Update

Ok for the few of you that read our blog...we are moving on December 1st to Lodi, Ca. We have found a place to rent that is less than two miles from my work! While this was a little sooner than we anticipated, we are hopeful that it is a good thing. Suzanne

First Week of Work

So I survived by first week back at work...actually it was a really good week. I will be in classroom training for the next 5 weeks and then another 6 weeks of training in my department learning more on the phones. Blue Shield of Ca seems to be a good company and all of the employees we have met rave about the company. Some of the perks of this past week included muffins from our new manager, a potluck, popcorn Wednesday (from what I hear they have it every Wednesday), a rousing game of Pictionary, and some movie trivia hangman. In just the week I have been employed I have seen many emails going around about all the different activities Blue Shield is involved in as well as the various incentive opportunities they have. They even raffled off a red Kitchen Aid mixer on Friday...I would have loved that. I am looking forward to this next week and seeing what happens.

P.S. Our class has already secured donuts, breakfast casserole, and pizza for Tuesday. Not a bad start to the week!

I am the worst when it comes to updating our blog!~

Our exciting news...So after being unemployed for 5 months I was offered a job!!! I start my new job on August 27, 2012.  I will be working for Blue Shield of Ca in their contact center as a Customer Service Representative.

Anyway to quickly summarize the past 5 1/2  months.  Craig and I have made several trips to the Bay Area mostly for interviews and of course to see the Wuehlers.  We have also journeyed to Vancouver, Wa and Portland, Or twice also for job interviews and to see my brother Jeremy, sister in law Cami, and their adorable kids Aiden, Ashlyne, Arianne, and Alivia.  We spent our 3rd anniversary in Vancouver, to celebrate we went out to dinner at Olive Garden and then enjoyed some frozen custard at Sheridan's!!! It's a must if you are in the area. 

In July we did some more traveling first to San Leandro to attend our niece Elizabeth's 3rd birthday party, then I made a quick trip to Lodi for a job interview before turning around and heading back to San Leandro, next we headed out to the Wuehler Family reunion in Island Park, Idaho, a quick side trip to Utah for about 24 hours so Craig's dad could take care of some business, then on to Idaho.  We visited Yellowstone, spent time with family, "shopped" through the treasures Aunt Sara brought back from various countries, ate, played games, did a little shopping in West Yellowstone, and said goodbye for another two years.  In a matter of 3 days Craig and I were in 6 different states (California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana), talk about a little crazy.

So on the way home (to the bay area) the phone call came..."This is Lynda from Blue Shield of Ca and I am calling to offer you a job", to say I was excited is an understatement.

So that's the last 5 1/2 months in a nutshell.  I am sure I missed a few things but that's ok.

Suzanne

The latest and not so greatest news

Sorry it's been forever since I updated this blog. Life has been busy with school, work, and all the other little things of life. Well on to our news...we have had an eventful past 2 weeks.  Craig made a trip to the ER, we spent a nice relaxing weekend in San Leandro wishing Julie the best of luck on her mission to Alaska, and finally this past Tuesday 2/21/12 I was let go from my job of almost 9 years. I wasn't a total surprise but none the less still hard to take. To top things off both Craig and I had/have colds that have made us pretty useless this past week.

So if you hear of any one looking to hire let me know. We are keeping our options open and are willing to relocate if needed. My background is in finance, office/clerical, and a little bit of education thrown in the mix. I am happy to forward my resume to anyone who is interested.

Keep us in your prayers!