WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!!!!

Some of you may already know that I recently took a job at our local Albertsons at the customer service counter. It works out pretty good because I only work about 20 hours a week and only in the evenings, so Tim is able to be with the kids while I am at work. I have actually kind of enjoyed it, it's been nice to spend a few hours out of the house and make a little extra money.

That being said.... I recently received a call from the middle school here in town and was asked if I could substitute for a teacher on maternity leave for the first 4 weeks of school. I was kind of on the spot and didn't have time to think about it or even talk it over with Tim before I gave my answer, so I said I would because being there for a long period of time will give me good exposure with the teachers and administrators and will give me a better chance of being considered for a full time position should one come available.




So... Starting next Monday I will be working from 7:30 in the morning until 9:00 at night at least 3 days a week and probably every weekend evening. Oh well, a little work never killed anyone. It's just weird going from doing nothing to working 7 days a week. Hopefully it pays off and eventually I can get a full time teaching postion.

San Francisco

We just got back from Tim's annual Les Schwab Assistant Manager's Meeting and this year it was in San Francisco. We had a really great time. Some of the activities that the company provided for us included: a tour of Alcatraz; a tour of the Haas-Lilenthal Victorian Mansion (for the women); an Oakland A's game; and a trip to Six Flags. We also did a little shopping, eating and touring on our own.

This picture is from a double-decker bus tour of the city that we took with some friends. It was really fun and we got to see all of the famous sights of San Francisco. For those of you who watched a certain sitcom in the 80's you will recognize the house(s) in it. The yellow one in the middle is where they filmed Full House. I was obsessed with that show as a child and it was really fun to see it.



That same evening we got to go to an Oakland A's baseball game. It was pretty fun, there were 7 home runs hit, two crazy men running on the field, and the A's beat the Rangers. Plus, it was dollar hot dog night. What could be better?!

On the final night of the meeting there is always a banquet where we get to dress up and have a nice dinner and entertainment. It is usually the one time a year that I get to wear a fancy dress, I love it!

This picture was taken as we came back from the dance floor after dancing to "Shout", of course the men didn't go with us.

Tim always looks so incredibly thrilled to be there.

We are so lucky to have the opportunity to have these great experiences and I am so grateful to Les Schwab for providing them for us. I can't wait until next year!