Holy Hot Batman!!!

How's it going everyone?
Guess what??
My cousin Brent is a Daddy! His wife Monica gave birth to their daughter Meira *I'm not sure of the spelling yet* This morning. She was a month early and has a bit of fluid on her lungs so they haven't got to hold her yet.. she's in baby ICU. The nurses say she'll be fine.. and I'm sure she will..but if you could keep her in your prayers. Apparently she's darker like Brent, with Dark hair that is SUPER DOOPER curly! I can't wait to see that little angel!
I am totally loving this hot weather! I haven't had a lot of time to enjoy it.. yesterday was Sara's wedding.. we were outside for a bit, so that was nice.. but the rest of the night was spent in the hall. I have to say she looked beautiful and the flower girl and ring bearer? TOO cute!

And of course the happy couple.. Sara and Ian :)

The wedding was nice, the hall looked beautiful, Sara looked great.. we all had a good time all in all.

Today was soooooooooo gorgeous! I knew it would be hot so I occupied my time being around water.
I took both cars to get washed, did some work for Ry at his office, had lunch with him, then I came home to play with my Pug.
Last year we bought her this pool.. and she didn't really like it. She would jump in for half a second, and jump right out. We thought for sure she would love it b/c she loves to jump in the bathtub. Well.. I dug out the pool today.. and I couldn't keep her out of it!
She was running around, jumping in and out of it, putting her head under the water to get her toys... Nalla has it figured out!! It was so much fun.. here are some pics!




This is Nalla looking a little rough after splashing around...


And this is sweet Nalla beat after running around so much!!


Tonight Ry and I went to the Keg for dinner.. it was really nice. All in all it's been a great weekend.. got to see my friends, spend some quality time with Rylan and my girls! *although Cara kitten was sleeping and sunbathing for most of it!*

Hope everyone has a great week! Back to work tomorrow!!!

Well.. it's official!

I am a Correctional Officer with the Correctional Service of Canada.
I have photos to prove it!!!!


This is me and my friend Anna:

And this is me signing my certificate with the Acting Warden:



*too bad I had bad hair! LOL!

I can't wait to find out where I'm going!

Thursday I finally find out where I'm going.. today we were talking to a guy from Pacific.. he was in the class before us. I'd really like to go there, but I think that I'm going to be sent to Matsqui.. We'll see I guess.

I got my Diploma from UCFV in the mail today!

Yeehaww!

It's comin' together folks!

Today was fun.. we made up scenarios in class that we had to respond to.. I got to be an officer on a gun walk with an AR 15 .223! It was pretty sweet. Great learning tool let me tell you! I also go OC Sprayed in the eyes.. luckily it was only inert ;)

Holy Moly Batman!

Did you know that in just over 2 days (aka Thursday Afternoon) I will be an actual, fully sworn in, Corrections officer for the Correction Services of Canada!
A real live CX working a FEDERAL job.. making REAL money with REAL benefits.. doing something that I have been dreaming of (in one way or another) for a loooong time!

I'm so excited, nervous, and just plain STOKED!


YAY! I will post pics after my grad friday!
I got my hair done this weekend.. it looks so not rooty and gray like it was :P
Plus I got some much needed gardening done.. although I had KILLER allergies all day partially because of that! Grrr! Crazy yesterday being all gorgeous, then hail/rain/thunder/lightning, then sunny again!

Gotta love BC!

Miss you all!

WAHOOOOOOO!!!!!

I PASSED!!!

I am so happy! Thanks for all your well wishes :)

And happy belated birthday to little man Hunter! What a kid.. I can't get enough of that cute little guy! Can't wait to see him again!

And... Congrats to Tara (Ry's sister) and Chris.. they're having a baby!

Nap time now!

AHHHH!!!

10 weeks has just FLOWN by!
I have my Part A Exam tomorrow.. aka if I don't pass.. I'm done!
Wish me luck please!

I'll let you know my results tomorrow folks!

Animal House

Well.. apparently the creatures of our neighbourhood enjoy my garden! This morning we were watching the news and Cara started towards the sliding door, with Nalla barking behind her. Sure enough there is our friendly squirrel hopping along the fences between our yards. This is not so unusual because one of our neighbours has a feeder for the little guys and they must run along our fence to get to her house. What was unusual is when he was hopping along with his newly acquired nut, he took a detour.. into my garden! The crafty little guy then began to dig a hole in which he could place his nut! While it was cute.. the hole just happened to be under one of my plants!!!! He didn't keep up too long because Nalla was getting pretty excited and startled him off. No worries though, he went back to our neighbour's to get another nut and carried it off somewhere beyond my garden.
He was really cute.. it's fun to watch the critters go about their routines.. I love where we live... I couldn't imagine living in a concrete jungle!
We are definately blessed :)

Funny.. this used to be my nickname!!!

