Moving?

We have loved living in Star Valley, especially since summer has arrived.  It is absolutely beautiful, like living in the Garden of Eden.  And the people here are amazing.  Our ward members are warm and welcoming and have made us feel like family from the very beginning (although, technically, we are family.  I think we're related to at least a third of the ward. :)  We go to T-ball games and community events and just soak up how great it is to be here.  I didn't think I would care for rural life, but it has been wonderful.  (Can you tell my whole attitude has changed since the weather warmed up and we can be outside a lot?)  

Dave somewhat unexpectedly received a promotion at Big-D, which we were thrilled about.  He was asked to become a project manager and be over his own full project from start to finish.  We were glad to see Big-D recognize his work ethic and experience and give him this chance. 

BUT. . .

The next morning, Dave sent me a text saying, "You'll never guess who just called. . ."

It was Randy with Hansen Construction, calling to tell Dave that they were ready to hire him.  We had been waiting for 14 months for that phone call, and it cracked me up that it finally came right after Dave's promotion.  We decided that a trip to Fort Collins was in order so Dave could meet the project team and see the job, and so we could check out the towns we might live in.  We packed up the van for a very quick trip. . .

Getting all those wiggles out after a long car drive. . .

Air born

 Sunday was my birthday (lovely #31), and it was fun to spend the morning in the Timberline Ward.  When we got home we had to take a few pictures in Grandma and Grandpa McClure's beautiful, green front yard. It's gorgeous!

After a yummy birthday lunch, Dave and I left the kids with Grandma and Grandpa and took off to explore possible locations to live in.  We drove through Berthoud and Longmont and then decided to check out the job site in Denver.  I have to admit, as we drove from Longmont to the site, I felt awful.  I felt very claustrophobic among all the masses of people, especially as we got into downtown Denver and drove through some "ghetto" parts of town.  Once we got to the job site it felt much better!  The job is impressive, even from outside the gate.  We went a longer way home, allowing us to go through Brighton, Frederick and Firestone.  We fell in love with Firestone and hope to be able to find a house near there.  Once we got home it was time for the birthday celebration.

Gotta love Joely's marker mustache!

It was a nice (though atypical) birthday.  The next morning Dave met with the project team while we went shopping (I needed a good dose of Target while I had the chance).  And then we were on our way home.  It was a jam-packed, eventful weekend!