Christmas 2011

A few pictures from our Christmas so far. Olivia had a great time, she was VERY excited this year for Christmas. I think she didn't stop singing, reciting and just chatting for about three weeks straight leading up to Christmas.

She had so much fun Christmas Eve after doing a great job for the Church program, when we opened presents exchanged between us. Then, she was thrilled to see all the presents left by Santa Christmas morning. Then it was church again and then off to celebrate with family all day. With the extra added bonus of a great Packer Game.

This weekend she gets to party with the Pitz side of the family and still doesn't go back to school until Wednesday. Happy New Year!!

Veterans Day 2011a.MPG

A great tribute from our little school on Veterans day. God Bless America!

My Awesome Mary Kay Business

I know....I know, this is Olivia's blog and has been since before we even had the first picture of her but I had to include another very important subject in my life.

My Mary Kay business started when I signed on to be a consultant April 5th, 2011. Since then life has been even more exciting and promising then I ever could have wished for. The last seven months have been a whirlwind and a year ago I never would have imagined how many friends I would have today besides my own business to work out of my home at my own pace.

This past weekend I attended my first retreat with my national unit at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan.



Fabulous women from all over the country fly and drive to come to this yearly event that is put on by our amazing National Director Nancy Moser. Nancy has become a close friend since the day I signed my agreement. Even though she has 2,000 people across the country in her unit she ALWAYS has time for me. She is very humble and when you have a question or problem she makes you feel like you are the only person in the world that matters to her. She looks you straight in the eye and focuses on you until she answers your questions or helps with whatever your needs are at the time.

Since signing on I've also had the opportunity to make another Best Friend in my recruiter....now local Director...Michelle Krahn. These two energetic, supportive, amazing women will lead me to the top as long as I listen and follow in their footsteps.



Michelle and I live only 15 minutes apart and we are so lucky to have Nancy Moser only 40 minutes away. Nancy knew and was trained by Mary Kay herself and is now passing that on to all in her unit.



The women in this company are like no others and I am so proud to be a part of it. I never knew before that women could be so nice, uplifting, and genuinely thrilled to see others succeed.



We all had a great time at the retreat and learned so much from, not only Nancy, but the Sr. Nat'l Director and DIQ Director in Corporate Dallas that came to be the special guest speakers for the weekend.



All of the other Directors (19 including Michelle) spent a lot of time setting up and preparing for the weekend. They also were speakers/teachers/mentors for all of us consultants that are hungry to learn how they made it to where they are.



I came home with a whole new attitude about a lot of things and I can't thank all of these women enough and hope they know how grateful I am to be part of their lives.



It didn't matter who was worth millions or just starting a business, we all had sore hands from clapping, tired legs from standing...sitting....standing....clapping some more, sore faces from smiling and tired arms from hugging.......WHAT A GREAT FEELING! Thank you Mary Kay

Halloween 2011

I found the perfect costume for Olivia this year. We were lucky enough to find a "Pocahontas" dress that fit her perfectly and it was sooo cute with her long black hair. I bought her a turquoise necklace, put a braid in her hair and we were ready to go.



Since she had a cold she was getting over and didn't feel real well, and the weather did NOT cooperate for trick-or-treating again this year, we didn't go door to door like usual. We did drive to her aunt's homes though and finished up at Grandma and Grandpa's so she was satisfied with that....especially since she was loaded up with candy from all of them.




She also gets to wear her costume at school today and should have a lot of fun with the Halloween parties with her classmates.



HAPPY HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY AUNT LYNN!! Finally 29, have a good one!!

Homecoming for Big Sister

Last weekend was Homecoming for Olivia's big sister Jenny. The day was spent shopping for last minute accessories, getting hair and nails done and then finally pictures with her friend Kaitlyn before the big dance. Grandma and Grandpa's home has much better photo scenery so we went out there to get some nice pictures. It's a little scary to see how grown up Jenny is getting. Luckily Olivia keeps us young.




Olivia does everything she can to keep the attention on her especially when it is Jenny's day. We managed to keep her out of some of the pictures.



It seems like yesterday that Jenny was Olivia's age so now I'm wondering how fast the time will go before I'm taking pictures of Olivia's homecoming!!

New Soccer Season

Friday night was the start of the new fall soccer season. Olivia is on the Black team this year and very excited to be in it. The first night is always focused on getting the shirts handed out and pictures taken so they practiced a little and played a little on a gorgeous Friday afternoon.






All the teams seem smaller this year with just 6 kids on Olivia's team. This is good because she will have more time to play and they only have 3 on 3 so she has to do more work than just chasing after the group of kids trying to get the ball.

She actually made her first goal! The whole group was packed in front of the goal with the ball but it was her final kick that actually got it in the net.

Lot's of fun and good exercise.

First Day of Full Day Kindergarten

And we're off to school. Today is Olivia's first day in Kindergarten and my first day home all alone in a long time. It feels very strange right now but I think I will get into the groove soon.




She was so excited for school to start, she was up and running around the house at 5:00 am this morning! I think it will catch up with her this afternoon and she will be getting to bed early.



She is growing so fast and changing so much my head is spinning today. I'm so thankful I have my Mary Kay business in full swing or I would be wandering around the house today running into walls.



And so, a brand new chapter in our lives has begun.....