We're Moving.

The Buck family is moving to Houston.  A few weeks ago Brian was offered a job he couldn't refuse in Houston.  He will still be working for ConocoPhillips, but in a very different role.  His new position is an assistant of sorts to a VP in the company.  It is a neat opportunity for him to meet people in the higher up roles in the company and learn more about what they do.  It will involve quite a bit of travel, setting up meetings, and power point presentations.  It is a 12-18 month position.  It is kind of an honor to get this job, and at the same time it is nicknamed the "Bag Boy."  He is excited for the change after several months of very intense days at work and a lot of time in the field.

There are lots of emotions with this move.  We are very sad to leave Alaska--mostly our friends, our church, and the outdoorsy lifestyle we have so enjoyed here.  We will miss the amazingly beautiful landscape God created here.  This really feels like our home as it is the only home we have had together.  On the other hand, we are very excited for some of the changes this move will bring.  We will be near Brian's parents for the first time in our marriage.  We will be near Aubrey's doctor at Texas Children's Hospital.  And buying a home in Houston is very exciting to us--we are hoping to find one with a pool!  I am really looking forward to the warmer weather.  (it was around 9 degrees here this morning, brrrrrr!)  We go on our house hunting trip on Friday the 31st, and then move down on the 19th of November.  It is all happening VERY fast.