"Don't forget to take me, mom!"The story: Tyler's company, Sodexo, lost the account he works at here in Austin. It was a pretty big deal. The enormous organization that owns the also very large hospital network he was contracted with decided to hand the support services contract to a company that undercut them in the bid. That's what happens when a hospital system is not-for-profit + a down economy + Obamacare looming like a death sentence (and it is for hospitals as well as providers and insurers.). And who can blame them? They need to save every penny in a time when fewer and fewer have the ability to pay AND the future is so uncertain. Tyler's hospital alone does over $400 million in charitable work every year.
So while we were not unemployed (thank heavens!), we had to find a new position in the company. The pickings were obviously sparse in Austin since a few hospitals were lost in this bid, leaving a surplus of managers. So we applied a few places including this hospital in Murrieta. (Murrieta is about halfway between San Diego and LA, more inland.) We are happy this worked out because in a few months there will be a total of FOUR Neal girls living in the LA area! Talk about an exodus! So while I am sad sad sad about leaving my Zion here in Austin, I couldn't ask for anything better than to be with so much family. It's where we feel like we should be right now. And I guess California is pretty nice too. ;)
But here's the kicker: Tyler's first day is Halloween! Here's to executing a move in 2 1/2 weeks!
And come on, how cute is my girl?! She is also hilarious! Her latest hilarious escapade: she and Cameron were being crazies in the bath tonight. She kept trying to climb up the back, angled part of the tub and slipping into the water. She would flip over quickly onto her back in an effort to save herself, and as the water washed over her face I would see her smiling with glee. Nice. "Tyler! Get in here and get Jane! She's trying to drown herself!" (I was still bathing Cameron.)
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Good luck Mindy! Moving stinks, but I do love it b/c it forces me to de-junk my life. :) Also, how fun to be by so much family!!
Oh my goodness! Congratulations...?!!! :) Good luck!
I love the bath story. Lane screams like he's being murdered when water gets on his face. She's a cutie! Good luck on the move!
Mindy and Tyler, I just found your blog, and I think you've got the cutest kids ever! Cameron looks so much like Tyler, and Jane is a doll. Good luck with the move!
What!? Awesome! You'll only be about an hour or less away from us! That's totally close enough for some play dates with the kids and a Sunday dinner here and there :) Yea! Let us know if you need help with anything!
That Janey is so darling alright!
And CALIFORNIA~?!? That's so crazy to think that 4 of you will be down there. WHAT THE HECK!!??? Guess we'll be doing Disneyland a lot more often. . . as if we didn't do enough as it is. Well, guess we'll have to come visit the California then, instead of Austin. :( kinda sad we never got to hang out, but at least you guys got a good job offer there. Good luck with the move! We'll be thinking about you guys at our party this weekend!
LOVE the pix of Jane and the story of her in the bath. She will be a "wascally wabbit" just like you were, Mimi! Cute Jane! I am so psyched to live by you, too! Happy Halloween to you all! ;)
You did it!! You made the move!! Good job! I hope you are suitably impressed with yourselves.
Darling photos of Jane. That is a funny story of her trying to drown herself! Silly girl. So funny.
Cute postings of the kids - they are hilarious! I can't wait to live by you guys - so glad you moved!!
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