Back in Action

Things are bit insane at the Gannon casa these days, as I (Kathy) am back in action at work. Bye-bye to the days of staying in my pajamas all day long, going for leisure walks with the kids and Ellie Bellie, talking to my friends any time of the day (mainly Helen) :), hanging out with BJ and grabbing coffee and not having to worry about deadlines, meetings, etc. Maternity leave is now a thing in the distant past. To sum it up... I was supposed to go back to work on April 7th (to the firm I had been at for just over 5 years), but was notified that I was laid-off in late March due to the lack of work (damn economy). Well being that Shane and I both contribute to our finances I had to get in gear and find a new job. I contacted all my contacts in th A&D industry that I know, updated my portfolio and resume and looked for jobs everyday. One of my wonderful friends and contacts tipped me to an opening at a firm in downtown Seattle, so I contacted them... got a call back, went through the interview process and well, I got the job - YIPPEE!!! Needless to say, Shane and I are very, very grateful for the lead, the opportunity and are excited for this next phase in our life as well as my professional career. Now that I am back into the swing of things, we are working out the early mornings, getting the kids ready, making lunches, running around, getting the kids to Glamma and Grandpa's house or waiting for the arrival of Grandma 'Lainy or Rachel, the twinnes new Nanny one day a week, trying to catch the bus on time... The week days are making for very long days and we don't get to spend that much time with the kids as there bedtime is 7:00 pm. However, I am loving working downtown, enjoying my new office and people (so far) ;) and welcome the change. So the posts may be slow, but they will keep coming... Here are some recent pictures of the twinnes with their Grandparents during the week.... By the way Grandparents, Shane and I are very lucky to have such supportive family. We love you... Grandparents are COOL!