It's been a while

It's been a while since I posted anything. I have been busy with lots of different things. Here is one:

I am on the clerical and service staff advisory committee (CSSAC) at work. One of the things we do is put together the Holiday Party for the campus employees. We have a theme each year. This year the theme was snowmen. We made 100 of these little guys to give to everyone as a party favor. I was in charge of sewing hats and making scarves. It was a lot of work, but they turned out really cute and seemed to be a hit.

I have totally slacked off on the 365 day portrait challenge. I thought about trying again, but I really don't think I can take a portrait of myself every single day for a year, it's just too big of a commitment.

Hope arrived on Wednesday, we spoke to her about wanting her to come live with us. It went pretty well. She of course is worried about her mom getting upset or hurt. We explained that no matter what the judge decides, if anyone gets their feelings hurt it will not be her fault.

Today I need to finish up the little bit of Christmas shopping I have left and I need to wrap presents. Tomorrow I will need to start packing for our trip. We leave on Monday to go to North Carolina to visit my family. I plan to document the trip by taking lots of photos of course. Driving 13 hours with 4 girls and the dog should be an interesting trip. (note to self: buy some earplugs and sleeping pills)