I have updated pictures on our picture site. The link is listed under our favorites. Here is something to tie you over until you check it out.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
still waiting...
God is good! That is the best way to start this entry. He has blessed us with so much the last year. After Mason was born, we had been praying for a new direction in Adam's career. He has been researching and looking to get in the oil & gas business for a couple months now. He has applied for a couple of jobs and spoken with a few people regarding getting in the business. Adam loves working in the mortgage industry, but with the insecurity of the market right now, it isn't the place for him. A couple weeks ago, our friends dad approached him regarding a job. Last week Adam met with him and it went very well. He told Adam they would call him sometime soon regarding a second interview.
Yesterday, Adam had his second interview. It went very well and he received positive feedback. Last night, Ron (our friends dad), called and asked Adam if he would be interested in going to one of the sites to learn what a typical day is like for the position he is applying for. Next week he will be flying to Midland to learn some of the ins and outs of the business. After that, he will have one last interview. They told him that he has alot to offer and would be a good fit with the company. Everything seems promising.
We still don't know where we would get relocated to just yet. So many towns and cities have been thrown out there, but we won't know for sure until they present him with an offer. They asked him about a little town in Lander, Wyoming yesterday. Adam came home and discussed it with me and I reminded him that my grandfather used to live in that town and I have some bad memories of the town. Plus, it only has a population of 6,000 people. We were worried about telling Ron today, but luckily he was understanding. Like I told Adam, if they want him bad enough, they will find a place for him.
Please pray that God will guide and direct us over the next few weeks and give all of our concerns to Him. That He will provide a community of friends with the same beliefs as us and most of all a church community that we can get involved in. This is a huge deciding factor regarding everything. Since we will be away from all of our friends and family, we want to make sure that our family has a good support network within the church. Thank you and I will let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Yesterday, Adam had his second interview. It went very well and he received positive feedback. Last night, Ron (our friends dad), called and asked Adam if he would be interested in going to one of the sites to learn what a typical day is like for the position he is applying for. Next week he will be flying to Midland to learn some of the ins and outs of the business. After that, he will have one last interview. They told him that he has alot to offer and would be a good fit with the company. Everything seems promising.
We still don't know where we would get relocated to just yet. So many towns and cities have been thrown out there, but we won't know for sure until they present him with an offer. They asked him about a little town in Lander, Wyoming yesterday. Adam came home and discussed it with me and I reminded him that my grandfather used to live in that town and I have some bad memories of the town. Plus, it only has a population of 6,000 people. We were worried about telling Ron today, but luckily he was understanding. Like I told Adam, if they want him bad enough, they will find a place for him.
Please pray that God will guide and direct us over the next few weeks and give all of our concerns to Him. That He will provide a community of friends with the same beliefs as us and most of all a church community that we can get involved in. This is a huge deciding factor regarding everything. Since we will be away from all of our friends and family, we want to make sure that our family has a good support network within the church. Thank you and I will let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Bye Biggio
Today is a sad day in baseball. The Houston Astros said goodbye to one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Craig Biggio. Adam & I both grew up watching Biggio as kids and have followed him his entire career with the Astros. We took Mason to his first baseball game and it was only fitting that his first game be Biggio's last. He looked so adorable in his Astros jersey onesie, his Astros bib, and Astros hat. Pics to follow soon.
This past week, Adam went out of town for the first time since Mason was born. He got in late at night and was so excited to feed Mason for his late night feeding. I know he missed him so much and it wasn't the same without him. Also Mason had his first fever, stuffy nose, and a slight cough. He is ok, but it's never fun seeing your kid feeling icky.
On another note, please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers this week. Adam had an interview with Nalco, an oil and gas company, this last week and there is a good possibility that he will get the job. Our friend Larissa's dad works for the company and asked Adam to come in for an interview. He was impressed with what Adam has to offer the company and Adam will go back this next week to meet with him again and some other executives. It is very likely that we will have to relocate. The cities would either be Odessa-Texas, Farmington-New Mexico, or Casper-Wyoming. It's only going to be for anywhere from 3 to 5 years and it will be hard to leave our families behind. At the same time, it will be a growing experience for our family. We won't find anything further out until Adam meets with the other executives. I will be sure to keep everyone posted. In the meantime, please pray that God will direct us to where He wants us to be.
This past week, Adam went out of town for the first time since Mason was born. He got in late at night and was so excited to feed Mason for his late night feeding. I know he missed him so much and it wasn't the same without him. Also Mason had his first fever, stuffy nose, and a slight cough. He is ok, but it's never fun seeing your kid feeling icky.
On another note, please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers this week. Adam had an interview with Nalco, an oil and gas company, this last week and there is a good possibility that he will get the job. Our friend Larissa's dad works for the company and asked Adam to come in for an interview. He was impressed with what Adam has to offer the company and Adam will go back this next week to meet with him again and some other executives. It is very likely that we will have to relocate. The cities would either be Odessa-Texas, Farmington-New Mexico, or Casper-Wyoming. It's only going to be for anywhere from 3 to 5 years and it will be hard to leave our families behind. At the same time, it will be a growing experience for our family. We won't find anything further out until Adam meets with the other executives. I will be sure to keep everyone posted. In the meantime, please pray that God will direct us to where He wants us to be.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Mason's Halloween Costume
We finally bought Mason's costume. What do you think? I can't wait to see him in it.
