Can't believe its already 2009. Geez time flies. Chad is back in school. He in the powerplant portion of the A&P training, cannot believe it. He takes his oral and practical exam this month for airframe... pray for that. I know he is going to do awesome but is a big scary thing.
We are praying very hard about moving to western washington for Chad to finish his flight training there. It's looking like Northern Washington (Arlington, Everett) area is where we could be headed. Many more exciting changes are coming our way but we are so excited to see where God is going to lead us. It is strengthening our faith that is for sure.
I am still loving my job...not nights of course. If we were staying here I would look into transferring to the peds ICU but I will wait and see if there is a spot in Seattle somewhere. Keep all these changes in your prayers please. We believe Chad and I are truly called into the mission field in and in order to make it out there we need to finish his schooling without debt, hence the probably move. Pray that God will provide all we need financially and in a school, and in a job over there for me if we do move. We love you all and cannot wait to see what this year has in store!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Summary of the last part of 2008
I have been terrible about updating this only because we have had such terrible computer problems. But Praise God we were able to buy a new desk top with the help of a precious angel so I will be able to update this more when our internet is up and running again :-)
Thanksgiving:
Chad and I were blessed to be able to go to California this year to spend Thanksgiving with his family. It was a nice quiet relaxing trip. My wonderful mother-in-law threw us a nice reception for the people down there who were not able to make it up to the wedding. It was such a wonderful treat and I got to meet more family. Also BIG news that I got on this trip was that I am going to be an AUNTIE!! My sister Jennifer is pregnant with her first baby... I am so excited!
Christmas:
I was supposed to work Christmas day so the week before we loaded up the car, lincoln his huge kennel and all and headed over the pass. What we didn't expect was the biggest snow storm in years to hit the night before we left. In 24 hours over 2ft of snow fell and it continued to snow even after we left. But we made it over the pass without problems and then got stuck for 5hours in Western Washington, due to closed freeways from ice. But after 12 hours in the car we made it safely to my dads house. I think Lincoln was even more excited than us to get out of the car and eat!!! It was a great trip. We hung out with friends, had great family time, and Chad got to go snowboarding which made the trip for him I'm sure. Chad's mom and sister was supposed to come for a couple of days and have Christmas dinners with my parents but due to snow and ice and all kinds of bad weather they were not able to make it... what a disappointment.
My dad made his first prime rib on his tregger grill which was wonderful... it was my first time trying prime rib too. He did a great job and was so proud of it. Wish I had the picture he took with it so I could post it :-)
Back home:
Well we made it back Christmas day... so much snow was on the ground I could hardly believe it. I returned to work and then Chad's mom and sister came into town for a few days for a great visit. We hung out they got to experience snow... those Californians you know don't see it much! They were such troopers. I think Christina fell in love with the kitty, I still think seabass likes her more than us! I think Seabass needs a new home in So. Cali!
It was a wonderful year. Chad and I have loved learning how to be married, its a journey with experiences everyday. December 28th was 6months for us so half the year we spent married... how awesome!
** Pictures coming soon**
Thanksgiving:
Chad and I were blessed to be able to go to California this year to spend Thanksgiving with his family. It was a nice quiet relaxing trip. My wonderful mother-in-law threw us a nice reception for the people down there who were not able to make it up to the wedding. It was such a wonderful treat and I got to meet more family. Also BIG news that I got on this trip was that I am going to be an AUNTIE!! My sister Jennifer is pregnant with her first baby... I am so excited!
Christmas:
I was supposed to work Christmas day so the week before we loaded up the car, lincoln his huge kennel and all and headed over the pass. What we didn't expect was the biggest snow storm in years to hit the night before we left. In 24 hours over 2ft of snow fell and it continued to snow even after we left. But we made it over the pass without problems and then got stuck for 5hours in Western Washington, due to closed freeways from ice. But after 12 hours in the car we made it safely to my dads house. I think Lincoln was even more excited than us to get out of the car and eat!!! It was a great trip. We hung out with friends, had great family time, and Chad got to go snowboarding which made the trip for him I'm sure. Chad's mom and sister was supposed to come for a couple of days and have Christmas dinners with my parents but due to snow and ice and all kinds of bad weather they were not able to make it... what a disappointment.
My dad made his first prime rib on his tregger grill which was wonderful... it was my first time trying prime rib too. He did a great job and was so proud of it. Wish I had the picture he took with it so I could post it :-)
Back home:
Well we made it back Christmas day... so much snow was on the ground I could hardly believe it. I returned to work and then Chad's mom and sister came into town for a few days for a great visit. We hung out they got to experience snow... those Californians you know don't see it much! They were such troopers. I think Christina fell in love with the kitty, I still think seabass likes her more than us! I think Seabass needs a new home in So. Cali!
It was a wonderful year. Chad and I have loved learning how to be married, its a journey with experiences everyday. December 28th was 6months for us so half the year we spent married... how awesome!
** Pictures coming soon**
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Freezing
Well winter has offically arrived here in Spokane. We are supposed to get about a foot of snow in the next 24hours. Monday the high is said to be 7degrees with a low of -12.... brrrr!!
