It has been a busy month.  Since my last post, I’ve spent the majority of my free time shopping, planning parties or going to parties (most of which have been for my daughter who just turned 5).  I’m now 4 states south of home visiting with my parents for a week (and having additional birthday celebrations as well as early Christmas gift exchanging).  Meanwhile I have my BlackBerry on me which seems to indicate new messages constantly at all hours of the day and night.  So so far my vacation has yet to feel very relaxing and this holiday season feels like more work than fun. Read more “Christmabirthdapaloosa”