Last Thursday, Cori's greeting to me as he walked in the door was, "So. Do you wanna take a road trip this weekend?" He had been asked to interview for a position in Freeport, IL. So we made about 20 phone calls each (not really, but almost) to make sure all our weekend stuff was covered and made a family trip of it.
It was a great weekend. We went to Church, explored neighborhoods, and got a feel for the town. Then on Monday, Cori spent the day in interviews. Meanwhile, the kids and I went swimming at our hotel, took naps, and played at the park.
Freeport is a nice little place. It is bigger than where we are now, but not by much. I have never seen nor imagined so much corn in all my life. The corn fields stretch for literally hundreds of acres. The town has a lot of history. Debate Square, site of an infamous Lincoln/Douglas debate, is still preserved. Just a little ways up the road in Galena is the home of Ulysses S. Grant. We are not packing our bags to leave Michigan any time soon. Our last journey through this process has helped us be a bit more savvy this time around. It would be a great opportunity for Cori's career. I had a good feeling about it as we spent time there. But nothing is decided and we want to be careful to make the right choice.
In any case, I'm glad we all went together. It was a diverting extended weekend. We just got back last night and now I've got to play catch up a little and get a lot done so we can spend this weekend going to the temple. Never a dull moment around here!
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When are you going to the temple. We will be there Friday night; will we see you? Do you want to stay with us again or have us watch your kids? Let me know.
And please don't move yet...we haven't seen enough of you! (Though maybe Freeport is as close as you are now??) At any rate, a fun diversion.
LOVE the picture of you, Grace, and Grant. It is the epitome of fall!
The pictures are so cute. The one of you lying on the ground with the kids is adorable.
I'm with Stacie about the whole move, but I will put a brave face forward. :) Seriously you know how I feel about you leaving and how much you will be missed (understatement), but I also know it is an incredible opportunity and it would be a great move for Cori’s career! Keep me posted!!!
What a fun little trip. Will you always live in a more rural town?
Darcy- I'm starting to wonder... No, really, the plan is to get some good experience (where ever that experience may be) and then put down roots somewhere back West.
Kaylene- I accidently rejected your comment. This is the second time I've done this. Lately when I try to add comments using my iTouch, my finger will brush the reject button when I'm trying to hit the publish button. Anyway, thanks so much. I love looking at the pictures on your blog too. I'm excited to see the rest of the HI shoot!
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