Another trip round the sun.....

"Hear 'em singing Happy Birthday
Better think about the wish I made
This year gone by ain't been a piece of cake
Every day's a revolution
Pull it together and it comes undone
Just one more candle and a trip around the sun

I'm just hanging on while this old world keeps spinning
And it's good to know it's out of my control
If there's one thing that I've learned from all this living
Is that it wouldn't change a thing if I let go

No, you never see it coming
Always wind up wondering where it went
Only time will tell if it was time well spent
It's another revelation
Celebrating what I should have done
With these souvenirs of my trip around the sun

Yes, I'll make a resolution
That I'll never make another one
Just enjoy this ride on my trip around the sun
Just enjoy this ride ...
Until it's done"


I'm a quarter of a century old today...YIKES!!!!
  • jake28
    Happy B'day! That makes me feel old, since I had you in the high school class at C.V.!
    by jake28 at 03/21/09 9:57AM
  • sweett
    Happy Birthday!!
    by sweett at 03/21/09 10:41AM
  • jules
    Happy birthday ! I've been here for a while, it's not so bad. :) Hope that life is treating you well and you have a great weekend!
    by jules at 03/21/09 11:08AM
  • mandymara
    Man, now I'm gonna have to listen to this song! Happy Birthday!
    by mandymara at 03/21/09 12:20PM
  • lolo
    Happy Birthday!
    by lolo at 03/21/09 2:38PM
  • lala
    happy bday!
    by lala at 03/21/09 3:01PM
  • nick_katie
    Happy Birthday!!!! I know 25 was a BIG number for me too, last year.
    by nick_katie at 03/21/09 10:51PM
  • missysnapp
    Happy Birthday, Ellen!!
    by missysnapp at 03/22/09 6:10PM
  • sweetmelissa
    I know, right? I'm the worst teacher, EVER! :) Do you work tonight?
    by sweetmelissa at 03/26/09 2:20PM
  • jesspico
    Hope last night's work was ok... hahaha;) I'll be interested to hear how the night went.
    by jesspico at 04/30/09 10:30AM
  • lolo
    Hallie was the best!!! She is one awesome little girl.
    by lolo at 06/29/09 10:06AM

12/24/08 11:19AM

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!


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I am blessed beyond what I deserve...
  • missysnapp
    We all are. Have a great Christmas!
    by missysnapp at 12/24/08 1:45PM
  • sweetmelissa
    Wow! What a crew! Hope you're having fun. See you soon!

    I think it's hilarious how much you and Daisy look alike, by the way...
    by sweetmelissa at 12/24/08 3:22PM
  • Gods_Country_Girl
    Awww... Merry Christmas Ellen.. :-)
    by Gods_Country_Girl at 12/27/08 12:01AM
  • lolo
    Your poor brother is stuck in back. ; )
    by lolo at 12/27/08 9:10PM
  • mamap
    Beautiful picture, Ellen! No value can be put on "family", huh? So glad you were all able to be together! It was good to see you the other night at Lost River although it was short...Much love to you!
    by mamap at 12/29/08 8:49AM
  • mandymara
    AHH! So good! Am I going to get a picture of you and Ry in the mail anytime soon? Maybe your mom doesn't know that we aren't in Florida anymore...
    by mandymara at 12/29/08 9:27AM
  • lilpico
    Thanks so much for praying for me! :) I'm doin just fine :)
    by lilpico at 01/21/09 7:46PM

Thanksgiving 2008 w/ the Griffin/Hibbett clan

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I can't wait for Christmas :)
  • lolo
    Looks like you had a blast. Love your hair!
    by lolo at 12/08/08 3:46PM
  • mandymara
    Cute cute cute! I'm excited for xmas, too - hopefully the weather will cooperate! :)
    by mandymara at 12/08/08 6:37PM
  • angiebrewer
    Here I am!!
    by angiebrewer at 12/08/08 8:55PM
  • lisy
    I love your sweater!! You look so cute!
    by lisy at 12/09/08 8:35PM
  • amyjane72
    the next time you see julie proffit hibbett, give her a big hug from me! your family is so wonderful. :)
    by amyjane72 at 12/09/08 10:14PM
  • jesspico
    el, you are so pretty! looks like yall had SO much fun! :)
    by jesspico at 12/11/08 8:33PM
  • heidiho
    you just have such a cute family!!!! Love ya friend!!!!
    by heidiho at 12/21/08 4:28PM

8 times a bridesmaid...

