Because Moving Twice in the Last Year Just Wasn't Enough

Some of our faithful blog readers might remember that time where I posted and said that I got a job in North Carolina working for a sales company with crummy benefits. Of course I was just joking, but ironically it's kind of come true, sort of. We aren't moving to North Carolina, but we are moving to the D.C. area. Fortunately it's not a sales job with crummy benefits. The company I'll be working for is called LMI (Logistics Management Institute) and it is a non-profit government consulting agency. I'll be developing surveys, running statistical analysis, and writing and presenting briefings to different government agencies. Sounds exciting, huh? Fortunately I like the line of work and the company has great benefits and an even better work environment.

So this means that there is going to be an apartment available in Berlin, NH. If you like Walmart, Moose, and lots of snow, then call me and we can get an application started right away. We'll even throw in access to the garden that produced one red tomato and numerous slugs.


In case you were wondering, yes, the photos above were taken from the balcony of our high rise luxury condo in downton D.C. Okay, the truth is we don't actually have a place to live yet. The office building I'll be working in has an on-site gym, with lockers and showers, so we might stay there for awhile, at least until we can find a proper place to settle down. It also has a library which will keep Valerie and Brendan occupied while I work.

Although we've only been here in New Hampshire for nine months, we've managed to accumulate lots of junk and other items that we no longer need. We are scheduled to be in Virginia by Oct. 19th, which means that if anyone wants to rummage through our stuff before we leave, please stop by and take a look. Just as a preview we have a few broken Transformer Happy Meal toys, oversized white tube socks, and five or six half empty cereal boxes. It's going to be a total liquidation, everything must go event; you do not want to miss this.

Oh, and just in case anyone was wondering if this post is a joke, it's not. I realize I'm kind of like the boy who cried wolf, but this is actually true. I can provide references if more proof is required.

We are excited and would like to personally invite all our family and friends to move to the D.C. area to join in on our new adventure. If you can't relocate at this time, at the very least plan on flying out and visiting us for at least a few days. We can introduce you to President Obama, Hilary Clinton, the entire Washington Redskins teams, and many of our other new friends.

In conclusion, we are moving, anyone can apply to rent our Berlin apartment, we are having a rummage sale, we really are moving, and everyone should move out to the D.C. area as soon as possible.

The End

More Fall Colors

This tree was my favorite. Completely red and so bright it looks like it’s on fire. I love Fall.

Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

It’s late but I’m not in the mood for sleep yet- too much on the brain to settle down. So instead of going to bed with Chris, I am posting on the blog!

This is a fairly common occurrence at our house. Brendan loves my make-up and my brushes, and even though he’s not supposed to play with them, I couldn’t resist taking some pictures of him beautifying himself.

A little blush does wonders.

2 Posts in 1 Day- In Honor of Fall

It is officially fall now! The colors are really starting to pop up everywhere and that makes me so happy.

I feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful area. Every time I head down the road to go to the store, I am amazed at all the vibrate colors and it’s just going to keep getting better.

 

Hey look! I’m in a picture! Chris was kind enough to snap a couple of me with Brendan, who was in the mood for more karate kicking.

And I even got a kiss from the sweetest little boy.

A Lost Toy Found

Back in June, we picked up a giant bubble wand in Wal-Mart for only $1 and thought it would be perfect for Brendan. The first time we used it, the stupid thing wouldn’t make any bubbles and we figured that’s what we get for $1. So we threw it in a cubby in the kitchen and forgot about it.  Well, Brendan found it yesterday and demanded that we try it again. And what do you know- it worked!

He had a blast trying to pop the bubbles with his mouth. He didn’t seem to mind the soapy taste surprisingly.

Then, Brendan went ninja on the bubbles and proceeded to karate kick them, complete with the “hi-ya!”, which was pretty hilarious.

Our $1 finally paid off.

A Little Part of History Handed Down

Ignore the unhappy faces in these pictures, please, and focus on that lovely green sweater that Brendan is wearing. This sweater was knitted by Chris’s grandma many many years ago and Chris wore this same sweater when he was Brendan’s age. I love that Chris’s mom held onto it for all these years and now Brendan has a special keepsake of his dad’s. A friend in our branch is an awesome knitter and is going to mend some of the loose threads so hopefully this will last a long long time. This is my new favorite piece of clothing and he wears it just about every day.

As I’m typing this, Brendan is sitting next to me at the table “reading” one of his books. When he got to the last page, he flipped it closed and said “amen”. It made me laugh. Love this little boy.

Hey There Good Lookin’

Fall weather is upon us and it’s quite chilly in the mornings when we head off to Brendan’s pre-school, so he’s finally getting a chance to wear his awesome denim jacket that my parents got him. Doesn’t he look good?

We’ve done lots of coloring so far today and I’m foreseeing us doing lots more over the next 36 hours. Chris is going out of town so I’ll be all by myself trying to entertain him. Which is going to be hard because I know Brendan is going to miss his dad- especially at night. He’s such a daddy’s boy. But at least this is a short trip and Chris will come home late tomorrow night. I know both Brendan and I will be thrilled when he gets back!