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Thankful, Fortunate, and a Little Selfish, Too.

2009 has had it's ups and downs in the Robertson family, no doubt, but as we head into the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, I can't help but think about how fortunate and how blessed we truly are. As we prepare to celebrate the holiday seasons in our new home, I am acutely reminded of those who have nowhere to call home. As I am surrounded by family and friends, I remember that the holidays aren't such a happy time for so many. I've been blessed beyond measure with more happiness, health, and financial and job security than I've earned or deserved. I don't take it lightly. I don't take it for granted.

All day I've been thinking about that quote (Bible verse maybe) "Too whom much is given, much is required." Yesterday, my mom asked me for a Christmas list. I've thought of a couple of things, but in all honesty, I don't NEED anything. I think I'm going to ask her to get an angel from one of the trees at Wal-Mart or the Department of Social Services and make someone else's Christmas special. A donation to Habitat for Humanity is also on my list.

One of the best gifts I've ever received at Christmas was something I couldn't unwrap or hold or even see, but I'll remember it forever. Chris and I were opening gifts a few years after we were married. Chris has a tradition of buying one or two of the things that are on my list and then there are these small things that he buys year after year for me (Chapstick, Christmas tree cakes, magazines, etc, etc.) Not big items but they are a tradition and he always, ALWAYS shops for them on Christmas Eve. That year, I didn't get any of those things while we were opening gifts. After we finished, he told me the story. He was doing his shopping and overheard a husband and wife having a small arguement in the aisle beside him. The wife wanted to buy their child a toy, the husband wanted to buy her new winter coat. They went back and forth a little bit and the husband finally decided that maybe the child could get by with the old coat a little bit longer because he wanted her to have a toy to open on Christmas morning.

Chris said, I'm sorry Heidi but I left all your gifts in the basket and gave them your Christmas money. I was so GLAD he did. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I hope that sweet baby stayed warm that winter and had a BIG fun TOY to open on Christmas morning. I think about that kid every year, even though I have no clue who she is, and hope she's having the best Christmas ever.

Of course, we all have that selfish side too, and with all that I've said, I would be thrilled if this would show up on my doorstep Christmas morning. I'm finally ready!

Don't you think I'd be an awesome Peekapoo mommy?

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The ABC's Book...

Many of you know I have an ABC scrapbook of mixed drinks that I'm working on filling up. The goal is to pick a new drink for each letter of the alphabet and get pictures of the drink and the aftermath. Some of my favorites are Appletini's with mom, Levi and Maranda. And Margaritas with Sarah in Myrtle Beach. Oh, and Jello Shots with Justin and Jill in Gatlinburg. That one was not pretty!


Me and Carrie are going to be documenting W and B tonight. This could get ugly!
FUN TIMES! I love summer!

So I log onto my blog today...

after spending a good 10 minutes trying to remember the user name and I quickly remember why I have been avoiding it for so long. All the pictures of Brady! Does it ever really get any easier? Seriously?





Let's see... since my last confession... I mean update...





I have turned 32.


I have booked a trip to Disney.


I have not visited anyone else's blog. (Going to check them when I finish writing)


I have not gotten another dog.


The King of Pop died.


I have updated to an iPhone which is the single greatest gadget I've ever purchased. If it is possible to be in love with an inanimate object such as a cell phone, I'm so there. I should have listened to mom months ago.

I've missed you guys!

We're watching...

The Battle of Tobacco Road.

Let's Go, Duke!

Please join me in congratulating Chris!

He has a new JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris will be working at Blue Ridge Beverage beginning next week. I am very proud of him and excited for this new opportunity. Blue Ridge Beverage acquired Evans Distributing in January of this year. They distribute several different drink products including Miller Beer, Chateau Morrisette Wine, and my personal favorite, Yoo-Hoo.

The pay and benefits are good and all, but the best part??? Yoo-hoo by the case - AT COST. :)