I've been Tagged Again
I've been tagged again by Kristen. This time it is all about Adam.
1. Who is your man? Adam
2. How long have you been together? Been together for a total of 2.5 years
3. How long dated? we dated for 4.5 months and were engaged for 7.5 months and have been married for 19 months
4. How old is your man? 27...we are only 15 days apart
5. Who eats more? usually adam unless it's dessert
6. Who said "I love you" first? Actually me
7. Who is taller? Adam
8. Who sings better? Adam has a good voice, but he doesn't sing much. i on the other hand love to sing and used to sing in the church choir
9. Who is smarter? i think adam is
10. Whose temper is worse? unfortunately, mine
11. Who does the laundry? I do most of the time, but Adam volunteers to help
12. Who takes out the garbage? Adam
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? if we are laying in the bed, then i'm on the right
14. Who pays the bills? i do, but we go over the finances together
15. Who is better with the computer? This is a toss up. My dad is a computer programer and I have grown up with computers since I was 6. Adam used to be a technical writer, so he is pretty good with computers as well.
16. Who mows the lawn? we are currently in an apartment, so a lawm mowing service
17. Who cooks dinner? I do a majority of the cooking. Adam can cook, but doesn't like to as much as I do
18. Who drives when you are together? Adam
19. Who pays when you go out? Adam but it all comes from the same place
20. Who is most stubborn? We are both pretty stubborn, but I think that I would take this one
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I feel like I do more, Adam admits when he is wrong...it just takes awhile
22. Whose parents do you see the most? We are very fortunate to have both sets of parents 5 minutes from us, so I would say it's a tie
23. Who kissed who first? Adam kissed me first
24. Who asked who out? He did, to an Astros game
25. Who proposed? Definitely Adam - he actually caught me off guard for once
26. Who is more sensitive? Me
27. Who has more friends? We both have been blessed with such good friends and lifelong friendships
28. Who has more siblings? Adam, he is the oldest of 4
29. Who wears the pants in the family? He does, I prefer a skirt or a dress these days...more comfy and cuter!
Ok...Abby, Courtney, Grace, Kathleen & Summer
1. Who is your man? Adam
2. How long have you been together? Been together for a total of 2.5 years
3. How long dated? we dated for 4.5 months and were engaged for 7.5 months and have been married for 19 months
4. How old is your man? 27...we are only 15 days apart
5. Who eats more? usually adam unless it's dessert
6. Who said "I love you" first? Actually me
7. Who is taller? Adam
8. Who sings better? Adam has a good voice, but he doesn't sing much. i on the other hand love to sing and used to sing in the church choir
9. Who is smarter? i think adam is
10. Whose temper is worse? unfortunately, mine
11. Who does the laundry? I do most of the time, but Adam volunteers to help
12. Who takes out the garbage? Adam
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? if we are laying in the bed, then i'm on the right
14. Who pays the bills? i do, but we go over the finances together
15. Who is better with the computer? This is a toss up. My dad is a computer programer and I have grown up with computers since I was 6. Adam used to be a technical writer, so he is pretty good with computers as well.
16. Who mows the lawn? we are currently in an apartment, so a lawm mowing service
17. Who cooks dinner? I do a majority of the cooking. Adam can cook, but doesn't like to as much as I do
18. Who drives when you are together? Adam
19. Who pays when you go out? Adam but it all comes from the same place
20. Who is most stubborn? We are both pretty stubborn, but I think that I would take this one
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I feel like I do more, Adam admits when he is wrong...it just takes awhile
22. Whose parents do you see the most? We are very fortunate to have both sets of parents 5 minutes from us, so I would say it's a tie
23. Who kissed who first? Adam kissed me first
24. Who asked who out? He did, to an Astros game
25. Who proposed? Definitely Adam - he actually caught me off guard for once
26. Who is more sensitive? Me
27. Who has more friends? We both have been blessed with such good friends and lifelong friendships
28. Who has more siblings? Adam, he is the oldest of 4
29. Who wears the pants in the family? He does, I prefer a skirt or a dress these days...more comfy and cuter!
Ok...Abby, Courtney, Grace, Kathleen & Summer
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Accepting Applications...
PARENT - Job DescriptionThis is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION: Mum, Mummy, Mama, MaDad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION: None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updat ing your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION: Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that university will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS:While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Thank you mom and dad for applying!
Thank you mom and dad for applying!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
I've Been Tagged
Summer tagged me, so here are my answers to 10 questions:
1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
September 1997 ... That was a very long time ago. It was the beginning of my senior year in high school and I was busy visiting colleges and deciding where I would attend. On the weekends, I would go to the football games, hang out with friends, and go on retreats with our church.
