Spread the holiday cheer x4 this year for us! Lattimore's first Christmas and our first as a family of FOUR! I am seriously out numbered!!! I feel really blessed and grateful for what I have and that's two beautiful boys!

With the holidays being so hectic at times... I had to remind myself MANY times what this holiday is all about...the birth of Jesus Christ. Growin' up - we didn't celebrate the true meaning on Christmas so it takes work on my part. Sure we were grateful for all that we had, but it was more about presents, food and going from one house to the next. I am trying to build traditions with my boys and embrace the true spirit of the season and day. Overall I think we did that this year. It was really nice to spend quality time as a family.

Oh...and I DO love my new Coach purse LA got me! I don't think I can ever go back to just your average purse - call me boosey if you like :).

2008 here WE come!

Can you sense me smiling ~ well I am!!! God is awesome...pray and you will recieve! Anyone who is reading this probably knows that I have the sweetest lil' guy - Lattimore Naaman who is 4 months old and another handsome and brillant son Langston Julius who is 3 years old. Well, I took 3 months off for maternity leave and loved every second, well almost every second with the both of em'. There were some trying moments and LOTS of adjusting, but overall it was awesome. My return to work was less than anticipated! I pretty much cried everyday about it and the thought of it made me sick to my stomach BUT I knew it was something I had to do. After chatting with my Pastor friend Joey ~ he got me on the path to take a class to get my insurance license to make some ends on the side. I did that and I haven't had the chance to take the test yet. Need to find the time to study and I will after the New Year.

Well, I returned to work on November 19th and it wasn't exactly a warm and fuzzy welcome. My boss, who has no children of her own and doesn't seem to comprehend the sacrifice it is to leave your children and home to return to work. I can't say I blame her, but she just doesn't understand how tough it is. It began rocky with her explaining to me that it was unacceptable to pump breastmilk in a locked and private office within my office where only myself and one other employee resides. She insisted that I take me, my breasts, bottles & pump to a public restrooom where it would be impossible to pump unless I wanted to sit or stand hoovering the sink! Pretty unsitely seen if ya ask me. Well... what did I do - I turned to the man above and prayed on it. I felt angry, hurt, confused and misunderstood. 2 days later I recieved 2 text messages - one from my dear friend Heather Tillo and another from a close friend Nicole Conzatti. Both asking if I would be interested in working for their companies. They had both thought of me when a position became available that would suit me. I was VERY interested in both positions and after the exchange of my resume began the interviewing process. Well, I was able to land both positions...what a blessing, right!? God surely answered my prayers and cry for help. I have taken the position with T-Mobile because it has exceptional perks - 19 day paid vacation, childcare subsidy, great pay, a gym on my floor, free phone, $10 cell phone plan, much shorter commute, 401K with immediate vesting, flexible hours and just an great environment and team! I'm excited for this new opportunity! I feel like God placed it at my feet and I am ready to make Him proud. So... January 2nd is my first day and I'm looking forward to it. I can feel 2008 is going to be a great year for me and my boys - 07 was tough! In addition, I plan on getting my insurance license on the side to write deals when I have a little something spare.

Thanks to all of you for your encouragement, love and support!