We are experiencing some major changes in the Riddle family this summer. Here are some highlights:
Me
I started my new job as Director of Development at City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley. If I hit the lights right, it only takes me 4 minutes to get to work! With yesterday and today as agency holidays, it was a short yet awesome first week. I work with a bunch of rock stars. Seriously, there is so much talent on this team and I’m privileged to be a part of it. On day 2 we had a staff retreat to kick off FY14 and it was amazing. Currently I’m reading a ton to get myself caught up on culture, history, impact, etc. Everyone has been extremely welcoming and helpful, providing a lot of explanations and helping me decode the gazillion acronyms (side note: I can’t speak to the corporate world because I decided pretty quickly it wasn’t for me, but I’ve come to the conclusion that nonprofits LOVE acronyms. And not just a few of them – a lot of them).
Ryan
My husband is also about to experience some professional change. He isn’t leaving Box, but come 7/15/13 he’s starting as their first Technical Productivity Manager. I’m so excited for him and this new role!
Nolan
With my new job closer to home, Nolan is getting ready to start at a new daycare later this month. Today, he and I went for a 3 hour enrollment visit to meet his classmates and new teachers. I’m so glad he is social because we walked in and he went straight to the group of kids, picked up a toy, and sat down to play. It’s pretty different than the home daycare set up he is accustomed to, and he’ll be the youngest in his class, but I got a good feeling for it today and think he’ll end up loving it there too.
Sitting like a big boy at snack time
Taking part in story time
In-Laws
In the last month, my in-laws have moved to the Bay Area (all of them – mother, father, sister, and soon to be brother-in-law) meaning that we now have family within 15 minutes of us! When we moved to the Bay Area 6 years ago that was the thing I was going to miss most – being near family. Turns out if you have a kid, they will come 
Almost everyone has jobs and we are so excited that Nolan gets to grow up with family nearby!
Our Christmas letter is going to have a lot of content this year!