Catching Up With the Cochrans

Catching Up With the Cochrans

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

End of an Era

It's hard to believe that I am actually writing this, but after 16 years of working at The Cyclery, Allan is finally moving on.  He has accepted a position at Cardinal Health as a Territory Sales Consultant.  Brian and Kevin have been after him for a couple of years about joining Cardinal and the time finally felt right.  This position is based in southern Illinois so, once he completes all of his training, he will be home every evening and on weekends.  That is huge for us!  

As you can imagine, Allan was nervous to tell his boss Steve that he was leaving.  He and his wife, Katie, have been more than generous to our family.  Steve was so supportive and understanding, if a little shocked.  He told Allan that he wants the best for him and that there is always a job for him at The Cyclery.  

The Cyclery gang got together at Wang Gang tonight to have a going away party.  Nice words were said by all and very few tears were shed.  It was a happy celebration and a great send off.

Most of the gang
Steve, David, Allan
Steve and Allan

Since Allan has always had a company car, we had to buy him a new car to drive.  Thankfully, he will get reimbursed for his mileage which will more than cover our monthly car payment.  It's been a looong time since we've had a car instead of an SUV, but both of us are loving driving it.
Allan's new baby - a 2013 storm blue Nissan Altima

Back to School!

Delaney's first day of school was August 15, but Harper's was today, so I am just combining the pictures into one post.
The night before school started Delaney, Alayna, and Harper drew chalk self-portraits.  
1st day of first grade!



Delaney and Mrs. McDaniel

Harper absolutely could.not.wait for her school to start.  She had to wait three full weeks!  It was torture for her to watch neighborhood kids all go of to school each day while she had to stay home.  Finally, the day has come!  She directed this photo shoot and told me where she wanted to stand for each picture.  She also wanted me to be sure to post them on the computer.
1st day of PreK!  She is now in the oldest group of kids at her preschool, the big girl on campus.  This year she goes 3 days per week from 9:30 - 2:30, and also gets to have science, PE, and library.  It's a big deal to be a Pre K-er!







Harper and Mrs. Monica