Chicago.... Chicago!

This July John and I went to Chicago for a job interview. John was getting an offer from one of HP's former VP's to come out and take a job as a Director. We didn't take it to seriously but thought we should look at the area anyway. Luckily our friend Lindy was gracious enough to show us around and take us to church. We liked it, but didn't realize two weeks later we would decide to move our family to the midwest.

John started his job on August 15th and we all moved out the 1st of September. We have been here a few weeks and LOVE it!! We live in Evanston just north of the city near Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. We are in a 3 bedroom skyrise on the 6th floor with a bellman and all. Indoor pool should come in handy when the weather hits.

We are just pleasantly surprised how much we like it and how well we are all adjusting. Jackson has started a passion for reading (mostly sight words) and loves school with his "buddy". Justice started crawling and standing on his own. John is loving his job and his new responsibilities. I am making it to the gym, dance class and soon to be skating too. All fun things. We also love the people here and are making new friends as well as re-connecting with friends of old.

The funniest thing is that almost everyone I meet and talk to has come from California, even the bay area... They love it, and I can see why. Let's see if I say that in the brink of winter... ;)