2010 in Review

(Warning: LONG POST!)
What a year this has been! I knew it had been busy and crazy at times, but when I actually sat down and took an inventory of what happened this year even I'm surprised! Of course, I can't include everything but here is some of what went on in our world this year:
(Remember, you can click on the highlighted links to take you to the posts I've previously done or click on the pictures to make them larger)
Brave Girls:

What an experience this was. Something my soul so desperately needed - time to be still, time to think, and time to meet a group of amazing, like-minded women. I came back from Idaho with a new perspective and new friends.
At Brave Girls I met Rachel - and what a great year we've had! We signed up and traveled to multiple crafty venues this year. Looking forward to more in 2011!

Mary Englebreit Conference:

I traveled to St. Louis where I met up with Rachel and met her sweet friend Kara. We had such a fun time together on this trip! Creating, eating, sharing stories. It was great!

Craft Room Organization (Almost):

In 2010 I wanted to get my craft room in shape. At one point early in the year I literally couldn't walk around in there. I hired a personal organizer to come help me because yes, I was *that* overwhelmed with what I was facing. The organizer came and we worked for several days sorting, purging, planning - and things were coming along pretty well. However, I think I totally overwhelmed her because she had a minor accident on her bike and needed to take a break until she healed. I've tried to contact her and haven't heard another word. Guess I'm on my own to finish. I'm GOING TO COMPLETE this project in 2011. When I do, I will post before pictures (they will remind you of Hoarders) and afters. It's going to be good!
I left my consulting gig. Yep ~ unemployed. I had been feeling that it was time to move on but that is always a scary proposition especially when you don't know what is next. I took a leap of faith and decided I would take a month off and figure out what I would do after our trip. Well - a month has now turned into 7 months and I'm praying for work in the new year. No regrets though as to leaving - it was definitely time.

Our trip of a lifetime to Rome:

What a time we had!

I loved that Doug enjoyed himself so much on that trip. I did too but it made it even better for me that he loved Rome!

We ate and drank and totally absorbed the Italian culture. The food ruined us for food back home. Everything in Rome is so fresh and so flavorful and simple! We got home to tasteless garbage. What a bummer!
We took a trip back East that got cut short. While in NYC, before we could see my family in Connecticut, we got word that Doug's mom was very sick and we needed to get home right away. It wasn't good.
In September, we lost Doug's Mom. We miss you Carol...

Creative Connection:
Another *amazing* event! Rachel and I signed up for this one and could barely wait to attend! We can't wait for the announcement of the dates for 2011 because we are all over it!

What a surprise for us when we ran into our fellow Brave Girls Melody and Margie.

I went to Las Vegas for Inspiration Unlimited. It was my first trip ever to Vegas and I didn't really even get to see anything! I went straight to the hotel and attended the scrappy conference. I met some really nice ladies there and clicked with Collette (not pictured). I enjoyed the projects although, like usual I didn't get to finish them. Overall though, honestly, I didn't enjoy the event itself. The people were "different" - no where near as friendly as the women I've met at Mary Englebreit, Creative Connection and Silver Bella.

Silver Bella - This was my first year to attend and definitely NOT my last. I drove to Omaha and roomed with Rachel. Met some new friends, saw some "old" friends and took a handful of fun classes. Again - didn't get much completed but had such fun. That is what matters, right?

Just back from Omaha, Doug and I made the trip to Connecticut to meet my sweet new nephew Joao (pictured below). During our whirlwind trip we took a day trip to New York with Bobby & Jess.

We also had a baby shower for my sister January during that visit. It was a quick trip but so great to finally see my family - especially since the trip in August didn't quite work out.
We got to meet Baby Joao. I love my sweet nephew!

The day after Christmas Baby Garrett was born to my sister January. Can't wait to get to meet him!

Looking forward to a great 2011 - Happy New Year Everyone!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

No, I'm not wearing green today and luckily, I haven't been pinched for it ;)

Dr. Webb has been in Florida for Spring Break and I was hoping for a slow week to try to get some extra stuff taken care of but no such luck...The phones have still been ringing and there is so much to catch up on that I didn't realize how far behind I had gotten. The practice has gotten so much busier than it was when I first started a year an a half ago.

So, what else has been going on?


I have hired a professional organizer come in to help me organize my craft studio. Her name is Terri Sullivan and can I just say, what a gift to have her here! I have been trying for the longest time to get things organized so I can have friends over to create and perhaps pursue some type of crafty business. My problem is that I get so far and then get stuck. I can't figure out exactly how the space can work best for me. Plus, I start pulling out all my paints, beads, paper and instead of organizing, I want to play! Then the space ends up a huge mess again and I'm back to square one. So far we have managed to sort things into categories and I'm trying to go through and purge things I don't need, don't want or don't work any more. That is going to take a little time but I am totally committed! I can hardly wait until it is finished. And yes, I will show pictures when it is done.

Lets see, what else has been going on?
Doug and I saw "Tuna Does Vegas" at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center with Frank & Tonya last week.
Doug and I set up a meeting between the doctors we both work for and had dinner at In The Raw South. Very productive meeting and everyone left happy so definitely a success.
I went to the CMSA meeting at an event center in Tulsa that had all these old advertisement signs. It was kind of weird, sort of like stepping back in time - the event was great for networking and I met some very interesting people.
I took a drive to Oklahoma City to pick up my Business taxes and to get them filed and to be sure my accountant had all the paperwork he needed to do our personal taxes. I'm glad it is all in his hands now - just hoping that we don't *owe* any money this year. I *HATE* the preparation for taxes. Every year I'm so mad at myself for not staying on top of it all year long so it isn't a huge job come tax time and every year I do the same thing of neglecting it until the very last minute. If I keep doing the same thing I'm going to keep getting the same results - duh!
Finally, I'm seriously contemplating closing my law practice. Yep, just don't enjoy it anymore so I'm thinking of some major changes coming up. I just can't believe how everybody lies! It doesn't matter what type of case it is - people lie. It is amazing to me. It is wearing on my soul and I'm not sure how much more I can take. I'm a happy person and I don't like fighting with people (yeah - I know, then why did I go to Law School?). Let's just say for now, I'm evaluating my options and I'm thinking about moving on from that.

Finally, I'm planning on cooking for Easter this year. Better get to work on the menu. I've invited Doug's mom and sister but nobody has committed to coming so it may be just me & Doug this year.