New Job

Doug's new office-thought we take a pix of it. As you can see it needs some major help. It's so empty. Have to get some pixs on the wall and on his desk. Personalize it! This is a cute pix of Aaron and Doug together.



Here is "US" all dressed up for the board meeting. Me gussied up doesn't happen much I tell you anymore~hee~ It was fun and we went out to eat before hand with the family.

Below: is the weekly board meeting. The superintendent ask Doug to be there to be "approved" by the board(his employment). Doug ask if he could bring his whole family. The superintendent said, by all means YES! He even used that fact in his speech to the board. That Doug wanted his family there. So cool! I get a really good feeling that this dist. is very laid back and easy going. It a smaller school dist. and with that comes a more intimate setting. The board meeting took place in the library. I am not sure they have their board meetings in library. I think they just set it up for that night. There was alot of events going on at the High School that night. IT was fun seeing a high school library again. So fun to see all the kids rummaging through the hallways and hanging out in "groups".



here's Doug giving a little speech to the board.



I manage to get a good pix of Doug and his new boss, the superintendent. They had a break during the board meeting and I got my camera out. EEK, they probably think I am nuts with my camera but I had to get pixs. It's not everyday you leave a job you worked at for 20 plus years and get a new one. Had to document it all!



This is super cute pix of Aaron and his grandma, Judy. This was taken in the library during the break from the meeting. Grandma was great! She helped keep Aaron entertained while the board meeting was going on. Aaron was youngest at the meeting~hee~



This pix was taken by one of the board members. Oh, she was so super nice. she offered to take our family pix when she spied my camera. Love that! So sweet! This is a good one except for how Doug is holding Aaron. I need to give him a lesson on how to hold a child for pixs.~hee

Of course, Aaron had to sit quiet for a little while. So as soon as the break took place/he went wild and found a good jungle gym railing to play on. So funny! He knows how to keep busy!




The board members really liked Aaron's new red shoes too~hee Reminds me of that song on the radio now/New Shoes. Love that song! Anyhow, all that is left now is getting in the groove of Doug's new job now. We are so excited and happy for him!

Farewell Cards

As promised.....here are some of the cards Doug received:

This first one is from his Custodian crew~so funny/LOVE IT!

Front

Inside Card


This one looks "home-made" from his pals at Community Services:


Front Inside


Here is my fav. card from the Art Dept. So cool:





This one is truly funny/this one from the Dean of Students(I think this card says it all~hee)





This one is really colorful/I just love the colors in this one:




Another Funny one:



Some more and very color FUN cards



Card from many co-workers(one card: says it all)




Farewell, Farewell......................................................................

Farewell Party

Finally got around to posting the pixs of Doug's farewell party. I love the design above. I had to post it here. It was so fun! The art dept. people made this envelope for Doug's card they gave him. Their card was adorable too. Everyone was so thoughtful ......and gave such sweet and heartfelt cards & gifts. I will post some of the cards Doug received in my next post.




Some of the crew from SLP.......missing some because they were either working or already left the party. I love this pix! I was so happy to get a group shot of the custodians together.




This is Doug's Day crew and Buddies. This is a really great pix!


Doug's boss Bob and Ron and Mike the Dean of Students

Larry the Head night guy and Doug opening his presents

More gift presenting and opening and having fun and Laughing

Doug gives a little speech and carries his loot bags home

The party goers and some more pixs of the custodians

The pix above of the party goers.....is my son...and his grandma, Judy. Also in the pix is a lady(Jane) both Judy and I worked with in the district office. Yes, I also worked at the school dist. too and so did Judy. She was the accounting supervisor for the dist. She is now retired from her job. Anyhow, it was nice catching up with our former coworker and friend. So glad Jane could make it to the party.

Next is our family photos from the party. Doug's parents were both able to make it to the farewell party. Aaron had a great time in the schools cafeteria-that's where the party was held. He kept running around with grandpa and was "obsessed" with the water fountain.~hee~


The twins jacket was a very "generous" gift from his coworkers and fellow custodians. Doug will LOVE wearing this jacket around...thanks guys....your the best!




Above: some more pixs of Doug's gifts from the party. Great gifts....and so love the SLP panthers stuff. Great gifts to remember his many years at Park. So many gifts....thanks to everyone for the warm and generous goodbye. Doug will remember it for years to come. I am avid scrapper so I took many pixs so Doug could remember it all and document the journey in photos.

An extra special thanks to the "Lunch Ladies" gals.....for the wonderful Timber lodge Steakhouse coupon. It was already used I can tell you that! You all have taken such great care of Doug for his "lunches". Now even when he leaves your still taking care of his "lunches"....Thank YOU and Doug will cherish all that you have done for him.

Thanks to everyone who gave gifts cards: Subway, Panera, Walmart, and Cabela's. WOW...way to generous...thank YOU!




Some very sweet and Funny cards....I will post them so everyone can read them in my next post. My favorite was the scrapbook type card(of course)! That card was from the art dept. Yeah, you guys ROCK! Love your Thank YOU card...so neat! All the cards were great! Thanks to everyone for such wonderful farewell cards.

I am going to leave you with my messy cake pix~hee~ Of course, I forgot to take a pix of the cake BEFORE everyone tore into it. So this is what was left/it was a yummy cake. Thanks to everyone at Park that planned the party and ordered this cake. Truly a event Doug will remember for a lifetime.