it's a wonderful life

Today, I was blessed. More so than usual, and I do lead a blessed life, even with all the drama.

Yesterday Hannah & I picked Ashley up at the airport. Her flight was an hour late, so we didn't get to go to the place we wanted for lunch, but, when you haven't had tex-mex for three months, anything mexican taste good.

Hannah & I went ahead and parked so we could meet her in the terminal. Hannah was just beside herself, she couldn't wait to see Ashley (she hasn't seen her since August).

When she finally came through, they hugged, tightly, closely for a good two minutes.

Then Ashley proceeded to punch her in the arm for her "probono" shopping visit.

Some things never change :)

We had a great lunch and I took them both to the store. Everyone there that knew Ash was happy to see her and congratulated her for everything she has done.

Larry came to get them, and even offered to pay me for 1/2 her ticket. I think he finally realized yesterday, tomorrow and Christmas Day are my only three days with her, he has all the rest.

Yesterday and today at work were just awesome. I work with the most amazing people. When you spend more time there than at home, it's nice to love the people as I do.

Yesterday, Ely & Clint organized a pot luck lunch. Ely brought tostada's, Clint brought Mac n Cheese, Monica brought the most amazing Vietnamese noodles I have EVER had, some brought cake, ice, cokes, everything.

With all the Ashley excitement, I had totally forgot, and wished I hadn't because my lunch came up three times after I had eaten *blech*.

Then, today was just so busy, so much fun, everyone happy, the Christmas rush finally kicking in. Jeff bought pizza for the store, so we had lunch today as well.

Then the coolest thing. I was able to speak with both Jan & Annie! BOTH! They needed some help, which I was more than happy to give. I am so excited for them both, their whole family!

It was a great day. Tomorrow Ashley & I are going to watch the football game, then stop in and give Todd some backstrap. For you non hunters, that's the best part of the venison. Since he didn't get to hunt this year, and Larry went last year, we have tons of it, and am sharing with him.

Don't stop giving, spread it around all year long, y'all!