New Jobs For All

Lindsay became the new Wilton instructor for Michaels in Folsom. She’s enjoyed doing demos on Saturdays and is anxious to teach her first class. She has two classes in February. Tune in later for her report on how it goes! I’m happy for her to be able to do something she enjoys and is good at. During the week days, she’s working for a local hardwood distributor in Sacramento. The jury’s still out on what kind of company it is in terms of how it’s run but she’s enjoying doing payroll so far.

I started my new job with the Dept. of Child Support Services last Monday. I love it so far. From everything I’ve heard regarding not only the Dept but the particular branch I’m in, this seems to be the greatest place to work! Many of the peeps here have been here since the inception of the department back in 2000. That’s a good sign! Parking is free! It’s approximately 1.4 miles from the house!! I get to go home for lunch every day!!! It’s fantastic!!!! I feel really lucky to have scored this job. I hope to learn more about this new department and welcome the work! No, it was not a promotion, but I’m hoping for promotional opportunities in the next year or so. However, have I mentioned the free parking? How about the 1.4 mile commute to/from home?

DHCS has served me well. I had started there as a student assistant back in 1997 and kinda worked my way through and up the department since then. I’ve worked with some really great people and have managed to keep in touch with many of them, some ending up to be wonderful people whom I admire and respect. They were there when I was a little tyke and were still around for the event of the millennium last October. Good times! Others…not so much but we get that no matter where we go, right? How could we forget Ol’ Yeller? Dora/Rolie Polie-Olie? S.R.C.? All interesting miserable human beings who will continue to crap on any office they work for.

Anywho, I will miss DHS/DHCS. It has definitely evolved in the last twelve years. There were some good times. There were not so good times. In the end, I’m grateful for the positive experiences I’ve had. Most recently, thanks to my great friends of LTCRU (as well as the AT&T bars) for sending me off just a few weeks ago. I will miss the good times and I hope that ya’ll find positive places to work that make you happy! I will miss being able to see Mom Turner at work as often as I was able to. We were in the same Branch for many of those years and then she moved one building over but we were still able to walk the Cap every day. Good news for her – I know where she lives so she and Dad still get to see us! HAAA!

John's peeps from DHCS/LTCRU.

I do look forward to a new chapter in my work experience and do believe that I am meant to be here. Yeaaaa!!!! Cheers to new jobs!!!!!

Part 3: Christmas!

We spent Christmas in San Diego with the Finch family. Lindsay had the remainder of her stuff to bring home so we drove Ava (the Avalon) down to assist in the retrieval. Lindsay had purchased tickets to see Mary Poppins in LA for Christmas. We stopped there on the way down. The show was S-U-P-E-R-C-A-L-I-F-R-A-G-I-L-I-S-T-I-C-E-X-P-A-L-I-D-O-C-I-O-U-S!!! Don’t worry, in Disney fashion, Bert walked up the side of the stage and onto the ceiling! At the end, Mary Poppins flew up and over the audience!! PURE DISNEY MAGIC!!! I’d highly recommend it!  I’d also highly recommend Pink Berry, The Griddle Cafe and Sprinkles…but that’s another topic!

 We made a stop to visit Grandma Audrey. It was wonderful to visit with her. She was happy to show off her sporty red hot rod which definitely fit her personality! She’s a kick!

 

We were up to the Finch family cabin in Julian by Christmas Eve, where we spent the weekend relaxing, enjoying Santa’s goodies, and playing a little game we like to call BLITZ! Our first Christmas together was memorable and the first of many many more to come!

Part 2: Disneyland!

The fun continues…the day after our open house in Sacramento, we headed down to Disneyland to help Uncle Ron celebrate his 50^th birthday! What a blast that was to be able to celebrate a milestone with so many family while at Disneyland! The place IS magical! While it felt like a four day birthday extravaganza, his actual birthday was that Tuesday. We started it off with breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen and ended the day with a super fun (and colorful) birthday cake and family entertainment in the Grand Californian suite!

What's up?: Part 1

The past few months have been glorious! Married in the San Diego Temple in late October, we had a fabulous reception in Julian. It was really nice to be able to celebrate with all of our dear friends and loved ones. We really enjoyed everyone’s company and had a blast! It was probably the best reception we’ve ever been to! Seriously! MANY MANY thanks to all of those people who had a hand in the preparation and those who traveled great distances to be able to share in our celebration!! We love you!

We took our honeymoon on a week long cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard the Sapphire Princess. We were lucky enough to get a balcony room on the back of the ship. NICE! We met some really nice people at our dinner table and continue to correspond with them from time to time.

A week later we had our open house in Sacramento. It was great to see all those who attended. We had a lot of fun. MANY thanks again to the time and effort put forth by many of our loved ones for that party. Ya’ll made it very special!

WELCOME!

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