Happy Halloween!!

Maverick LOVES his hotdog costume, can't you tell?

Not an ounce of boredom

I was told I've been too big of a slacker lately with the blogging, so I'll give a brief update of what is going on in the Silvester household.

We are soooo busy!! I am amazed every day when I write the date. I can't believe it is the middle of October! We are spending lots of time with good friends and less time at home than either of us prefer, but we are extremely grateful for the wonderful friendships in our life.

James' work is still going strong and he is continuing to enjoy his job and his clients. He is one happy man now that football is on t.v. He also found out today that he is going to be playing flag football with some friends. He is reallly excited about that. I'm just praying his foot doesn't object to it. If you remember, the last time he played football he ended up on crutches and in a huge boot for months afterwards.

As you all know, I started a new job in August working as a social worker for a nursing home. I really, really enjoy it. I LOVE the residents and could go on and on about them. It has been a big adjustment for me getting back into the workforce. I have also never worked in healthcare, so my brain is generally fried by the end of the week. I do however, know that this is the area of social work that I can stick with.

Having said all of that, I have had one roller coaster of a week. I don't have the time or energy to go into all of it now, but with zero warning I was transferred to another facility where I am now THE social worker. So far I think it is a wonderful opportunity for me to work with some great people and even better residents. It is a promotion and a pay raise, so that is a blessing and something I was not prepared for. I am exhausted and my brain is on overdrive. I was the Assistant Social Worker at my previous facility for all of 2 months and now I am doing it solo. It will take some time to adjust and I still have so much to learn, but I think I am up for the challenge.

Tomorrow I am headed to Tyler after work for the Edom Arts Festival. I can't wait to relax after a crazy week! I know James is looking forward to a fun weekend too, but neither of us is looking forward to the time apart. I will attempt to update again soon! I love all of you!