Kirsten lands her aerial!!

Super proud parent moment for us!!  Kirsten has been working so hard on her aerial (no handed cartwheel) this year and we were able to see it in-person!  I am reluctant to have her practice at home,  since we don't have gymnastic mats, so to see it live was amazing.  Both Gordon and I got emotional when we saw her not only do it once, but twice in a row!

New Bikes!

The girls were overdue for new bicycles, so we splurged and got them new bikes!  Kirsten went with a 7-speed sporty one and Alexa selected a traditional girly bike with streamers.  They've been all around the neighborhood, cycling away!

Annual Girls Trip!

This year we went to Nashville, Tennessee!!!  Another amazing trip with my best friends for over 20 years now.  Gosh how I love you Tiffany and Danielle!

Recognizing Recognition

It's been a few years since I can say that I've been personally recognized for achievement in my workplace.  As my career progressed, I slide way from the front-line sales to the chief of staff for my Division.  Progress, yes!  But with less recognition ;)
So, I think 2018 is my year!  Why?  Because the Lord has blessed me with two HUGE recognitions, honors, awards...just this year.

The first honor was an all-expense paid trip for Gordon and I to go to Orlando, specifically, a trip to Disneyworld!  To get this award, it is by nomination only!!  What an honor to be honored.


The second award was for my involvement with the Central Iowa Diversity & Inclusion committee.  I  am passionate about having courageous conversations when it come to D & I.  That along with putting on an event with 800 people for Diversity & Inclusion in Charlotte, also helped :)

Orlando, Flordia   Service Conference Recognition

        

Des Moines, IA   Diversity & Inclusion Honoree