Tye's First Grade Program 1/27/11

Tye had his first grade program on January 27th. He was dressed like a real "cool" dude! lol

They sang some really cute songs, one about a garden and then this song was just the boys and how they are "boys". lol It was really funny. But I am soooo mad because I swear I hit record and ended up the dang camera didn't record it until the very end when I went to stop it then it decided to record! UGH! Ahhh the joys of technology! lol

Of course, he always had to acknowledge where we are (and usually make sure his friends know where we are too! lol)

Here is Tye with his teacher Miss Paugh. She's great! We really like her.

Good job dude! You did excellent! We are so proud of you!

Family Visiting 1/15/11

Kevin's Uncle Dick and Aunt Sue had come to Florida to bring their daughter to work at Disney for a couple of months, it was like an internship kindof of thing. So they stopped and stayed a few days with Kevin's parents. On Saturday, we were able to go over and visit with them for a couple of hours.

It was nice to see them and the were excited to see how big Tye is getting! It was a great visit! Hope to see them again in a few months when they come back to pick their daughter up. :-)

Michele's 10 Year Anniversary at the Credit Union

On January 3, 2000 I started working at Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union in Tampa, FL. I started in the Credit Card Department as a Rep II. In July 2001, I was promoted to a Rep I. Then in January 2003 I was promoted to a Sr. Credit Card Rep. I believe it was in July 2005 that I was promoted to the Credit Card Coordinator. However, in February 2006, I quit working at Suncoast so I could stay home full-time with Jasmine and eventually I was there when Tye came.

Several months later, in October, my old supervisor called and asked me if I would be willing to come back part time on a temporary basis as they needed someone to do the general ledgers (which I had done for a long time while I was working there full-time) while the girl that was doing them was out on maternity leave. So I said yes and began working again on Mondays and Saturdays each week. (Only problem was it was more as a temp person than a regular employee.)

Near the end of the 3 months she came to me with a proposal to stay on permanently as a part-time rep. I decided that it would work well and so have been there part-time ever since. Of course, they keep trying to talk me into going full-time. lol

Soooooo with all that said, even though it has technically been 11 years since I started working at the Credit Union, my "adjusted time" makes it only 10 years on Dec 8, 2010.

My supervisor, decided to make the day a "Survivor" theme, including tiki torches and everything! lol

Here is my cake, yes my name is spelled wrong, they messed up...well the place messed up, but they didn't realize it until they got it out of the store and couldn't get it fixed because of the color of icing staining the orange and the time they had.

My supervior told of the significant dates and then voted me "most valuable player". She also talked about how even though she loves the others she works with that I get more done in my 20 hours than they do in 40 hours.

Then I got my service award and my "fake" $100 envelope. I already had gotten the $100 check and used it to go shopping while I was in Utah with my sister! (Thanks Sal!) I am wearing one of the outfits I got!

Here are some of the people that were there sharing in my special day.

Here I am giving my little two cents worth about the funny things and the secrets of my success at the credit union. lol

Cutting the cake.

Capri, Me, Cornelia

My supervisor and friend Noami and I

Thanks for a great party everyone!! Oh and I almost forgot, my friend Loretta, made me a Hummingbird Cake for the party too! OH YUMMY!!!! I love hummingbird cake, right after chocolate, but I have only had it from a very expensive bakery. So Loretta was so great and made it for me and it was delicious!!!

Wonder if I will be at the credit union in another 10 years. lol