It was a Lovely Week

We had a birthday last week!

Natalie turned eight.

Kimberly and Natalie decorated the cake - isn't it beautiful? 

I used to decorate cakes back in the day, but I love that the tradition has moved on to my girls. 

There is no shortage of silliness in our house. 

Apparently they were taking selfies while Alicia and I did this...

Natalie got a desk for her birthday. 

It is the perfect size and color for her room.

Cute, huh. 

Most importantly for the week, Natalie got baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last Saturday. 

It was a lovely day spent with family and friends. 

In other news, I have am now the proud owner of two business cards. 

I finally got tired of telling people I didn't have any cards when they kept asking for them with my stories for the Standard-Examiner (since I am a freelancer, they don't do that for me), so I finally bit the bullet and got some cards made. It's the one on the right, and they have come in handy on many occasions since landing in my purse.

The card on the left is my new gig. 

I didn't even have to make the card - my boss made them for me!

In addition to my work with the Standard Examiner, I am now working as a freelancer for a small marketing company. I've written all sorts of fun things this past month - news releases, blog postings (yes...I actually get paid to blog!! Who knew that could be so much fun!!), and articles for companies. More fun is yet to come and I love that I get to use my marketing and public relation skills I haven't used in years. 

Here's to new adventures!!