Vacation Time!!!

Well, I thought I'd blog a bit before I leave out for Branson tomorrow. I'm really excited to be getting a little time off from work. It's always nice to get a break from the daily grind! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and post them when we get back. Everyone please pray that we have a safe and relaxing trip. There's still so much to do before we head out tomorrow morning. If you're not a preacher's kid you might not understand this, but packing is a finely honed skill that we acquire early in life. We always lived far away from family, so every vacation involved packing luggage, packing vehicles, packing icechests...you name it! (Can I get an Amen?). Anyway, I have to finish packing everything up and tieing up the loose ends around here. I hope everyone has a great week next week!!!

Happy Birthday MOM!

Ah...another week come and gone. Not really the most eventful week, but a good one none the less. I'm looking forward to next week when I'll be leaving on Wednesday to go to Destin, Florida! Several people from work are all going to a dental conference there and to be honest with you, I'm just happy to be getting a little sunshine and beach time. I'll be back on Saturday, so it won't be a very long trip. Then I'll only have one more week of work before we leave for our vacation in Branson! That's when I'll really get to relax. Some people enjoy lots of sight-seeing and running around when they're on vacation. Me...I'm more of a sit on the balcony and read a good book kind of vacationer. I think sometimes we forget to slow down and just enjoy the little things that do actually help us relax! That's gonna be my goal for this trip, to just enjoy taking it easy and not run around town the whole time.

Enough about that! Let me move on to even more exciting news...today is my mom's birthday!!! Mom, if you read this...

I wish so much that I could be up there in Tennessee to celebrate her birthday with the family. But, I know I'll get to see them this summer, so that makes it okay.

Well, unfortunately there's only 3 more days until the deadline to file taxes. I guess that means if you haven't even started then you should probably file an extension right? Yeah, so I better go so I can get that filed!!! I used to be so good about getting my taxes done early. Something changes, though, when you stop getting lots (or any) money back. I guess it's that Brannen procrastination kicking in! LOL!! I hope everyone has a great week next week!

Another Week Gone...

Well, I made it through another week of work and boy was it a busy one!!! The kids were out of school down here this week so we were super busy with lots of kids in the dental office. I'll be glad to get back to a regular schedule next week. Only four more weeks and we'll be going on our Spring vaction! We've decided to ditch the beach thing this year and go with something a little more cozy. We'll be staying in a nice cabin/condo in Branson, Missouri. It's been years since I've been there and it's close enough to drive. It'll be nice just to get away and have some peace and quiet! On a different note, I don't know about all the rest of you, but we've been having some of the most beautiful weather that we ever have here in Louisiana. This is always the prettiest time of year at the start of spring. I'm definitely gonna enjoy it because it'll be hot and humid before we know it around here! I'll leave you with a little collage of things that says alot about who I am...

It's been a great week this week! We've had some of the most gorgeous weather we ever get down here in Louisiana. I've done a little work in the yard and had Bill's mom and stepdad here visiting since Friday. We've had a pretty good visit. They'll be here until Monday or Tuesday. Well, before I forget to tell everyone...

And don't ever forget...

I pray that everyone has a happy and blessed Easter!!!

Well, another work week has started! I'm thankful to say that it looks like all of the strep throat has left my body. I'm feeling good and looking forward to a good week of work! It just dawned on me that today is St.Patrick's Day. I guess I better dig something green out of my closet. Here's wishing everyone a Happy St.Patrick's Day!


Before we know it Easter will be here, too! I hope everyone is having a great spring holiday season. My body is finally getting used to this time change. I think I do better on this time. There's more daylight to do everything that has to get done in the day. Well, I won't ramble on and on...I'll post again soon~~~

It's Been Awhile...

Well, I know it's been a long time since I have posted a blog!! I finally had enough fellow bloggers fuss at me about being away so long so .... here we go. The holidays were fast and furious. Here are a few pictures from Christmas in Louisiana with my family.

Bill and I celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary with a weekend trip to Galveston. It was a nice trip! Here are a few pictures from that.

Work has been going pretty well...still cleaning teeth everyday! I've been sick this last week with strep throat and had to miss 2 days of work. I haven't had that since I was about 15 years old. I forgot how bad it can make you feel! I think I'm over the worst, but it looks like Bill may be getting a little bug now. Please just keep us in your prayers! I'm really going to make an effort to try to keep up this blog regularly. I guess we'll just have to see how it goes.......