A Recap of the Past Year.

Lots happened to us in the past year plus.  Chris's company merged and because it was a 50-50 merger, Chris was offered a buy out.  We took it since the future of film is going digital and after being with the same company for ever 10 years, it was time for Chris to move on.  We enjoyed our summer together and figured that Chris would get a job come fall and we could enjoy the rest of the buy out.  Well as we learned, things don't always go as planned.  Chris was getting  interviews but always seemed to be runner up.  We thought it would be best if he went back to school to get some extra education to go along with his work experience.  After over a year of looking, Chris got his job at SNC Lavalin.  He works downtown and is enjoying the job.  He still needs to finish up his courses to get his certificate and has been getting A's.  He's a smart boy:)  Chris has loved being back in the classroom and has been working hard for his high grades.  His last course he ended up working in a group with some people who didn't feel it was important to work hard at the presentation and it ended up being most of Chris's work.  I'm proud of him, going to school and working full time makes for a busy life but he is handling it very well.
Some of the other changes that happened while Chris was looking for the right job was that I ended up going back to work.  I ended up working for 6 months at EFW Radiology.  Worked with a great bunch of people and still keep in contact with some of them.  It was a rough 6 months not being home with the kids but we all got through it.  Some weeks were better then others.  It was nice to have a break from 24/7 kids but I did miss being at home with them and being able to enjoy their company and not feel so rushed to jam in a week worth of fun into 2 days.  I've always wanted to be a stay at home mom and am happy to be back.

All dressed up for his big interview!

Valentine's play date

Yesterday we were at Toys R Us and career barbies were on sale so Katie and I were chatting and I asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a princess.  I'm not surprised since she was dressed up as Rapunzel, crown and all:)  She had some bday money left over and we went to the Disney Store and she picked out a Rapunzel stuffie, a Rapunzel dress, 2 t-shirts and Pascal stuffie.  She also picked out some xmas gifts for Kyle from her.  Speaking of xmas, we have started our shopping in oct.  I love starting early and really do enjoy buying for the kids.  Katie is getting a "hot toy" of the year.  The Leappad Explorer.  We also got her the Tangled game.  In case you didn't know, Katie has a bit of a thing for Rapunzel.  Kyle is getting some Hot Wheels stuff, cars, books and some other things but not sure what his big gift will be. Some of the pictures are a year old.