The LaGreca Family

At the beginning of the month, I mentioned the fact that I lost my job at HSBC after 4 1/2 years. And then we left for Buffalo 2 days later. (BTW – here is the link for the Buffalo album, I finished posting the last of the pictures).

While we were on vacation in Buffalo, I received numerous voicemails and emails from recruiters and friends on job postings all over San Diego. What a blessing! Although, I have to admit, it was very hard to keep up given the 3 hour time change AND the fact that I was trying to have a vacation..and help take care of a very busy little boy! But, all worked out ok. I had a phone interview while we were out there and it went well. We got back last Wed., I finished my last day at HSBC on Thursday (it was so hard to walk out of that building and know that I was never going back), and on Friday morning, I had an interview with Peregrine Semiconductors. I actually know someone that works there, which is fantastic! The interviews went very well, and they called to offer me a job on Friday afternoon. I accepted this week. The “new chapter” begins on Sept. 15th! I am very excited about the job. The company is hip/modern. The VP of Sales (the guy I will be reporting to) is very nice. I think I will fit in well.What a relief to have the job search behind me (and I hadn’t really even started!!) It’s been a whirlwind!

Ok, onto more excited news. (Only parents will appreciate this). After months and months of searching on Craigslist for a stroller, we finally bought one….on sale at REI. I was SO excited! Some of you may have heard about this stroller…it’s amazing – the B.O.B. What a joy to push! I actually WANT to get up in the morning and go for a walk with the boy, because the stroller is THAT nice! (If you are not a parent or have not heard of this stroller..just disregard this part of the post…it really isn’t that exciting). Here it is….the orange & brown B.O.B, I just love it!

Nicholas is obviously as thrilled about the new stroller as we are:

Last Friday afternoon, Bethany and I (a mom friend I met at support group last year) took the boys to La Jolla Shores to play and enjoy the sites. (I just love living in San Diego). There is something SO great about watching little boys play outside. They really, really love to be outdoors. Soon, both of these boys (Erik and Nicholas) will be running around on the grass, kicking a soccer ball, wrestling with each other….are we ready for this???

Nicholas has brought new meaning to the term “Double Fisting“!! I know I have posted a picture of chicken bones before, but I can’t help posting another few. We gave him 2 chicken bones the other night, and he was in heaven!

More pictures coming your way soon………we have a fun-packed holiday weekend planned, so stay-tuned!