lately.

After weeks of searching, applying, and interviewing

I landed a job.

Finally.

I start this Monday.

Spike is his name (awesome name by the way)- The little boy I will be caring for.

Yes for ten hours a day, five days a week, totaling 50 hours of work per week.

By far the most I have ever worked in my life.

Did I mention he has colic?

Oh boy.

The last time I was at the zoo, my mom pushed me around in a stroller.

And I was probably afraid to go near the giraffes and billy goats.- I say this because when I was four, I was terrified of the "It's a Small World After All" ride at Disney World. It's all on video.

And I screamed the entire time. Nice.

Something about the dolls coming to life and taking over the boat or the fear of sharks in the water just waiting to bite (sharks?)- Who knows what went on in that four year-old head of mine.

Anyways..

18 years later, I find myself at the zoo again- The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens in Columbia, SC.

And I even fed some goats.

my week in pictures.

Laundry never ends!
Spent a few days home alone. (not particularly thrilled about that- see sad face, or maybe mad face? ha, but I got over it).
A delish Swedish apple pie awaits Devin's return home (thanks Tawny for the recipe!)
A trip to the farmer's market- of course.
Christmas on my mind.
Some good company- Henry being silly as always.

there's a first time for everything.

My first time staining wooden furniture (ever).... 

     

Success.

one thing's for sure

(well maybe a few...)

• kraft macaroni and cheese is always better the second day.
• i'm totally digging my new haircut (possibly the best cut I've ever had- pictures to come).
• my love (and longing) for bull dogs is not just a phase- Devin, my dear

maybe one day.

thanks.

Today I am thankful for

• a nice clean kitchen (in which I adore. I'll post some pictures of our place before we leave!)
• church that now starts at 11 a.m.
• the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• and my husband, who just adores me to pieces (and I to him likewise.....ha if that makes any sense. you know what I mean).

Visited the Raliegh Flea Market again...

uh-oh...

But this time around I had Devin accompany me to make sure I didn't go too crazy.

Pressure Cooker- check
Muffin pan- check
Santa Christmas ornament- check
A fresh assortment of produce- check

all for under a whopping 30 dolla!

Now it's time to go cook some fresh veggies in our brand new BLUE pressure cooker!