Monday, May 30, 2011

2011...has been a long year - so far!

Well, my apologies that it has been nearly 4 months since my last post. 2011 has been a bit on the...challenging side, shall we say....

January through March, we are all going pretty crazy with work, school, catechism, dance, guitar, scouts...you know the basics. I was working some pretty insane hours and Ann and the kids saw me (tired) mostly on the weekends.

I have had stress in my work before, but this year, it was especially rough. After a couple of work related issues, I left THQ in April.

For the first time in my career, I was without a job and without a 'ready to go' new job. Strangely, it may be the best thing to happen to me in long time!

I've been able to spend time with Jacob and Jennie, being a bit of a 'Mr. Mom', driving them to all of their after school activities. I've caught up on some projects around the house and have all of the computers backed up and running smooth.
That being said, I am looking for work, and I have a couple of things in the works now. Rest assured, I'll be sure to post when I do land somewhere new.

Ok...on to pictures!
Jennie's Spring Picture

Jacob's final elementary school picture - and last with braces! (for now)

When in doubt - go to Disneyland!


Jennie - 2011


Jennie - 2005

Both kids made the Honor Roll and the Principal's list (Straight A's)...

...although I question the screening process...

Jacob 'at the pool' on Memorial Day...



Jennie actually 'in' the pool on Memorial Day