Those Smart Google People

At work we're always talking about how to "force" customers to adopt some new technology that they'll probably like and will save us tons of money!  Those Google people are really smart - all they have to do is call something "old" and I immediately want to download the new shiny thing.  Any Google people looking for a new job?

Dating Analogies

Today I was talking with a co-worker who just began dating someone. There was an analogy about buying a new business, and it reminded me of another dating analogy from college - trying on pants. My funny friend that came up with that one emailed me a year or two ago out of the blue and at the end of the "life update" asked me if I found any pants I liked enough to buy yet. It really cracked me up! If you ever get an email, text, or phone call from me and I say "I'm buying the pants" you'll know what I'm talking about! Anyone else have a funny dating analogy?

Peyton with Santa

We had a great time with Peyton's first Santa visit, even if she wouldn't look at the camera and smile at the same time! She was so happy, and she totally loved Santa!

Christmas in November

Peyton with the book Uncle Andrew made

Peyton and Lisa with a "Baby's 1st Christmas" ornament

Peyton with her first present

Since siblings were in town for Thanksgiving and won't be coming for Christmas, we decided to celebrate Christmas early. It was so fun watching Peyton open her Christmas presents. She did not really get the concept of open and move on - she wanted to play with each toy she got. Good thing she liked the toys better than the wrapping paper! I was especially impressed with a couple of books that my bro-in-law made for Peyton!

The cutest baby EVER!

I'm not even lying, she is the cutest baby ever! Even though I only got to see Peyton for a day, I was so excited to spend some time with my niece. I think we can all agree she's beautiful, but you should also know that she's also pretty much the smartest baby ever. I asked her to give me a kiss, and she did that open-mouth baby kissing thing, and it was really, really cute. She kept doing it over, and over, so I know she did it on purpose. I can't wait to see her at Thanksgiving!!!!! Oh, and that's right, she's totally giving me a hug in the first picture. I just LOVE her!!!!!!

The cutest thing EVER!

To the 5 people who read my blog:

My old college roommate is giving away a hooded towel on her blog - check it out!

But if you win, maybe you'll remember who told you about it...

I bought a house (eight months ago)!!!

I bought a house in September! It's been a very exciting, very expensive last eight months as a homeowner. The house has three bedrooms, two baths and a really open floor plan that I love! I'm here with just my little doggy, so if you're ever in the area, feel free to come stay with me! When I first got the house, the living room was painted a dark red color, and the bedroom was burnt orange. Now, while I love UT, I'm not sure that's the statement I want to make with my bedroom! I repainted the living room a light green color, and my bedroom a slate blue color. I've also purchased real couches! Some of these pictures are taken before the couch purchase, but you get the idea.

Living room before I painted

Bedroom before I painted

Fireplace before I painted

Front of house

Living room after I painted (this is the opposite wall than before)

Fireplace after I painted

My awesome kitchen (with tile countertops!)

The hallway

My new love seat

My new couch!

My favorite niece

I know it's been a while, so I'll just start with the more recent events and work my way back. In May, Andy went to Ireland for work, so, with a little help from some friends, I flew to St. Louis to spend a few days with Lisa and Peyton (my new niece). I really, really love that little baby, and it was a lot of fun to spend time with my sis-in-law without Andy there! While we were there, we took Peyton swimming for the first time. Mostly, I think it was an excuse for us to put her in her cute swimsuit, but she seemed to enjoy it okay. Anyway, here's some pics from the trip!

I wonder who picked out this fabulous outfit?!

Bathtime after swimming

Lisa and Peyton in the pool