Hunter's First Birthday

Hunter's first birthday was a blast! We had a backyard cookout, and despite the heat, it was great to have the whole family and a bunch of our closest friends all together to celebrate. Hunter loved his cake and was totally overwhelmed by all the presents. Thanks to everyone who came for making the day so special for our little guy!

Check out the slide show here:
http://joylynphotography.com/hunters1st/

To see how much he's grown, check out his 4 month photos here:
http://blog.joylynphotography.com/2009/09/13/family-days/

A Tale of Two Weeks

I know. I know. I've been a slacker by ignoring the blog for a couple of weeks now. While last week was one big, stressful blur, here are a few highlights:
- extended job offer #1 to explore options #2 and #3
- ate most of the junk in our jammed-full freezer!
- decided I would not be going with Jamie to DC this time :(
- scheduled more interviews
- rethought my career choice
- got a total of -5 hours of sleep
- vacuumed every room in the house
- celebrated my sister's 21st birthday (in spirit)
- took Jamie to the airport
- finally used our Olive Garden gift card!! yummm

Good news, though. This week is looking much better:
- hoping to get job offer #2
- can't wait for Jamie to come home on Wednesday!
- need to get packed for Costa Rica!
- planning to take in a fireworks extravaganza in UNC's Kenan Stadium!
- leaving Saturday at 11:22am for some much needed pura vida in Costa Rica!!!

I am now able to rent cars...

Well, that's what the waiter at The Melting Pot pointed out last night as we ate our way to pure fondue gluttony. Of all the things he could have said in relation to my 25th birthday, he chose to comment on my car-renting abilities. Funny stuff. Anyways, here are some pics from dinner last night. I have to admit, it was the best birthday dinner ever :)

I have a great husband, y'all.