New Job

Today marks 1 full week at my new job! I love it! I'm in charge of a grant that partners with the University of WI. And my task is to finish things out by next December. I will be developing parent education programs and implementing. Later on we will gather all the survey data from the previous 3 years and I will write reports and summaries that I will then present to various community groups. My boss is wonderful... what a complete change from my previous employment.

Fog is rolling in this morning. I hope my drive along the river isn't too bad this morning. OH, did I mention that my drive is quick and it follows the river? It's such a peaceful drive. Well, I'm off.

too long

it has been too long since my last blog post..... I will have to post something interesting.... this is not it

Christmas Morning

Mike and I were able to spend Christmas at home with our dogs this year. Unfortunately the weather is what controlled that decision. We spent the wee hours of the morning letting the dogs open their gifts from Santa first. They each received a stuffed animal that made cow and ape noises. They fought most the morning about who would get which one. One of my co-workers made homemade treats for all the dog owners and they also got some heavy duty chew bones. Santa was very generous! Looks like Mike also hit the jackpot with his plaid outfit! Ended up being a very nice family Christmas safe at home.

The Gift

My husband came up with a creative way to give me my gift this year. I was quite impressed. It only took me 15 minutes to open. Check it out:

The View

Maddie has been taking in the sights and watching all the crazy people out in the crazy weather!

Where's Emmitt?

We are thankful that when we put Emmitt out he is attached to the red cable. He's easier to find that way. He LOVES winter. He's begging to go out right now!

Snowy Weather

Today is a sad day... NOT! Mike and I are snowed in. This is not good for our facility but I have 2 people that were able to make it in. Mike and I were out at 5am scooping hoping that I could go in, but I don't think it's safe. I will stay until I'm able to go safely. :) Enjoy the view at 5am! Our neighbors have a flat roof and they were out last night and again this morning at 4 shoveling it off. We now have blizzard conditions and are in a warning until midnight. I think I'll stay put.