Looking Forward

First off - I am guest posting over on Stephanie's blog while she is on vacation.  Hop over and check it out - I'm writing about the vacation destinations I am dreaming of these days!

I've whined a lot lately (yes, I am aware of this, I'll be less whiney this summer), so it's time to focus on the positive things in store for me!

Today:  I will go on my first mini-business trip.  I was supposed to go to Dallas, but that customer event got cancelled so now I am going to Des Moines.  Thrilling destination, I know (no offense, Amber!).  It will be a good opportunity to meet some colleagues and customers.  My boss is flying there from another event, we have some presentations and a client dinner today, and then we'll drive back tomorrow.  Good thing I like my boss since we'll spend 4 hours in a car tomorrow!   

This week:  I will have my last study-dominated weekend.  The test is a week from Saturday.  After that, I get my life back.  And you get to stop hearing me complain about this test. 

This month:  I will meet the newest edition to our family!  Charlie Neil was born yesterday. Let the record show that I totally called the sex on this one - all along I have said I KNEW it was a boy!  He is so beautiful and I can not wait to meet him in about 3 weeks.  Here is a picture of him - I think he already looks deep in thought and super intelligent.  ;)

 
Even though this is my 5th nephew, it is honestly just as exciting as being an aunt for the first time.  I was just as excited for Charlie's arrival as I was for his brother James's arrival (Charlie's older brother who is now almost 7!).  Here's a little flash back photo of James and I.  Dang I looked young back then!

This year:  I will co-host the 3rd Annual Julia Child event with my aunt.  I don't know if co-host is even the right word since she is the culinary master and she has it at her house!  It's sort of interesting how this event got started as I think it stemmed from a casual discussion about my desire to learn how to make some Julia Child recipes!  The event isn't until October/November most likley, but we are already discussing a potential menu!  Last year there were nearly 20 people in attendance (I think?) so this is quite the event!  Every time I read a book set in France - which is quite often - I ask myself if any of the dishes mentioned in the book would be good dishes for our Julia Child night.  I LOVE this tradition!