Change of Plans

As a few of you know, Murphy's Law has come into affect in our lives.  As of last Sunday, we had made a decision (with the Phoenix Palo verde job), the very next day the job we wanted all along in Indiana called us with a better offer.  Since it is what Austin really wants to do and it would be a good experience for us we decided to take it.  We will miss our family but we are excited to be on our own.  Thank you all for your comments, we appreciate your support.  We will be moving in the next two weeks to Valparaiso, Indiana (which is about 40 min. away from Chicago).  If you happen to be in the area then give us a holler!  

Decision has been made!!

We have finally made a decision.  We have decided to go with the Palo Verde job which is located west of Phoenix.  Austin's tentative start date is Oct. 7th.  It mainly depends on how fast they are able to do the back ground checks.  He will probably move down into my parents condo in Sun City until we buy a house.  We are hoping to get into one by November in the Goodyear area.  Depending on when I get a job down there I will move down as well.  Until then I might as well keep working here so we can save some extra cash!  Needless to say it is comforting having a plan and knowing what we are going to be doing for the next few years.  

All about business:  So I have to do a shout out to my little business website I made.  Since I started making purses I have had many people ask about purchasing one.  Check out my website: misstailorhandbags.blogspot.com  Custom options are available for friends and family.  My sister also has a mother-friendly invention of her own you should all check out at: kurlgirlcreations.blogspot.com  (Great ideas for Christmas or special occasion gifts).  

Happy September!

Hello my friends.  Here in AZ everything is going well.  We went on a camping trip last weekend with a lot of family in the area and had a great time.  I especially enjoyed the thick mattress pads we had to sleep on.  I had my best night's sleep ever (on a camping trip), which was awesome. 

Austin has received two job offers recently, which is very exciting.  One is in Gary, IN and the other in Phoenix.  He still has two more interviews this week (one in Seattle and the other in Palo Verde, west of Phoenix).  We will see what happens, all we know is that we will probably be moving soon!  If any of you know Indiana or have any thoughts on which locations would be better, let us know.  We will obviously decide in the end according to which job meets our needs but we are curious about what people think of the different locations.

Well, I have started up a hobby recently (purse making).  I am usually anti- hobbies mainly because they cost a lot of time and money.  I started off making myself a purse modeled after one I already own and then  I went crazy.  It's been so long since I have used my creative brain and I have really enjoyed trying this out.  So far I have made six purses in the last three weeks.  I have decided that I want to make purses that are affordable and super cute as a side hobby.  I will probably start a separate blog to show off what I have been up to. I am just curious to know what price range you girls would pay for a purse like one of these, any input you have would be appreciated.  

Well, I guess that is all.  Take care and I will update you as soon as we decide what we will do!  Who knows!