Catching Up In Pictures

It's been so long since I've updated this blog. I haven't hardly done any writing at all, because I've been so busy. Taking care of this house and working and being a parent really does take up most of my time. WOW. Who would've thought I would have NO time to write?

I decided to update this blog with pics of me and my co workers and Bryan. I can't say where I work or what I do, just because I need to protect my own privacy from haters that are related to me and protect the privacy of these people as well.

I love them all! They are like my family. There are some pics that didn't make it to my blog, but maybe I'll post them later. These were all taken at the very end of September, when we had our picnic. Bryan came and cooked on the big grill for everyone, since no one in the office wanted to do it. We had a blast all day, hanging out and eating and just having fun. We barely worked at all that day! The next day after that, we had a bachelorette party for one of the girls who got married last month. It was so much fun!!!!

All I do is work, take care of the house, and make sure Alexa has what she needs. She made the junior varsity basketball team this year and I really can't wait to start going to the games. She is getting good grades in school and seems to enjoy the bigger environment that she is in. (It's much more diverse.) She is really growing up, and it's kind of scary.

On another note, I got a letter from my other daughter, who was adopted at birth almost ten years ago. She and her mother both wrote me a letter and said they would like to speak to me. I am so nervous! I haven't seen either one of my children for almost ten years. It made me very happy, but I am not sure how to approach it yet. I did get some updated pics of them, and they are so big! She looks JUST like her dad while my son looks JUST like me. I just don't know what to say. Apparently, my daughter has some questions regarding her adoption and since I really don't know her, I'm not sure what to say. She wants to meet me and they think I still live in Michigan, so I have to handle that as well. I will update this blog when I do make that call, which I anticipate doing this weekend.

Anyway, everything is going well. I am very happy and content at this point in my life. I still deal with anxiety and depression, but on a much smaller scale. Now I throw myself into work when I feel myself getting blue, and it works. I use the weekends to reconnect with myself and to clean house and spend time with Alexa, since Bryan works in the mornings on the weekend. Things with him could not be better. I cannot tell you how much I love this little person who has evolved from a major league fuck up to a responsible and caring adult. You would have thought the world was ending for both of us two weeks ago, when I had to go out of town on business for two days. I cried when I left because I am such a homebody and I didn't want to leave my family. Bryan was choked up, too. It was really hard sleeping without him and being without him, but I learned a lot about my industry while I was gone and it helped me revive my career. Everything was that much better when I returned home.

So, that's it in a nutshell. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of my new great nephew who should be making his appearance right around the 27th of this month. Last week I went out and spent some money on him, buying him clothes and diapers and other essentials. It made me really long for one of my own. I just can't wait for him to get here so I can cuddle and spoil. I love being an aunt, albeit a "GREAT aunt", and Bryan loves the role, too. We are so family oriented! I can't wait until December 8th, which is when Dave is flying down to see us. In the meantime, we are preparing for the holiday season and Alexa's 14th birthday, which falls on Thanksgiving this year. Everything is wonderful!
This is our Admin Assistant. She's a ball of fire, man. Thick New York accent, tough, great sense of humor. I love her to death.
Me and one of my coworkers at the bar, probably after the buzz set in. I have been to the bar TWICE in the last eight months, and this night was different because I was out with the girls from my office and not Bryan. I had so much fun! I drank a little too much but not TOO much. We are going to have to go out again.
Me and another one of my coworkers. We were at a beachside bar, so the wind was blowing out hair all around. It made us look like models. LOL
Me and the bachelorette of honor. Can you say, "Sondra has a buzz"?
Me and Bryan at the picnic. SUCH a change from last year. SUCH a change.

I'm not sure who took this pic, but I love it because Bryan looks so cute in it. I don't know what my deal is lately, but I can't get enough of him, if you know what I mean. He's tired, folks, but I'm still ready to keep on going...and going...and going...and going.

Until Next Time,
Mz Bowailey