Ok, so I know I haven't been on here in FOREVER, since July I believe! But now that I actually have some down time & have some exciting stuff to talk about, I'm finally updating my blog!!!
Well as many people know, we are trying to buy a house! We started looking in February of 2009. We put offers in on a few, but all fell through! We wanted to stay in Quailwood or at least in 2nd ward! Well a short sale came up off of Calloway and Meachom, it was on a third of an acre and super cheap! Although the house was really boxy, I liked how much yard we would have! Well a few weeks in, a house came up in Quailwood and I fell in love!!! It was definitely a little wierd though because there were 5 families living in it, so there were some random walls, and it was in need of new paint and flooring! This was in August/September. We worked out with the partner of our realtor that he would buy the house for cash, remodel it and sell it to us! He was done after 30 days and we were able to move in, but unable to purchase it until 90 days after he bought the house. So we are all moved in and ready to purchase, all the papers are done, the inspection is done, and then I lose my job! And on top of that, Brandon was quitting working in the ER at the Heart Hospital because he was accepted into the Kern County Fire Department Academy! We were told that we would not be able to get a loan because we can't if we are on probation.. but luckily after talking with BofA they are giving us an exception & giving us the loan as soon as Brandon graduates! So tomorrow we are meeting with BofA, and hopefully the house will be ours by the end of the week!!
During the craziness of moving, Brandon & I were sealed for all of Time & Eternity!! Due to some unfortunate circumstances we did not get sealed initially, but after some hard work, we made it through our first year!! We were sealed in the Los Angeles, CA Temple on September 12, 2009!!
The orientation for the KCFD Academy was on December 18, 2009, and life for Brandon & I completely changed from then on!! He had 2 weeks to get everything together, uniforms and whatnot, & be ready at 5:00 a.m. on January 4, 2010 for his first day of the academy!!! It was originally a tough 9 weeks, but we were told a couple weeks before they were supposed to graduated that the academy would be extended 2 weeks! So instead of March 5th, he would now be graduating on March 19th, 2010! Now this academy was a shortened academy.. from 15 weeks down to 11 weeks! Brandon worked 12 hour days, and I hardly saw the guy! Waking up at 4:30, out of the house by 5:00 a.m., back home about 6:00 if not later, did his homework while I had his dinner ready & did his laundry, and we were back up again at 4:30! Definitely a long 11 weeks, but totally worth it!! They also had quite a few Saturdays they had to go in as well! In the end, they learned 15 weeks (if it was 8 hours a day) in the 11 weeks.. so there was a lot to learn, but all the guys in there were 100% dedicated and they all passed with more than a 90%!! Brandon ended up getting a 96%!!!!
Man, it was definitely an excited but very crazy week!!! Starting on Wednesday March 17! After work I went home & got ready for the couples dinner for the Academy guys! After dinner Brandon and I headed over to the South Stake Building to help decorate for my sister in-law Shannon's wedding, which was Friday!! We were there somewhat late, but it wasn't too bad. After a little talking and getting plans made, I was now going to be picking up my brother & sister in-law from the Van Nuys Flyaway!! So I left my house at 6:40 in the morning and got there about 8:30! I was totally more than happy to do it too!! More time with them is always fun since they live in Utah!!! Well when we got back to Bakersfield, we headed to the church to help decorate then I was off to take my final! Or so I thought! I went out to start my car, and it wasn't starting, stupid me forgot to turn my lights off! After trying to find my battery, thinking it was stolen from my car, we saw that it was in the trunk!!! So we got my car started again & I was off!! It was my Managerial Accounting Final, and the last final I had for my first quarter at CSUB!! After my final, I headed over to the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility where the KCFD was being held all this time!! They were having their Family Night, where they got to show off their stuff! I also got to go to the wives meeting which was fun too!! It was really fun to see my husband in action to really get a feel for what he is going to be doing! I'm so excited for him.. and a bit jealous too!! Thursday night after some more decorating, Jason & Sue (Brandon's Dad & Step-mom) & Shaun & Alyssa (Brother & Sister in-law) stayed the night! But not after the girls made a stop to Walmart to pick up a few things!! Well I was going to pull an all nighter, but my husband had me sleep.. since my day Friday was insane!! So I fell asleep at 1:30 and woke up at 3:30, then Alyssa, Jason & I headed to Shannon's so I could do her make-up and we could get ready! then we were of to the Fresno Temple for their sealing!! Man, it was amazing!!! I'm so extremely happy for Shannon!!! Then it was picture time & then a luncheon at Sweet Tomatoe, which was super yummy!!! Sue, Alyssa, & I headed up a little earlier to pick up some more food, and while we were at Costco I received a call from Brandon at 3:15 telling me he is officially graduating!!!! So we headed back to my house, went to the Graduation & then we were off to Shannon & Steven's Reception!!
Man it was a busy, but amazing week! It's nice having my spring break this week!! I'm ready to start living a new lifestyle!! So many great changes in life, with Brandon's new career & us buying our first home! Time is flying by, but we are growing together and loving every second of it!!!
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