Lincoln seems to love the snow he lays in it. We are excited to get him out and play in it tomorrow. I cannot wait to sit and look at the snow and drink hot chocolate with marshmellows!!
Chad finished fall classes this week and he did awesome...All A's. He's so good. He got a 100% on his theology paper and was recognized in front of the class. I wish I could write as well as him, he has so much life in his writings.
Well I am at work and here babies crying... off I go!
Will update more soon!
Lincoln seems to love the snow he lays in it. We are excited to get him out and play in it tomorrow. I cannot wait to sit and look at the snow and drink hot chocolate with marshmellows!!
Chad finished fall classes this week and he did awesome...All A's. He's so good. He got a 100% on his theology paper and was recognized in front of the class. I wish I could write as well as him, he has so much life in his writings.
Well I am at work and here babies crying... off I go!
Will update more soon!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Addendum to "Cats do not like baths"
Chad here.
Ok, let me just give you a little background to the cat, Seabass. Seabass is a stray grey cat that I found at the house we're renting just after Jamie moved in before we got married. I found him/her in the backyard lying down amongst some weeds and soon after this cat decided that I could be looked upon as a food source provider. Jamie was absolutely adamant that she didn't want that "dirty, mangy, ugly, mysterious, don't know what it has, etc." cat, but the cat decided it's life purpose was to wait on the porch for cat food or any other leftover we tossed at it in pity. Eventually, Lincoln came on the scene and as he grew up he took a liking to this cat and surprisingly the cat didn't mind a little puppy body tackling it, or sniffing its butt, or barking at it for 10 minutes straight. Long story short, we decide to adopt the cat because its a four-legged body that's mostly independent which has the ability to entertain Lincoln for small periods of time.
So, naturally the bath had to come. It's getting cold here and snow will soon be falling. As a result, Seabass has a stronger drive to do everything in his/her power to come inside where it's warm. We got cat litter, we got cat food, and now we have a flea-less cat. All I can say about bathing a cat that day in and out looks lethargic and harmless most of the time is this: Inside every cat is a baker's dozen of razor-blade claws waiting to convert human flesh into confetti should the fool decide to subject the cat to a bathtub sized down-torrent of water.
Ok, let me just give you a little background to the cat, Seabass. Seabass is a stray grey cat that I found at the house we're renting just after Jamie moved in before we got married. I found him/her in the backyard lying down amongst some weeds and soon after this cat decided that I could be looked upon as a food source provider. Jamie was absolutely adamant that she didn't want that "dirty, mangy, ugly, mysterious, don't know what it has, etc." cat, but the cat decided it's life purpose was to wait on the porch for cat food or any other leftover we tossed at it in pity. Eventually, Lincoln came on the scene and as he grew up he took a liking to this cat and surprisingly the cat didn't mind a little puppy body tackling it, or sniffing its butt, or barking at it for 10 minutes straight. Long story short, we decide to adopt the cat because its a four-legged body that's mostly independent which has the ability to entertain Lincoln for small periods of time.
So, naturally the bath had to come. It's getting cold here and snow will soon be falling. As a result, Seabass has a stronger drive to do everything in his/her power to come inside where it's warm. We got cat litter, we got cat food, and now we have a flea-less cat. All I can say about bathing a cat that day in and out looks lethargic and harmless most of the time is this: Inside every cat is a baker's dozen of razor-blade claws waiting to convert human flesh into confetti should the fool decide to subject the cat to a bathtub sized down-torrent of water.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Cats don't like baths!
Well I had told Chad that the only way Seabass could stay in the house was if she got a flea bath... or a bath in general. So last night we thought would be a great. Chad got the water all warm I gathered up the kitty and into the bathroom we went. Well she must have sensed danger because out came her claws, which we had never seen before, and one went right into my chest... I have a nice hole! Chad quickly took her and tried to put her into the tub as soon as she felt water she was flying all over the tub. Chad said his hand became confetti. He has a few great war wound. Sooo we put the bath on hold while he want to get some protective gear. I on the other hand had a different plan. I thought well why not try benadryl couldn't hurt to be a little sleepy..the cat that is. So I got some lunch meat and put the benadryl in it. Well she quickly at the meat and spit out the pill. So I opened it and poured the power onto some meat, she gave it one lick and it was all over she meowed like crazy and ran for the door constantly licking over and over to get the taste out. I tried to give her non-medicated meat but she didn't trust me. Well then in comes Chad with old snowboarding gloves on and his air force gortex jacket. He said I'll hold her down you lather her. So back in she went fighting the whole time with me screaming and jumping on the toilet afraid of this possessed animal we finally got her "clean" I scrubbed the best I could but she was pretty scary. At the end she submitted and turned into a scared little noodle on Chad's lap. And we went to bed with her looking like a rag doll cat all went and scragly. Needless to say...Cats do not like baths. I would not recommend anyone trying such a thing.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Life is busy
Life continues with its routine for Chad and I. School for him, work for me. We had a "nice" break last weekend and went back to Tacoma. We were blessed to go to Dale Tibbitts' memorial service and spend time with our dear friends Matt and Stephanie. We miss them so much. Paisley and Will are getting so big and we do not like that we are missing so much of their lives...but that will be the case with an Air Force and future missionary families. I will post a couple of pictures of the visit.
