Adam, of course, has been checked into his squadron and started working right away. Many of his friends from California are here and they all have a pretty good time together at work. This month will be pretty hectic, the squadron is gone for pre-deployment work ups and Adam and a handful of guys are holding down the fort here at New River. Luckily, this means Adam will get some flying time in again as he hasn't flown since leaving California.
Besides taking classes, I have also started work as a nanny for an adorable 2 month old boy. The family is so nice and I feel very comfortable with them. I have also submitted application for teaching positions and am going to a job fair on June 7 for the county schools. I'm trying to be open to where God is leading me, I just don't know where that is yet.
We've also had time to play in the last few weeks. We have taken a few bike rides around the base, explored the marina just a short walk behind our house, and met up with old friends. We took a short trip to Virginia for my cousing Katie's wedding and Adam's two brothers visited this past weekend. We've been actively involved in Officer's Christian Fellowship here and have made some new friends.
We really enjoy living on base and are glad to be here. The house is old and was pretty dirty when we got it, but with some sprucing up and loving care it feels like home. I've taken to gardening which helps brighten up the place, and is a new adventure for me. I have vegetables growing outside my kitchen and flowers that are doing well on the front and side porches. While the Jacksonville area is not really a booming metropolis, and not a place we would normally choose to live, it's not so bad. It has everything we need and it sort of grows on you. We have so many friends here and are close to some nice places, including some nice beaches. We're just happy to be settled somewhere for a while.
Here are some recent pictures:
Our house:
My Vegetables!
Strawberry picking with Val and Baby Kristen:
