Pinehurst

The annual conference for the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) was in Pinehurst, NC again. Since it would be my first trip overnight away from Taylor, and since John also had business in NC, and because my parents were so willing to come babysit Taylor during my meetings, she came along! For those who are big golfers, Pinehurst has a rich history and has beautiful grounds (and spa!).

Pinehurst has some fun memories for me - the first time I came for meetings (2006), I had just started this job as the market manager for our PE pipe industry. I also had just met John and had our first date. PPI came back in 2007, it was a week before our wedding! I remember having fun memories with a couple of women at the spa (we go there during the golf outing) talking about all the changes over the year. I am now on the board of PPI and truly enjoy the great people in this industry. I missed their fall meeting because I was on maternity leave - but some of my friends had a baby shower in my honor! It was so fun to receive a box in the mail with fun gifts they had brought! So it was only fitting that I brought Taylor this time. She came to the reception before the final dinner, and John came just in time as well to join us and relieved my parents. It worked out so well. Thanks Mom & Dad for taking such good care of Taylor!