I'm baaacckkkkk!!!!!!!!

So I am back from maternity leave! Actually back 1 week early because our largest incentive conference of the year in Maui was this week and I was NOT missing that! And of course.....if you actually thought I turned off my blackberry and lived in a world of new baby bliss these past 11 weeks you are wrong. I am a meeting planner.....you never turn off. It is impossible!! That or I am a control freak! I didn't want to abandon my team 100% with so much they had going on so I secretly "kept in touch". Shhhh...dont tell Human Resources..... Soo.....a little recap. Had my baby girl Taylor Elizabeth Putman. March 7. 6 lbs 13 oz. 19.5 inches. She is a beautiful baby and such an easy baby as well!! We are blessed.

First week back to work I am on a plane to Maui for our largest incentive of the year. 400 of my closest and dearest friends. Check out this view. Not a bad first week back to work eh????  There is me and my team after a fabulous successful Conference!!  They did such a great job and I am so lucky to have them! 

Amazing right? Well I packed a bathing suit and never got to even put it on. Life of a meeting planner. Typical story of my life as a meeting planner so if you guys actually think I go on these trips and get to enjoy the pool and beach you are wrong!  Spent most time in a windowless office working the behind the scenes magic! With 2 kids now I also have to be in and out as quick as possible. So no pre or post extensions for me in the near future as we used to enjoy with no kids. Sacrifices but you do anything for your kids!!  And I am enjoying every minute of it with them. I also celebrated my 10 year wedding anniversary while in Maui. Bittersweet since he could not be there with me and we honeymooned in Maui!!  I mean really?? What are the odds?? But he had to stay home and be Mr. Mom. But he did send me a giant cheese wine and fruit basket followed by an amazing chocolate covered strawberry tray surrounded by petals in a heart. Awww. So sweet. I am a lucky gal!

So as I depart this amazing destination back to my family, my meeting team proceeds to extend their stays at other islands in Hawaii. I wish I could join them but know any beach can't beat returning home to this...........my loves.  

When they are older we are going to really enjoy taking a vacation after Conference and they can really enjoy the beach and fun!!!  Now I have 1 more week of maternity and then back full time next week!  I am looking forward to diving back into it all!   Aloha everyone!