Levi and I just got back early this morning from a ski trip with his family to Crested Butte. Despite -13 degree weather, we had a great time! If only we could have taken some of the snow from OK with us, the slopes would have been perfect. As it was, there was just enough snow to ski, and each day we could see it become thinner on the slopes.
This was my fourth year to snowboard and, while I'm getting better each year, I still have a long way to go to match Levi's skills! Luckily my brother-in-law's girlfriend Becca and I started snowboarding at the same time, so we're on the same level and can stick together while Jake, Levi and their dad do the blacks.
Levi's family has gone on a ski trip every year since he was about five years old and I've enjoyed being part of that tradition for the last four years. I'm glad that Levi and I are now making it a tradition with our own family.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Stockings hung by the TV with care
Here are our new stockings! I ordered them off Ebay (they're Pottery Barn from last year) and I'm so excited that they came in time for Christmas. There's a third one in the set that is cream with snowmen, and I'm hoping that one will go on sale along with another red and green one after Christmas so I can stock up for when our family grows. I never want to have to go through the stocking search again!
Friday, December 18, 2009
More waiting
So Levi finally heard from EMSA (after a long ordeal getting his state EMT license) and they told him he's on the list to interview for the MARCH academy. We were under the impression he was applying for January. For some reason or another that's not the case, and now we have to wait some more. I'm starting to think this waiting will never end. I can't imagine how discouraged Levi's beginning to feel. Keep praying. Maybe we'll get surprised and Levi will get a firefighting job before March. We'll just have to wait and see.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Handy(wo)man
Lately, the water in our shower has been getting cold after a few minutes and it got to the point where I was only able to get one leg shaved. Since we didn't have a problem with the water temperature until it got cold outside, I did some research online and found that it may help to insulate the water heater. Well, even though it was about 10:30 PM, I looked online at Lowe's and found a water heater insulation blanket. I was sold and quickly purchased it for pick-up in the store the next day.
After picking it up at Lowe's the next day, I was excited to get it installed and have more hot water. Unfortunately, my handyman had to work that night. Realizing that I was more than able to install it myself, I got right to it! I felt quite capable after completing the project and wanted to share my handiwork with you:
After picking it up at Lowe's the next day, I was excited to get it installed and have more hot water. Unfortunately, my handyman had to work that night. Realizing that I was more than able to install it myself, I got right to it! I felt quite capable after completing the project and wanted to share my handiwork with you:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Levi's job search
Since Levi's interview with the Oklahoma City Fire Department a few weeks ago, we're still waiting to hear something. After the interview, Levi was left with the unencouraging words that Oklahoma City may not hire more firefighters this year after all because of budget cuts and disagreements between the city and fire union. To make matters worse, every other department within a reasonable distance of where we live has either recently hired or isn't hiring right now.
So, instead of waiting for good news that may never come, Levi has decided to pursue being an EMT while he waits for a firefighting job offer to come along. He plans to put in his application today with EMSA (which works the area between Guthrie and Moore) and should hear within a week if he makes it into the January training academy.
Just when we thought we were almost finished with this waiting/testing/applying/interviewing/waiting period that's lasted more than six months, it turns out we're far from it. Oklahoma City could still decide to hire, especially if MAPS3 passes, which would create a use tax that could be used to fund more firefighters. And Norman plans to hire sometime after June (which probably means they won't hire until the end of next year). To sum it all up, we're just as unsure about what the future holds as we've ever been. Prayers are appreciated and we'll keep you updated.
So, instead of waiting for good news that may never come, Levi has decided to pursue being an EMT while he waits for a firefighting job offer to come along. He plans to put in his application today with EMSA (which works the area between Guthrie and Moore) and should hear within a week if he makes it into the January training academy.
Just when we thought we were almost finished with this waiting/testing/applying/interviewing/waiting period that's lasted more than six months, it turns out we're far from it. Oklahoma City could still decide to hire, especially if MAPS3 passes, which would create a use tax that could be used to fund more firefighters. And Norman plans to hire sometime after June (which probably means they won't hire until the end of next year). To sum it all up, we're just as unsure about what the future holds as we've ever been. Prayers are appreciated and we'll keep you updated.
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