Parker turns 1 on Nov. 9. Jess had his first birthday this past weekend. I am posting a few pics from the party. Presents, cake and then a bath. Too much fun!
Friday, November 7, 2008
P's 1st Birthday!
Parker turns 1 on Nov. 9. Jess had his first birthday this past weekend. I am posting a few pics from the party. Presents, cake and then a bath. Too much fun!
Halloween
We took Andrew home to Fayetteville for Halloween. I was adamant about Parker, my nephew, and Drew spending their first Halloween together. Parker was a turtle and Drew was a penguin. Jess, Billy, Jer and I took the boys to malloween and pulled them around in P's wagon. They loved it!! So did all the passers-by. Aren't they cute?!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Moving On
I've been postponing this blog for about a month. I'm not really sure why, other than I wanted to tell as many people as possible in person rather than online. I think I have realized that it's not possible to see every single person that is important to me because I live in St. Louis and everyone else is in Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas.
In roughly two weeks Jeremey, Drew, puppies and I will be leaving for the beautiful state of North Carolina. Charlotte to be exact. Shock? I am. I am also excited! I have a mixture of emotions about the situation actually.
It all started in August when Jeremey approached me with an opportunity in Georgia that he wanted to apply. I encouraged him to do so. After all, he was only submitting his resume. Within a week, the recruiter called him and wanted him in Atlanta at the end of August. Jeremey was going to Italy at that time so it was postponed to Oct. 1. We also found out that the position was being moved to North Carolina. What? Being the supportive person that I am, I encouraged him to keep the interview as scheduled. Finally Oct.1 comes around, interview happens and a few days later he has a job offer. Whoa. Now it's serious.
We decided to take the offer. It's a job that Jeremey has wanted since he was in college. It's a pay increase, company vehicle and an office at home. It's also traveling on wkly basis to TN, N.C., S.C., and GA. It's my turn to stay at home!!! I can also hopefully start graduate school in the summer. I know that it will be a huge adjustment for us as a family but I know that we will make it through.
I'm so excited to experience Charlotte. People are so friendly there. They speak with lovely southern accents...some more drawn out than others. There is also a ton of foliage and hills. We will be about 3 hours from the beaches. We are also in the middle of Nascar country. Seriously. Can't wait to see what that holds. I'm also extremely sad to move even further away from our families. Especially now with Andrew. Our families have been so supportive but I know deep down they are hurting. I just pray that God will keep us all safe until we see each other again.
I knew when we moved to St. Louis that we wouldn't be here forever. I thought we would actually move back to Fayetteville. Jeremey and I have decided that if in a few years Charlotte isn't "home" we will move back to F'ville and be closer to our families. Right around the time Drew will start school.
It's hard growing up. It's also an amazing journey and I am so thankful that I have Jeremey and Drew to experience it. I'll miss St. Louis, but I'm so anxious for the new chapter to start.
In roughly two weeks Jeremey, Drew, puppies and I will be leaving for the beautiful state of North Carolina. Charlotte to be exact. Shock? I am. I am also excited! I have a mixture of emotions about the situation actually.
It all started in August when Jeremey approached me with an opportunity in Georgia that he wanted to apply. I encouraged him to do so. After all, he was only submitting his resume. Within a week, the recruiter called him and wanted him in Atlanta at the end of August. Jeremey was going to Italy at that time so it was postponed to Oct. 1. We also found out that the position was being moved to North Carolina. What? Being the supportive person that I am, I encouraged him to keep the interview as scheduled. Finally Oct.1 comes around, interview happens and a few days later he has a job offer. Whoa. Now it's serious.
We decided to take the offer. It's a job that Jeremey has wanted since he was in college. It's a pay increase, company vehicle and an office at home. It's also traveling on wkly basis to TN, N.C., S.C., and GA. It's my turn to stay at home!!! I can also hopefully start graduate school in the summer. I know that it will be a huge adjustment for us as a family but I know that we will make it through.
I'm so excited to experience Charlotte. People are so friendly there. They speak with lovely southern accents...some more drawn out than others. There is also a ton of foliage and hills. We will be about 3 hours from the beaches. We are also in the middle of Nascar country. Seriously. Can't wait to see what that holds. I'm also extremely sad to move even further away from our families. Especially now with Andrew. Our families have been so supportive but I know deep down they are hurting. I just pray that God will keep us all safe until we see each other again.
I knew when we moved to St. Louis that we wouldn't be here forever. I thought we would actually move back to Fayetteville. Jeremey and I have decided that if in a few years Charlotte isn't "home" we will move back to F'ville and be closer to our families. Right around the time Drew will start school.
It's hard growing up. It's also an amazing journey and I am so thankful that I have Jeremey and Drew to experience it. I'll miss St. Louis, but I'm so anxious for the new chapter to start.
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