Texas

For those of you who are not on facebook, I am pleased to announce that Aaron was offered and accepted a job in Dallas, Texas starting at the end of this month. We are really excited for this new adventure.

You may have some questions. Not to worry, I'm here to answer them.

Why Texas?

Texas has been on our radar, amongst other places (mostly places where our family members live). When we got married, it was always an option due to the fact that Aaron grew up there and really enjoyed it. It was never a pressing matter, more of a "maybe" or "eventually." This past year, however, the idea of moving to Texas kept popping up in our minds and it felt right.

How did he get the job?

Aaron explored his options, his main one being transferring within the company he currently works for, which, unfortunately, didn't work out. Aaron's friend, Brigham, got him in contact with a recruiter in Dallas for the company he works for (Ernst&Young, another accounting firm). I'm not sure if it was just right place right time but the interview process went at lightening speed. From the first interview with the HR person to Aaron accepting the job it was about 3 1/2 weeks.

When do you move?

We'll be moving in a week and a half. We've already started packing and my apartment is a hot mess.

Are you going to miss California?

I won't miss the overpriced rundown apartments, the taxes, the traffic, and crowdedness of the area. But I will miss the incredible people here. I have never met so many genuine, down to Earth, caring, friendy people all in one area before. The people here always made me want to be a better person, think outside the box, and stretch myself in the best way possible. I've made some of my best friends here. I'm going to miss the Young Women that I worked with. I'm going to miss Grace's playgroup chalk full of 4 girls and one very lucky boy, and the fact that Grace is being taken away from her best friend Aubrey. It breaks my heart to think that I won't see these people on a daily or weekly basis. Aaron and I grew up a lot here, changed for the better here, and most importantly our beautiful baby girl was born here. Leaving is going to be so bittersweet. I'm trying hard not to think about saying goodbye.

Are you excited?

Yes. Very excited. We're looking forward to growing roots and settling down somewhere, raising flocks of children and taking them to the rodeo. We're really excited about the prospect of buying a home.

I hope that satisfies your curiosity.