The Waiting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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I heard a wise man once sing, The waiting is the hardest part. Tom Petty, you were right! I heart that guy... anyway! Joe and I are still waiting on call backs and a job offer, trying to keep our hopes high and attitudes positive. It does get hard sometimes but I think so far we have been doing a good job together.

This last weekend we got to help celebrate with our best friends at their baby shower, she is due mid July and we can't wait for the little boy to arrive. We also got to spend fathers day with Joe's Aunt and Uncle who we are staying with, and their daughter and her husband. We had great ribs he made and a really yummy blueberry dessert with ice cream which we all enjoyed in a bit of darkness being that the power decided to go out as we sat down to eat. It was really nice to enjoy that day with family but I think mine and Joe's hearts were in different places missing our Dads.

We are really excited to see Joe's sister Ruthi and her husband Matt tomorrow, bright and early! =) Haven't seen them in over a month now!

Joe has made it to the next round of interviews for George Fox, we are hoping Joe is excepted there to complete his MAT (Masters of Art in Teaching). They have a wonderful program for working adults that is once a week at night and a Saturday about once a month. This program will take a total of 22 months.

Me... what have I been up to? I joined the local YMCA (you want to sing the song don't you! Its OK, go ahead no one can hear you) and have really enjoyed getting to work out there, when I get over there =/ its a bit of a drive for me. Uhm, I have been hanging out with my best friend Vanessa and trying to help here around the house since she is so close to having that baby! I love to take the dogs to the beautiful dog park down the street from us.

Not much else I can think of, sure seems like we have been busy though.

Hope all is well with everyone!!

Here are some fun pictures from our trip to the Zoo a few weeks ago, this polar bear was crackingus up plaing with a bucket.

Finally some updates

We have only been here for two weeks (three weeks now!)so don't be too hard on me for just getting updates and pictures up =)

Here we go...

Well in April, yes April, my brother and his family came out to California for a visit. We all went to Disneyland and had a great time together, with the kids being a little older than the last time we all went it seemed like they were able to enjoy the experience even more. It was a really hot day and we were not ready for the heat, oops!

Lexy drove me around in Autotopia, she was having an awesome time giving me whip lash.

Can you see Lucas? That is who Nana was chasing, he's a quick little guy.

Papa and Lucas

Lucas and Dad having fun in the water playground.

Lucas and Lexy getting soaked. And now the trip to Oregon

Rusty's first smell of Oregon air, he is very happy to be home again.

My parents were able to drive up with Joe and I and stay with us for a week. We loved having them and it was really hard to leave them at the airport when their trip ended. =( We took them to some of the places we enjoy seeing and to the town where Joe grew up. It was so helpful to have them around to unpack, unload and get settled.

Joe took my Dad out on the boat a few times.

Joe has been looking for a job non stop and has applied to a lot of jobs. We have been praying a lot and know that God has a plan for us. It is all exciting and nerve racking at the same time waiting for something to open up. But the Lord has gifted Joe with so many talents and the drive to work hard and provide for his family.

This is one of our wonderful dinners on patio along the river, it is so relaxing and beautiful we are so thankful to Joe's aunt and uncle who are letting us stay with them.

We are really happy about the decision we made to move, even though we miss our family and friends we feel like we have done the right thing.