Pima Air and Space Museum

Bill and I have lived in Tucson for over 2 years and have talked of going to this museum many times. We finally got around to going the other day and had a wonderful time. Most of the employees are retired pilots from either the Navy or Air Force. They shared some intriguing stories of the wars they fought in.

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Tucson Rodeo 2008

Donna R and I went to the Tucson Rodeo on a day Bill was scheduled to work. Funny thing was, he got to watch the rodeo for free from better seats than we could buy. Lucky guy got assigned rodeo detail for the same day we were there. Since he was there specifically as a paramedic for the contestents, he sat right behind the chutes. Rough job!

Brina's Grown

Brina is now 3 1/2 months old. When we got her she was smaller than Riley. As you can see, things have changed. She is aroung 50lbs and is now our big lug. So our guess of about 80-100lbs looks to be coming true, maybe closer to that upper mark. We started her training, thankfully, because she can already pull me around. She is an absolute sweetheart.

Petroglyph Hike

Donna and I went to see some Hohokom petroglyphs the other day after I got off of work. The two sites are only about 20 minutes from the house. Brina came along to begin her leash and hiking training.

A Christmas Story

I wanted to share this letter with all of you since so many have had to put up with my grumpy moods and odd availability due to my job. This one experience makes everything I put up with at work worth it. I handled a 911 call around midnight on December 7/8 from a grandmother who had found her 8 year old grandson unconsious and not breathing. This is the note I received at work just before Christmas.

This is the letter:

Dear Sara,

Thank you! Ian is alive and well - back to being an active 8 year old. He woke up that night with no prior symptoms, coughed and struggled for breath. Within a few minutes he dropped to the floor and stopped breathing. I had been trying to help him and when I got through to you I thought we had lost him. You told me to give him mouth to mouth (CPR) which I did and he was breathing again, albeit very laborously when the paramedics arrived.

Were it not for your clear and calm instructions he would not be here. He spent several days on breathing treatments at UMC. Within a week he was home and back to normal.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ian's Grandma Marcia

To the 911 operator (Sara) who responded to a call from a frantic grandmother. Thank you more than words can say from:
Ian's Grandmother
Ian's Mom and Dad who were out of town,
Ian's 3 brothers,
the rest of Ian's large and grateful family,
and of course, Ian himself.

New Addition to the Family

We finally got the big dog we have been wanting. This is Brina, which means protector. She is a 7 week old Lab-Bull Mastiff puppy. Her father is a Yellow Lab that weighs over 110 lbs. Her mother is a Bull Mastiff weighing in around 80 lbs. Should grow to be a good size dog! Riley has loved having someone to keep him company. Sam on the other hand isn't so sure!

Latest Knitting Project

I finally finished the little baby blanket I started about 8 months ago. I've only worked on it during quiet times at work. Thankfully they allow us to do crafts, read books, etc. as long as it doesn't interfere with work. I am now done with training so crafts are on full force!

Bill Graduated!

Bill finished Medic Class!! He is now a Paramedic Firefighter. He got his dress uniform just in time for the graduation. With the full hat and gloves he looks something like the old time train conductors. I must say I think him very handsome and am very proud of the hard work he put in to complete the course!

Bill's Choice of Painting

This is my most recent oil painting at the request of Bill. My first attempt at characters, Yoda. Bill says my next project is Darth Vader. We'll see how that one goes. :)

Just some fun

Just a couple small oil paintings I've done. I am definitely enjoying playing around with the paint.

Picacho Peak Hike

Picacho Peak Hike

At the TOP!!!

Picacho Peak Hike

This is the hike Donna R and I took up Picacho Peak. You start at the front and weave back and forth until you get to the saddle. At that point you scoot over to the back and climb up the rocky back side. There are cables to help you climb up the rocks. It is pretty safe as on the extra dangerous areas they have fences and boards to climb on. I must say this is the best hike ever. A great workout and beautiful views.

The Remodeled Master Bedroom

The Remodeled Master Bedroom

FINALLY!! After 2 months of work the master bedroom is now finished. Except for the decorative finishes we are moved in. Bill did some amazing work here and it looks beautiful. A few mishaps and not so happy days but all in all it was worth it. I'm not sure if you should ask Bill that yet, just give him a few weeks. :)

Snow Day!

Amazingly, we had a snow day in Tucson!! I got a call from Bill around 7pm (after I was already asleep) to tell me it was snowing. Hate to say it but I just wasn't too interested at the time. As I was getting ready for work around 1:30am, work called to let me know that all the bridges and overpasses were closed due to ice. When trying to get into my car I found 4 out of 5 of my doors were frozen shut. My drivers side wasn't. Talk about luck. I than had to scrape off a couple of inches of ice off all of my windows. Thankfully my way to work on the freeway wasn't affected. Other than a few slides here and there it was uneventful. These pictures were taken about 9am on one of my breaks at work. It was actually very beautiful. I think we got about 4-5 inches of snow. Fun while it lasted but glad it isn't common here. :)