The last two weeks have found the Hansen household in need of some time to regroup, as a series of stressful events seemed to blindside us one after another!  Specifically:

• The car died, and, after much gnashing of teeth, consulting of mechanics, and car shopping, was replaced.
• The computer broke down, and was subsequently rebuilt by Andy.
• The baby caught a bad cold and was taken to the doctor (and is still fighting it off, poor thing).
• I interviewed for and got a new job, turned in my notice at work, and am now racing the clock to complete some big projects before my last day.

My last day at my current job is the 22nd, and I start my new job AND fall semester classes on the 25th.  Whew!  I would have liked to have a little more breathing room in there, but it just didn’t work out that way.

On a happier note, we had some muched loved and eagerly awaited guests this week — Katie and Jonathan took a detour through Austin on their long trek from Utah to Memphis.  I wish they could have stayed longer!  It was so nice to spend the day with some of our favorite people, not to mention a much-needed respite from the daily grind.  Thanks, Katie and Jonathan!