Sunday, May 13, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Oh, hey there! Thank you!!
Has it really been almost two months since I last posted? Wow! So much life has happened in these few months. After Aaron's episode we ended up selling a bunch of our stuff with plans to move closer to school. Then we bought an RV, and remodeled the entire thing. Then we found out that not only could Aaron not work anymore, he could not transfer work either. Then we set out job hunting. By that point, Aaron had been out of work for over a month and we were starting to worry a little bit. Every day, he was applying to countless jobs, hearing nothing back! He then had a few interviews, some phone calls, then he got a call back! This was about a month ago, so almost two months after the seizures. After that call back, he had another, then a job offer! Although this new job is not in the town we were originally going to move to, he took it! And we decided that we are now NOT going to move!
So, after all of that, we have one RV to sell, and a few book cases and a couch to buy :) Right after the Aaron quit working, we sold one of our two cars and that worked for a while. But now that he will be working anywhere from 40-60 hours a week over the summer, we knew it was time for another vehicle. So, we took care of that last week and I am happy to report that I will be taking the girls on a little trip back to Illinois in June. (I have been missing my family for a while now! I'm very excited to get to see everyone!)
Other than what I mentioned above, not much has changed. I had mentally let go of the house already, so coming to terms with the fact that we will be staying in it has been a little hard. I did sell both of the girls' dressers but I also downsized a lot of their clothes. I'm hoping that one dresser will suffice for both of their clothes when I find one.
These last few months have been completely crazy, but also have been wonderful to have Aaron home more. The girls love playing with him, (more than me, I think,) and have really been in daddy heaven. We've had a lot of fun as a family, just hanging out at home, in the RV, and outside. Aaron even started running regularly. The little shift has been a blessing and I know he needed to be off of work for some bigger reason than I can think of.
Over the last weekend, A and Aaron both had birthdays! We went to Worlds of Fun yesterday, but I forgot to bring my camera. Aaron's dad came to celebrate with us and we had a great time! It was so cute to see A and E go on rides together. They even did mini bumper cars and I thought, wow, only about 11 more years and they will be off driving together for real! Agh!
There will be some exciting stuff coming this summer, like gardening, chickens, (yes!) and another big one that I can't tell just yet! I just wanted to post to say thank you to all of my supportive family and friends over these last intense few months. You all have kept us sane and we know that we are loved very much!!
So, after all of that, we have one RV to sell, and a few book cases and a couch to buy :) Right after the Aaron quit working, we sold one of our two cars and that worked for a while. But now that he will be working anywhere from 40-60 hours a week over the summer, we knew it was time for another vehicle. So, we took care of that last week and I am happy to report that I will be taking the girls on a little trip back to Illinois in June. (I have been missing my family for a while now! I'm very excited to get to see everyone!)
Other than what I mentioned above, not much has changed. I had mentally let go of the house already, so coming to terms with the fact that we will be staying in it has been a little hard. I did sell both of the girls' dressers but I also downsized a lot of their clothes. I'm hoping that one dresser will suffice for both of their clothes when I find one.
These last few months have been completely crazy, but also have been wonderful to have Aaron home more. The girls love playing with him, (more than me, I think,) and have really been in daddy heaven. We've had a lot of fun as a family, just hanging out at home, in the RV, and outside. Aaron even started running regularly. The little shift has been a blessing and I know he needed to be off of work for some bigger reason than I can think of.
Over the last weekend, A and Aaron both had birthdays! We went to Worlds of Fun yesterday, but I forgot to bring my camera. Aaron's dad came to celebrate with us and we had a great time! It was so cute to see A and E go on rides together. They even did mini bumper cars and I thought, wow, only about 11 more years and they will be off driving together for real! Agh!
There will be some exciting stuff coming this summer, like gardening, chickens, (yes!) and another big one that I can't tell just yet! I just wanted to post to say thank you to all of my supportive family and friends over these last intense few months. You all have kept us sane and we know that we are loved very much!!
A on Easter riding a camel named Lisa.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
More RV Talk:
So, Friday night I was talking to a few girlfriends about the New Big Endeavor we are about to embark on. Then this huge affirmation hit me, and it was sitting in front of me the entire time! After my love is done with course work he will be ABD, meaning he can teach but it will not be anything long term, like semester by semester work. This could mean there may be lots of relocating involved until a permanent job presents itself, (and also until he actually writes and defends his dissertation.) In realizing that sooner or later we might be jumping from job to job, I also realized that this whole, crazy RV dream probably would have popped up then, too. Because who wants to pack and unpack once a year, (or twice!) Why not bring our home with us and just drive to where the next job takes us. This is truly a unique opportunity for us and I'm just so excited, scared, nervous, anxious, crazy in LOVE for it all. 
^This^ pretty much sums up my feelings right about now :)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Trying Out Tuttle Creek
Yesterday, the girls and I checked out what could be our new home, (both in location and actual RV.) We played and explored and played more. I was really impressed with how big the RV park was! We really had a fun time there and I couldn't believe how fast the time flew by while we were there. I hope that's a sign of what's ahead of us!
After looking through about 30 RVs, I think we really like this one!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
House show:
Last night was wonderful! There was so much love in this house I thought it would burst! See, I hosted my first ever house show, where we had two different artist come over and play some songs for my friends and me. I'm just so in love with that idea and want to do it every weekend :) (I might be kidding.) But really, food, friends, and music just go together and should get together more often. Check out Aaron and Chris!
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