The Job Search

Aahhh yes, the job search. Not much has happened to us (the kids and I) lately so I thought I would update everyone on one of our most frequently asked questions. How is the job search going, when will you be moving, and where? Those are all very good questions...and the hardest part is that I don't have exact answers. In Dustin's field that he is going into (Higher Education Administration) the job market didn't open up until just about 2 weeks ago (when the end of the semester is).

That being said my husband has done an amazing job finding REALLY good jobs that would both fit him perfectly and that I would be excited to move to. Thus far he has had first time interviews (phone interviews) with schools in Las Vegas, Arizona, and Indiana (yes we do love it here). Next week he will be meeting face to face with a school here, flying out to Las Vegas for another interview and this is only the beginning!!

We "aim" to start our new job around July 1st (and yes I said we because this is a group effort here). We are going on holiday with my parents in June and hope to start shortly thereafter. More than likely getting an apartment so that we can get to know the area first, then buy a home after finding what suits us best.

This is a very exciting time for us and we will keep everyone posted when we "secure" a job. As I keep reminding myself-in the market that we are in finding a job is like getting married. When Dustin flies out to meet his future employers he has to be happy working for these people, in their environment...because I mean come on, you don't marry someone with the thoughts that you will get them to change. You love them for the way they are. I am proud of Dustin for working so hard throughout his Masters degree so that he can have the "pick of the litter" when the job searching time came around. There are so many other things that I want to say, but lets just suffice it all by saying that I love my man.

Happy 7 month!!

Yesterday was such a beautiful day that we had to get out and play!! We had a blast and went to the park with a lot of friends-enjoying a small picnic. After naps and dinner we just had to go get a Brusters icecream cone!! (SUPER YUMMY)

Halle got a vanilla with sprinkles (doesn't stain as bad as a bright purple cone)

And Bennett enjoyed watching us eat...(poor guy) but he is 7months old as of yesterday!! Time has flown by since he was born- he is quite the talker and really enjoys sitting up and watching around. (I am in no hurry to get him crawling so I am quite content with him sitting!! )

What a day!

What a fun day today! We started it off at gymnastics (which Halle loved)! I still am not too happy about paying for Halle to run around the gym crazily with no instruction whatsoever.
Then hurried over to cheer for friends that were running the IU mini marathon Bob and found that Lisa Esplin was running too!! It was such an inspiration to see all of those people running...maybe one day I will complete one too! (Yes, I was registered for one in about a month, but due to ALOT of family coming in town for Dustin's graduation we decided to postpone running so that we could spend time with them.


We then started watching conference (which for those of you who don't know is when the leaders of our church address us on both Saturday and Sunday twice a year via a conference in Salt Lake City...we watch it on the internet). ANYWAY we were watching it when all of a sudden a name was said that sounded familiar, and my Uncle was just called to the second quarm (sp?) of the 70! James Martino, (how exciting Kim, Emily, Karina, Lauren and Ben!!!) So that was super exciting!

And am ending the day watching the movie Enchanted while Dustin is at a meeting (and am LOVING it so far). Hope everyone had a great day too!!

Chuck E. Cheese

On our last day Grammy took us to Chuck. E Cheese...and it wasn't crowded!! (amen) Halle loved riding the horse...I think she rode it 10 times... at least?

Bennett was being a super cute ham the whole time- he did NOT like the mouse though.

And here is Halle posing with her Aunts! She wanted to be on her knees just like her Aunt Natalie!

Playing with family

Halle loved playing catch with my Grandma and Grandpa. She was super cute and didn't want anyone else to play, I think she has a special place in her heart for them.

We also got to meet Pappa for lunch one day. I think we decided, well no, the kids decided next time we will have to meet somewhere more conducive to kids!

Working on the farm

Halle got to (as she said) "go work on the farm" on day too. She loved playing with the cows (yes they are VERY tame), riding horses, and cleaning the stalls (yuck).

Zoo

Halle really enjoyed playing with her cousin Landon while in Texas. We even got to go to the zoo with them!! She still is talking about her friend Landon...and asking when we are going to see him again!!