My Family Is Killing It Lately

So, I’ve been going through a bit of a dry spell lately.  Nothing too exciting happening, although I did get to see Travis for about 18 hours, which was a fantastic surprise.  I really am seriously spoiled for the next deployment, but I am very thankful for it.

Hotties in shades.

But you know who HAS been doing so much exciting stuff lately?  My family.  First of all, Alison had her baby, Victor Robert Hinkel.  He is absolutely adorable and I can’t wait to squeeze him! 

Aaaaah!  Look at him!

I’m biased, I understand, but he’s also the cutest kid I’ve seen in a long time.  Being an aunt is one of the best things in the world.  If you’re not an aunt/uncle, I would suggest politely badgering your siblings to get on the baby train. 

Also, Sweet & Sassy heard back from Cupcake Wars and was asked to submit a video interview what-not.  They came up with something so spectacular that you just have to watch it for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKEhkOFtB0Q&feature=player_embedded

I’ve shown it to everyone I know, and my students keep asking if they’ve been selected as contestants yet.  My fingers are crossed so hard they’re starting to cramp!

Travis passed his TACCO board, which means that he is basically a stud.  He's pushed himself so hard and gotten way ahead of the curve, and I am so extraordinarily proud of all of his hard work.

So, what about me, you ask?

Well…today one of my students told me to “snack on [his] balls.”  So there’s that. 

Upon hearing about all of the fantastic things my family is up to lately, my students asked me why on earth I was in Jacksonville and not with them.  Touche, students. 

If anyone sees Alison, Sassa, or Mum lately, please give them a hug and a high-five for me.  They’ve all done some pretty amazing things lately.

In the meantime, I’ll be over here on the couch…drowning my sorrows in Desperate Housewives.