EMT Class - Peds Assessment Day

The second day of our spring break was spent up at Weber State at Daddy's EMT class.....

It was Pediatric Assessment Day, and they needed some patients to practice on!

So we gathered up a couple of friends and headed there for the afternoon.

The students came prepared to entertain the kids with tons of snacks and soda! Just look at that table of JUNK FOOD!

The students came around and asked the kids their age, weight, name, and then they took their heart rate and respiration's.

Hmmmmmm..... kinda looks like some "Cheating" going on here now doesn't it? he he he

Cory Update

Cory's hand is healing. He had an appointment last week and they removed the stitches in the long zig-zag area in his wrist. There were 41 stitches there. They left the stitches in up in his hand area and he goes in this Thursday to have those removed.

He hasn't really been able to work. He can go and meet his employees and lay out a job, meet with contractors, and bid plans. Yesterday and Today he is trying to get a boiler up and running in Huntsville. Not alot of lifting or heavy work, but he came home last night really sore and hunting his pain pills.

All in all, he is doing well, and it's getting better. Thank goodness for Aflac!

Mr. "Boy Scout"

Somebody needs to repeat boy scouts. He didn't learn proper knife saftey, apparently.

Cory was trying to cut and pry apart something last night, cutting towards himself, and the "exacto" knife slipped, going right into his wrist. So at 9:45 pm we headed to the ER.

Ahhhhh, lidocaine. It makes everything better. (if you can survive the initial burning)

Getting it all cleaned out.

The inspection...... and they found he also cut his tendon to his little finger. So we had to wait for the hand specialist to come from Logan to repair it.

Cory's Owie Cont.....

They had to make the "hole" bigger to stitch his tendon. You can see the tendon here, just above the instrument.

The tendon is all repaired so now they are stitching him up.

Almost all done stitching.

This is what he will look like for the next few weeks.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

HE PASSED!!

We finally got Cory's test results from his training class he took during September & October.

(Not to brag or anything, but there were guys there that had taken the class for 3 times now, and this was Cory's first go round!)

It's Official....... He's a Fireman 1!

(now he needs fireman 2 and his EMT)

Congrats Hunny! We are proud of you! One down, Two to Go!

Daddy's Helpers

I went to a little neighborhood "Holiday Exchange" today. (Which was really fun and we got lots of great ideas!) But, this is what I found when I got home......

They said they were "Helping" but it looks more like "Rides" if you ask me!?

Cory's Mess

I had to work today til 3:30. I had cleaned my kitchen really good the night before for a "little" gathering with friends (12 to be exact) that were coming for dinner tonight. This is what I walked in to at 3:40 pm with people arriving at 5:15! I have been waiting for more light in my Kitchen for 6 1/2 years..... and he chooses TODAY to do it!

Insulation all over my counters......

Insulation and sheet rock dust all over my cooktop....

Insulation and dust all over my chairs and floor.....

My new can lights!!!

I have sooooo much more light in my Kitchen and I love it! Thanks so much JED (AKA Mr. Electirc) for all the "help"! I love it!

3 Days of Play

We had the opportunity to tag along with my parents this weekend to Heber City.

It was the annual Cowboy Poetry Festival, and mom and dad had tickets to several shows.... but we couldn't let that extra bedroom in the condo go to waste now could we?

So on Thursday we rode the Heber Valley Railroad train while several Cowboys & Cowgirls moved from car to car and entertained.

We had a nice lunch of Chili, Hot Chocolate, and Cinnamon Rolls before we departed.

We enjoyed beautiful views. Despite the weather..... man it was cold!

We were also lucky enough to find some tickets to the Michael Martin Murphy Concert that night.... man it was soooooo good! I forgot how many great hits he had! It took me back to my youth! :D

And who doesn't love the food at the Homestead? I just love the drive down their lane..... it just makes you happy.

Thanks Mom & Dad for a fun weekend! And thanks to my MIL & FIL for coming to hold down the fort so we could enjoy some time away!

Cory's Twilight Experience

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results! You’re down to earth, easy to please and people usually enjoy your warm company.Although you form lasting relationships, those closest to you can be put off by your stubbornness and temper. You can also be annoyingly persistent, but you are loyal and would bravely defend those that you love. Just wanted to see what Cory would be...... this was fun, he just asked..... "who's Jacob?" but several of the descriptions fit, so I guess you never know!

