Our vacation is officially over...

That's right, I'm now working as the Communications Specialist for the Tulsa County Assessor's office and Blake has started classes. So far I think I'm going to like my job, but I think it may take awhile to become immersed in the work. There's a lot to learn before they'll let me in front of people:) Everyone is friendly, but it's a different environment from what I'm used to having. At KY3 I had a couple of kindred spirits in my coworkers Kristy and Tricia, and of course Fitzgerald First and ADsmith were more like family than coworkers. I realized today that I miss Springfield. I miss all those people that made it home for 5 years, and I feel like I'm starting over here. There's a lot of potential, but I'm not known for my patience.

There are a lot of things here to like. The library system is fantastic and the main branch is right next to my office. Our neighbors are nice, and I still love our house. We have a great seafood market that I'm pretty much in love with, and there's a lot of opportunities for "culture". We have a ballet and museums, and a zoo and aquarium- as soon as I start making some money I'll check some of them out.

Blake has a few days of classes under his belt, and as I type he is in his office, studying away. He came home last night and made flash cards, and he already has a study group that plans to meet at least every Monday. I know the classes are going to be hard, but he's definitely got the right attitude and there's no doubt he has the ability to kick pharmacy school's butt! He's made a lot of new friends and I think h's pretty happy with his class.

Today I love: That the Tulsa Ballet tickets start at just $15!

Sugarboo

Since moving to Tulsa we have been enjoying all of the little shops and stores a bigger city has to offer. When Blake's cousin Sarah and his Grandparetns came down I took Sarah and Grandma Laura down to Brookside and we found a cute little boutique that had these wall plaques. I'm a sucker for a good quote and these were so cute. Here's a link to Sugarboo Designs, but just for looking- they're rather pricey!

Blake's White Coat Ceremony

Blake getting his White Coat!

Finally an update!

Well, I have been very bad about updating and I really have no excuse. Blake and I have been enjoying a relaxing couple of weeks together before he started his orientation and it has consisted of a lot of reading, watching the Olympics, and exploring our new town.

So let me see if I can summarize some of the important things that have happened since my last update...

Blake's brother, Brad got engaged to his wonderful girlfriend, Jeni! He did so on her birthday with a little charm for a bracelet he had bought her. The charm said Marry Me. They are planning a June 2010 wedding and Blake is the best man and I'm a bridesmaid!!!

We got moved into our new house, it's perfect!!! Plenty of space for us and a nice neighborhood. Also, great access to the highways- Blake's only about 12 min from school! Here's some photos:

Hmm, what else has been going on? I got a job:) I am the new Communications Specialist for the Tulsa County Assesors Office. I start Monday! Blake started his orientation yesterday and starts classes this Monday. We have his white coat ceremony this weekend and Darrel and Judy are coming down- it's his official welcome into the program and he's very excited!

I think that about sums us up- I'll try to be better about updating!