Office Popcicle Party

Wow, tax season. Thankfully, it's almost over. Today, at the office, we had a popsicle party. I asked Dee, if after she went to the post office and bank, if she could pick up a box of Orange Cherry Grape popsicles.

When she got back, the WHOLE MDI staff (even Mike and Dad!) stood around in the break room and ate popsicles. It was the perfect Monday afternoon break.


Hmmm, I see a new tradition in the making!

BIG Snow in Chino Valley

It started snowing this afternoon. And just KEPT on snowing. And snowing. I actually had to go to Alco after work and buy a snow shovel. I knew when I bought my house that having a north facing driveway would mean ice but, frankly, it doesn't snow in Chino that often.

Or, not enough snow to make much difference.

I actually had to shovel the snow after I pulled in my garage at about 7:00. It was about 6 inches and still falling.


When Lily and I went to bed, it looked like THIS! You can't tell, but it's about 8 inches or so.


You can see how much snow is on the end of the kayak. And yes, Lily does LOVE the snow. I had to bring her in finally. She was wet, ice-caked and shivering.

By this morning, it was 13 inches. They actually canceled school! Dad is coming to get me to take me to the office. I don't get a day off since when there's snow a lot of people come in during the day that would have come in in the evening.



PS: you can see my trees in the backyard!

A New Adventure

Well, I've decided not to continue teaching at TCP for the Spring semester. Yes, I loved my kids. But I realized that I don't really want to be a teacher. Not REALLY.

My dad offered me a full-time position making more than what I made teaching AND the flexibility to do Pre-Paid Legal.

I'm going to miss the kids, but I think this is the best move for me at the moment. My last day will be Thursday. I might consider teaching again sometime, but maybe teaching at the college level. We'll see. For now, the next big adventure.

TAX SEASON!