Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Since Jeremy is leaving town next weekend, and we won’t have much time in December, we decided to put up our tree a little early. Benjamin had so much fun! His favorite ornament was Bob the Tomato, though he has a bunch of others that he likes to point out or play with.

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We had a big weekend! I was selected for the Woman of Excellence award through our chamber of commerce. They make a really big deal out of it, and it is a black tie event. So, Jeremy and my dad went with me, and a friend watched Benjamin. Benjamin thought it was interesting to see Mommy and Daddy getting all dressed up!

 

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They gave the eight women honored so many gifts, including roses, proclamations from the two townships, our state congresswoman, senator and John Boehner. Then, we got random gifts, like a bath robe, jewelry, a nice scarf and a book. Finally, they gave us a giant granite plaque. It weighs a lot, so I am not sure quite what to do with it. We have jokingly started calling it my tomb stone. Aren’t we terrible!?

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The woman who nominated me initially and gathered all the letters from co-workers and community people in support of the nomination, is an artist. She gave me one of her paintings, which was so special!

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We also got to have our hair cut and styled (hence the new short hair cut). So, all in all, it was a wonderful experience! Plus, I got to meet a lot of really great people!

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