One more step completed

Jeff spent most of the day yesterday taking his National Practical test which is one step closer to recieving his official Paramedic license. I'm happy to announce that he passed it all (12 stations) ont he 1st try. It's a huge relief. Now he has to finish his clinicals, he's need about 25 more leads. And another big test, which is the written test. He's working very hard for this and I'm so proud. Today, he and Shayne are headed to Scott AFB for the airshow. Blue Angels are there. I'll post pictures soon.

Finally....he's done

Graduation was last night. I cannot begin to tell you how proud I was sitting in that audience watching him walk across the stage to get his certificate. Wow!! He's done. He is almost an official Paramedic (after national testing). One speaker said they should be called EMCs Emergency Medical Caregivers, not T for Technician. They have an important job. 1st on the scene. He will see things and do thing none of us will ever want to, but he WANTS to. He is an awesome man who loves helping people. If anyone deserves to do this job, its Jeff!! Had a small celebration at DQ afterwards. Shayne and I are so proud. And of course, ice cream is always good!!

Hugging his teacher. Very awesome!!

There it is....the certificate of completion!! Look at that smile!!

This is the Tshirt quilt my sister, Marsha made for him. He was so happy to receive this. Thanks Marsha for making his night!!

Thanks so much for all the prayers that you have all lifted up for Jeff and for Shayne and I too. He's not completely done with his goal, but he's one step closer. Now, just a few more prayers for the testing in a couple weeks, please!!

Melting Pot

Had a girls night out with The Boys, my prayer group. What a fun place. We had a great time stuffing ourselves and all felt like we needed to roll out of the place to get home.

Pam and I enjoying our dinner. We had a variety of meats to "cook" up plus veggies. Chicken,Beef,Pork,Shrimp and ravioili. There were great sauces to dip them in too.

Our chocolate fondue. It was chocolate with crunchy peanut butter. YUM> I think that is a marshmallow. We also had pound cake, brownies,rice krispy treats,strawberries,bananas...

Took us about 2 1/2 hours to eat but I was a GREAT evening!!

My Favorite Guys

So, I got my boys matching shirts and they actually wore them. They both look good in blue!! We had lunch at Bandana's after church. YUM!! My choice since it's almost my birthday!!

Love this picture!! And the amazing part is Shayne will hardly let me take his picture anymore. Got lucky today!!

JULY so far

So, we've been having lots of fun lately. Spent July 3rd with our friends the Carothers. Ate BBQ and swam in their pool. Shayne could spend all day in their pool. It was perfect day.

Celebrated Mom's birthday while Luke and Andrea were in town. Luke enjoyed helping his Great Grandma blow out her candles and eat some ice cream cake. YUM!!

Spent time at the ZOO. Here is me feeding the stingrays. It is a very awesome experience.

Had dinner with Alli and Sean while Alli was in town visiting!! Always enjoy a good steak and good company!!

Then we celebrated out beautiful niece Tori's 13th birthday. Pool party at Scott and Kathy's. She got tickets to see Justin Beiber...that made her excited. Me, I have just a little clue of who he is. He's on the cover of this Tiger Beat.

Summer is going quickly but we are enjoying it. Really we've just taken it easy. Jeff has about 1 1/2 months left in Paramedic school. He's working hard with class and clinicals on the weekends. Hope you all are enjoying your summer too!!

Johnson Shut Ins

We had a wonderful time at the Shut Ins. Didn't get many pictures because my camera took a little dip in the water and stopped working. Shayne and his friend Jacob jumped off rocks into the deep water holes. That's why my camera dipped, I was trying to get to a place to take their picture and turned my ankle. I think the adults have more trouble at that place than the kids. I saw many adults (mainly Moms) with stressed and haggered looks on their faces. Kids just climb with no effort and get right back up. So, it's a beautiful place to spend the day. The campground is brand new and VERY nice. Great family adventure!!

Looking Forward To

spending time with my boys
camping at Johnson Shut Ins
my Tuesday night Bible Study
hanging with my prayer group
4th of July with my family
fireworks
reading a book
hugs from my son
stalking my friends on facebook
walking the dogs at the Humane Society
long summer (which is already going to fast)
cooler weather
sleeping late
BBQ with new friends
holding hands with my sweetie

Already enjoyed this summer:

Hanging with my sisters
70th birthday party
graduation parties
walking on the beach
Navy Air Museum
reading
sleeping late
playing with Star
camping with The Boys
Camp Ne-O-Tez
BBQ Pork Steaks
fires in the firepit in the backyard
watching the stars at Ne-O-Tez
catching lightening bugs