Last Wednesday I had an interview with the supervisor of the contracting company who supports a different group of government people on the base I work at. Well he called, actually sent me a text message, Sunday night asking if I would be available to come over to his building either Tuesday or Wednesday to meet with the government guys. So of course I texted him back and said I would love to either day. I thought it was funny that he sent me a text. Goes to show how strange this contracting/government world is. Most people get a phone call to set up an interview, I get a text. LOL He called me today and asked if tomorrow at 10:30 would work for me. I said not a problem. So tomorrow (Tuesday 7/8) I'm going to go meet with the government guys. This should be the final step before I know if I get the job or not. My old government sponsor was at the base last Thursday and said he heard I was talking to them about a job. He told me that if I needed him to make a phone call to just let him know. I've known this man (old government sponsor) for years and he is wonderful plus the fact that he knows everyone in the world helps a little too. LOL This new job will be sooo nice. It will be with a different company (a plus), different government people (another plus), more pay with a lot less stress (big big plus). The position I'm in right now I'm basically running the program which is good if I was actually getting paid for all that I do. Don't get me wrong, I'm truly thankful for the experience and what I have learned at my current job but the position is going nowhere and the funding we get from HQ in San Diego for the program is being cut for FY09. I told the government sponsor I currently support that I wasn't the captain and I wasn't going down with the ship... LOL She is the most supportive person, I've loved supporting her and we have become really good friends which in this business is frowned upon. This whole government contracting business is very interesting and confusing but it's really good pay. We say all the time that if you're a sane person then you would not be working with the government and if something makes sense then it won't happen. LOL I must love the craziness since I've been doing it for the past 10 years. Anyway, didn't mean for this to turn into a book. I'm just really excited about the possibility of a new adventure. Please keep me in your prayers. If it's meant to happen it will. I'll update as soon as I can after the interview. Hugs Teresa

I think Sadie and Sarah need to hook up for a playdate at the local dirt pit. LOL Sarah is my little dirt monster also. We bought her one of those big wooden swingsets with a slide and everything. It took poor daddy a week to put together and every time we are outside she runs straight for the pile of dirt on the other side of the swingset. lol It looks like Sadie had a blast camping and I'm so glad you were able to get some quiet time. You deserved it! I'm glad you and your family were able to do this in honor of your brother. I'm sure he was right there with you guys. Thank you for sharing your pictures. Hugs Teresa

Happy Monday to you too! It's so nice to 'see' you Jen! We sure have missed you. Hugs Teresa

Here's the link to my post on the post op pregnancy board. We had such a great time. My sister has all the swimming pics of Sadie so I'll have to post those later. I forgot my camera when we went down to the beach every time LOL. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/postop_pregnancy/a,messageboard/action,replies/board_id, 5370/cat_id,4970/topic_id,3661327/

Thanks for sharing, they grow SO FAST, don't they??!! They are SO DARN CUTE!!!! -Jamie