GOOD NEWS :)

Well, I have been waiting to announce the good news, but we have been so busy!

On Wednesday, John received the offer for the Air Products Plant Operator job in LaPorte TX! I am so proud of him and very relieved that he got the job where we have been for the past few weeks. It seems like an interesting job since it's not nuclear; it's a chemical plant which manufactures the components of Air, and sells them to companies in many different industries from healthcare, to technology/electronics, to food service/preservation etc. John's job from what I can discern, is basically a liaison between other plant operators who physically work on the machinery, and the clients who purchase the gases. This plant is also embarking on a relatively new addition of a pipeline extending to Louisiana in which they will store Hydrogen, I'm assuming to avoid having to ship so much from here to there--consolidate it all to one shared line.

Anyway, now we can rest easy and look for a place to live. We found some beautiful apartments, but we still have so much work to do....we may end up renting a house for a year or so until we buy again. We still have to get our dogs from CA (thanks to John's parents for dealing with them all this time..would've gone crazy if we had that extra crap to deal with!) and then get all our stuff back in VA.

But we took a much needed vacation this weekend to visit our old game night friends, Jim & Shawna. We are staying the weekend here outside of Kansas City MO. It is so nice to see them again, share our "out of the navy" happiness, and see our growing babies play together so nicely. For me, the most exciting part was getting to see all the progress Alex has made---it is really a privelige to have witnessed so much development with Alex, thanks to his parents hardwork and sacrifices. He is so smart, patient and such a joy! I was so happy to sing Yo Gabba Gabba songs with him and dance. He's a great dancer! He should be on the show! And Jacob is so adorable---it's cute to watch him and Olivia interact. He loves his big brother Alex---gotta get some good vid/pics before we leave. :)
I havent taken too many pics or videos because we are having fun and i forgot...but I will take some soon and upload them. Had to share the news. Thank God for everything we have. And thank all those who prayed for our security and guidance. :) Sorry to John for me being a little impatient and short with him...I love you honey and am very proud of you. :)

Proud to now be "Texans!" (although we are a little concerned about being so close to the coast where Hurricanes frequent...) "Galveston oh Galveston...."