The Bailey family spent a long Thanksgiving break traveling up the west coast.  Our journey from Tampa began with both sides of the family meeting at the in-laws’ in Jacksonville, FL for Thanksgiving day and continuing to Berkeley Springs, WV to visit my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and brand new baby Nephew, Malachite!  During our time up in WV, we stayed at our aunt-in-law’s (?) lovely vacation cottage  (see Judy’s Cottage).  Click through any of the photos below for the full album.

For some reason, my typically crazy busy Summer continued through to an even crazier busier Fall.  In the past couple months I’ve lead our practice’s campus recruiting efforts, managed two of our industry audits to completion, began coordination of my fourth audit of the year (or maybe fifth…I’ve lost count) and all the other responsibilities that are part and parcel to being an Ernst & Young manager.

Somehow while navigating through the weeds, I was able to fit in some fun with family and friends (click through each photo for the full album):

Halloween 2009- Rosemary wasn’t having it this year, so she passed candy out with mom and dad from the back of our truck.  She also helped carve some pumpkins:

Inaugural semi-annual MRAS camping trip- Starting a (what we hope to be) a frequent tradition, a few EY friends and family took a long weekend and spent the nights under the stars at St. George Island.  Being Rosemary’s first camping trip, she thoroughly enjoyed the adventure:

Wendy’s birthday- Our intention was to spend Wendy’s birthday in Paris.  Paris in Epcot turned out to be the only viable alternative:

Outdoors- Although I am morally opposed to 80 degree weather in November, we took advantage of the cooler days to enjoy the outdoors:

Now, sitting on 17 remaining vacation days that must be spent by the end of the year, I hope for a relaxing close to 2009 and enjoy this time with my wonderful family.

Happy Holidays!