Some of Cory's Senior Pics

I came across these today while I was looking for another photo.....

Just thought I would share to make you smile today.....

Isn't he so HaNdSoMe????

14 Years..... But Who's Counting???

Fourteen years ago Cory and I were married in the Logan, Utah temple. It was a very rainy day, and I just prayed that we could get pictures done without a downpour. We came out of the temple to a break in the storm, and were able to get a few pictures. (As you can see from the photo below the cement out of the doorway is really wet.)

We got a lot of "flack" from people for the day we chose.

*It was the opening day of the Elk Hunt, so a lot of my uncles were absent.

*One of my cousin's was coming home from his mission.

*Cory's brother Chris had a good "friend" (who is now his wife) coming home from a mission too.

But we chose this day for a reason. It was Cory's parents anniversary too. Since his Dad was no longer with us on this earth, we thought it would be a great way to honor him

Below is a picture of our refreshments that were served at our wedding. Cory and I both loved Chocolate mousse at the time.... (well, we still do) and wanted something along those lines, so his cousin Carie came up with these..... and I never even had one! :( But it sure looked good! Here we are cutting the cake. I really liked my cake, and how it turned out.

I look back at these photos, and there isn't much I like. The photos are not great, the bridesmaid dresses are not cute at all, the decor is not my favorite, I liked my cake at the time... but it would not be what I would choose today, I still like the colors, and my dress.... I wish you could see the beading details, there is SO MUCH I would do differently if it were to happen today, but it didn't.... it was 14 years ago.

It was a GREAT day with the MAN I LOVE. I sure picked the right ONE.... what a lucky girl.

HAPPY ANNIVERSAY BABE!

Health and Safety Week

Engine Engine #9..... #92 that is. That is Thatcher's Engine number. And that is what Cory and Rich got to take to the Elementary school for Health and Safety week last week. Kassie was so excited that her Dad was going to come for the day. They just talked to the kids about fire safety, having a plan, fire extinguisher in their home, and what they do as firemen. Then the kids got to climb inside the Engine and check it out, they also got to try on their air tanks to see how heavy they are.

The weather was in the 80's, and Cory and Rich had to wear their uniforms all day in the heat. Those uniforms are not cool in the least. Cory came home exhausted, and all he did was stand there and talk all day! The heat sure takes it out of ya!

Kassie climbing down out of the Engine. It just so happened that her friend Jace was climbing down at the same time, so I got both of them in the picture! She was so excited cuz she got to ride the Engine home from school with her Dad! I just thought it was cute that these two girls weren't really interested in all that was going on, so they just found a shady spot to hang out til they were done! So I learned a little bit by standing there listening. We really need to have a better family fire plan. I don't think we have ever really talked about it with Kambree, so it is going to be the topic of a FHE real soon. Do you have a family fire plan???

Bull Canyon Camping

This is what Cory spent his time doing while we were camping.....

Polishing his helmet to get ready for his big day at the Elementary school for Health and Saftey week.

Fixing a leak at the well.

Cooking..... yummmmm. I love camping for this reason..... HE DOES THE COOKING!! :D

Yep.... changing another flat tire on the trailer. Fun times.

Fire Station Picnic

Thursday night was what they call "Eats Night" at the Fire Station. On the 5th Thursday of the month, for their drill night, they usually just eat and hang out. This month the families were invited and we BBQ'd burgers and hotdogs. The kids were so excited, and had so much fun. It was good to meet the other fire men and meet their wives. Put a name to a face. Daddy and Gage, with Kambree in the background. Kassie and Kambree. They also got to tour inside the ambulance, and see the stretcher, and all the kids items, with the teddy bears that they give the pediatric patients to hold if they happen to have to ride in there.

After dinner we all loaded up in the Engine and a couple of their brush trucks and headed to the church to soak the scouts after Pack meeting.

After soaking the scouts, we were able to ride in the Engine and fill up the 1,000 gallon tank with one of the fire hydrants. The kids thought it was so cool to be riding around in a fire engine. Fun night for the kids..... one they won't forget too soon.