Austin

If you have been following the blog somewhat regularly you'll know that Mike graduated from law school in May. He took the bar at the end of July. He began applying for jobs after the bar. Well he went on his very first interview for law positions on Tuesday, August 19th (last week). He was really excited about the position and came home from Austin (that's where the job is) very excited. They told him they would do 2nd interviews on Monday (the 25th). Well they called on Wednesday (the 20th...the day after the interview) and told him he did not get a 2nd interview but instead they offered him the job! He accepted and will start on the 15th. Last weekend we headed to Austin and found an apartment. My wonderful friend Allie lives in Austin and has been helping us out and letting us stay with her and Robert (her husband). Thanks Allie!

Mike will be working at the Texas State Teacher's Association. It's a teacher's union. If you ask him he can tell you what he'll be doing but basically it boils down to helping answer legal questions for teachers who are part of the union.

We're excited about Austin but really sad to leave Houston. We have family here (Mike's parents and brother and his family). They are great. Mike's parents are great about keeping Hutson at the last minute or just giving us a break to go to the grocery store. We'll also just miss them. We have a great time with them, and Hutson just adores his Pops and Mawmaw.

We'll miss our incredible friends too. We have such a great support here. Russ...who puts up with me, helps Mike move furniture, plays with Hutson, and pretty much is just the best friend! Jenni and Earl who let me stay with them while I was pregnant and Mike was in DC. They also bought me a steak when I craving red meat (during the pregnancy). Nick and Laura have kept Hutson over night when he was still waking up several times a night! They were also always there with support and food during my hospital stays. Sabrina and Shawn were always there with food when I was in the hospital too and Sabrina has done her fair share of helping me in the hospital. Sharron and Daniel have always been my models for photography and let me photograph their beautiful babe too! In fact, everyone has let me photography their babies even when I was really just starting out. :) Thanks y'all....we're certainly going to miss you.

We're also so sad about leaving our house. It's our first house and we brought Hutson home here. I'm so sad about it. I'm trying to take pictures of Hutson in the house these last few days.
Good news...I'm going to be able to work only part-time! yay...I'm so excited to be able to spend more time with Hutson. We will miss the Jewish Community Center. It's such a great place and Hutson really loves it.

Okay so that's our big news. Sorry for all the wordiness here.

Two pictures for you. They're not the best pictures because I was in a hurry but I think they're both cute. The first one is of Mike's mom (Mawmaw), Hutson, and Owen. Mike's parents are the best and even keep our friends kids when needed! I dare anyone to say they have better in-laws. :)

The next photo is of Hutson being silly. Too bad it's out of focus.