February, The Month That Flies By When You're Blinking

The joy of February is that it is a short month. The curse of February is that it is a short month.  Needless to say my February consisted of the following. 


1. Working insane hours for the first ten days of the month (not enjoyable).
2. Played a social double header the Saturday before V-day. Check-mark my quota for the quarter.  
3. Opted for an awesome V-day by having botox injections. I love myself that much.  
4. Got to have HN chauffeur me around for errands (see below). 
5. Spent the next two weeks working from my bed and couch (see below), fighting constant fatigue and being blessed with lots of help from the troops in my PA family. 
6. Followed those lovely weeks up with a business trip to Guadalajara, MX, to meet my team there and do face to face training for the first time ever (turns out F2F is more productive that virtual, go figure).
7. Oh and I joined the iPhone cult as well this month! 


I cannot promise that March will be different, in fact, there will be definite repeats (long hrs in the beginning, followed by some surgery and awesome couch and bed time (with Mama Berry since she's coming to take care of me!). I do PROMISE some exciting news will be announced at the end of March on the blog. Stay tuned for that. 

First iPhone picture snapped. HN was a good sport. 

Typical attire and position the month of February. 

Jess Berry Quote of The Day!

Insomuch that anyone draws you nearer to God they are your friend.

Jess Berry Quote of The Day!

It is not what life does to you but what you do with life.


Words to live by! 

Things I'd Rather Do Than Visit The CA DMV Again

This morning kt and I were discussing how she must go to the CA DMV tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day to her. At least BC will accompany her, so when the mean lady behind the counter starts talking he can hold her hand. This discussion got me thinking of all the possible things I'd rather do than suffer another visit to the CA DMV or as I affectionately "outer darkness". I considered therapy after my last visit, as you may be able to tell I'm still scarred so therapy would have been a good idea.  Here are a limited few...but know the list could go on. 


1. Clean dirty toilets all day long for a week 
2. Take an ice bath 
3. Go on awkward marathon dates on back to back nights
4. Volunteer in the nursery for an entire year where there are only screamers for kids. 
5. Have botox injections (which I decided was the best option of these 5 items so it is the winner for tomorrow!) Happy Valentine's Day to me or Happy Anna Howard Shaw Day...you're call.  

These Girls Are Definitely Related To Me!

Mattie Faye In Her New Outfit From Her Auntie

(it says: My Auntie loves me)...obviously. 

photo courtesy of Matty

Choosing Faith Over Fear

Love These Folks!

Mattie Faye Berry Has Arrived!

At 11:35 am MST, 6 lbs 15 oz.  I am once again a proud aunt! Now we have a trio of girls to spoil.  I especially love her name! (I've always wanted someone to have my namesake) I may just let this little one call me, Jessie Faye, if she's lucky. Congrats Matty and Amie on the newest addition!    

Things That Make Life Enjoyable This Week

1. Solid VTing with MDG 
2. Zachery's pizza with BS and BWG (going to miss those kids!)
3. Impromptu dinner with the Bransons (love that family!)
4. Bridal shower for Britt that included BBQ and sweet potato fries, followed by gift opening and cheesecake in our pajamas (we love our 4th roommate!)
5. Hot tubbing with L.Smithie

Pink is IN!

Aunt Celia made these hats for the girls and they are adorable!