Viva (en) Las Vegas!
21 Mar 2013 4 Comments
SolarCity, the company where I have worked for almost two years now, is expanding into Las Vegas, Nevada. Our headquarters in San Mateo, CA is overflowing and several departments will be expanded into the new office. As part of that expansion, they are offering some great incentives to get existing employees out there to spread the culture and help get a critical mass from Day 1.
Well, my department is one that is expanding. Jenny and I thought a lot about it and have decided to accept the offer to move.
It makes a lot of sense for us for a lot of reasons. The biggest reason is that, between real estate prices in Vegas being amazingly low right now and the incentives being offered by SolarCity, we will be living quite comfortably out there. We can get a beautiful, large home in a safe, quiet neighborhood with good schools. We can send Isaac to all the additional schooling and lessons he needs or wants. We can provide him the opportunity to grow up without us worrying whether we’re going to be able to make rent after repairing the car.
We can do all this on my salary alone, but Jenny does still want to work. She decided to interview at SolarCity and has been offered a position as well!
I just got back from a scoping trip with about 30 co-workers and I’m even more excited now that I have a better idea of what the real Las Vegas (the part off the strip) is all about. Jenny and I are now pre-approved for a home loan and will be flying out there for another scoping trip in the next few weeks. The move should happen before June 1 (though the date isn’t finalized yet).
We are both really excited about this move and all the opportunities it will provide. We are going to miss the Bay Area, but we’re looking forward to this adventure! (Speaking of adventure, check this out!)
– Papa-D
Photo Shoot
18 Mar 2013 Leave a Comment
This weekend, our very good friend Chung (who shot our wedding and our engagement session) did a photo shoot of our family. I think it came out just amazingly well and I’m happy to share it here for everyone!
If you’re in the area and like Chung‘s work, I highly recommend you seek her out at her website http://www.chungnguyen.com.
– Papa-D
Like A Boss
03 Mar 2013 2 Comments
Yesterday, Isaac went to the farmer’s market in Foster City for the second time. This time was notable, however, for two reasons. The first is that Uncle Jon and Cousin Zoe joined us! The second is that Isaac rode in his stroller like a big boy for the first time! Normally we have him in his carrier, which clips into the car seat or the stroller. This time, he sat up all on his own like, as a few people on Facebook pointed out, a boss!
– Papa-D
PS – If you want to hear a funny song called “Like A Boss”, here’s the link. You may not want to watch it in front of the children though, contains adult material.
Five-ish Months!
29 Jan 2013 1 Comment
Okay well we SORT OF missed the 5-month birthday. It turns out that having a baby is really tiring and takes up all your time. Who knew?
Anyhow, since we missed it, I’m posting a few pics from the photo shoot. I’m also adding, as a bonus, a video of Isaac trying solid foods for the second time! Enjoy!
-Papa-D
Isaac Laughing
05 Jan 2013 1 Comment
I know you saw it written on the board, but here’s a video of Isaac giggling. Enjoy!
– Papa-D
Hanukkah!
09 Dec 2012 Leave a Comment
Isaac’s first Hanukkah was a success! Dan told the story of Hanukkah and Isaac was even able to help with lighting the first candle. He was very intrigued by the candles and could not stop staring at them. The funnest part of the night was when the three of us got to sing and dance! Isaac can hardly believe we get to do this eight times in a row! 😀
-J
Thanksgiving
08 Dec 2012 Leave a Comment
Here are some shots from Thanksgiving. Isaac loved hanging out with Safta and Pop Pop and his cousins. Avery is pretty hard to pin down, but there are a few good ones of Zoe being a great big cousin!
Special thanks to Uncle Jon and Aunt Michelle for hosting at their place!
– Papa-D
Three Months
20 Nov 2012 1 Comment
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Happy (belated) three-month birthday, Isaac! I fell asleep early last night and didn’t get to post these pics on the proper day, but rest assured they are all from his birthday.
Some of Isaac’s new tricks: rolling over from his back to his stomach (he’s particularly proud of this one!), screaming with all new tones, screaming with extra volume, being angry (his dragon is starting to show!), and jumping (with a little help). He still loves the bathroom fan and looking in the mirror, making the bathroom his favorite room in the house.
Anyways, here’s his 3-month picture and a couple of pics with him looking cute and mommy looking beautiful.
– Papa-D
Some Random Photos
12 Nov 2012 2 Comments
Isaac, as usual, was looking super cute after this morning’s feeding. He was in a great mood and climbing all over Mommy. I snapped off a few pics (with the new flash, of course!); here are a few for your entertainment.
– Papa-D