Ben & Mary Ella are ENGAGED!

My brother Ben and his girlfriend of 4 years got engaged on February 20th! We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Mary Ella "officially" to our family, she's perfect for Ben. Ben & Mary Ella live in Indianapolis. Mary Ella is in her 2nd year of residency, she is a doctor specializing in emergency medicine and pediatrics. Ben is a physician's assistant in the E.R. at a hospital north of Indy. They hope to move back to Chicago after Mary Ella's residency is completed.

Congratulations Ben and Mary Ella!!!

Jason won a 46" Plasma TV today!

Today is Jason's lucky day... he won a 46" plasma TV from HyVee! He signed up when we were grocery shopping a few weeks ago, there was a big display of Budweiser along with this drawing... so real people really do win sometimes! I think we'll go have a few Bud Lights to celebrate ;) ...We have it set up in our bedroom for now until we have a bigger house! We already have a 46" LCD TV in our living room! Life is good... :)

Well this week has been CRAzy busy for me at work with the launch of our new drug, Victoza! I am working very long days, but it has been fun! It was Jason's turn to get sick this week, he wasn't feeling well with a sore throat, chills, and fatigue. I was really sick after returning from Vegas with aches, chills, congestion, headache... it lasted for over a week! I am relieved that we are both done with all of that yucky sickness. Oh and we got another 5 inches of snow today... so 2009-2010 is now #5 for the snowiest winters of all time! I think we are up to 63" this winter! Other than that, we are really enjoying the Winter Olympics! Go USA!

Happy Birthday to my brother Ben today, he turns 31!

Happy Heart Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! ...Oh, how I LOVE this day dedicated to LOVE! For all of you that know me, you know this about me! I'm a hopeless romantic! Jason and I had a fun Valentine's weekend... Jason spoiled me with pretty pink flowers and thoughtful gifts, I am so lucky to have a husband like him!!! ... after so many "single" Valentine's Days... I appreciate him so very very much! ...and I also have so much empathy for singles on this day too. But to me, Valentine's Day is not just about being in love... it's about celebrating LOVE! I love my friends, family, and of course my husband too! We enjoyed the movie 'Valentine's Day', so cute! I recommend it :)

So done with snow!

This just says it all. I cannot wait for green grass, budding trees, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and warm weather! ...I've got spring fever! After the 50+ inches of snow we've already gotten, we are supposed to get 5 more this weekend. I just wish we had a ski mountain closer to Des Moines to take advantage of all this white stuff!

I was in Las Vegas last week for a work meeting, Monday-Friday. We stayed at The Venetian/The Palazzo. We were kept very very busy with work meetings from morning til night, so there wasn't too much time to explore during my 1st trip to Vegas... but I got to see a little bit of the strip... The Mirage, The Wynn, and of course The Venetian/The Palazzo. I cannot wait to go back for FUN and see more stuff and go to some shows. Work is exciting and busy right now as we are getting ready to launch a NEW product for Type 2 Diabetes. The official launch date is Wednesday, February 17th and I'm super duper happy to talk about something new & different... but more than anything, I'm happy there is a wonderful new product for patients living with diabetes every day of their lives!

Well this weekend is VALENTINES weekend! Yay! We've got lots of stuff planned including a night out with the Funks tonight for mexican, going to the movie "Valentine's Day", reservations tomorrow night at "Dos Rios", a surprise for Jason Sunday afternoon ;) and watching our wedding video for the FIRST time (came in the mail today!). Oh yeah and the Winter Olympics start with the opening ceremonies tonight! Can I get a whoo-whoo?!