The Econmy and Steel Prices

Now doesn't that just sound like a riveting title?? I know you just cannot WAIT to read about what I have to say about the economy and steel prices! Trust me, I wouldn't be talking about, but I have found that lately it is effecting my life directly. I work for a company fabricates steel tubing (sounds strange I know), but steel prices have gone up like 110% since I started working here, and it's REALLY effecting our business. Stinks. They actually laid a couple of people off in the plant, and another lady up front. I'm actual doing accounting on top of my normal job (sales, marketing) to cover for the lady that they laid off. The bright side? Well... being that I'm the newest one to the company they should've let me go... however... my boss informed me that he thinks I have some very valuable skills that are an asset to the company. Makes you feel good :) I know the business will be fine... they've gone through these types of increases before, but it's still a bit scary. And gas prices... holy cow... all I can say is thank goodness I'm getting my Mini!

Tonight I'm meeting my parents, my brother, and my grandpa and his wife for dinner. My grandpa missed out on the bday celebration we had for my dad last weekend so I think he feels bad and wants to take him out for dinner with us all. Fine by me! I bought Juno and Cloverfield yesterday at Target... we'll probably go home and watch those afterwards. Nothing like a good movie and a blanket to cuddle up next to the one you love :) Saturday we are going to the Cards/Astros game with Gretchen and Justin. REALLY excited about that. It's a day game, and the weather is supposed to be like 65 and sunny... sounds good to me!

Side note: I just had some spicy soup for lunch... killer heartburn right now... ouch. What am I, like 75???? Geesh.

We go to Abilene the weekend after next!! Our bestest friend Val Goode is picking us up from the airport and then we are trekking it to A-Town. (JACCI YOU SHOULD RIDE WITH US PLEEEEEEEEEAAASSSSEEEE????? ) Then Chelsea's wedding is Memorial Day weekend. Cannot WAIT for that. I'm SO happy for her and Alec... they are the greatest couple and they deserve all the happiness in the world. Love, love, LOVE her family and cannot wait to see all of them! Love you Chels!

So I have a PDF file of the proof of our wedding album (turned out AMAZING... I LOVE our photographer...) and I'm wondering if there is anyway I can post it on here??? Any advice let me know... I would love to share with you all!

K... back to work for the remainder of the day. Everyone have an amazing weekend!! Jac and Mer... you guys are going to have SO much fun! Take lots of pics!

My Mini

Hope everyone had a great weekend... I sure did!! We ordered our NEW CAR!!! yayayayay!! We are selling the Mustang, and this weekend we just put an order in for a brand spanking new Mini Cooper S!!! I'm so excited. It's one of those cars that's so ugly it's cute you know? Plus... it gets incredible gas mileage and it's super speedy. We are so excited. It won't be here for like 6 weeks though. They make them over in Oxford and have to ship them over here. So... let's just hope these next 6 weeks FLY by! I'll take TONS of pictures when it comes in I promise! I'm not looking forward to the car payment part, but hey gotta grow up sometime right? Plus Brian and I have NO credit what so ever, so this will be a good way for us to get some. Especially if we every plan on buying a house. I've never had a credit card... can you believe that? Weird I know.

Brian woke up last week in the middle of the night with a horrible toothache. SO... at 4am we drove to my parents house because my Dad usually has a stash of pain pills for emergencies. He went to the dentist the next day and found out he had a horrible infection and would need a root canal! Now... if you know my husband, you know that he is DEATHLY terrified of the dentist. HATES going. So... yesterday he went in to have it done. He was under PLENTY of sedatives so I don't think he felt much during the procedure but afterwards he was in a lot of pain. Poor baby... he feels better today thank goodness... I'm ready to have the old Brian back!! haha...

I cannot WAIT for May!! We are going to Texas practically every weekend it feels like and I couldn't be happier! I cannot wait to see all of my friends again and catch up! I feel like it's been SOOO long! I miss all of you so flipping much!! I feel like I've missed out on so many showers and birthdays and bachelorette parties already ... I'm just ready to get down there! :)

On a side note: My mom was talking to my grandpa last night (he's in a nursing home now) and he was just so out of it. The director of the nursing home called her later and told her that he was refusing to eat or take his medications. It's like he is completely giving up on life. Normally, this would be a happy time knowing that he is about to go spend eternity with our Father, but my grandpa is not a Christian. Every time anyone has tried to speak with him about it, even lately, he won't have any of it. So anyway... keep him and our family in your prayers. I think these next couple months could be a bit rocky...

I hope everyone has a GREAT week! The countdown to Friday continues...