We started off 2010 with our good friends Andrea and Evan in Las Vegas. It was a bit of a crazy scene, but we all had a great time. Unfortunately our schedules made it so that we weren't able to spend New Years together this year (first time in three years!), but we plan to get back on track next year.
Early in the spring of 2010 I found out I was invited to UNC to interview for a Park Fellowship position and to be a doctoral student here. I traveled to Chapel Hill, alone, and had a great and stressful time interviewing. Shortly after the interview they offered me a spot, so Shawn and I had some decisions to make. We decided that I should go for it, and I submitted my acceptance letter and prepared to move across the country.
In March, Cassie and I traveled to Norman, Oklahoma to present some of our research at a conference. While there, I got to meet some of Cassie's family (they were wonderful) and enjoy Norman (both the town and the Cassie).
April included a trip with my parents to North Carolina to go house hunting. The trip was successful (in huge part to our wonderful realtor) and Shawn and I are enjoying our first house.
In May, Shawn and I both graduated from WSU. I spent a total of 6 years in Pullman (Shawn was there for 5) so graduating and preparing to leave was a bit strange.
After graduation, it was time for the big move. We packed up our apartment (we had lived there for 5 years!) and headed across the country. Jeff and my Dad helped with the move. We had the Subaru and a big Penske moving truck that was towing Shawn's car. Somehow we all made it safely across the country (and we got to see some sights on the way, like Mt. Rushmore!).
After the move in June, my Dad and Jeff headed out and Shawn and I tried to settle into our new house. We only were there for a short time though because then it was off to my cousin's wedding in beautiful Santa Barbara. Shawn and I flew into Oakland and then drove down the Coast with my parents, stopping along the way to play tourists. We had a great time at the wedding and enjoyed seeing the sites and spending time with my family.
Then it was time to head back to Washington for our wedding. Before that though, Shawn and I needed some distractions. We hung out with friends Andrea and Evan in Seattle.
Then we went to Forks with Arianna and Tim, and traveled to Cape Flattery.
After that, we were well rested and ready for our wedding. We had a wonderful wedding at Alderbrook Resort in Union and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
It was then back to North Carolina to settle in. Shawn got a job at a software company that he is really happy at. I started school. And we managed to fit in some fun along the way.
We visited our good friend Cassie in Washington, D.C. and got to take in some of the sights. (See previous blog posts).
Then we had guests! My mom came to visit. Arianna and Tim came to visit. Cassie came to visit. (See previous posts).
We hosted Thanksgiving in our new house for ourselves and good friends Hollie and Cassie. (See previous blog post).
And then we had Christmas here in Durham. (Also in previous posts).
Overall, we had a wonderful 2010 and are excited to see what 2011 holds. Wishing everyone a wonderful 2011!
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