Update on Our Life at the Q (our new home)

Last Friday Fode had an interview for the job he has had at PCC. This has been a dream job for him because he is working in the department that is his focus for school, Facilities Maintenance, so he gets paid to learn what he loves. I mean it, he has turned into a total nerd about Boilers, Condensers and other HVAC stuff. He took over someone position last January and has been considered a temporary employee since. They finally officially posted the job and he applied and had the interview Friday morning. Around 4pm Friday they called to offer him the job! We were thrilled. This means he is now considered a full employee and gets benefits and is part of the classified union. One of the best benefits is waived tuition!

On Saturday we had a house warming party to show off our place to family and friends. We had family, friends and co-workers stop by to check out our newly settled home. It was so much fun to host a party, but it wiped me out! Thanks to those who came and helped out!

Today I had a big day at my school. I had three people from the Oregon Department of Education come into my classroom to observe me teach a science lesson. The Beaverton School District is being audited for their ESL program, a standard three year audit. I was totally nervous to be observed, but it all went well! My class was great and my Student Teacher was a great cheerleader for me.

We've been Invaded!

We finally hung our Quilt!

Staci made this beautiful quilt for our Wedding back in 2003. We have been working on hanging it up in our new house since we moved. Today we were motivated to get it done, even though it is hot in our house. Little by little we are getting settled in.

The Airshow and the beach

Last weekend Fode and I went to the Oregon International Airshow. It sounds fancy, but it was just at the Hillsboro Airport right down the street from our house. We drove to a parking lot near the runway and then hiked to the runway. We were cheap so we sat on the road outside the airport rather than paying $20 each to go inside. We figured that since everything was in the air we were close enough. Actually I think we were too close. We were at the end of the runway so the planes would fly by real close as they landed(pictures to come). It was a fun time, especially the Thunderbirds. We are enjoying getting to know our new city.

This weekend we are staying on the coast. I am gearing up for another year teaching 4th grade. Last week I worked like crazy to get my classroom ready. Friday I was in my classroom from 7:30 to 6:30. It looks like it is going to be a great year. I have 23 students (so far...keep your fingers crossed) and a student teacher. I decided that it would be great to get away this weekend to relax and get ready for the wild ride of the first month of school. We have had a lazy day and were surprised that there was no rain.

CAMPING 2009

Last weekend we went camping in Cougar, Washington. It was a blast! We went with our Hand and Foot group. We played a lot of cards, ate lots of food and stayed cozy by the fire. Here are some pictures. Fode gained the nickname Walks with Fire(note the pictures below). The weather was not the best, but it stayed dry after the first night. On Saturday we went out on our friends boat. We went on inter-tubes, where we were dragged behind the boat, and even tried out a wave runner ( I liken it to a motorcycle on water). Overall a fun weekend!