Sunsets

We are constantly amazed by the beautiful sunsets. Here are two recent pictures that show the varying sunsets. These were all taken within the last month.

New job status

I started my new job on Monday. Tuesday the office (four of us, plus Cory's mom and the extra helper) went to lunch to celebrate me joining the team and also surprised the boss with an early celebration of her birthday (her birthday is Saturday).

Today was the first day that I really did what is in my job description: transcribing dictation. The boss, Cory, started me off on a couple easy reports. I am excited to learn their three voices and cadences and eventually get to the "meatier" reports. They have someone coming in to help in the afternoons a couple times a week until I am up to speed.

My boss is a sports fan. The office went to the Mariner's game on Monday afternoon, and still made it to work Tuesday morning. Cory was kind enough to tell me so I wouldn't think they intentionally left me out, but the tickets were purchased awhile ago.

I am super excited about the new things I will get to learn. I have never worked with Lotus -- and have been told my friends that I am not missing much. I am also eager to learn all about the various reports for the state.

I really think this job is a good fit for me. Can't beat the six minute commute -- it is awesome!

~J

61 years!

Tuesday Ken's parents will celebrate 61 years of marriage. WOW! Three of the five kids (and spouses) are taking them to dinner and a play in Seattle. While we would love to join them, it is just not something we should do right now. So, we are surprising his parents by going to visit them this weekend. Well, technically we are surprising them Sunday after church... but they have no clue we are coming over.

I am going to a bachelorette party Saturday night while Ken and the girls hang out and watch movies.

At any rate, it will be fun and we are excited to see family and friends.