You Are Big Bird

Talented, smart, and friendly... you're also one of the sanest people around. You are usually feeling: Happy. From riding a unicycle to writing poetry, you have plenty of hobbies to keep you busy. You are famous for: Being a friend to everyone. Even the grumpiest person gets along with you. How you life your life: Joyfully. "Super. Duper. Flooper."

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

NEW CAR!

Ugh.. feeling so drained and poopy this week... guess that's what happens when you feel not so hot then go into arrest and control. It's kind of nice b/c it was a short week, the days go quickly during arrest and control, and OMG! it's FRIDAY!
You know what is even cooler though? WE GOT A NEW CAR!!! It's a 2006 Accura RSX... it's HAWT!!! And yes.. it's a 2 door manual.. no worries though.. we still have the family CRV ;) No ring for Jen for a while.. I'll just be wearing my key chain for a bit.. Hehhee..
Anyhoo.. this is our new baby!

My Girls!!!

So we have been looking at cars... UGH! Such a hassle!! I feel so drained, and Ry feels even more drained than I do! We're quite the pair!
It's a toss up.. do we just get a 99/2000 Civic Coup/Sedan/Hatchback or do we spring for the new Civic?? There isn't THAT much difference in price.. so we'll see.
Anyhoo.. when I uploaded the froggy/kitty pictures there were a bunch of Nalla/Cara pics on the memory card.. so here you go!
I love my girls and I love my Ry soooooooo much :) (however all the pics we ever take are of Nalla and Cara.. but I'll try and find one of Ry ;))

*Side-note: I was trying to post captions for the photos but it wouldn't align properly.. so you'll be seeing Cara giving Nalla kisses, the Pudgy Puggy, Gymnast Cara-Kitten, Cuddle-Pug, My Girls, and the love of my life Ry :)

Cara's Adventure with Froggy

As promised.. here are the pics!
This is Cara-kitty and her friend Froggy.. soooo fun :) We have this super cute video of when he was hopping away, he kind of hopped into our fence.. regrouped and slid through. It was a fun way to start the morning. I think Cara was a bit bummed that she didn't get to chase the froggy *hehehehe*

What a rainy day!

Well today is one of the first days off TOGETHER that Ry and I have had in a loooooooooong time!
It's been pretty slow.. but it's nice. Our fun for this afternoon?? WEll so far it's been this...
I went to get a coffee and Ry was looking online for cars (because we are sooooooo sick of sharing one vehicle).. and all of a sudden Cara started chirping and jumped on top of her little pagoda thing to try and see out the blinds. She was really meowing so he decided to see what the fuss was about.. and there is a big froggy in our garden! He was sitting on the retaining wall for a while, now he's exploring the dirt! It's so cool!
Oooh! Froggy just hopped away :( But we got it on video!! I'll post pics in a bit!

Hidee-Ho!

Hola!!!

So things are good.. busy as always.. almost at the end of week 6!!! Holy crud batman! I can't believe how quickly this time has flown by. It will be nice to be settled and working and get a routine going... it will be tough at first since I haven't really done shift work like this before.. but at least I will be able to get into a routine and have my "real" life begin. I feel so growed up :) I passed my self defense section today.. WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! I got 174/180... not too tough but ya.. I was pretty stoked because I had some problems to start with. Now we have 2 days of class, then back to arrest and control and baton.. ooh! I can't wait til handcuffs and batons ;)

Other than that, it's been freaking beautiful here! I LOOOOVE this weather! Wish I had the energy to enjoy it! hehehe.. but lastnight we had ball.. OMG! So warm.. we played with an auto out because we were short a person and we still won 17-7! I really like my ball team. They are late 20s early 30s for the most part, super fun, and have made me feel nothing but welcome from my first game!!!!

Anyhoo.. I really have to get a move on.. I'm beat and I have a ton of homework so it's time for a cat nap!

Talk at you guys soon!!!

Happy Mother's Day..
I miss you mom :)


On a side note.. I passed my part b assesment for Corrections.. so it's all pretty much down hill from here.. just a ton of studying for my final exam. Then I quit my job today!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! No more retail! It was kind of anti-climactic.. there was hardly anyone working.. it was busy.. there was no one there to say goodbye really.. but it was a relief. Now I have time to study, time to spend with Ry.. it will be great :)

Anyhoo.. now I have to study and watch the final of Survivor. EeEeeeeeEEEEE!

OOOHHH!!!! I can shoot a gun now!

So as of today I am qualified to shoot a Smith and Wesson Model 10 38 Special Revolver!!! WAHHOOOOO!
See example pic 1:



As of Monday I'm hoping to be (I mean I will be ;)) qualified to shoot a 9mm Carbine AR 15. IT IS SOOOO AWESOME!! It's like a real live ERT gun! (aka SWAT in the US and on TV).
See example pic 2:



I feel so growed up! And it is a really awesome feeling being out there.. very humbling! Just so you all know, that's where I've been and where I will be for the next while (on the Range and super intense training).. so don't think I've forgotten about you!

