Grateful for an interesting career

As a grant writer at a university, I have such an interesting job.  Partnering with all of the departments and all of the Centers of Excellence has been such a delight.  I'm so grateful to have found a position that is always interesting, challenging, and provides me with the resources to be successful.

Sometimes when I'm rushing out the door in the morning, I'll catch a glimpse of myself -- in a corporate casual outfit (usually a blouse, skirt, low-heeled sandals, and a blazer), with light makeup, only somewhat wet hair (it dries during my commute), coffee, purse with files I've brought home to read at night (that are usually ignored), and lunch bag filled with very consistent items (apple, cheddar cheese stick, small overnight oats with chia seeds and raisins, and leftovers for lunch) -- I'll smile because I'm so delighted by where my adult life has landed.

Without Joshua and the kids, I wouldn't have a delicious lunch of leftovers or be heading to work feeling refreshed by their love.  I'm so grateful for Joshua and the kids supporting me and my pursuits in so many ways.

Here I am pictured at the Alumni/Homecoming event with my colleagues Katie (left) and Nancy (center).

Saleswoman and The BFG

Windows on the World

107th Floor of the World Trade Center

On September 8th, 2001, I remember standing at these windows and remarking to a friend that we were so high that the planes seemed to be flying beneath us.  Sadly, just three days later, during my second official day working at JMPC in Delaware, two planes flew into these building and changed so many aspects of life in America.

Throwback to 2012

Look at those sweetie munchkin cousins with Nana and Grandpa -- so cute!

Quick visual recap of the end of the summer

Not sure if this will work, but here is one moment from each day of the last month.  Highlights include: our time with the Fujimotos and Emily, at Pine Grove with the Kloders, the kids extended stay with Nana and Grandpa while Joshua was in Seattle to teach for MEIPN, a pool day with cousins, James's first ride to Dunkin Donuts (10-mile trip), Hershey Park rollercoaster day as a family, first days of school (for everyone in our house), toy shopping at Target, Joshua correcting student work, and many quiet (and some noisy) moments around the house.