The Adventures of Summer Selling

I realized I haven't posted anything since my first one a couple days ago and today I finally have some free time! The summer is flying by- we were shocked to realize it was already halfway over recently- but it has been a good one for us. A couple weeks ago we got to go to a reunion for my immediate family in Yosemite National Park. It was absolutely beautiful and so nice to get a break from work and the humidity! We had fun playing with my family (but we missed the Daltons and Andrew & Kim- we're glad they are in Utah so we will be able to see them all the time). It was a perfect week of fun hikes, floating down the river, relaxing, playing games with family, and hunting for bears for Brian. We were sad to leave.
Other than that, we have just been working like crazy! It's tough sometimes but if it means we don't have to work during the school year than it's worth it! Texas is much different than I expected. I always imagined desert for some random reason, but it is far from that in Houston. It's almost like a tropical climate- super hot and humid, with trees EVERYWHERE! There are actual forests all over, that are gorgeously green and look like rainforests. It's completely flat too, which is the only thing I can't get used to. The freeways are higher than everything else, so when you go on an overpass it's like you're driving into the sky! Chris still loves his job. He is an excellent salesman, but it's not easy. I think that's why he likes it so much. He gets so excited telling me the play-by-plays of how he "sold this guy out of his mind!" He comes home dripping in sweat every night, but he'll still have a smile on his face. He gets more confident every day and is on track to reach his goal for the summer. It has definitely been a blessing for us. This week the office is having a "Reliant Cup," tournament-style competition with a wii as the final first prize. I obviously really want Chris to win, but we will see what happens! I am liking my job in the office still. It's nice to be able to talk to all the guys when they're happy after sales, but it does get a little hard when I get stuck there late. Chris has been getting more cooking practice out of it though :) He is actually a very good cook! I'm hoping for some gourmet Peruvian dinners soon! Overall, it has been a good two months for us. I have been happily surprised that I am enjoying it so much when we are so far from our families- we have been blessed with great friends and opportunities while we have been here.