This weekend I was in my 8th wedding, watching Megan and Derek Biard exchange their vows. It was a great weekend and nice to get out of my norm for a little while. Now its back to work in a couple hours! Here are a few pics from the occasion.

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  • lala
    you look pretty. the boots add such a great touch to the outfit. megan made a beautiful bride.
    by lala at 11/15/08 4:24PM
  • mandymara
    SOOOOOOO HOT! Smells, I miss you SO much. :( I thought I was going to have to stop in BG to drop off Ben's bro and sis but the plans fell through. No BG for me...YET! I really want to try and get there SOON.
    by mandymara at 11/15/08 6:38PM
  • lolo
    You look beautiful!! I want your dress!!!! Mom was telling me she saw a picture of you I guess the last time Megan was out in Cali with Derek? She said they're spending Thanksgiving Day with Megan and Derek while they're in town.
    by lolo at 11/15/08 8:01PM
  • Gods_Country_Girl
    Awww... You are so beautiful Ellen!
    And those photos are wonderful too, b/c
    there's so much happiness in them.. :-)
    Hope you have a wonderful Sunday! Love ya!
    Hope to see ya & the others soon..
    **HUGS**
    by Gods_Country_Girl at 11/15/08 10:17PM
  • jesspico
    So pretty!! As I told you earlier, the UGGs really make the dress... ;)
    by jesspico at 11/15/08 10:22PM

GOOD NEWS

Well, I haven't posted since August thats quite a while. This is what I've been up to:

1) WORK

Ok thats it. I feel like all I really do: eat, sleep and work. I actually have started to love my job. I love the people I work with and my boss, I actually don't dread going in anymore. My patients test my patience but they crack me up every sinle night and for the most part they are very sweet. The only thing I wish for is more sleep!

I am excited about 4 things:
1) I'm going on 12 hr shifts!!! I have been going five 8hr shifts 11pm-7am, and now I get to do three 12s 7p-7a!!!

2) I was asked by the HR department at the hospital to be the recruiter for new nurses!!! I will be going to the different classes at WKU and other colleges around to talk about what we offer and our new nurse orientation. I am so excited about this opportunity and other doors it might open for me.

3) I GET TO GO HOME FOR THANKSGIVING!!!! Never in a million years did I think this would happen but I'm off wednesday and thrusday thanksgiving week, so i get to go home! YAY!

4)Megans wedding is just around the corner and I'm so excited to be her maid of honor, woohoo!!

Well, hopefully I wont wait 2 months to update again, we'll see how it goes. Have a good one! Let your light shine!

"In a world that keeps on turning
and moving so fast
When you can't hold on to nothin
And nothing seems to last
Its so good to know that love still remains
Ain't ya glad, some things NEVER change :)"
  • mandymara
    I'm SO glad you updated! Glad things are going well - I miss you like C R A Z Y!
    by mandymara at 10/17/08 9:56PM
  • lala
    You are one busy girl - seems like we haven't seen you in forever. Plus that guy you've got around I'm sure takes up some of your time too. =) He's sweet. I didn't know you were in Megan's wedding. Please take lots of pictures for me. I want to see them. It's funny the connections you make with people. For example Megan and Derek....I lived in an apartment right after FC with Derek's sister, Randi and then Kyle dated Megan for a little while. Just kinda crazy. Thanks for letting me share and take up so much space on your page. Can you tell it's been a day with not much adult conversation???? HAHAHAHAHA!
    by lala at 10/17/08 10:03PM
  • Gods_Country_Girl
    I am so glad everything is going so well for ya girl!
    And I hope you have a blessed holiday with
    your family & a good time at the wedding..
    Will we be seeing some photos??
    Hope to see ya some time.. Love ya!
    by Gods_Country_Girl at 10/18/08 10:35AM
  • missysnapp
    I'm not surprised at your success or your blessings! People recognize good, hard work. And God rewards your efforts. Have a great Thanksgiving!
    by missysnapp at 10/19/08 6:56PM
  • ally
    i'm feeling pretty good...getting near the end of this pregnancy though..so i'm ready for the baby!! haha...other than that..not much new is going on! i really would love to see you sometime...hopefully one of these days it will work out!! how have you been? i miss you!!!!
    by ally at 10/20/08 10:46AM
  • nick_katie
    Glad to hear that you are doing well & really enjoying your job. I know you serve people every night at work & that's fantastic. Yay for thanksgiving w/ family!!
    by nick_katie at 10/20/08 10:27PM
  • meredith
    Praise God for nurses like Ellen! Keep helping, encouraging, and making your patients happy!
    by meredith at 11/09/08 12:32PM