Things are going well for us. We just found out that we qualified for the loan on the house, so everything is a go!! We are really excited about finally having a home of our own. They have started framing the house. They have three walls up on the first level. I will get pictures of it as soon as I can.
Work is Good. I'm starting to get to know all the nurses, doctors, CNA's, and other Therapist that are making the job a little easier. There are a lot of good people working at the hospital.
Katie and Braydon are still in Utah and having a great time. We all miss each other and are excited to see each other in the next few weeks. I put up 3 new picture album of some of the adventures they have been on, so check them out.
That's about it, We are still hanging in there!!!!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Life Away From Family and Living in Vegas
Sorry for being so slow in updating our website. I've been quite busy since moving down here with looking for a new house, starting a job, finding a storage place for all our junk for a few months.
Katie and I came down on July 5th and looked at homes all day on the 6th and 7th before Katie flew back to Salt Lake on the 8th. We were successful and found a house that is in the process of being built. Its was interesting because the first day we only looked at re-sales and most were well out of our price range. The next day we only looked at places that were building and found out that it is cheaper to build a brand new rather than one already built. The development is called Mountains Edge and is in the southwest area of Las Vegas and just south (about 15-20 minutes) of the hospital I'm working at. Here are the basic floor plans for our house. We are very excited since it is a house that had everything we wanted and it will be finished in mid-November and not have to wait 6-8 months. All will be invited to stay if your ever in the area so just let us know.
Now, for work. I just finished my second week and actually enjoyed it. Well, mostly enjoyed working and getting PAID!!! I work on the 3rd floor in the Orthopaedic section with those patients getting out of surgery (Knees, Hips, Backs, Necks, etc....) I have 35 rooms max if they are all full. I see about 20-25 patients in a day with the help of a PT aide. I'm still trying to get to know all the workers and how things are done (meetings, charting, billing, etc...). I will get the hang of it and all will be well in the next few weeks.
That's about all that is going on here. I miss Katie and Braydon not being here but they only have about 4 weeks until they move down here. Katie finishes work the end of July and will be coming in mid-August so Braydon will be able to start school in the school that is close to our house. I think Katie is excited to quit work and being able to stay at home (if she desires).
I added some pictures in our photo album of how far along the house is at this time and will be giving you updated pictures about once a month to let you all know where we are in the building process so check them out.
Katie and I came down on July 5th and looked at homes all day on the 6th and 7th before Katie flew back to Salt Lake on the 8th. We were successful and found a house that is in the process of being built. Its was interesting because the first day we only looked at re-sales and most were well out of our price range. The next day we only looked at places that were building and found out that it is cheaper to build a brand new rather than one already built. The development is called Mountains Edge and is in the southwest area of Las Vegas and just south (about 15-20 minutes) of the hospital I'm working at. Here are the basic floor plans for our house. We are very excited since it is a house that had everything we wanted and it will be finished in mid-November and not have to wait 6-8 months. All will be invited to stay if your ever in the area so just let us know.
Now, for work. I just finished my second week and actually enjoyed it. Well, mostly enjoyed working and getting PAID!!! I work on the 3rd floor in the Orthopaedic section with those patients getting out of surgery (Knees, Hips, Backs, Necks, etc....) I have 35 rooms max if they are all full. I see about 20-25 patients in a day with the help of a PT aide. I'm still trying to get to know all the workers and how things are done (meetings, charting, billing, etc...). I will get the hang of it and all will be well in the next few weeks.
That's about all that is going on here. I miss Katie and Braydon not being here but they only have about 4 weeks until they move down here. Katie finishes work the end of July and will be coming in mid-August so Braydon will be able to start school in the school that is close to our house. I think Katie is excited to quit work and being able to stay at home (if she desires).
I added some pictures in our photo album of how far along the house is at this time and will be giving you updated pictures about once a month to let you all know where we are in the building process so check them out.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
I Hate Packing!!
That phrase says it all!!! I can not believe how much stuff you can have in a little apartment. I guess the one good thing about moving is been able to go through all your things and make a DI run or two. We will be moving out of our apartment in two days and we aren't even boxed up yet.
