We've Come So Far Conference- 2011

I just like this picture.

Best friends.

puppies, babies, and doctoral degrees. (in no specific order!)

I have an Office

I have an office.

I have an my very own office.

I have my very own office at Baylor University.

I started working at Baylor today, and honestly, couldn't be more thrilled. After one day, I was reminded of why I wanted to be employed there so badly. Baylor really takes care of its faculty and staff. There are so many perks and benefits for being on staff. Professional development is one of their strengths as an organization. I was so excited to pull up the pages of development classes offered for the faculty and staff- everything from web mastering, digital media, budgeting, management & communication.

So I stuck my faculty & staff parking decal on my car (which means sooo much being a former student, I can park anywhere!!) and officially re-activated my Baylor ID and ID number.

I'm back at Baylor.

Here's my office. I can't wait to decorate it.

Haha, I can see myself making it all recycled-modern art- anthropolgy-esk.. my office would probably stick out compared everyone else's. Office dress code and offce "decore" codes kind of but more...But maybe not, it seems to me, from my first glances, that Social Workers are kinda like really educated hippies, super laid back, and working to see change for the good. I like that. They seem casualy- their tattoos are hidden by their white button down shirts, rolled to the elbow, and kahki paints so desperately wanting to go mountain biking.

And since Baylor was so expensive to go to, I'll work every one of my hours per week to pay back my school debt. Baylor's paying me now! ha. :)

It was a happy day.

Aveen first experience in the snow

I let her out in the morning, in our usual routine, knowing full well that there was 2inches of snow on the ground. She's never seen the snow.

So I videoed what she would do.

And she seemed to be fine. She's afearless dog. I've never seen her back down to anything, except for maybe Ed and Amanda's great dane, but she seemed fine in the snow!

Even though she had little icicles on her paws afterwards.

Tribute to Lana Beck's Wedding

This is my sister. Lana Beck. We just recently celebrated her marriage to Daniel Beck. And I have to say, it was a blast!! Probably one of my favorite weddings ever-- but what can be better than partying with friends and family for a week straight. It was a true Hilton celebration-almost on the festival level. It seems like wedding trends are changing to a "do whatever you want" theme, and that is exactly what we did!

Pictured from left to right: Alfredo Dfoo, BBQ Daniel Beck, and Salsa Podge snacking the night before we left for Vegas.
My brother and I were enjoying the view of Las Vegas from the 21st floor of the New York, New York hotel in Vegas. The mountains, the lights, the sun setting over thousands of hotel rooms. Taking a picture was a little difficult, it required staging yourself behind thick curtains so as not to get a glare.
He's got talent!


Las Vegas.

I wander what inspired writers or musicians have come from this city. hmmm... probably not many. Not the place to go to find inspiration...

And so the bridal party gets ready for the big day! We gathered in the mother of the bride's room to get ready.
The bride does the maid of honor's make-up. Las Vegas colored eye shadow I might add.
Now the maid of honor does the bride's hair.
the crowning moment, the tiara.
Bride at the salon..... looking so beautiful!
wow, I love these pictures. I'm not the best photographer. I kinda get annoyed at taking pictures because it hinders the moment. But I do like these.
Mom blown away at how beautiful her daughter is!
Yep, still blown away. So exciting!!
This was just moments after the ceremony with the whole party crammed in the elevator to go to The Mix, 64 floors up. Celebration!! Pop those corks!

First few moments as Mr. and Mrs. Beck.

looking over the horizon,

to their future,

full of unknowns and surprises,

and endless laughter together,

just as it began.

love yall!