Jason's new.....

Hair! OK so it is the same old hair but a new look for it. We decided before we went on our big vacation (more on this later) that we should get our hair trimmed... well trimmed came out a little differently for both of us (I will show you mine tomorrow).


OK so above is the old Jason... from about a week ago when we BBQed together for the first time on our tiny (but efficient) BBQ. And below is the new Jason. No it is not a great picture but it shows the hair. I think it looks great... except I don't always recognise him. I freaked out waking up to him since I didn't recognise the hair... oops!



So I will show you mine tomorrow and tell you all about our up coming trip... which means I will be gone and this blog will be on hiatus for about a month. I promise to come back with lots of cool pictures and tales so stick around. More tomorrow! What do you think of hubby's new hair?

So we were pink slipped....

So today we got some bad news today, bad news we knew was coming. Friday is the day everyone has to receive their pink slips by in order to be let know they may not have a job next year. Jason was let know today that this week he will receive his. We are really frustrated about this since it has nothing to do with his teaching ability and everything to do with the state and federal budgets. Yes I do have some choice words for the yahoos who decide how money is spent but I will spare you. At least we still have my subbing, which is happening in fits and spurts but still happening. Let's just hope Jason can get the job at dream school for next year... he totally deserves it.

J's Birthday!!

So as you may know J is yet another year older now. He celebrated a couple of weeks ago but I am finally posting about it now. I went with a winter-y theme making a mint green 'Happy Birthday' sign and wrapping his presents in winter-y paper. Oh and did he get a lot of presents, not a ton of expensive things but some nice stuff for his classroom, movies, even a new book. We went out to dinner at Fudrucker's (where I was still able to stay on my diet and J finally got the burger he had been craving) and I baked him a chocolate cake for dessert.


But on top of my efforts, friends and family sent him thoughtful presents as well. Including a Braves Potato Head that J still can't figure out how my mom got into that little box. Yes, I guess she is the wrapping queen this time. Even though he had to work J had a wonderful birthday and we are looking for many more like it. Now if only we could do such a good job with our anniversary next month. Hmm... better get on that.

Oh and Happy Birthday to all of my January peeps out there. I had no idea how many of you there are. So here we go: Happy Birthday day to Megan, Sagan , Jordi, Micheal, Charles, Alberto, Jim, and J! I know I am late for all of you but Happy Birthday anyway! I hope it was great!

Jason got a job!

Jason got a job today! We new he might be he actually did get it. We don't have all of the details yet but he will be teaching English at AHS back in our old district. The classes will some how be split between him and another teacher, who will come from out of state in January some time. We are so very proud of him and excited about this new avenue in our life. Next will be me getting a job... well let's just hope! So if you happen to talk to him let him know how proud of him you are. I married well!!

Jason is subbing!!!

This is a picture of Jason off to face the work world of teaching. No he doesn't love the idea of subbing but what you gonna do? He is happy to fill in for an English position at RHS for his first stint (which is six whole days). We had hoped that he might get hired for the position but the admin doesn't like us much and so hired someone else. At least Jason has been really nice and teaching material and helping the new teacher with all of the information. I know this is going to be a hard time for us as we restart in the job world but it must get better! Anyway, doesn't Jason look so smashing on his way out the door. As you can see in the background I am busy cleaning the house while he is gone (go me finally being a good wife and taking some initiative!!)