Last weekend, Christy and I traveled to Burlington, Vermont.  Almost 19 years ago, I started working for a company based in Burlington.  I've wanted to visit Vermont ever since however, my fear of having a panic attack on an airplane kept me locked inside my own invisible prison.  After watching my parents struggle to get around as easily as they used to, I have been acutely aware of how short life is and that you need to do things while you can.  I had finally grown so tired of living in fear that I just decided to face it head on.  I handed my fear over to God once and for all and took the leap.  

My dear friend Liz, invited us up to stay with her.  Liz was a very gracious hostess; she thought of everything!  Not only did Liz let us stay with her, she showed us a wonderful weekend.  

Christy took a picture of me taking the bus from our car to the airport.  

It's Been A While....

I've been neglecting my blog lately.  I promise to try to do better!

I wish I had taken pictures of our Super Bowl party last week.  We welcomed family, friends and an extra special guest all the way from Vermont.  My friend Kim Chicoine was visiting our office for a few days and brightened my week by staying with me!  I am kicking myself for not having Scott take some pictures of us together.  In fact, the only pictures I have are from my camera phone on her last morning here.  I couldn't find my "actual" camera at the time so these had to do.  Naturally, I saw my camera sitting near the door on our way out....

All of our four legged family members loved Kim but, as you can see, Balto really loved Kim.

Speaking of Balto, he is doing great.  I have signed him up for doggy school.  He is such a sweet, sweet boy.  Despite trying hard to give them both "equal time", our Blossom has become a little jealous of her new brother.  He doesn't seem to mind her complaints though. 

Well, it is after midnight and my eyes are really having trouble focusing at the monitor so I'll leave you with this picture from Catbook....

 

Her name is Penguin.  

PS.  I apologize in advance for any typos in this post.  I really am half asleep and the screen is blurry!

Kim's New Beaux

My friend (and coworker) Kim, and her beautiful daughter, Emma, came down from Vermont to visit this week.  Fortunately, I was able to spend a little time with the girls after work yesterday.  Here's a picture of Kim and her boyfriend, Justin. 

Thanks to Kim and Emma for a great evening.  I hope to see you soon! 

World Autism Awareness Day

It's World Autism Awareness Day!  Today I wore blue in support of my niece, Laura, and everyone else touched by Autism.  Here's a recent picture:

Check out these lovely ladies wearing blue!  Here are some of my coworkers showing their support for Autism awareness all the way from the great state of Vermont!

 

LtoR:  Lorraine, Liz, Kristi, Kim & Deb.  (We are missing you Christina!) 

Thank you girls!  That means so much.  Much love from North Carolina!