Happy Birthday Jeffrey Peter Hunt

So no pictures right now, but I wanted to jump on here really quickly and wish my fourth born a very happy 19th birthday. Ah, your last year of "teen hood". Sorry for no pics right now, but I am working on a computer that has vista and can't figure out how to post the picture.......remember people, I am seriously technologically challenged. Jeffrey, you have been our family comedian from day one. We used to joke when you were little that you would be the next Jay Leno. You have made me laugh at times when I thought all I could do was cry. I thank you for that. I can honestly say that you win the award for testing my patience on a daily basis. I thank you for that, too, it keeps me on my toes. You are an incredible musician, and I truly hope that one day all your practicing will pay off and you will be able to afford whatever it takes to repair my broken eardrums:) I thank you for that too, not the eardrum part, but seeing the drive you have. Now if you could only harness some of your musical energy into picking up after yourself........ Seriously Jeff, I am so incredibly thankful for the gift of you. Having one special needs brother would be hard enough, but you have three and you handle it with such style. The time you spend playing games with Tony and Brian just melts my heart. I love the little setup you have with Steve for lunch, "Hey Jeff, if you drive us to get lunch I will buy." (Priceless and quite clever) Jeff, I hope this year is a great one for you. I love the fact that you portray your tough guy image to your friends but I have the honor and privilege of seeing the tender side of you. Okay, I will quit embarrassing you now and just end with I love you and am here for you, and will always be here for you. Happy 19 Jeffrey!!
Love, Mom AKA Team Lead Jill

NO MORE RED

As everyone is aware, I work for Target. You would think since our required dress is red and khaki, red would be a welcomed word for Target managers. You would be wrong. Two years ago the logistics process at our store was placed on the red focus list. This is a BAD place to be. Being on this list means being micromanaged to the point where you want to scream. It means lots of extra big wig visits with lots of "todo" lists after the caravan leaves. It means lots of hard work, sweat and tears to get off that list. Every decision is followed with, "Are you sure?" When I went to HR and told them I needed to turn my entire staff to get the job done, they reminded me that Target doesn't like to fire people. Fire? Who said anything about firing? I call it a mutually agreed upon pursuing other career options choice. Nearly two years ago I was hired at Target not knowing what I was getting myself into. Two years ago when they blindly asked, "Are you afraid of heights? Can you repeatedly lift over 40lbs? Any issues with ladders?", I innocently replied, "Uh, no." Fast forward to February 7, 2009. I am sitting in my office just about to leave for the day when the store manager comes in. "I don't know if you are ready for this, but we are OFF THE LIST!!!!!!!!!!" We both gave each other a high five, and I left that office feeling so proud. All my hard work, dedication, and planning had paid off. All the decisions I was questioned about were the right ones. I can not take all the credit for this. I have a team in place who work their butts off for me. I have a team of peers who respect me and my decisions (they'll tell you just don't make the Jersey girl mad). I have a store manager who will stand up to the Jersey girl and remind her to have a work/life balance. I also have a family that I adore and have put up with a very tired momma at the end of a day. It would have been so easy to give up. I will admit there were times when I questioned my own decisions and drive. Nobody but me understands what yesterday meant. Here's to no more red:)

Student of the Month

Congratulations Brian Daniel Hunt!!! We are sooooooooooo proud of you!!!!! That's right, Brian won this amazing award. If you can't figure out which student is Brian, he is the one in the middle like two feet taller then all the other kids. Brian was student of the month for the PE department. Congrats, Brian, you never cease to amaze me!!!!!!!!!!