away something to challenge me and better me, and for me to be able to keep my Job is a relief, blessing and praise. God's goodness and love never takes a day off.

A Merry New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve was great fun with the family.

We threw it down at my Aunt & Uncle's house,

and I got to party down with the life of the party!

Hehe!!! Justin is such a cutie!

As the little kids,

And the big kids,

And the bigger kids ...

Played a few games, Friends and family started pouring in to celebrate a wonderful eve.

My super cute, super chubby cheeked best friend showed up without

her wisdom teeth but a super cute smile!!!

My favorite guy also showed up. YAY!

Even my not so real "cousins" showed up and hung out.

And my love real cousins partied down as well.

There was dancing ...

... lots ...

... and lots of dancing.

It was a long night of great fun and laughs with everyone I love.

Hope your new years was great too!

Collection of the week {57}

Collections have been put on delay due to the Holidays but now we're back to business. For this past week's collection I choose a collection of some of my favorite {handmade} calendars to help you keep organized for this new year.

Black & White Calendar

Hanging Calendar by Everyday Grace

ValeryDesignWrk's Hanging Calendar

Labokoff Photo Calendar

 

 Nateduval's Handprinted Calendar

Happy New Year!!

What a year it has been. It went by far to quickly. But in fairness the Lord has been busy, keeping me busy so for that I am grateful. His love and mercy continue to amaze me as well as the love and friendship of those around me. I can't wait to see all that God does in my life this year and all that He does in the ones I love as well. I'm excited to see Him continue to mold me and make me and change my life with each day that passes by. Praise God for all his graciousness and love and for a new year to look forward too and the excitement of what's to come.

Happy New Year and God bless!!!