I am leaving on a jet plane...

So, I just got back from my second business trip to Cincinnati, OH with GE. I thought my first trip was fun - so wrong! This one was fun, fun, fun and informative (yes I did learn something since it was for work!). I truly love being "the client" because these trips are nothing but pampering - which GE total beat McKesson on (McKesson is who I went to PA with!).

Leaving Atlanta was a treat - we were in the midst of 50 + mile per hour winds all morning so needless to say by the time the afternoon rolled around - Hartsfield was experiencing some delays. Beth and Chad (from GE) traveled with us and they were so sweet and thoughtful - they brought us snack bags so that we would not be to hungry since dinner would not be till much later. Bonus points for them! We finally got to leave Atlanta at 7 pm (1.5 hrs late) but on the upside the flight to Cincinnati was pretty short - only 1 hour.

When we arrived in Cincinnati we were taken to the very lovely Hilton downtown - It had a great name but I cant remember it. Anyways - super nice place:)

The entrance that leads you the check-in desk!

My Room on the 28th floor (there were only 29 floors - so I say I did pretty good!)

The rest of my room - HUGE!!!

Super cute bathroom! The pic doesnt do it justice.

Downtown Cincinnati at night - the picture did not turn out great - but you get the idea!

Dinner on the Cincinnati River - The Montgomery Inn. It was fabulose!

Get the Ribs and Chocolate Volcano Cake!

6 am view of downtown Cincinnati from my room.

Another pic from my room!

We spent Tuesday at Mercy Anderson Hospital - looking at their perinatal documentation system. It was very informative and I loved what we saw. Then we had PANERA for lunch - my ALL TIME FAVORITE LUNCH TO EAT! So another huge bonus! Then as quickly as it began we were back at the airport waiting to head home. Sad :(

This picture is us imitating Chad! Hhhhheeeeyyyyyyy!

I hear this is a great pick up for the ladies - well it worked for Chad at least:)

The Whole Crew!

Angela, Tracy, me

Rita, Rebecca, Melissa, Charles

Beth, Chad

The Cobb Crew!

Angela, Tracy, and me!

I really love to travel! I wonder sometimes if I should be doing that for a living? But then I think No! I would end up hating it - so I will just keep it as my way to expensive but very fun hobby. I do probably need to get a second job to pay for it though.....

Thanks Beth and Chad for all the laughs!

My First Buisness Trip

So I just got back from my first ever "Buisness Trip". Wellstar is in the process of looking to purchase a new electronic documentation system for the Women's Health Sector of the system and I was lucky enough to get to go on the site visit to Allentown, PA.

Sunday we left Atlanta and flew to Newark, NJ and then drove to Allentown, PA (about an hour and 15 minute drive). It was dark so I did not really get to enjoy any of the scenary going to PA BUT once we arrived there we were treated to a NICE dinner at a great restaurant called MELT. The food was sooooo good - and the company that treated us to this pulled out all the stops - we had fab appetizers, salads, wine, entrees, and dessert. They could not have treated us better.

Monday we spent at St Luke's Hospital in Allentown - and can I just say What a cute hospital and area! I loved it! The site visit was great - the hospital is a little smaller than ours but we met some great people and got some good info to bring home. Then it was back in the van - and back to Newark to catch a flight home. Luckily - we actually caught an earlier flight and made it back to Atlanta by 8 pm:)

I took a few photos as we were taking off because I have never been to NYC and seen any of the sights!

Photo of Manhattan from the Air

My itsy -bitsy pic of the Statue of Liberty

(its really almost comical!)

The Brooklyn Bridge

It was a fun trip and I get to do it again in two weeks - Ohio here I come!

Ava

Ava is our almost 4 year old lab mix that we rescued from the shelter one month after we were married. She has the cutest personality and is rather adorable (I am biased but thats okay)!

Since we have has a few warm and sunny days she has been wanting play in the backyard on the weekends. This picture of her is during a game of catch with her "squirrel tail" - she has shredded the squirrel stuffed animal body but kept the tail intact....Anyways she loves it - it is one of her "comfort" toys.


This is her on the fence - she likes to stand up here so she can be near the neighbors dogs - she is quite the social butterfly! And do notice her very trendy boutique collar or "necklace" as I call them. I don't make her wear clothes but we do have a variety of fashionable necklaces that we can change out depending on the season:)

We sure do love our Ava Bear!

Revolution Church

So as promised - my long awaited review of Revolution Church! Let me just say my expectations were not only met BUT BLOWN OUT OF THE WATER! This church is so on fire for GOD and they just draw you in with their welcoming nature and passion! Just one Sunday has made me want to be a better person. Worship was AWESOME! They have a great band and we sang songs that I have NEVER heard and at one point I thought I just might start bawling for no reason - They truly just love Jesus - no pretense, no fake I am better than thou attitudes - just real people that love Jesus.

The sermon this week is part of the "Bringing Sexy Back" series. Just the title of this series drew me in made me want to visit this church! What Christian based ministry has a series like that! None that I have ever been to - thats for SURE! Of course this week was about relationships and how to balance kids! Umm helllooo we have no kids so why go this week? Part of me was really debating visiting since I was sure that this message would NOT pertain to me and my marriage or my walk with God! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WRONG! I was touched by EVERY word that Gary Lamb (the pastor) had to say. He is just so real and down to earth.

I cannot say enough great things about Gary (Pastor Lamb?). He took a really touchy subject and basically TRAMPLED and STOMPED all over peoples toes - but who could be mad at him? He is dynamic, hilarious, and totally devoted to his church, his members, his family, and MOST of all God. I seriously hung on every word that he said and could apply all of the points that he made to my life. I feel like what I heard Sunday was meant for me - right where I am in life - I think Gary helped me to lay the foundation for my future family on Sunday - and I am so grateful.

God is amazing - he met me where right where I am.....And I am so glad!

Here is the website - Check it out for yourself! Especially Gary's blog - It gives you preview of what he is like in action at all 3 services on Sunday morning!

www.therevolution.tv

I will keep you all posted as we continue to visit....Pray for us as we make decisions about a church home that meets both of our needs equally.

Pictures from John's Birthday

The group at Dave Barnes

Dan and Kerri - They are ADORABLE!

The Ladies - Freezing Outside!

Some of my Ya-Ya's

"Give me your man card, you are losing points tonight!"

Kisses for the Birthday Boy!

Heather Ragsdale, RNC

Just to share some exciting news - I passed my RNC exam on Monday! This exam is to be certified in your nursing specialty - so I am now certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing. It was a LOT of hard work ....well I mean it was just so boring to study for...and my questions were so random and did not even apply to my job.....BUT I passed and that is all that matters:) Thanks to those of you that were saying a prayer for me at 9 am! I appreciate you because we all know that it was totally by the grace of God that I passed!!

The Integra

A few Pictures of the car so far.

Present state of the car!

Test drive picture