2. What were you doing 5 years ago?
September 2002 ... I was in college and working at the Red Lobster in College Station. I did a lot of weekend road trips visiting friends all over Texas. After college, everyone was scattered all over the place.
3. What were you doing 1 year ago?
September 2006 ... I had just decided to leave my job at Probstfeld & Associates and was in the process of looking for something else. Adam & I enjoyed the days when we were both at home at the same time. On the weekends, we were usually in Waco visiting his brother David and going to the Baylor football games.
4. What did you do yesterday?
Woke up really early and went into work. I work part-time at The Spa at Cinco Ranch. After I got home, I played with Mason before I had to get ready for the benefit we attended that evening. We dropped Mason off at my sister's house and drove to the Houstonian Club for a benefit hosted by George Foreman, Sr. After a fun evening with our friends Larissa & Wesley and Adam's sister & her boyfriend, we headed back out to Katy to pick up Mason. I fed him and put him down for bed and went to sleep.
5. Snacks I enjoy ... Nectarines, Apples with peanut butter, Chips & Ranch (Chuy's Cilantro Ranch), Cheese & Crackers, Everything Bagels from Bagel Cafe, Non-fat Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks, Coffee, Tortillas & Queso
6. Things I would do with $100 million dollars ...
-Tithe 10%
-Live debt free
-Buy and decorate my dream house
-Buy a whole new wardrobe with accessories
-Purchase a vacation house on Lake Travis, Lanikai Hawaii, and on Laguna Beach
-Buy my dream car...a silver Range Rover
-Invest
-Set aside trust funds for all of our children
-Set aside college funds for all of our children
-Purchase Season Tickets to the Astros games...next to Drayton McClain
-Spend some of it on family & friends
7. Locations I would run to ... Hawaii, but that would be more like swimming
8. Bad habits I have ...I worry too much and can be a bit uptight (I'm copying Summer's answer here, but it's exactly what I would say!). I have a hard time saying no.
9. Things I like to do:- Spend time with my family, play with Mason, SHOP, eat out, watch my shows...Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Desperate Housewives, Dr. 90210, The Hills, Friends, Sex & The City, run, crafts, & interior design
10. Biggest joy of the moment:Spending time with Mason! I love seeing him get excited and smile & learn new things everyday
Ok ....Abby, Allison, Amy, Jill, Courtney, Kathleen & Kristen ... YOU'RE IT!
1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
September 1997 ... That was a very long time ago. It was the beginning of my senior year in high school and I was busy visiting colleges and deciding where I would attend. On the weekends, I would go to the football games, hang out with friends, and go on retreats with our church.
2. What were you doing 5 years ago?
September 2002 ... I was in college and working at the Red Lobster in College Station. I did a lot of weekend road trips visiting friends all over Texas. After college, everyone was scattered all over the place.
3. What were you doing 1 year ago?
September 2006 ... I had just decided to leave my job at Probstfeld & Associates and was in the process of looking for something else. Adam & I enjoyed the days when we were both at home at the same time. On the weekends, we were usually in Waco visiting his brother David and going to the Baylor football games.
4. What did you do yesterday?
Woke up really early and went into work. I work part-time at The Spa at Cinco Ranch. After I got home, I played with Mason before I had to get ready for the benefit we attended that evening. We dropped Mason off at my sister's house and drove to the Houstonian Club for a benefit hosted by George Foreman, Sr. After a fun evening with our friends Larissa & Wesley and Adam's sister & her boyfriend, we headed back out to Katy to pick up Mason. I fed him and put him down for bed and went to sleep.
5. Snacks I enjoy ... Nectarines, Apples with peanut butter, Chips & Ranch (Chuy's Cilantro Ranch), Cheese & Crackers, Everything Bagels from Bagel Cafe, Non-fat Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks, Coffee, Tortillas & Queso
6. Things I would do with $100 million dollars ...
-Tithe 10%
-Live debt free
-Buy and decorate my dream house
-Buy a whole new wardrobe with accessories
-Purchase a vacation house on Lake Travis, Lanikai Hawaii, and on Laguna Beach
-Buy my dream car...a silver Range Rover
-Invest
-Set aside trust funds for all of our children
-Set aside college funds for all of our children
-Purchase Season Tickets to the Astros games...next to Drayton McClain
-Spend some of it on family & friends
7. Locations I would run to ... Hawaii, but that would be more like swimming
8. Bad habits I have ...I worry too much and can be a bit uptight (I'm copying Summer's answer here, but it's exactly what I would say!). I have a hard time saying no.
9. Things I like to do:- Spend time with my family, play with Mason, SHOP, eat out, watch my shows...Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Desperate Housewives, Dr. 90210, The Hills, Friends, Sex & The City, run, crafts, & interior design
10. Biggest joy of the moment:Spending time with Mason! I love seeing him get excited and smile & learn new things everyday
Ok ....Abby, Allison, Amy, Jill, Courtney, Kathleen & Kristen ... YOU'RE IT!
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