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!!

Milestones

Some exciting news!! Chad finished his motorcycle. It has been quite the task for him this summer. But he was determined and finished it. It was a great accomplishment for him and a proud moment. He had to fix his the oil seals on his front forks and then do a total break job, I've learned a few things from this whole process. I was able to help him a few times, nothing big but cool to be able to help my husband in the shop ;-) Just about done!
Proud Chad after finishing ready for a ride!


Today Lincoln got more shots and microchipped. He's a bit more snuggly today as you may expect. 3 more weeks and he can actually go to the park, we are so excited. Chad wants to get him in the water, maybe if its warm enough we can go to a Lake and test out his swimming abilities. Labs are natural swimmers...with webbed paws and all.

Other than that things are going well. Chad starts maintenance classes again on Monday YAY he is so ready to go back. That's all the news for now.


I keep updated pictures for everyone to see at
http://thedimons.myphotoalbum.com/

Some new pictures for you... not many but some from labor day till now.

Chad and I went to Chuck E Cheese's for little Mark's birthday (the youngest son of the family chad lived with) but most of the pictures didn't turn out so there are only two of chad and on being silly on rides .

New Pictures

A little snipit

Well its been a few weeks since I have updated. Chad started bible classes, he has had two classes so far. He seems to be enjoying it and I have seen His passion for God grow so much the past few weeks. He's such an encouragement. Our little Lincoln is growing so fast. He is not totally "potty trained" yet but he goes to the door and whimpers sometimes. Chad and him get lots of bonding time especially on the nights I work.

All of us were able to go back to Tacoma for Labor day weekend which was a great little trip. Lincoln did amazing on the car ride. He barely cried and went potty at every rest stop...what a trooper for 7weeks old. We were able to see some friends and family...we miss them all so much. My dad has a huge bbq every year on Labor day and Chad and I got to go this year which was a blast. My dad makes amazing ribs and other meats...24racks of ribs to be exact...holy smokes batman!! There was a cool jazzy band there, lots of food and volleyball. I'm not the best but I sure have a lot of fun playing. Chad and I were on opposite teams and I think he tried to knock me out...I looked up and he had hit a ball directly into my face, thank goodness for my catlike reflexes haha!

Life is good in Spokane. We start a new small group this week which I am very excited about and I am possibly moving to day shift and getting off of crummy nights. I'm excited to have more energy to give to Chad and the pup.

Well I believe that's the sum of it! I'll put up some new pictures soon!

The Dimons +1

Well Chad and I have a new addition to our family... Lincoln he is seven weeks old tomorrow and he is a yellow lab that is way too cute for his own good. He is adjusting well his first day at home playing, going potty outside...not on his own prompting of course, and eating well. He going going to be a joy and so much fun! We love our little guy already.

Enjoy a few pictures...

My wonderful friend Bethany who blessed us by taking extra pictures at the wedding has a new website. She has put up a beautiful slide show of our wedding pictures. Feel free to watch and enjoy

Wedding slideshow

Our weekend antics

Well Chad and I have had a lot of fun the past two weekends. Last weekend I worked until Saturday morning so of course that day is a bit of a blur but Sunday we went to our church bbq and then to the air show which Chad loved. It was neat for me but for Chad's it's an entirely different ball game. We went in planes and watched the F-22 and the Blue Angels do their tricks.




This weekend we both decided we just needed to get away and thought well camping sounds nice. So we loaded up and went out to Priest Lake in Idaho. It is pretty hard to get a camp site in summer but somehow after driving around for over an hour looking for a site we got one... it was the last one available. You can tell we both haven't been camping in a while because we forgot a ton of things. I forgot dinner items for the second night and Chad forgot shoes for hiking, which I saw by the front door when we came home. But even without those things we had a great time. The lake is gorgeous and we took time out to drive around the lake which took about 2 hours... the lake is huge!!! It brought back so many childhood memories for me. Chad and I both want to make camping a tradition in a our family! Our kids are gonna learn how to "rough-it" at a young age... haha ya right we slept on an air mattress thanks to the Ericksons!

Chad was the example of a true boy as he played with the fire and had us out in the wood collecting "real" fire wood. I must say he does start a pretty good fire. We cooked our hot dogs over the fire last night but I was the silly one who dropped theirs in the fire... Chad graciously gave me half of his, it was delicious.

We are back home, thankful for showers and a home without mosquitoes I got eaten alive.

Airshow and Camping pictures