A "short" week

My short work week is coming to close, and I've racked up close to 50 hours of quality time under the Pink Dome. Monday was observed as a holiday by the Speaker's office so I only came in for 6 hours and I won't be at work tomorrow because I'm headed to D.C. for C.A.R. National Convention where I will in charge of 30 lovely children all under the age of 11. If you don't hear from me again, it's because I finally died of exhaustion.

By the way, I'm sitting in our Committee hearing. We began at 8 am, broke while they were on the House Floor arguing the supplemental Appropriations bill from 10-4 and have been here ever since. You probably won't believe me when I say this, but I heart my job. I just wished I had already packed.

Birthdays and updates

Just wanted to check in and say HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY to my dear cousin Scott! We celebrated this weekend with a family fish fry at the lake for all of the March/April birthdays: Dad, Uncle Jerrell, Mom, Aunt Joyce, Scott and Kathryn. We had quite a crowd at the lake and it was good to spend time with everyone. Ella is definitely growing up. How can I tell? Her attention span has increased immensely when it comes to swinging. Before she has always wanted to stop after a few swings... this weekend, she just couldn't get enough.

While in Lufkin I checked out the new night spot "The Beach" with my brother Jay and Jesse. It was some of the best people watching I have done in a long time. And I'm pretty sure life was meaningless before Jesse was around to keep us entertained.

I'm finding it hard to get motivated to get the many things accomplished on my to-do list at work today. It's going to be a short, but busy week. I'm very excited about Travis' return tomorrow... it will be so nice to have him back! I'm headed to DC on Friday for C.A.R. National Convention, should be some fun times.

God Blessed Texas!

Here's a few pictures from Texas C.A.R. State Conference that I attended this past weekend. For those of you not in the know, C.A.R. stands for Children of the American Revolution. This was my 20th annual State Conference to attend. I'm going to let the pictures speak 1,000 words because I don't have time to write them! Work consumes my life, but I enjoy what I do and the time flies.

Me and Mrs. Metts, she's convinced that I need to marry her grandson Stephen. Hilarious!

I heart White Cheddar Cheez-Its! And of course, Peanut!

I got these awesome hats for Katie and Rachel to commemorate their last TX State Conference as members. I can't believe they're going to be 22 soon!

The super cool old kids at the banquet: Sandra Jo, Sarah, Katie and myself.

Girlies at the dance. We forgot to get a "legs" picture in our dresses during the banquet.

What I've been up to...

Since I'm pretty sure my life will never slow down, I've decided it's time to put up some pictures so you can see what I've been up to when I haven't been working at the Capitol (which is not much time). Enjoy!

My adorable C.A.R. Debutante, Elizabeth, at DAR State Conference in San Antonio.

Me and Anne, one of my dear paging friends.

Me and Mrs. Metts, my C.A.R. Senior State President at DAR State Conference.

Downtown Austin on St. Patty's with my friend Tom. Just had to share his costume.

Austin Karoake for Phillip's 25th Birthday. We're singing "Sweet Caroline."

LaLa's for Michelle's 27th Birthday. It's a Christmas-themed bar!

Update.

My apologies for falling off the face of the blogging world, but I'm a busy girl! Basically, I work. A lot. I logged in over 60 hours at the Capitol last week in addition to working 7 hours at Bath and Body Works. I've also fallen asleep on my couch, a lot. It's really starting to become a problem, as it happens more nights than it doesn't. And to think, I had insomnia problems all through out my childhood.

I'll try to be better about posting, but sorry I can't make any promises!

A belated Happy Birthday...

While I was at DAR this weekend, two very important men in my life celebrated a fairly significant birthday. My dad and Uncle Jerrell turned 65 on Saturday! I did find time in my busy DAR schedule to call and wish them a Happy Birthday, but wanted to do a little posting since I know Jerrell keeps up with me on the internet. The fam is getting together this weekend to celebrate with a family favorite fish fry, and I'm bummed that I am not going to be able to make it! Here's two cute pictures I found of my Dad and Madelyn and Jerrell and Ella, hope you enjoy! (and oh yeah, they're identical twins in case you can't tell) I am going to try to get better at blogging, but life is pretty crazed!

Jerrell and Ella

Darrell and Madelyn (and Zeus and Baron)

You know you're tired when...

Last night after I got home from work I settled on the couch to watch the new episode of The Office. The next thing I know, it's 4:30 am and my cell phone alarm is going off. Apparently I fell asleep about 10 minutes into the show, laying on the couch, still fully clothed from work (skirt, button down shirt, cardigan), with the lights still on and Candace on the computer.

I guess that's what happens when you get to work before dawn and don't leave until after dark. Gotta love Committee hearing days!