Happy Holidays

Aaraon's boat last sunday when it was snowing in Redding

Aaron and I at my christmas party

Aaron and I at his Christmas party

Well it's been a busy holiday season. I'm still thinking about Rachel and Garrett everyday and wondering why a tragedy has to happen around the holidays, or why is has to happen at all..... I'm really missing my friends in Eureka right now, wishing I could see them and be there to support them..... but unfortunately I don't have 4 wheel drive and I don't feel safe driving over the mountain by myself. I'm wishing Rachel some peace and comfort this holiday season.

In other news, i've been busy getting ready for christmas, i'm finally finished shopping, wrapping and got all my packages shipped. I also did all of Aaron's shopping for him as he's a man and hates shopping, lol. We had both our christmas parties last weekend, his was friday night, mine was Saturday and then Aaron had a tournament Sunday. He got up at 3:30 am to go fishing in the snow, I don't get it, lol. He placed fifth at this tournament. I was amazed it started snowing in Redding on Sunday. I was wrapping presents and didn't even realize it till i looked outside after several hours. All the cars in my neighborhood and the ground was covered in a couple inches but it melted overnight.

I've been wanting to buy a Wii for almost a year now, so I finally broke down and bought one. They are so much fun, I feel like a big kid. I just like how they are so interactive. I also broke down last night and gave Aaron one of his christmas presents early. It was a bass fishing game for the Wii. It's actually really fun, I was playing it today. I like it better than real fishing cause I can actually catch fish! Lol. Aaron was getting mad though cause the line kept breaking and he didn't understand why he couldn't upgrade to a stronger fishing line, lol. Maybe they should make that an option in the game..... I love the bowling and golf games, they're pretty fun.

Work is getting busier, it's respiratory season so all the little ones are coming in. RSV season also started so we'll be busy for the next several months. RSV is a respiratory virus that is very serious in infants and makes them extremely sick. There isn't any medicine to treat it, just supportive care like IV fluids, oxygen and lots of nose suctioning (which they hate!) So i'll be honing my suctioning skills again.... This week is a little slower because of the holidays so i'm actually on call right now, i'll be up for several more hours though because I slept in today expecting to work and I'm working tomorrow night, maybe i'll play the wii a bit......

I hope everyone has a happy holidays, Aaron and I are headed over to his parents house on Christmas, so i'm excited for that, he has such a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with Rachel and Garretts Family and friends during this holiday season.....

Why?

I haven't been in the mood for posting much lately, a good friend of mine was killed last week. It is an extremely sad situation. He was shot during a home invasion robbery and later passed away at the hospital. His girlfriend (one of my close friends) was there throughout the entire event and words cannot even express how torn apart her world is now. My heart breaks for her everytime I think about her and everything she has been through. I just don't understand how one human being could do something so horrible to another......

A gift for such a little while,

your loss just seems so wrong,

you should not have left before us,

it’s with loved ones you belong.

The memorial service is today and I wish so much that I could be there. However a storm decided to show its face this weekend and its just not safe for me to drive my car over the mountain, not to mention making it back over here. It's breaking my heart that I can't be there for Rachel and all of my other friends affected by this horrible tragedy. Garrett was one of the most amazing men you could ever meet, he was always smiling and joking around, he could always make me laugh. He will be so greatly missed by so many. Rest in peace G-man, you are always in my thoughts.....

Not how did he die, but how did he live?

Not what did he gain, but what did he give?

These are the units to measure the worth

Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?

But had he befriended those really in need?

Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,

To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,

But how many were sorry when he passed away.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving

A Pic I took at the pond in Anderson. Love the fall colors

Aaron Fishing at the pond

Taking a walk by Aaron's parents house on Thanksgiving


Aaron and I on Thanksgiving

These are some adorable kittens at a friend of Aaron's house. These kittens are brother and sister, Callie and Mr. Nelson



I've had a great week. I worked Thanksgiving eve but then had 6 days off, so it's been nice. I was supposed to work on Friday but we were slow at work so I got to be on call all night. I go back tomorrow, it's been a nice break. Aaron and I went to his parents house for Thanksgiving and all his family was there, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncle's and Cousins.

I hate crowds so I never go to the black Friday sales but this year there were some deals on some things that I've been waiting to buy so I had to :) I got up at 6 and went to Walmart, the parking lot was actually no busier than normal, I was kind of surprised, it was a little busier inside but not too bad. They had tons of employees working so there was always someone to answer a question or point me in the right direction. I only bought the door busters I needed and got out of there as soon as possible, and I left with a new laptop that I absolutely love :) I've been wanting one for quite sometime so I thought it was finally time to treat myself. So now I have to learn how everything works on it.

Other than that not much else going on, just house cleaning and Christmas shopping, I think i'm about half way done. Going to cut down a christmas tree this weekend and I also bought a ginger bread house kit today, haven't made on before but i've wanted to for the last couple of years so I decided to finally do it, can't wait to eat it either! :)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!