We got the Job and are moving!!!!

I just want to start out by thanking everyone for all the prayers on our behalf.  They were felt and greatly appreciated.  As most of you know Jason has been looking for a more permanent job for many months now.  We both graduated in May and were ready to move on to see what the future held for us.  After many phone interviews and a few in person  interviews and a few rejections....we finally got the call we were hoping to hear from.  We went to Arlington, Virginia for what we thought was a job offer for the Arlington County Human Resources Compensation Analyst position, but it ended up being a more in depth in person interview.  They told Jason that they would let him know their final decision in a week. 

We were both a little distraught but we went apartment hunting just in case it worked out.  We found many we liked and decided we wanted to live more in the suburbs. The cities down there are a little faster paced than we are used to. On August 29th Jason got a phone call saying they wanted to offer him the job.  He called me and I was in shock, and I said that we should say YES!!!! So, we did and feeling very blessed by our Heavenly Father. He really does listen to our prayers and loves each one of his children.  Many times answers do not come right away but they will come in God's timing. 

Unfortunately the apartment we really liked had bad reviews.  So we found another one and Jason's mom went to check it out and said it was nice. So, we put in an application and they are saving it for us.  We will be moving out of our apartment here in Murfreesboro, TN on Sept 17th.  We started packing and I am having mixed emotions. I am excited to see what the future holds but Murfreesboro has been a good place for us and it will be hard to leave but with faith I am moving forward.  We are packing up a U-haul and taking it to a depot in Nashville where we will be packing a pod that the company will ship for us.  Jason and I will drive separately but following each other in our cars to Virginia and do the same thing there.

This should be a fun adventure.  It will be an experience but I am so grateful that we have a full time job and will be closer to family.  Thanks again for all your prayers and kind words.

Mrytle Beach Family Reunion 2012

We took a much needed vacation to Mrytle Beach, South Carolina for a Family Reunion on Jason's mom's side.  We were gone for a week July 20-28th.  We began our drive to Greenville, SC and celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary eating Great Steak at a mall and stayed the night there.  Our anniversary landed on the day we were meeting everyone so we celebrated early. Saturday we drove to Mrytle Beach and went to the grocery store. It was crazy, everyone was shopping and arriving that day.  It was nice to see everyone again. The last time we were all together was at Jason and my wedding. Sunday we had a small devotional and squeezed 32 people in one room.  As a family we all spent the day at the beach and relaxed, which was needed for me.  

Monday we went to the beach and shopping at Tanger Outlets. Jason and I find deals and got two polos for $10.  Monday night we tie dyed shirts and had a competition going that Grandma and Grandpa Fairholm were going to be the judges.  Tuesday night we had game night which was so much fun.  We were divided up in teams and rotated.  I got to play catchphrase and one of Jason's cousins was so hilarious trying to explain words.  He would say half of the word and try and get us to say it.  I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt.  Wednesday night, as a family, all 32 of us went to Medieval Times. We were assigned the green knight, Lord temple. It was so fun. It was a dinner and a tournament.  Thursday afternoon we went mini golfing in this molten mountain. Jason of course won, mini golf is not my thing but I have fun doing it.  

Thursday evening the adults went to dinner at a great seafood restaurant. It was really good. Friday night we took family photos and enjoyed each others company.  It was a fun vacation and we had a blast.  

Entrance of Medieval Times

Jason and I with our crowns

Mrytle Beach

Jason and I on the beach

Our heart in the sand

Tournament

Lord Temple, the Green Knight

 

Two Year Anniversary

On July 21, 2010 I married my best friend.  I cannot believe we have been married for two years now.  Our anniversary landed on the first day of a family reunion on Jason's side.  So, we celebrated the day before.  We were driving to Mrytle Beach, South Carolina and spent the night in Greenville, SC.  It was a little town that was nice.  

We ate at Great Steak sandwich place in the mall and enjoyed spending time together.  Jason got me the new Zumba 2 game for the Wii, a sweet card and a Caramello bar. I helped pay for some new dress shoes for his work.  I am so happy that I married my best friend and that we can have fun doing whatever.  It has been a great two years and I look forward to many years ahead.  

Faith, prayers and love

I have to say I am grateful for trials even though they test your faith and stretch you. Luckily, I have my best friend and husband Jason by my side.   We have both been graduated for a few months now and luckily the place that Jason did his assistant ship kept him beyond graduation. Jason has been applying to many jobs and has had many interviews but no job offers yet. He has so much to offer and I know the right job is out there and we just have not found it yet. 
 
