Updates

I've been quite a slacker on updating my blog again, I know.  I did survive the busy 2 day promotion at work.  It was very successful, but also very tiring and I was ready for a day off to do all of the things I love like laundry & cleaning (sarcasm).

The CEO and leadership team didn't end up coming to my store due to some logistical issues, which was a sigh of relief.  I did end up going with the other store managers in our district to the Challenger tour later that day.  The new CEO spoke as well as some other big wigs, and I have to say it was very inspiring.  The CEO mentioned one of my favorite quotes, and it helped to hear it in his English accent :) 

"The definition of insanity is make the same mistakes over and over again and expecting different results."  

Enough about work.....

I've had my eye on this baby for many, many years, and I think I may be on the verge of convincing Ryan we just need to suck it up and get it:

Droooooool.  Isn't it SO beautiful??? I've wanted this car before I even knew my father-in-law owned a Toyota dealership.  

Do I hear you asking why do we not have one already if we have such close ties to a Rav4??  Good question....I'm still waiting for my sweet husband to give me an answer why not :)  

Yes, we do not NEED a car.  Yes, we do not NEED a car payment.  True, my car runs.  BUT, do I love my car?  If you asked me 5 years ago I would say yes.  Is my car safe to drive?  Depends on who you ask.  Will we have pain at the pump if we get a SUV?  Ughhh, I have pain at the pump now, so what's another $5 every 2 weeks? 

I think at this point I'm yearning to get a car because I've been working full time (and very hard I might add) for 5 years now and I feel like I have nothing to show for it except a dog and a decent 401k plan.  If we aren't ready to buy a house or ready for kids, I think this is the next logical step!  

Ryan, as you read this post, picture how cute Zoe will look with her head hanging out the window ;) ;) Don't you want your wife in a safe, reliable car?????

Enough about work and cars.  Not much else is going on right now, but I do want to say

CONGRATULATIONS

to my big bro Christopher on his new job opportunity!! He's been working in outside sales at Daycon for a few years now, but he's wanted to get into medical sales for a while.  He just landed a job with COOPER VISION!  I'm so happy for him and his new adventures!  They are expecting their little girl on March 8, so they have lots of new things coming their way!  Emily's baby shower is this Sunday, and I'm so sad I can't be there to help celebrate.  I'm excited for my next trip home at the end of March!

In other big news, Nikki is now 32 weeks pregnant and is getting bigger than ever :P   Little Elliot is now apparently in her terrible two's and is throwing lots of tantrums for pregnant mommy!  Look how big the belly is!:

Isn't she so cute?  Here is a picture of her little one, Elliot, sleeping.  No, this picture wasn't made up!

I feel like there's so many big things going on with family and friends right now, and all of them are happy changes.  I have to say I'm a happy lady right now :)