IT'S A BOY!!!

Tara and Sam Huff welcomed their new bundle of joy yesterday, August 28, 2008. They have named him Carson Alexander. He weighed 8 lbs 12 oz, was 21 inches long, and was born at 5:21 p.m. Tara reported he has a full head of dark hair. Tara said she will go home tomorrow (Saturday) from the hospital.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Tara has been a close and great friend since elementary school. We played basketball and tennis together (we were doubles partners) in middle and high school, went to MIZZOU (Go Tigers!), were in each other's wedding, the list goes on. On of my favorite memories is Tara's birthday parties, especially 4th grade when her brother scared the poop out of us!

I'm really excited for them!

Life is CRAZY!

The blog has taken a backseat lately because my life has become hectic. I am enjoying the new job, it is gearing up to be recruiting season, so we are super busy! Oh, and school started so there are students milling about also.

I have a ton of tomatos from my garden. I've made a couple batches of salsa and given MANY cherry tomatos away (I really don't like them). I think there will be another salsa batch made this weekend.

Greg was gone all last week. He went to his parents for the Missouri Angus Tour. He left Wednesday and returned last night. However, he flies to Montana tomorrow and flies back on Thursday. So I've been baching it. He took Angus (the horse) back to Missouri and he said my horse looked really good. (she's at his parents house).

We are going to do the Oklahoma Angus sale tour this weekend I think. Express, Pollard, Limestone, and Luddington's all have sales this weekend. I'm looking forward to spending some quality time in the car with Greg. I might have missed him a teeny tiny bit!

I played Bunco last Thursday. I loved it! We are going to play once a month and I am looking forward to next month's game. I knew some of the people, but the majority of us are non-Oklahomans (originally) so it was nice to meet new people. I hung out with my girl Kara this weekend. We did a little shopping and I got a super sweet wallet. I also convinced Kara to go to church with me on Sunday. Our church here got a new pastor and it was his first day. He did a good job, but talked fast.

I'm missing Jessica's shower this weekend :( but you should check out their engagement picture album on the Silverbox photographers blog. It's linked to mine, search for Andy and Jessica on the right column.

I doubt I have time to write much in the next month or two, but I'll try to keep you up to date with what's happening in Oklahoma.

Baby Watch 2008: Tara is overdue (the 22nd was her due date), so pray that she has this baby boy; Bethany is nearing her due date (the 12th I think); Kristy is having baby #2! (in Feb); Adrienne in Nov; I know there is more, but my mind has went blank

Monday...

I survived my first week at the new job. It was hectic and busy, but I loved it. Classes started today, so things will really pick up soon.

State fair was good, alas some drama. It's not the fair without drama. I did get to see the parents, grandparents and sister-in-law. I was excited about that. Courtney Sparks is adorable, I'll have to post a picture of us when I get my pictures downloaded.

I had a Barbie cake for my going away party in 4-H, need to post a picture. Long story as to why Barbie, but there is a reason.

I start Bunco this week. I've never played but I'm excited about it.

STATE FAIR, here we come!

Greg and I are headed north after lunch today to Sedalia. The 4-H office is having a going away lunch for me. I brought Greg along and he is annoying me right now. Give us a call if you are in Sedalia this weekend.

Have a great weekend!

I am EMPLOYED!

Just to fill you in, if you didn't get the email, I HAVE A JOB!

Those who have talked to me in recent months know this has been a large stressor in my life. I've interviewed and applied for jobs, but hadn't found the right one yet. Well...... the right job came along. I applied, interviewed and received an offer yesterday. I accepted and begin work on Aug 11. I will be working for the Oklahoma State University Career Services on the HireOSUgrads team. I am really excited about this opportunity. The people seem awesome and I'm excited to work with employers and students. My faith and belief the right job would come along when it was suppose to helped my throughout this process.

Yesterday was my last official day at the State 4-H office, but I volunteered my services for today's closing ceremony. It has been a crazy week, but every minute has been worth it.

Unfortunately, I had to say goodbye today to a great friend, Kellie. Her and her husband are leaving Monday morning to head home to Oregon. It has been a great two years and I treasure our friendship. The emotional roller coaster is only going to get worse next week, when I say farewell to the 4-H office.

So, have a great weekend, I know I will.