I am so excited for all the changes that will be happening for us in August!
First of all Matt got a JOB!
He finished his student teaching last semester and got his teaching license. He started applying for jobs in April/May. We thought it would be nice to get a job around here (Ogden) and stay where we are to save some money, but that didn't pan out and I'm really okay with it. Matt applied basically everywhere in Utah that there was a High School English opening. He ended up getting a call from Duchesne and Altamont first and had a joint interview with them plus Tabiona as well. These schools are all in the same school district. The interview went great! I was actually invited to sit in on it. A few days later he was offered the job(all 3 bascially), but we still had another interview. Matt had also been called by Rich High School, which is in Randolph, Ut. He interviewed there as well. When he came out of that interview he didn't feel like he did as well and wouldn't get the job, so we sort of took them off the list. So we were deciding between the other schools and were kind of leaning towards Altamont... but then Rich HS did call back and they wanted him too! So in the end we decided to take the Rich High School job and now I will tell you why...
1. Matt will have a 3 day weekend every weekend! That's right he will not have to work on Fridays!
2. Although Randolph is a fine little town we actually will be moving to LAKETOWN! and if you don't know where that is it's at the south end of BEARLAKE!
(Matt will have a twenty minute commute, but I think it will be so worth it.)
3. It's one of the best paying school districts in Utah. It's still not tons, but it's pretty decent for Utah.
4. Matt can go skiing! Beaver Mt. is only about 20 minute drive away.
5. It's a 1A school, which means it a small school, which also means Matt's class sizes will be around 15 students.
A view of Laketown
6. We will renting this adorable Home! I am stoked! I think it's so cute and we get to live in the whole thing. We won't be basement dwellers anymore. It's a older home, like really old, like 1800's old, but it will work.
7. I love BEARLAKE! It's so beautiful. I love how many different shades of blue and green it can be. And if you didn't know I'm a beach girl. We will be about 2 miles from the lake and beach. I know it's not the ocean, but it's the next best thing. I will be able to ride a bike there or even walk if I wanted.
When we went up to Laketown last week and this is what our drive was like. We took the Monte Cristo road and WOW lots of snow for June! At least there wasn't any in the actual town. It will definitely be a cold place to live, but I think we will survive. Randolph is actually known as the coldest place in Utah. So at least we won't be living there.
And just for fun... Me at 30 Weeks!
We are really excited for all our life changes...
a new job
a new home
a new town
and a new baby!
a new job
a new home
a new town
and a new baby!
Very exciting! Justin's aunt and uncle live in Laketown. I am sure you will meet them through church or school things. They are great! I am happy for you guys and your prego belly is adorable. By the way, I think we are going to make it to Carlie's reception next week and I am super stoaked to see you and Lacey and Carlie!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! So many great things headed your way!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you and what an adorable old house. You were right I do like it. Yellow, porch, charming, so fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you both. That sounds awesome! I'm so excited for you guys! Next time we're in Bear Lake we'll have to come visit!
ReplyDeleteYay, it's so exciting! And your house looks darling.
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