Chad is taking his Airframe certification oral and practical exam soon (month or so)...be praying for that. Its a big scary thing but I know he will do great and move onto the next portion of his aircraft maintenance training.
Work has been hard lately...well night shift part of it but such a joy. There have been some special kids lately. One especially who if he needed a home I would wish more than anything that he could come to us. He has worked his way into my heart. I have also loved being able to love on and support families.
There was a missions conference this week at Moody, I didn't go with Chad last year but I went this time. It was pretty good. I had never been to one before. I was able to learn about quite a few missions organizations and a few got my attention. It is going to be an exciting journey for Chad and I. I am so excited.
Lincoln is 36lbs now... BIG puppy! He has more engery than us most of the time and likes to eat our undergarments. He has adopted the stray cat that has been at our house since we moved in. They play and snuggle together, and now I am finding that the cat is in the house often...usually cuddled on the couch like she owns the place. Tonight Chad bought a litter box and flea shampoo for it... I guess that means we are offically letting it live with us. Hmmm....!!!!
Lincoln will love it! The cat has the lovely name of SeaBass...given by the one and only Chad Dimon!
(The cat found the cat food... she (we think its a she at least) couldn't wait for us to give her some!!)
Chad is taking his Airframe certification oral and practical exam soon (month or so)...be praying for that. Its a big scary thing but I know he will do great and move onto the next portion of his aircraft maintenance training.
Work has been hard lately...well night shift part of it but such a joy. There have been some special kids lately. One especially who if he needed a home I would wish more than anything that he could come to us. He has worked his way into my heart. I have also loved being able to love on and support families.
There was a missions conference this week at Moody, I didn't go with Chad last year but I went this time. It was pretty good. I had never been to one before. I was able to learn about quite a few missions organizations and a few got my attention. It is going to be an exciting journey for Chad and I. I am so excited.
Lincoln is 36lbs now... BIG puppy! He has more engery than us most of the time and likes to eat our undergarments. He has adopted the stray cat that has been at our house since we moved in. They play and snuggle together, and now I am finding that the cat is in the house often...usually cuddled on the couch like she owns the place. Tonight Chad bought a litter box and flea shampoo for it... I guess that means we are offically letting it live with us. Hmmm....!!!!
Lincoln will love it! The cat has the lovely name of SeaBass...given by the one and only Chad Dimon!
(The cat found the cat food... she (we think its a she at least) couldn't wait for us to give her some!!)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Its been too long!
Wow...I must apologize that I have not updated in quite a while. I also need to update our pictures online however, we do not have computers at the moment. One died of technical problems the other is dead due to puppy chewing through the power cord...that problem should be resolved soon.
The puppy front:
Lincoln had his first puppy class on Sunday although I think it was more of a mommy and daddy class. We got some neat ideas but its very hard to implement them and stay consistent. I tell ya this puppy thing is not an easy task. Lincoln is getting so big and needs lots and lots of training. But mommy is getting into shape trying to work off his energy with walks/jogs!!
Chads school:
School is going great for Chad, he has had some intersting projects none of which I can explain well but I know he has been doing "rigging" and was in the tail cone of the airplane and came home with some nice little ouchies from lying inside the airplane for hours. He will be taking his airframe certification exam in less than two months...exciting!
I am still hoping a day shift position somewhere...sometime. If I don't get it I pray that my body will learn to behave and tolerate this schedule. I love pediatric nursing but I am not a fan of being on night shift ... 2 years seems like a long time.
Overall we are doing well, always praying for God's leading and that he will provide for Chad's schooling. Flight starts soon YAY! Oh other Chad news we went flying almost 2 weeks ago and he got his flight review all done and I survived the experience. Not of a fan of airplane stalls that much is for sure, but he is an awesome pilot and I am looking forward to many many flights with him in the future!!
The puppy front:
Lincoln had his first puppy class on Sunday although I think it was more of a mommy and daddy class. We got some neat ideas but its very hard to implement them and stay consistent. I tell ya this puppy thing is not an easy task. Lincoln is getting so big and needs lots and lots of training. But mommy is getting into shape trying to work off his energy with walks/jogs!!
Chads school:
School is going great for Chad, he has had some intersting projects none of which I can explain well but I know he has been doing "rigging" and was in the tail cone of the airplane and came home with some nice little ouchies from lying inside the airplane for hours. He will be taking his airframe certification exam in less than two months...exciting!
I am still hoping a day shift position somewhere...sometime. If I don't get it I pray that my body will learn to behave and tolerate this schedule. I love pediatric nursing but I am not a fan of being on night shift ... 2 years seems like a long time.
Overall we are doing well, always praying for God's leading and that he will provide for Chad's schooling. Flight starts soon YAY! Oh other Chad news we went flying almost 2 weeks ago and he got his flight review all done and I survived the experience. Not of a fan of airplane stalls that much is for sure, but he is an awesome pilot and I am looking forward to many many flights with him in the future!!
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