Laura Has Been Lifting "Like a Dog" These Days...

Laura wins the "Aspirations in Computing Award from the National Center for Women in Information Technology"

Laura applied for this award on her own - Just shows how talented a computer programmer the kid is.

http://www.aspirations.org/awardees

Note that Laura received today;

"We are thrilled to have such an excellent set of women to honor this year and I am writing as the Selection Chair for this year's committee to give you more information on the award ceremony that we will be hosting this year in your honor on Friday, February 6 from 1-4pm at Perceptive Software in Lenexa, Kansas."

Laura Hangs out with Gov. Nixon and Her Future University President!

Due to landing a coveted internship with the Cerner Corporation, Laura was invited to accompany Gov. Jay Nixon, Northwest Missouri State President, Dr. John Jasinski, and Donna Deeds (program director),  to address an Innovation Education Partnership Grant announced today.  Laura did a great job selling herself to John.

Duchess Getting Relief from Today's 7 Degree Temps'

Christmas Card Pictures

Christmas 2014

 Jonah and Carter opening presents at the Bartigs.

 Laura and Carter dressed up for Christmas Eve.  Doesn't Carter look handsome?

 Opening presents at the Rellers.

 Meredith, Gavin, Jacob and Carter

 While we were at Grandma's, Carter was always stealing Grandpa's cane. So before we left I took a quick picture of the boys and their canes!

Duchess is glad to have is buddy home!