A new job and a little bit of spring

A new job posting came up at work recently. I decided to apply for it, and after 6 weeks of waiting, and fretting, I had my interview on Friday. I got the job! The pay is the same and I work in the same office, but I will have better hours and a couple extra days off each month. I'm also looking forward to learning a different job. I've been doing the same thing on and off since I started working there eight years ago, so it's definitely time for a change! I can't wait.

Spring appears to finally be on it's way. We don't have harsh snowy winters here, but we still get cabin fever every now and then due to being stuck inside hiding from cold wind and rain. We have a big backyard that we can't wait to start using. We have a trampoline that we are planning on putting up as soon as it stops raining long enough! The flowers are popping up outside which makes me want to get out and clean up the gardens.

Hello happy flower:

Park time!

Mommy and Jake

Amy swinging in the big swing

Hanging out at home with Mrs. Potato head (Amy built this one with three noses)

Amy painting

Amy and Jake waking up

We've been trying to keep busy the last few weeks. It's too wet to really go outside for very long. Last weekend we went to Chuck-e-Cheese. It's not the same place I remember from when I was a kid, but my kids love going there. (and I must say I actually love their pizza, and of course Bentley the food critic, thinks it's disgusting). Here's a couple pics from that day....

What a prize winning family photo...lol

Spring break is here which means I don't have to pack Jake's lunch or worry about spelling words and reading logs for two weeks! Jake has a playdate arranged almost every day for the next week, which should keep him happy. Also, Amy's birthday is coming up so I will be planning a little party for her. I'm hoping to make a bunny shaped cake this year for her party...so stay tuned to see if I actually do it!

Kelly