:)

What a Special Day!!!

Happy Birthday to; April, Jen D (formerly Jen R), and Erin!!! Also, to Happy Anniversary to Jim and Lonnie (Ry's mom and step dad)!

I'm sure I've missed some b/c I know a few other people I've met over the years have birthdays etc on this day. But there must be something about this day that is special!
I have a ton of reading to do for FIREARMS tomorrow!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! I am so excited.. 38mm tomorrow.. so this will be short...
I just wanted to wish a happy *insert occassion*-Day to all those people, and those I didn't mention.
Also.. Karyn you rock! I miss you girl and we will do Mexico! I don't know when I'll be able to get time off.. but we will do it! Maybe next year? Although I'll be in TO next year so I'll be coming to see you anyways! *assuming I can get time off!!!*

Have a great one all.. hope you've been enjoying the sun for me!

Woohooo!

So I really hope everyone had a great Easter.. mine was great.. I WORKED! lol.. stupid ol' Reitmans.. I can't wait to be done my training and working a "real" job!!! :D Just one step closer to policing I say!!!
Anyhoo.. next week is FIREARMS!!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!

Not much else is going on.. playing some slo-pitch.. teams seems really cool so far.. found them on a message board! :) Hehehe.. they called me internet Jen! :P Nice eh? Funny since I'm almost never online anymore!

On a more serious note.. I don't know why, but I think I'm a decent friend. Ya.. I'm human and I make mistakes.. okay.. no worries.. I've grown a lot and if I've made a mistake I try to own up to it so it can be fixed and things can move on. Now.. the only thing is.. I don't sit there and say.. "I'm sorry I'm a horrible person and I did everything wrong" or let people walk all over me. I try and own up to stuff that I do, so if I feel like I've been treated like crap, or unfairly, or that something that I've had said/done is being taken incorrectly, I will say something or try and clear things up.
I guess it's just that I find it upsetting that there are people who take tons and tons of crap from other people.. but won't even have the decency to step up and say.. hey.. I'm sorry we're at this impass.. what can we do to make things right? Am I really that crappy of a friend??
It's just unfortunate that if someone doesn't think that my friendship is worth that much.. why didn't they say something in the first place?
So I guess what it comes down to is this...
If any of you, my friends, see anything that I've done, or am doing, or there is something I have said to you, that upsets you, and that you feel like I'm treating you like crap... please TELL me!
I would rather have you be upfront and honest with me than to just cast me aside like I'm junk.
I will have the same respect for you and our friendship as well... deal?!?

*email me if you don't feel like commenting.. but please feel free to comment :)*

Tis a Hoppy Day!!!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!

Wow.. I've been MIA for a bit...

Just before I say anything.. please pray for my Jen and her grandpa, and her family. He is in the hospital so any thoughts and prayers are welcome... he is a strong man but in times like this it's nice to have extra strength. Also, for Jen it's not the easiest time as she lives away from home.. I know how difficult that can be, especially because she is so close to him.. so my thoughts and prayers are with you hun... I love you!

Anyhoo.. I don't have a ton of time because I'm getting ready to head to class. BLECH! LOL! It's not so bad.. I've almost completed my first week of training for Correction Services Canada.. WOOOH! Good times.. if you want to know more perhaps I will post more when I have more time... if not I will just post more when I have more to post :P

Before that I went for a trip to Kamloops.. good times.. it was a bit stress filled, but things worked out. I wish I had the energy to stay longer b/c it sure would have been nice to have seen Kari for our Sushi date! luckily I got to see many people.. lots of my family.. visited tons with my grams.. got to see Jen and Liz/J/H :) Beaning is good times.. although Justin is quite the Crotch Pile Bugger so you definately have to watch him!!!!

Okay.. well I really have to get a move on so I will try and talk at you all more soon!

Wow.. I've been MIA for a bit...

Just before I say anything.. please pray for my Jen and her grandpa, and her family. He is in the hospital so any thoughts and prayers are welcome... he is a strong man but in times like this it's nice to have extra strength. Also, for Jen it's not the easiest time as she lives away from home.. I know how difficult that can be, especially because she is so close to him.. so my thoughts and prayers are with you hun... I love you!

Anyhoo.. I don't have a ton of time because I'm getting ready to head to class. BLECH! LOL! It's not so bad.. I've almost completed my first week of training for Correction Services Canada.. WOOOH! Good times.. if you want to know more perhaps I will post more when I have more time... if not I will just post more when I have more to post :P

Before that I went for a trip to Kamloops.. good times.. it was a bit stress filled, but things worked out. I wish I had the energy to stay longer b/c it sure would have been nice to have seen Kari for our Sushi date! luckily I got to see many people.. lots of my family.. visited tons with my grams.. got to see Jen and Liz/J/H :) Beaning is good times.. although Justin is quite the Crotch Pile Bugger so you definately have to watch him!!!!

Okay.. well I really have to get a move on so I will try and talk at you all more soon!