Back in the beginning of August Sam applied for a job at MathWorks. This wasn't just any job-- it was a job that fit his skill, experience, and interests to a T! Seriously, who knew Sam's dream job actually existed!? After 4 rounds of intense HR and whiteboard/engineering interviews they flew him out to Massachusetts!! It was intense, crazy, but an exciting time.
^^On his way to Massachusetts for a day--it was a quick free trip^^
Needless to say: Sam nailed it! He felt really good about how it went. Then they did a background check and talked to Sam's referrals. They basically interviewed Sam's mentor professor--asking questions like Sam's "intellectual aptitude." (click here for more details)
Then... A few days later they made Sam a job offer!! and we accepted!!!
The most ironic thing about it all-- is that for the past couple years, when I talked about where we would live after Sam graduated I always said Boston/the Boston Area... I thought it was because it was really the only place outside of Utah that I had been because my sister lived out there and I visited her once... but maybe I deep down I knew?? was He was preparing me for a few years to make such a big step? I think so. I know at times it will be hard living so far away from family and missing big exciting events-- but we are sooo excited for the adventure!!!
^^It was crazy accepting a career after he had only applied to one full-time job! But when you feel good about it, what do you do?^^
^^I celebrated all of Sam's hard work both in school and in the many many hours preparing the the interviews by taking him to the Cheesecake Factory!! {Still loving these wedding gift cards! :P}^^
About a week later Sam's supervisor sent him an Edible Creation--it was a super fun surprise!!
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Back in October my amazing, talented, wonderful sister threw me a baby shower and it turned out soooo cute, perfect, and wonderful!! Seriously, it's the cutest shower...ever.
^^No, it wasn't bought from a store... Cami painted it!!!^^
^^Our little guy's Grandma and Aunties--A, B, C, and T!! Thank you so much girls!!!^^
A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who came and celebrated our son!! We really appreciate all of your love and support! :)
^^Watching Lucas and Sam play around together gets me sooo excited to be having a BOY!! They have such a fun relationship!!^^
^^And these two!! Need I say more!? . . . "Bryn Bryn??"^^
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One Saturday a few weeks ago, Sam took me on a surprise date to the Living Planet Aquarium!! We seriously had a ton of FUN!!
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Happy 27th Birthday to Sam!!!
^^Of course he would ask for authentic Mexican for his birthday dinner :)^^
