Finally...

I am employed. I accepted a job offer at Frontier Health in Johnson City doing mental health counseling. They made a pretty good offer and I think I will like being back in the counseling world. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes and support. I start on Aug 17. I am very glad...and excited....:)

Even more pics

Eliza had some fun at the beach but also at the pool. Love that smile.

She played ball with Mamaw and cousin Ross.

She's a lot of fun...

more beach pics...

gotta love those sun glasses...

Mamaw and Eliza...

there she goes again...

Hilton Head...

Okay, Mamaw Teresa begged us and at the last minute we were able to tag along with her, Nell, Arlis and their cousin Ross for a great little trip to Hilton Head. I have never been before and I must say that I already want to come back. We are on the ocean so it is so easy with Eliza. I can bring her back in give her a quick bath and back to the beach in no time. She sleeps on the beach in this little tent so well. And she shows no fear of the ocean so we definitely have to watch her.



Look at that smile....


she loves the ocean. It is so warm and awesome.



Momma and baby... and baby to be...



Daddy and Eliza.




There she goes...


She loves Uncle Arlis... last night we ate great seafood at this little place. I got blackened tilapia and shrimp it was awesome. We are having a great time. Coming back on Tuesday...Can't wait till next year and have two little cuddle bugs to keep up with...

2 years..

Okay this post is at the approval of my lovely wife and to celebrate my lovely wife. It has been exactly two years since Kristen had bariatric surgery. Many people think this is a cosmetic surgery just to make not eating easier. We considered it after a lot of prayer, and many medical issues including ultra high bloodpressure, and even the possibility of having a baby. Well two years later Kristen has lost 97 pounds and has done so well. Her BP is awesome without medication and we definitely have not had problems having children. I am proud of what she did and how she has adjusted her own wants and lifestyle to her post surgery life. She has done so well.

First I must say that I have always thought my wife to be the most beautiful woman in the world. But I wanted to show some pictures of how far she has come (once again with her permission). The one on the left is from two years ago right after surgery. the one on the right is a recent picture of Kristen.

and here is a recent picture of our little fam....

Can't wait to see our next little cuddle bug as Kristen said she felt the baby kick today for the first time.

jobs...

Well I have my second interview at Frontier on Thursday at 2 p.m. I hope it goes well and not to sound bad but I hope the pay is better than I expect. I realize it is pay and I should be grateful but with another little one on the way it wouldn't hurt to have a little more money. And Kristen and I aren't the best Dave Ramsey disciples. We try, we have no credit card debt but we just aren't paying off our regular debt as fast as I would like. Oh well. In the mean time we are waiting desperately on Julie Roberts to post our new pics of Eliza. Will give the link when it occurs.

jobs and stuff...

Well I found out today that I didn't get yet another VA job. So far I am 0 for 3 but there were 8 people interviewing for my job so it is highly competitive to say the least. I am not too disappointed but I do want a job.

I interviewed with Frontier Health, where i used to work, on Thursday and they practically begged me to take the job. So I guess I am waiting for the lady to call me back for a second interview with the division director which might be next week she said. The pay is about half the VA but I think it will be something I like. So I will wait and see what happens.

Eliza

We just had some new Julie Roberts' pictures taken and here is the one teaser we have.

The fourth of July...

We took Eliza to Mamaw and Granddaddy's on the fourth. We had hamburgers and hot dogs and watched the fireworks. Eliza actually seemed to enjoy them. The loud noises didn't bother her at all. Before we watched fireworks, Eliza went swimming. She loves the water so much.

The zoo..

Eliza, Momma and Daddy went to visit Aunt Katie and Uncle Aaron for a quick trip. While we were there we went to the zoo and Eliza loved the animals.


Eliza wouldn't touch the goat but seemed to like it.


The gorilla came right up to the glass and just stared.



momma and Eliza in her new hat. It was hot.




Aunt Katie, Uncle Aaron showed us around.


Eliza is a daddy's girl....big time..

In other news: A shout out to my loyal readers such as Nell, and of course Mary Jane... and I am sure countless other anonymous souls. I had a job interview on Tuesday at Indian Path and found out via email I didn't get the job but the lady called me back and wanted me to call her. I did but have not been able to reach her.

Had a job interview today at the VA again...and I think it went well but I was one of eight interviewing for the position. Here is hoping that I did well.