 We are trying to be patient and keeping our faith and trusting in the Lord to place a job in our path.  It has been very comforting to know that someone like the Lord is in charge of my life and if I just trust in him that he will provide a path for us and our future.  Thank goodness we have both had jobs to support ourselves. 


 We are both ready to move on and excited to see what the future has in store for us. Thank you to all our family and friends for your support and prayers.  I know we feel them and it is what gets us through trials. Many times I have felt like this lamb in the arms of our Savior. I can feel his arms around me.

CMA Fest 2012

River Front Stage

 This year we went to to Country Music Association Festival that happens for four days in downtown Nashville. We spent all day Saturday June 9th at the festival.  This year it was hot but not as hot as years past.  We went and enjoyed ourselves.  There was free ice cream, Jack in the box burgers, free t-shirts, and free give aways.  

We also had fun in the Play Station truck. After a few hours we spent many hours playing NHL 2012. It was very cool.  We spent time in this crowd listening to free music on the river front.  It was a full house and very fun. Unfortunately, we did not get to go to the concerts at night but its okay. They were sold out pretty fast this year. Jason and I had fun and it was all for free.  It was bitter sweet time because we may not be in Nashville next year for this if a job offer takes us elsewhere.  We love Nashville and all of the country music it has to offer. 

My Preschool Job for Two Months

A few weeks after graduation I was offered a job at a preschool with three year olds.  It was a great experience and I loved the kids I worked with.  I learned that three year olds have a lot of energy and how to change pull ups.  I had never done that before. I learned to teach with a curriculum that was made for me and come up with crafts that dealt with the subject we were learning.  I loved the children and the sweet things they would say like, " I want to go to your house and play." It was so sweet. 

Unfortunately after two months I had to leave because it was not quite the right fit for me.  But, I am so grateful for the people I meet and the sweet children I was able to meet.

The Logo of my past job

MTSU Graduation 2012 Weekend

My sister, my mom, Me

Me and Jason by the sign

Me, Jason, Gabby

My mom, Me, Jason, Ann (Jason's mom)

Laura, Jason, David (Jason's dad)

We did it!! Both Jason and I graduated on May 5th.  Jason graduated with a Master's degree in human resources. I finally graduated with a bachelors in science.  It was nice to have our family here for a few days.  We had a lot of laughs, ate a lot and did a lot of sight seeing.  Friday we went to the OpryLand  hotel to see the atriums within the hotel.  They are so pretty.  Both our moms enjoyed that and we introduced them to Nashville Predators hockey.  My sister Gabby had never seen a hockey game so we watched it on a big screen at the bar and grill by the hotel they stayed at. The food sucked but we had a good time.  We tried on our cap and gown and Jason's had some special sleeves.  He missed his sleeve hole and was like, "This is not going to work, how am I supposed to shake Syndey's hand like this."  It was pretty funny.


We woke up bright and early for graduation.  Graduation was at 9am and so we left at 7:30 to get good seats. It started to rain and it was a little cold. The doors weren't open yet but someone let us in.  I was so nervous all I ate was a yogurt parafait.  We took pictures and went to go stand in line. Sadly, Jason and I were in two different gyms, I felt very alone.  I became very hot and started to get shaky.  Apparently, my blood sugar level was very low and I almost fainted.  I was originally supposed to graduate in the afternoon ceremony but I got special permission to graduate in the morning so we could graduate together.  It was nice of them and very special to me.  After three hours we were officially graduates of MTSU.  


We took pictures and grabbed food at O'Charley's.  It was a good time and lunch.  Jason's dad David and Laura(step mom) and Ann(Jason's Mom) and the two of us went to explore Nashville.  It was a fun time.  It is always nice to have family in town.  It's always nice to have family get along.  


Sunday morning Jason's parents went home which was sad.  My mom and sister went to church with me which was nice.  Monday my mom and sister and the two of us went to Nashville to show them the great city. We also went back to the Opry Mills mall to explore.  We ate at White Castles and they packed to leave early Tuesday morning. It was sad to let them go but it was nice of them to visit and share this great moment with us. 


Now that we are done we are both working. I am at the preschool still till May 25th and Jason's internship kept him on till he finds a permanent job. Dollar General has interviewed him a few times and now we are waiting to hear back.  Saying lots of prayers.  I currently have a job as a full time preschool teacher starting May 25th.  Right now we are just playing the waiting game to see if we are moving and where life s taking us.