Chicago.

Chicago.

September 21, 2010Posted inAutumn, Brett, Laura, Travel2 Comments

Laura and Autumn had the pleasure to join me on a business trip to Chicago last week. After being with FEMA for a little over year, spending 50 nights on the road, and traveling almost 40,000+ air miles, it was nice to have family come along for the ride. Chicago was our destination because the annual FEMA Mitigation Planners Workshop was held here this year.  This was my second visit to Chicago this year, Laura and Autumn’s first ever, and it was a great visit to the Windy City.

“But wait! Where was Ethan?”

You’ve lived in how many homes in the last decade?

You’ve lived in how many homes in the last decade?

September 5, 2010Posted inAutumn, Brett, California Living, Ethan, Family, Laura, Oregon Living, Seattle Living2 Comments

We have history of moving. A lot! Ever since we left our childhood homes in San Jose, California (Brett) and Newberg, Oregon (Laura), we’ve moved frequently for a variety of reasons. Job. Change of scenery. School. Most moves have been our decision, though, we’ve been more enthusiastic about some more than others.

So exactly how many places have we called home in the last decade? 17 to be exact.