Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Today is my mom's birthday. My mom and I are very close. We have been on many adventures together and shared lots of laughs. And believe me when I say, when my mom cracks up at something it is a total laugh fest!!!! My mom is the best cook in the world. She is an awesome grandma. Thanks Mom, for always being there for your family. We love you to the moon and back. Happy Birthday!!!!

A Quarter of a Century!

Oh, my gosh! Can you believe it? Angela Michelle turns 25 today! It seems like only yesterday that we welcomed our first born baby girl into the world. And now, that baby girl lives on the other side of the world with her husband and a son of her own. Angela, I wish we could be together to celebrate today. I hope Nehemiah gave you lots of extra special kisses. I hope this year is an especially good one for you. I hope it won't be too much longer that we will be able to be together for your birthday. I love you with all my heart and soul and want only the best for you. Happy Birthday, Baby Girl Hunt. You have accomplished a lot in just 25 years of life. Make sure you are taking some time to smell the flowers along the way.

Time for a change...........

After six days away from Target, lots of thinking, and lots of talking with the hubs, change is on its way. Details coming soon.

He's legal!!!

Today Jeffrey Peter Hunt will be celebrating his 21st birthday!! I can not put into words how much this boy means to our family. From the beginning, Jeffrey was an easy going child. Man, that boy was born with some amazing hair. He was also born with a very kind heart. Everybody should have a brother like Jeff. I wish I had a brother like Jeff. Don't get me wrong, you don't want to tick him off. There may or may not be an American Girl doll down in our basement with her hair removed by a very angry Jeff:) Jeff is an extremely talented musician and did his first solo gig not too long ago. Jeff, you are my friend, my confidant, your brothers hero, a prankster and an amazing man. I know your sister, ahem, Jen, does not always appreciate your jokes, but that's ok. I think they are hilarious. I can't wait to see you with Nehemiah in June and the shenanigans you will teach him. I wish for you nothing but the best. I am proud and honored to be your mom. Jepps, Jefferson, Jeffersonian, Jeffie, I love you to the moon and back and around the world a million times. Thank you for everything you do to not only help me but your siblings. Happy, Happy, Birthday.

Valentine's

My horrible, terrible, rotten no good day

This was me after I got off work today:

A very large part of my job is dealing with vendors. Let me tell you, it can drive one to the brink of insanity. Today was one such day. By the end of my shift all I wanted to was drive away from Target as fast as I could. I did drive home quickly to see my family. They made me laugh and smile and thank God once again for the miracles known as my children. But, God must have known I needed something more because I opened my email and received the cutest video ever from my daughter Angela, starring my grandson. Thank you Angela, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Brian, Stephen, Antonio and Nehemiah for always being the bright spots in my day. I love you all!

Bestill my heart

Yesterday I learned that a team member was promoted to a team lead. This particular team member just turned 21 and she will be handling the Health and Beauty section of our store. It seems like most of the brand new team leads start out in that area. I was walking past this team member last night and she told me she wanted to tell me something. I asked her what is was and here is what she said, "You know, I had to meet with our district manager as one of my interviews. He asked me which team lead at our store exemplifies Target and why. I told him hands down that is Team Lead Jill. I told him you are the most dedicated person I know. I told him that when you commit to something you get it done. I told him when somebody comes to you with a problem you don't just blow smoke at that person, you listen with concern and care and follow up and make sure the problem has been resolved." I was speechless. I could not believe that I had made such an impression on a 21 year old. I thanked her and told her I am there for her every step of the way. Wow, I am still blown away by her kind words.