Progress

Windows are in and anticipation is building. We are longing for our own place...I can hardly wait for things to get finished. Soon electrical will be complete and we can really get going on the interior. I like the process, I just wish it would go FASTER!

Our trip to the Zoo?

Last Tuesday I was to meet Jonah's Mom and Sister at the Zoo...I knew we were in trouble when it took 30 minutes to get from the exit to the entrance of the zoo. I was directed to "overflow" parking a few miles away. When I pulled into the lot, there was a line a few HUNDRED people deep to get on the shuttle buses (old school buses). It was already 80 degrees outside and there was no way my girls (or me) would survive waiting for the shuttle. After a family conference, we decided to head to the swimming area at Silver Creek Falls. We visited Jonah at work and then headed back south for swimming fun. The girls had their first snow cones and were satisfied even though we didn't see the "ellies" or "ooh ooh ahh ahh's".

1st days on the job...

Jonah sent me this picture from his phone of his helmet at work.

So Proud!

Jonah was promoted to Apparatus Operator on July 1st. It is a big jump in responsibilities and he is excited by the change and challenges ahead. Clackamas had a great ceremony to honor all the guys who are moving up. The girls were funny, shouting "Hi Daddy!" while I tried to keep them quiet. We are so proud of Jonah and his success. God has truly blessed our family through this job.