FLIP THIS HOUSE!

As stated in a previous e-mail, Kelly and I purchased a home about two months ago. However, we haven't moved in because three weeks ago we started working (remodeling) on the home. Better to get it done up front, right? Yes, we did have help from others - no way we could have done this much in three weeks on our own.
As far as what was done:
- Flooring
- Walls (layout)
- Appliances
- Backyard
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms
...forget it...everything. Enjoy the pics. More from earlier stages coming soon.

...And we're back!

Wow - after an 8 month hiatus we're back - with new assets, a new city, new friends - a new life! (No, we're not pregnant, Ana & Donna)

Since the last post we have switched jobs, moved to a new city, crossed paths with a new family member, and bought a house! Yikes.

As of this past March I (Franklin) accepted an offer from Southwest Airlines Co. in Dallas, TX. My role with Southwest focuses on Revenue Mgmt & Strategy. Some of you might know Southwest from school (the company is frequently cited throughout numerous business classes, from marketing and finance, to organizational structure. For a good article on Southwest Airlines click the link below: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/13/business/13southwest.html

The move to Dallas has been quite stressful, but a blessing at the same time. The good Lord continues to mold us through His custom rendition of His Refiners Fire for us. As with most transitions, change can be tough, but we have really impressed ourselves with how quickly we adapted and embraced our new beginnings. Sure, we miss our friends in Houston, but hey - when you work for an airline that can fly you back in 48 min - everything is okay - oh yeah, did I mention it's free?

With so many changes occurring we decided to add some more excitement to our lives with the addition of TUCKER!!!

Tuker was a stray that a co-worker found on her porch (THANK YOU LINDA!). The vet estimates Tucker was about 3.5 weeks old when we got him. He was sick with all kinds of worms, parasites, malnutrition, and other typical issues that stray pups encounter. We assume he must have gotten lost from his litter. He has been a blessing in our life. Tons of added responsibility and our "parental learning curve" has drastically sped up. We'll be sure to add some more recent pics of Tucker. Seeing as he is a lot bigger now...

Lastly we have taken another big step into "adulthood" and have (drumroll please)...purchased a house! Stay tuned for pics!

Love,

Kelly and Franklin