It's been a while!

I haven't posted on the ol' blog since October! Not too much has been happening around here besides work and Christmas! So here is a random photo update from my phone!

Here is a hilarious picture that one of my first graders drew of me, Gil, and Laila. So cute!

 Laila has recently "gained access" to the whole house. When we went to work, we used to keep her in the basement with a baby gate. We decided to give her a few test runs with access to the whole house. We were a little bit nervous because she still jumps on the kitchen counter and grabs things every once in a while. It was a risky time of year to try this out with the Christmas tree out. But she's been a good pup...besides deciding that her new favorite place to lay is the off-limits cream couch!

Gil and I took Laila to a Christmas tree farm to cut down our own tree this year. It was super fun, freezing, and Christmas-y! Way better than going to a random parking lot or store to buy one!

We had Gil's work holiday party. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures from that night, which is sad because I loved my dress this year. Here's a random shot from the dressing room when I bought the dress. Definitely a dress I can wear again! The party this year was at the Riverfront Ballroom at Cobo. It was a cool location, but I had a bad cold and didn't feel great the whole night. Booo.

We headed to the West side of the state for Christmas and drove through a snowstorm to get back home. I love finally having snow!

Laila's been loving it too!

And finally, my best friend, Erin had her baby! I couldn't be more excited for her and Matt! They are going to be great parents!!!

Looking forward to a great 2013!!