Turtle!

Okay - so M is enjoying her new babysitter... and life is boring again. I have settled into a routine and once again, I am bored. And it is hotter than a you-know-what here. I walked outside this morning and the face of my WATCH fogged up. Does that give you an idea of what the humidity is like?:) And it's only the beginning of June...Oh well. In a week and a half, I'll be going home to visit. I'm excited to see some of the girls in Louisville. Kate sent me a birthday package - she wins this year! She's the first to wish me happy birthday:) And it was such a cool package... you rock, Kate! Tell Pete I said hello but that I will try to steal you again:) Love everyone, Jules

P.S. This is the turtle that Kate sent M! I think she's still deciding if it's competition...:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_IicLACHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO68SWq_bAE
Sadly, my week of celebrity sighting is over. I don't really even want to post anything again - it will be a while before anything comes close to comparing with that:) BUT - here is a video (sorry, I had to splice it b/c it was too big) of M barking. I KNOW, she never barks, but here she is in action. She met her new babysitter today and she really liked her. (she dropped her toy at the lady's feet) Anyway, enjoy the video. Hope everyone has a good weekend. jules

I'm a rockstar...:)

UNBELIEVABLE! I went to work at Habitat today because there was a big event (for the dedication of the 1000th house built in NO since Katrina) with Jimmy Carter and they needed nurses to be there to do first aid, etc. I'm sitting at the first aid station early this am when I turn around and - who do I see? Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. AAAAAAGH! I shook their hands, talked to them and - obviously - got a picture. It has absolutely made my week. THEN - Rosalyn Carter didn't feel well, so who got to take a look at her and give her some ibuprofen? That's right, ME. I got to hang out with the secret service and everything (yea, they ordered me around:). I have no other news... I'm a rockstar...:)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!!

Mom, Sarah, Christina (soon to be!), Grandma... I love you!

I'm Back:)!

Okay, so I went back to work today (sigh of relief). Everyone was SO nice- it's nurses' week and my manager included me in the festivities. I got free gifts INCLUDING a nice picnic chair (you know, the kind that goes into the bag and you throw over your shoulder?:) I still don't know what I'm doing yet (i.e. life) but I've decided that I miss M terribly. Mom gives me daily babysitting updates. The newest thing?: M has 2 boxes of treats, so they hold up both boxes and let her pick which one she wants. Unbelievable:)... I love it. You know she thinks she's a princess. I'm in an extended stay right now and trying really hard to get an apartment. Just wanted to say a big thanks to Mom and Dad (and the kids) for taking care of M. I love you guys! and I know she's having a good time. (I think she's regularly eating popcorn and watching movies with the fam:) Oh! - and she has a new boyfriend that comes over to play. Can you tell that I miss her? By the way, Kate - I'm watching "According to Jim" and I miss you!!!

California... again

Okay - so, I am now in California, spent the night at Jane and Larry's last night. (By the way, my car was still there and in one piece!:) Jane made me an awesome goody bag for the road: thanks, Jane:) I drove down the coast today and had an awesome time. I'll try to post some pics. I'm driving to Phoenix tomorrow and staying with Liz and I'm so excited!

Hurrah!

Hurrah! I will finally be employed again after 5 weeks:) I know Everyone (and their mother) keeps asking me if I've found a job and I can now say, yes. I am going back to New Orleans. To make a long story short, I was not having any luck finding a job that I liked out west and the hospital in New Orleans called my agency and asked if I would be interested in working an additional contract. So... off I go. Tentative game plan: fly out to get my car in SF on monday; travel down the coast on tues; phoenix by wed; dallas/fort worth by thur; and new orleans on friday:) M is not going with me:( but I will get her within the 1st couple of weeks provided housing is not an issue. (I may end up in a hotel and I'm not sure how she'll handle that-it's all negotiable at this point:) AND- everyone keeps asking me "So, what happened to your sister that went with you out to New Orleans?" KATIE went back to Minnesota with Pete... and I am very sad to lose her. So, now- Kate has made the ultimate gesture and MOVED with me. Where are my sisters and friends that were supposed to come visit me? (with the exception of Emily who did come to visit:) This is now your opportunity!!:) Make haste, reservations are filling quickly. Alright, love you guys - I'll keep you posted... Jules
OH! And congrats to Sarah and Brad, they had a baby girl today: Lillian Elizabeth 9lbs, 10oz and perfect:) Sarah, you rock...:)