Photos...

I just had the boys photos taken at Flash Digital Photography Studio in Vancouver. I invite all of you to look at them, he got 3 pages of pictures for us to look at. They turned out great. Anyway, I wanted to share with you these two...the joys of my life.:)

www.flashportraits.com

go to "My Portraits", enter last name "Wilson", and you can click on "Allison Wilson".
Password is :kmamikgr

Enjoy...happy holidays.

Stress-

Saw this today on msn.com (where you can read the entire list if you want) but I always find it interesting the read/hear what those outside of our career think of us and what we do. All that I have ever known, is that I am here to serve others. And nursing has ALWAYS been my choice as a way to do that for others. No matter who you are, I care about you! Sounds corny and cliche' but, seriously...it's how my heart works. Sometimes it's a blessing, and other times a curse. I just thought I'd share...that behind retail sales people....we are ranked #2 in job stress. I can appreciate this, although I do believe with the economic downturn...I have job security...something much less stressful than those who do not. (I also posted Kevin's ranking....just for fun) Here it is:


If you want to find a job that is free of stress, you're out of luck. Only characters in movies and on TV have jobs that don't cause occasional hair-pulling or high blood pressure. These are the same people who have huge apartments overlooking skylines and plenty of time to hang out with friends. Their jobs have unbelievably flexible hours.
In real life, however, every job you take, no matter how big or small, finds you stressed out once in awhile. Whether you're dealing with an endless line of customers, a demanding executive or an uncertain economy, anxiety will find you. It's just part of life.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, occupational stress originates from a variety of issues, including:
- Long hours with few or no breaks
- Employees unable to participate in the decision-making process
- Job insecurity and large amounts of impending change
- Physical danger
Some jobs have more stress than others. That's not to say they're bad jobs, they just require people who are strong enough to handle the increased stress that comes their way. Here are eight of them:
1. Retail Salespeople
2. Doctors and nurses
Why: Doctors and nurses deal with life and death on a regular basis, a pressure found in few occupations. They have to handle patients while accessing an encyclopedia of medical knowledge. Doctors and nurses who work in hospitals or clinics that don't keep regular business hours often work on little sleep and are on call even on days off. In recent years, doctors have also been forced to deal with an increase in malpractice lawsuits.
5. Firefighters
Why: When firefighters are on call, they've got to be ready to respond to emergencies that range from minor car accidents to huge explosions. They might go an entire shift with no emergency or they might get a call that keeps them out for hours. Perhaps most importantly, they're playing with fire, literally. That's stressful enough.

Summer gone...so soon?

Don't you love our "boat hair"?

Ian floating.

Ian kneeboarding.

Gavin kneeboarding!

What a great summer we have had! It was truly the best. We never made it to all the places we had tenatively planned....water park, Enchanted Forest, beach, etc. We only managed to make it to the lake!:) Once we got our boat..we've all enjoyed it. We've brought, friends and family out, and done it alone many times now. I feel like an old pro!:) It has been serious family bonding time for all of us. Ian is now getting in the water, I suspect him and Gav will be kneeboarding alone by the end of next year. We just love it! The water is so relaxing, and we all spent the entire day as a family. I cherish this summer-it was the best. Maybe not the most exotic or adventurous...but serious family fun!

Cooper's HERE!!!

What an amazing day it was yesterday...as Reshma said "it's Cooper Day!" Thanks for being my pal yesterday Resh, had a great time with you! Also...I stole these pictures from her blog, I forgot my camera...but I used Ben and Heather's to take some of them later in the afternoon when they were alone with Baby. Anyway....details: 6 lbs 15 oz, 19 1/2 inches...and wide awake! Also..cuter than CUTE! Heather had a less eventful delivery this time around (thank GOD!) and they did beautifully. They did it all with such grace. Ben was amazing...he really stepped up...he hates hospitals, etc. and was such a supportive husband for Heather. Makes us all proud! Welcome to the family Cooper!!!! Lots of fun and excitement and suckers (if Nana has anything to say about it) coming your way! We love you!!!

Check this out!

I probably should explain... a little. Our dear friend Torri put this together, and sent it to us. Kevin, Vic, and Kevin have been at Camas together for all of 7 years, and the other 2 a few years more. This picture was taken at Torri's birthday party-redneck style (UFC included!) and these 3 need NO excuse to pose for the camera!:) Gotta Love Em'!!!!

My Favorite Guys!

First off, my brother (another favorite!:) took all these pictures yesterday at Boston's Birthday party...so I can take no credit for how great they are! Especially Reshma's facial expression behind Gav's goofy grin! Ben sent me no pictures of Boston either...so he's missing...but certainly another of my fav's!:) Most of all I love the picture of Kevin and my Dad. I don't have enough pictures of them, usually it's all of the boys...this was a nice addition to our pictures-thank you Benny. And Happy Birthday to my little B! He is so grown up, I can't believe it. We had a BLAST at the party, thanks to a very pregnant Heather for putting it all together. I am blogging less, and much more busy these days....not sure if I am going to continue to do it. We'll have to wait and see.

A Weekend of Showers

It was baby extravaganza for me this weekend. My girls Heather and Shannon both had baby showers this weekend. It started with Heather's shower for Brunch Saturday am, which was such a blast and nicely done. It was at her aunts home in the Pearl which had a breathtaking view. It was lots of fun seeing Heather's friends and family...plus hanging with my Mom is always lots of fun. I met a girl their who said...are you Ben's sister? You look JUST like him. I think it was supposed to be a compliment...but my brother is a 3o year old man...and I don't want to be thinking that I look too much like him!:)
Today it was a day at Shan's cousin Kim's house...which was the home where Shan grew up. It was the first time I have been there since her Mom died. It brought up alot of emotions, but it was great to see it at the same time. I had a blast with Crystal ( Kyle's Mom...I completely LOVE this lady) and Traci...and our little prego Shan. She looks so cute!

The both have somewhere between 5-8 weeks left..and they both look stunning! Both babies have names which is super fun for me...cause now I can talk to THEM! Cooper Billups and Peyton Mae Laier.....Can't WAIT to cuddle you both!!!! Love your Aunt Ally/Auntie Al