Twenty Years and a Promotion......

Wow! Twenty years? Can it be?  I started at Home Federal Bank in 1993 as an eighteen year old thinking this was just going to be a little part-time job. It sure turned out to be much, much more and quite the awesome ride.

As I look back now on twenty years with Chase I think about all the wonderful mentors and friends I have met along the way. Friendships that have grown to mean so much to me and mentors that taught me to become the business women I am today.

I am very excited on this twenty year anniversary to embark on my next chapter with Chase. I recently was accepted into the Brank Manager trainee program and beat out twelve other candidates. And, yes it felt damn good! I have been ready to take this step for a long time, but had to get back into the grind after taking a backseat for the past eight years while my babies were little. I am so excited for what this promotion will potentially mean for our family, and I am so lucky to have the amazing support of Mike. He encourages me to challenge myself and always pushes me to the next level.

Wish me luck!!!!

First Day of School 2013.... 1st & 4th Grade.....

Today was the first day of school for J & J. We start very early here in Arizona but we also end quite early as well. Jordan was up at 6AM in my bed saying, "Mom, I am SO excited, just SO excited". Jayden on the other hand voiced his opinion for not liking school at all and not wanting to go. Extreme opposites, but Jordan is still experiencing all the fun of school while Jayden knows the work that is ahead of him.

Here are some pictures from this morning before we headed to the bus stop. After school Mike and I were both waiting for them and they came off with smiles. They both had a fabulous first day, so we headed over to Orange Leaf yogurt for a treat.

I hope J & J have an awesome year and learn so much..... My babies are growing up!

 

 

 

Girls Weekend For Caroline's Birthday...

This past weekend I escaped to celebrate Caroline's 39th birthday. We went to the W in Scottsdale and "tried" to party like we were 21 again.... ;) Let me tell you - it aint' easy to stay up till 3am and party like a rock star.....

It was a group of ten girls that got together to celebrate and have fun. We laughed hard, drank and danced until what felt like the morning and then I enjoyed coming home to my family. I got to see the local club scene and can't say I miss that time in my life at all. We had so much fun, but I am so glad I am married with a wonderful husband and two kiddos.

Looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays with my bestie and next year will be the BIG 40 for both of us!!!!!

Jordan Turns 6!!!!

We had so much fun celebrating Jordan's birthday throughout the entire month of July. First we had a family celebration on his birthday, July 9th and then Jordan waited all month for his birthday party with friends at Jambo.

Usually, I am always ready for a birthday bash at home, but this year I opted for something more casual. We spent two hours (the perfect amount of time) at Jambo with rides, cake/ice cream and we called it a party....

Jordan is really into Legos right now and still loves his Wiggles and music. I can't believe my baby is six. Happy Birthday baby!!!!!