Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blizzard?

So we had a bit of a snow storm here in Colorado this week. The snow was much worse in some parts, but Fountain only got a few inches and some heavy winds. Post had the "Essential Personnel Only", however my organization has never defined who that is. So I went in to work and had my PPD shot results read and stopped into the HQ. Rian got her first snow day which was nice and gave us the opportunity to go play in the snow and make a snowman before it melted yesterday.

Yesterday the Group celebrated it's one year birthday at Mr. Biggs Family Fun Center. Christine and I successfully ran the hell out of the kids. We played in Little Big Town, Inflatables, and played a round of miniature golf.

Today the big plan is to fix the stairs on the deck. I know, I know, I have been putting it off for the last two months. I just don't want to figure out the steps on homemade stringers. I guess my fear is that I am going to put more work into this project just to have the inspector find more things to fix. What a pain in the ass.

Well that's all for now,
Take care and be safe,
Matt

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Training is Over

I know it has been awhile, but what can I say. I am finally finished with deployment training, all that remains is some new knowledge and a few remaining bruises from Modern Army Combatives. It was a lot of fun, but after Combatives I looked like Christine drug me behind the car.

I only have a few weeks now before we say our goodbyes. I still plan on selling the Blazer, but with my constant procrastination I am not sure it will get done. I am mostly packed with a few exceptions, but I am confident that it will be done after the weekend. I watched the Deployment Video with Elmo this weekend, I am not sure the kids understand, but it was worth a try. I have a feeling they won't understand until Daddy doesn't come home from work. This part of the job truly sucks.

I promise the posts will increase once I am gone.
Take care all and be safe,
Matt