What?

On my way home from a wedding rehearsal tonight I ordered dinner from Applebees Carside To-Go. I think the phone waitress was taking advantage of the advertised margarita special:

Her: What make and color is your car?

Me: I’m driving a Dodge Neon; it’s maroon.

Her: Great! Like a truck?

Me: Umm, no, it’s a sedan.

Her: Okay, so it’s like an SUV then.

Me: No, it’s like a small four door car.

Her: Oh!! Third time’s a charm.

New Things

Shane partook in two new-to-him activities yesterday.

The first was catapulting climbing out of his crib one and a half times. The first time was right after we had set him in the crib, closed the door and walked into the next room. He didn’t seem to enjoy the result of falling out head first. The second time I was able to catch him on the descent. I added “shopping for bed” to my to-do list for the day.

The second was stripping. This is how he looked when he went to bed for the night:

 

This is what I saw at 11:00 before I went to bed.  And, yes, the blanket was placed like that on it’s own and he was sleeping on the pajamas.

 

I was able to stealithly redress him without waking him up (because it’s been in the 40’s here at night).  This is how he greeted us this morning:

 

Maybe I can find a new bed that has attached pajamas.

Answer

The official word from the Air Force is: no.  

We are disappointed, but it was 50% expected so we’re thankfully not dealing with the crushing blow that it was last time around. We both were very much excited about the idea and the prospect of a new adventure. Especially moving and traveling.  And Josh is sad to not have the opportunity to fly along with being able to serve the country in that way. 

Life will be changing soon though. For reasons that are separate from the AF decision and still not fully known or understood by us, Josh has been asked to leave his current job. His boss will soon be choosing a termination date, so the job search has started. Josh is fairly certain that he would like to stay in the web programming field for the time being and is looking into opportunities in that area. We are still open to re-locating too, but it’s looking like we’ll stick around the Twin Cities awhile longer.

Thanks for your prayers and conversations leading up to this time. I trust that God has something bigger and better planned. And hopefully more fun for Josh than flying a fighter jet.

Word from the AF

The only “word” we’ve heard is they moved back the announcement date. It was set for the 18th, last Monday. Now it’s the 29th, a week from yesterday. Perhaps we’ll know something then. Or perhaps they will change their minds again. Happy Memorial Weekend!

Junk in the Trunk

I have a good college friend who is heading up a fundraiser for an orphanage in Costa Rica.  They are getting the word out for participation and families to attend. It sounds like a great time and they have a wide variety of activities. Here is the flyer, or contact me and I’ll give you more info!

 

It’s Official…

…I’m in the dark ages. And you thought it was going to be Air Force news, didn’t you? Nope, just me, stranded sitting at home with no AF news and Shane asking for “moh hot tea.”

Our technology has left us this week. We aren’t using our cell phones due to the family plan being maxed out from family situations this month. The month resets in mid-April. We did add a home phone line, but they can’t come until next Tuesday. Too busy with other people’s technology, I guess.

And now, my car sits in the driveway waiting on the expensive convenient tow truck to come and take it away. From the phone diagnoses with Josh and the car mechanic it sounds like a parking break piece is busted. I can only drive it if I go backwards. Not particularly helpful.

So, we sit. Fittingly, we’re watching the movie Cars. I guess I’ll use my unexpected day off to bake some bread, hand wash some laundry and maybe pluck the chickens so we have dinner. Saddest of all, I lost my excuses for not cleaning the bathtub.

ATV Ride – NJ Part 1

Shane and I were gifted a trip to visit my sister and her husband at the beginning of March! It was a really enjoyable time and we packed a lot into one week. The first thing we did was spend two days in Pennsylvania, somewhere near Scranton for you Office fans, at the Klingen cabin. Shane enjoyed his first ever ATV ride. Fashionista Auntie Shannon was pleased that he coordinated his colors so well.

 

Since I Last Posted…

It’s been 69 days since I last posted.  Here’s a synopsis of that time:

- I’ve consulted 12 PC shows

- We all had the flu, Josh and I were sick at the same time for over two weeks

- We started and finished 24 – Season Two

- Shane & I had two airplane rides & three states in 7 days – NJ, PA, NY

- We’ve had three family anniversaries and one birthday

- Josh and I partook in our first ever all-you-can-eat sushi bar

- One family funeral

- We attended the Annual Lefse Party and 16 other social engagements

- We snowboarded for two days

- I’ve attended approximately 22 hours of PC training

- Shane has sprouted a few new teeth, and grown an inch or two

- I lead a dogsled team for the first time ever

- Josh submitted his completed AF application

- I’ve forgotten to update the blog 69 times

Best Inaugural Coverage

This is by far the best inaugural coverage I heard and/or read today! The blog author is a friend of ours that teaches the 8th grade in Tennessee. Some of their comments are absolutely hilarious. Enjoy!

Fondue and Fevers

That’s what’s happening in our house!  I FINALLY (!!!) was able to purchase a fondue pot! I have desired to have one for a long time and have spent a lot of time researching and deciding on one along with the money saved to purchase it. I was so excited to make a good fondue tonight…two actually – one cheese and one meat. 

 

All was going well until the cheese one never thickened. Imagine dipping bread, apples and celery into white wine/blue cheese permeated thin soup. When we’d finally had enough we attempted the meat. Josh and I sat at the table an additional 30 minutes, at least, waiting for the pot to just boil. I ate one one-inch cubed piece of chicken, Josh ate two. We had long released Shane of sitting through it with us and he was happily watching Joseph and Moses on the DVD.  

 

We gave up and decided to eat cereal. Which after we sat down with boxes and bowls of milk, we simultaneously agreed neither of us had an appetite. We’ll be having stir fry tomorrow night with the leftover chicken and veggies.

 

I am now embarking on an “improve my fondue” quest. If we invite you over for it soon, feel free to ask if it’s improved first. Hopefully I’ll improve it a lot quicker than I am improving my terrible homemade pizza.

 

Now we have a disaster of a kitchen and a child with a 103 + temp.  Not sure what Shane’s body is up to, but the nurse thinks it’s viral. He was fairly mopey today until the tylenol kicked in.  On a good note, the fever seems to have improved his vocabulary. Today alone he said for the first times, “nigh nigh” instead of “bye bye” at bedtime, “cook” and “bye bye daddie”.