Our summer has flown right by. Here is a little recap (Since I haven't been posting for the last month):
1. Braydon had his Head Start Graduation two days after returning from Disneyland. He was sad that he didn't have school any more (which I hope is true later in his life as well).
2. During Memorial Day weekend, we when to the cabin with my parents and had a relaxing time. We also went to Heber to see Thomas the Train. This year was a joke. You had to pay for a ticket to be able to participate in all the activities (which were free last year) so Braydon wasn't able to do much.
3. First weekend of June was spent the Katie's family up at the cabin. We had another fun and relaxing weekend with three-wheeler rides, shooting, and poker.
4. Bradyon has begun t-ball and is loving it. It's a beginning league where there is no outs and every kid to bat and learn how to run the bases. He like running the bases the most. He is a good little hitter and thrower as well.
5. We went to the Art City Day's Parade. My feelings are that a parade is a parade and if you have seen one, you have seen them all. I do enjoy watching Braydon get excited for various floats. We hen hit the local baseball field to play t-ball with Braydon's cousins.
6. Throughout the summer, Katie has been taking a cake class and is learning how to use fondant and it becoming a great cake decorator.
Well, I better get back to packing so we can start cleaning!!!
Take a look at all of our new pictures in our Photo album
Our summer has flown right by. Here is a little recap (Since I haven't been posting for the last month):
1. Braydon had his Head Start Graduation two days after returning from Disneyland. He was sad that he didn't have school any more (which I hope is true later in his life as well).
2. During Memorial Day weekend, we when to the cabin with my parents and had a relaxing time. We also went to Heber to see Thomas the Train. This year was a joke. You had to pay for a ticket to be able to participate in all the activities (which were free last year) so Braydon wasn't able to do much.
3. First weekend of June was spent the Katie's family up at the cabin. We had another fun and relaxing weekend with three-wheeler rides, shooting, and poker.
4. Bradyon has begun t-ball and is loving it. It's a beginning league where there is no outs and every kid to bat and learn how to run the bases. He like running the bases the most. He is a good little hitter and thrower as well.
5. We went to the Art City Day's Parade. My feelings are that a parade is a parade and if you have seen one, you have seen them all. I do enjoy watching Braydon get excited for various floats. We hen hit the local baseball field to play t-ball with Braydon's cousins.
6. Throughout the summer, Katie has been taking a cake class and is learning how to use fondant and it becoming a great cake decorator.
Well, I better get back to packing so we can start cleaning!!!
Take a look at all of our new pictures in our Photo album
Monday, June 25, 2007
I PASSED!!!!!
Just in case you haven't heard yet, I pass my National Physical Therapy Exam and will be starting my job on July 9th. I am so relieved and totally stress-free now and can actually begin packing up and begin the process of moving (Which I dread!!!)
Katie and I will go down to Las Vegas on July 5th to look for houses the entire weekend and then Katie will fly back to Salt Lake City on Sunday.
We are completely grateful for all of your love and support, we couldn't have done it without you!!!
P.S. Pictures of the past few weeks (months) will be added shortly now that I have some free time on my hands.
Katie and I will go down to Las Vegas on July 5th to look for houses the entire weekend and then Katie will fly back to Salt Lake City on Sunday.
We are completely grateful for all of your love and support, we couldn't have done it without you!!!
P.S. Pictures of the past few weeks (months) will be added shortly now that I have some free time on my hands.
Monday, June 18, 2007
To Busy!!!
I know it has taken me a few weeks to update our website but I told you I may not have time to update it on a regular basis since I'm studying for my exam. Here's the update about that, I take the test Thursday (June 21st) at 9:00 am. I should know the results by Friday afternoon and hopefully all is well. (Everyone say a little prayer for me!!!!)
Braydon in playing T-ball and loving it, Katie is still supporting the family, and I still study 3-6 hours a day, so we are doing the same old stuff.
Hope good news in my next update!!!!
Braydon in playing T-ball and loving it, Katie is still supporting the family, and I still study 3-6 hours a day, so we are doing the same old stuff.
Hope good news in my next update!!!!
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