We have been busy

I know you have all been staring at my little ballerina for a whole month now and dying for another post. I have recently discovered just how little free time (or more like free hand time) you have with a 2 month old. But this cute baby is totally worth it...Isn't she?

Livie and I were brave enough to venture down to St. George for a girls' weekend a couple weekends ago. We met up with all the Oregon law wives. I sure love those girls. We had such a fabulous time staying up late chatting, shopping, getting pedicures. (Thanks again girls and mega thanks to Liz for being willing to carpool with a 2 month old). Before...After... We had a blast. I was so nervous to see how Livie would handle the trip, but she was an absolute angel as usual. I couldn't believe it, but she slept the entire drive both to and from St. George. Sure do love that baby girl.

Next was Thanksgiving. I had my Mom, George, Nathan and Leigh Anne all out at my place. We started the morning off with my traditional turkey trot. I meant to push Livie in the stroller, but it was 7 degrees outside. So, I dropped her off at my neighbors, and we all double bundled for the run without her. I am happy to report that with the help of my brother I was able to maintain a 9 min 20 sec pace for the 4 mile course. I know that's not much to brag about, but I did just have a baby 2 months ago, so I'm proud of it.We all bundled up again the day after Thanksgiving and hit the lights at temple square. Then, the Sunday after Thanksgiving we blessed Livie in church. Derek gave a beautiful blessing. Livie wore my Mom's christening gown from when she was a baby which was so neat. And, yes that is the edge of my Christmas tree in that picture. It's real and smells so piney and Christmasy in my living room.This week was my first week back at work. I'm only working 1-5pm usually two, but sometimes 3 days a week. I thought I'd be totally fine, but I seriously cried myself to sleep the night before I had to go back to work. Then, I cried the whole next morning. My roomate from college, Debbie, who lives just a few blocks away is watching Livie when I work. I showed up on her doorstep Monday afternoon with puffy red eyes and handed over my precious baby girl and then cried the whole way to work. Once I got there, I was fine and remembered how much I love being a PA. But once work was over, I couldn't wait to pick up my girl, and I didn't put her down all night. Today went better. I didn't even cry after (or before) dropping her off. I'm so grateful that my boss is letting me work SO part time because I don't think I could bare to be away from her any more than 8 or 12 hours a week. So as you can see...we have been busy. More later!