November = Birthday Fun, Ida, and New Beginnings...

November has always been an exciting month for me personally, however this November has been especially memorable. First of all, I would like to say that I feel like this year has absolutely flown by... I feel like I was 23 for 23 seconds as opposed to 365 days. Time is just going so fast that I am remembering everything as if it was yesterday, and then come to find out that it's this time of year AGAIN! I just don't understand how time could go any FASTER! So, in early November I said goodbye to 23 and hello to 24... it's not a particularly a landmark year... but it was a Friday birthday, which makes it a good one, and from the moment I got to work that day it was. I opened my office door and the room was totally PACKED! They got me I was definitely surprised!!! I mean completely SURPRISED! It was so SWEET of everyone at work to make me feel so special on my birthday, and I got all kinds of little goodies. 

I got my absolute favorite cake... RED VELVET... and I loved the star candles they were so cute!

This is the AmAzInG basket of goodies that my office buddy and wonderful friend Gina gave me. Yes, that is DUNK-A-ROOS I loved these when I was little.... it was always the best day when I  had those in my lunch box. Everything in there was so delicious and yummy, and my mixed "tape" was awesome. She really went over the top, and it made me feel so good. It's on days like this that I am so appreciative of the fact that I LOVE my job, and I LOVE who I work with.... it truly is such a blessing! Then as if that wasn't enough already I got taken out to lunch by Gina's mama and her precious little bit Alex! 

Does her sweet smiling face not just say... I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!

Then my birthday lunch wore her out, and she decided to be soooooooooo CUTE even while sleeping, which is a talent that I do not have.

I must also mention that my wonderful roommate and friends surprised me again in downtown for drinks. We had a great time, and I ended the night dancing (the PERFECT way to end any night)!

Then Tropical Storm Ida came to town, and was nice enough to do little to no harm. However, she did give us some time off of work, so we... CELEBRATED. 

We were all cozy, and enjoying some tacos, margaritas, hot chocolate, irish coffee, coke floats, and some fun games.... even though we had a....

CHEATER among us!

Here are our Tropical Storm Ida hosts!

I think the boys ot a little stir crazy... or we will just call it that! haha

It is amazing how you can go from being a kid one day to an adult the next....

This past Monday (November 16th) was Brenton's first day at his first "big kid" job. 

Here he is just before he headed off to work... this time the suit is not for fun it is a requirement.

He looks good doesn't he.... I'm so excited for this new opportunity for him. I have been so proud of him all week that I really do feel like I BURST at any moment! He is amazing, and I love him so much! 

This month has been so CRAZY, and it isn't even over yet! I love this time of year!

All Aboard...

Not to long ago I have started my own little side business.... Simply Scof Designs.... I have mostly being providing graphic design services, making hand made cards, and other creative projects. 

This brings me to my point... I got a very interesting request, from a lady that I work with, about two weeks ago to turn a little red wagon into The Polar Express. The Polar Express (wagon) was for her little boy who was the conductor, for Halloween. 

Here's train from the front...

and here is the caboose (all you Polar Express fans will understand)

I was told yesterday by the little boys mother, as she showed me pictures, that he had a great time conducting The Polar Express for Halloween! He even was having his dad ride him around the neighborhood (in full conductor attire) in his train on Sunday! Spending sometime with The Polar Express this past week... I have been bitten by the Christmas Bug.... I'm soooooooo ready for the holidays (even if it is only November 3rd).