Sunday, January 23, 2011

Major Slacker

So I have been slacking majorly, but starting now I'm going to be a better blogger. I have just had a lot going on lately, in a good way. I am catching up for my own purposes so bare with me as I write a dreadfully long post.

So, I moved to New York to be a nanny/personal assistant and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I came up here during the the beginning of December and spent about a week and a half and then went back home to spend Christmas with my family.

So this is what has happened since.....

1. Christmas...
with my dad and stepmom,
with my nieces and newphews,
(who all got new I love NY shirts from their Aunt Steph for Christmas)
and with my mom and stepdad.
The girls with our expecting sister...who has since delivered a beautiful baby girl that I will talk about later in my post.
Girl Shot
Me and mom
Miss these kids so much!!
I was so excited to get to go back home to spend the holidays! I got about a week there before I hit my next destination, which brings me to number
2. The Bahamas!!!
I went to Harbour Island with the family that I work for a few days after Christmas and stayed through New Years. It was my first time in the Bahamas and my first time to go out of the country. It was amazing!
This was the view from my very own cottage!
(pool and all)
A private island that we visited for a day....it was gorgeous and we were the only ones there.
Me and Posey getting ready for Junkanoo, which is similar to Mardi Gras in the islands.
My favorite picture that I took while I was there...
Gorgeous sunsets EVERY night!
I had an awesome time and feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to tag along on their vacation. We spent our days eating, going to the beach, laying by the pool, eating, fishing, and more eating. It was so beautiful! I also had conch for the first time...Eww!

3. Back to New York for "work".
I love my job and couldn't have asked for a better family. The kids are great and it's an adventure everyday living in a new place so far from home.
I spend my time either with the kids or with my new friend Liza, who is an au pair from Germany. We spend most of our time together at a local restaurant which we have adopted as our second home or making trips to NYC to go shopping.
After a shopping trip to the city....uh oh!
Did I really just buy 4 pairs of boots?
4. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Vacation time again...I could get used to this!!
We spent a week on a ski trip to Jackson Hole! Another first for me.
I got to spend a lot of time bonding with this little one!!
Ski time!!
Again, we spent our days eating, skiing, snowmobiling, shopping, and just enjoying the gorgeous snow!
We rented snowmobiles and drove them 60 miles through Bridger National Forest where we got to see moose and elk just roaming around. It was amazing!

Just a couple of gorgeous shots I caught on camera...
This picture was taken from our balcony.
And this picture was taken at the Elk Refuge that we took a sleigh ride through on our last day.
It was an amazing trip. We got back into New York last week.

5. Last, but definitely not least!
I am an aunt....AGAIN!
My sister, Jenn, had her second baby, a little girl, last Wednesday (19th).
Welcome to the world Blakely Tatum Floyd!!
She weighed a whopping 8 lbs. 14 oz.
The happy mommy and daddy on delivery day.
And happy big sister!!
She is a natural...

I was soo sad to miss her welcoming into the world, but I get to go home to see her in 9 days!!! Yah! I am so excited. I miss everyone so much and can't wait to see all my nieces and nephews.

So expect a lot more posts from here on out...

XoXo

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Bahamas mama

I am headed to the airport. Got an early start at 2:30 AM. I'm so very tired, but so excited!! I have lots of traveling to do to reach my destination, Harbour Island Bahamas. I fly out of Atlanta at 8:30, fly into Nassau at 10:50, catch a small plane to Eleuthera, hop on a taxi to the dock, then take a boat taxi to Harbour Island. I will take lots of pictures and update everyone when I get back. I am so excited for some warm weather.

XOXO


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Location:Harbour Island

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Sweet home NY

I am so happy with my decision to move up to New York. My "new" family is just wonderful. I have met a lot of new friends and it really makes me feel at home.

This past week, I had a sleepover with J since he is already out of school for the holidays. We had lots of fun watching Beauty and the Beast and eating ice cream in bed.


I also got some very sweet gifts from the kids and their parents. I am a lucky girl. Here is B wearing all of my new things.


I am at the airport, headed home and can't wait to see my family and friends.
Merry Christmas to everyone!

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Buddy the elf

This is what I woke up to today! So exciting!



The snow is so pretty!






J, G, and I made bubblegum today. Definitely something I have never done...turned out pretty good though.






Tonight, we cuddled up by the...



And watched...




One of my all time favorite Christmas movies!

Also, I got my passport today and cannot wait to go to the Bahamas in 15 days!


Happy Tuesday!

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Monday, December 13, 2010

New York update

Well I have been in New York for 6 days and absolutely love it so far. For those of you who don't know, I moved here to work as a nanny/ mother's helper. There are 4 kids and for the privacy of the family I will refer to them by their first initial. G is 9, B is 7, J is 5, and baby girl (P) is 1. They are all absolutely precious! P is learning to deal with being the baby sister to 3 loving brothers who can sometimes forget that she is only a baby. I really couldn't have asked for a better family.

Here are some pics that I have taken so far...


My cottage...sorry for the black around the edges, but blogging from my phone isn't easy.





My Christmas decor!


My king size bed!!


Central park


Me and mom in central park!






This is what I did with the kids this weekend. I think we ate more then we decorated. Ha!



I will post again soon.

Until then...

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Blogger Special for Shutterfly


I have a ton of friends who use Shutterfly for srapbooking, designing cards, and picture sharing. I love just getting on there to browse, but I've been shopping around more recently because Shutteryfly is offering bloggers 50 FREE holiday cards when they share about Shutterfly on their blog.

I have always used Shutterfly for getting pictures printed and for picture sharing, but this year in an attempt to send Christmas cards for cheap, I am trying my hand at designing my own Chrsitmas cards using Shutterfly. I have received Christmas cards in the past (from people who designed their own using Shutterfly) and it seems easy and they turn out very good.
Here are some of my favorite Christmas cards - one of which I am using this year. You can see more cards like these HERE at Shutterfly's Christmas Card selection.






I also love their calendars and photo books....here is some of my favorite.





Go now to check out all the stuff that Shutterfly has to offer!!!
If you are interested in getting 50 FREE cards - you should totally visit Shuttefly and sign up. I'm super excited to design my own card and still save money!!

XOXO
Steph

Saturday, November 27, 2010

NYC

I am getting ready to embark on a new adventure in my life...


I am moving to New York.

More details to come.

Please keep me in your prayers.

XOXO



Wednesday, September 08, 2010

ROLL TIDE ROLL


Football season has finally arrived and I cannot be more ecstatic!!

Saturday we played San Jose State and we won 48-3.

A fantastic way to start the season.



I can't wait until Friday to head back for the Penn State game.

XoXo

 
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