The End of an Era

Yesterday marked the end of an era for me. I thought it would be solely filled with excitement because for so long I had been looking for something else, but it was all but that. Not that I will miss the job itself, but the people. Sometimes we don't realize how important our work friends are, but many weeks I spent more time with them than with Jared, Brooke, or any of my other friends. Girls, I will definately miss you very much. I hope that these next few months go smoothly for you.
But....in the mean time, I will enjoy the next 2 weeks! This week I am off work with no plans other than to try to get some sun, and spoil Dudley. I am sure Jared has other plans for me, like vacuum, dust, laundry, dinner, and who knows what else. I can probably manage to get some of that accomplished.
Next Saturday, we are looking forward to the Jimmy Buffet concert. Our friends Chip & Jenni have gone for a few years and talk like it is a blast...well this year we are joining them. A group of us are going to the concert and I am sure it will be 5:00 in Manassas around 1:00 next Saturday!
Sunday morning we are leaving for Nags Head...for those who don't know that might be Jared & I's favorite place on earth. We are going with his parents and Josh, Brandy, Courtney & Tucker. It should be fun. We haven't been on vacation with them in 5 or 6 years and are really looking forward to it....NO HURRICANES
After that, I will be starting my new chapter in my career with the Fredericksburg Chamber. I can't wait!

Fire Department is Taking Over My Life!

Sometimes I wonder how I get caught up in so many different things at once...but at least this time I am excited about it and it will be fun. Right now, BGVFD is planning several cool events, the most important being The Wicked Walk happening October 23,24, 29, 30 & 31. We are having a haunted trail that is sure to be the talk of the Town in October...however, this is taking lots of work.....Jared of course is known for being dirty and working outside, so he is a natural fit. He has been trying to help out a few weeknights each week and it will probably be like that through October. I hope everyone will come to the Wicked Walk and get boo'd!
In addition to this we are working on some cool concepts for the Harvest Festival in town (October 17) and also calendar for the new year. If you like the lottery..stay tuned...we have a good deal for you!
But, how could I post on this topic and not mention all of our friends who are also working hard on the trail...and those who are willing to have dinner at the trail just to be supportive!
We got a good report today that Courtney (our niece) doesn't have to go back to the neurologist anymore....and Jared's poison is much much better today, although he is at the trail now.....hopefully there are only trolls under the bridge:)

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I have been wanting to start a blog for a long time, but didn't think I had anything worthwhile to write about..but since I now am wanting to stay in touch with some "influential" friends..I am starting it up.
This is my last week at Benchmark @ Cap One as I am ditching that terrible commute and heading north to Fredericksburg to work for the Chamber of Commerce starting September 14. Even though I will miss a few Benchmark Buddies dearly (KZ, KP(L), and CM) I can't wait. I needed a change and something more challenging, so hopefully this is it. But in the mean time, I have 2 weeks off and lots to accomplish.
I will also ad that this weekend was fun, but it wasn't the greatest. Jared has probably his worst case ever of poison (ivy we think) and the Dr. didn't give him anything that has seemed to work. He was pretty much on the couch all weekend because his right leg is out of commission. Hopefully today we will finally see some improvement. Dudley thoroughly enjoyed having Jared home Friday, and this morning.