Did I Mention a New Career?

On July 3rd I made a very hard decision to leave ServiceNoodle and accept a thrilling position with Cars.com.  Three years with ServiceNoodle, it's owner and his family, my co-workers and my clients were all very hard to say goodbye too.  I loved the work and the quality products that I served my clients but time for a change to an industry specific position had come in my life.  I cannot express how much the work at ServiceNoodle has taught me about the advertising industry, digital media and the way that consumers search and shop online.  I feel as though God prepared me through my work at ServiceNoodle to be ready for Cars.com.

My first month at Cars.com was spent on the road riding with peers in Milwaukee, attending training in Chicago and attending the Cars.com annual Summit in Chicago.  I snapped a couple of photos of the grand stage at our Summit.  When Cars.com does something, they certainly do it up right!

I couldn't believe how large and in charge the stage area was!  Everywhere I turned there was Purple everywhere.  Charging station/kiosk in every corner of the ballroom too which proved very handy to this gal.

Our first night was the kickoff which include Game Night.  Our MC's for the night stood up above the ballroom full of blackjack tables, poker tables, and all the other Vegas games that I have no clue what their names were!  We had food stations all over the place which ranged from desserts to appetizers.

Lunch everyday was an amazing spread worthy of dinner in my book. We stayed at the Hilton on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago.  Everything was top notch everywhere you turned.

As of today, I have been with Cars.com for 3 months.  It's been fast and furious but at a different pace than what I was doing which is what my goal was when I took this position.  I love the company culture and the team spirit.  I have friends from Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, Topeka to Tennessee who I can call for ANY question and they are happy to help.  We have another get together in Chicago right before Christmas for our year end celebration of awards.  Golly Miss Molly, it will be fun!

Cash Visits

Living two hours away from my family can sometimes be a very hard thing to do especially when all the girls get together!  And especially when a new baby is involved!  NeeNee doesn't get to cuddle and love on the grandkids as much as she would like :(.  Great thing we all have cell phones with cameras, texting and even video to keep me in the loop.

Clarissa, Katie and Ella went to visit Nikki and Cash on Thursday.  Here are some of the sweet pics they took during their chit chat session.  I so laughed at this first one of Ella as she looks as though she's just done something or is just tickled that Cash is waking up!

Ella has a baby sister coming in just 3 months so getting to see and hold a new baby is a real treat.  She loves playing with her baby dolls.  I'm sure we will all have our hands full with keeping a sharp eye on her around her new sissy because of her current "baby handling" moves...haha!

Baby Cash and Baby Taylor get to know each other.  Katy said that her baby was doing some kicking while Cash laid right up against her belly.  Do you think the two babies knew something they didn't?

And the last picture to be added is Auntie Kissa with her niece and nephew.  If there ever was an Auntie award, Clarissa would absolutely win.  She is the most loving, caring and "playing" Auntie ever.  She's gonna have to juggle three very soon.  Ella won't know what to think with all the new competition for attention.  Good thing there are plenty of us to go around who love them all!

New Addition to the Family

I do not know where the time goes but it's just like "they" say, it goes faster the older you get!  I can't believe that I haven't posted since February!  I've captured so many memories through pictures and each time I think, "I can't wait to blog about this."  So a day at the lake, rain and a fresh brewed cup of coffee with Pumpkin creamer lead me to my ol' faithful Mac.

On September 17th, 2013 at 7:56 a.m. weighing in at 6 lbs 13 oz Baby Boy Cash Eugene Skinner made his way into the world for parents Nathan and Nikki Skinner.

He's just the cutest little thing!  He looks so much like his Momma with his dark hair and facial features.  Another of God's blessings into this NeeNee's life and everyone in the family.  Nikki is just the cutest little Mommy who is so into making everything just right and natural for baby Cash.  He's a nursing baby and we are so proud of her for making that commitment.  What fun it will be watching this precious baby grow up into toddlerhood.