MACIE TURNS 7!!

This little beauty of mine turned 7 last week. She got an early Birthday present when we were in Edmonton for Kansas' Doctors appointment. We got her Ears pierced at Claire's. She was so excited and has been loving them ever since. The actual day of her Birthday, Dad was still at work and Macie wasn't really getting any presents, but I still wanted to do something sweet for her. So I copied an idea from my friend and I decorated her Door with Money, Candy and some notebooks. She was so surprised in the morning and so excited, Mom definitely filled her bucket. Then on Saturday we invited the Ellis family to come skating with us for Macie's Birthday, then back to our house for a pasta dinner and some cake and Ice cream. Macie had requested a Lion cake so I went to pinterest and found one that would be pretty easy to do. She was so excited when she saw the cake all done and decorated. Macie had a blast skating but when we got home she started feeling not to great. She spiked a fever and ended up falling asleep on the couch, not getting to eat any of the delicious pasta and Lion Cake. Poor girl!

My 7 year Old!

They don't make them much better then this girl. Macie is kind, sweet, a hard worker, determined, independent and loves making others happy. She is almost always thinking of others and finding ways to be sweet and fill peoples bucket. She loves writing notes to her family and friends, Me and Mark are finding notes and pictures endlessly in our bedroom. Macie has come a long way with her reading, she is doing so well and has developed such a good attitude for her nightly reading. She is doing great at school and got all 4's and 5's on her report card. She still loves swimming, biking, skating and skiing. She loves crafting, colouring and writing notes. She is going to Dance two nights a week, Tuesday is Jazz and Ballet and Friday is Hip Hop with Wade. Monday after school she does Piano lessons and her Piano has had huge improvements this year with more consistent practicing and longer lessons. She just loves being a goof ball and having fun. We just love this sweet little girl so much and are so grateful every day she is in our family.

API 570

Yess finally got my next inspection course and certification.  I was able to complete the course in Oklahoma through Mark Smith Training in early October and the weather was amazing. And the colours were so beautiful. On the flight down I met some amazing people. From Edmonton to Denver, I met this fella who works in the Oil patch on drilling side, who was from Saskatchewan originally and was as white as i am but  was a full blood First Nations. He told me all about his hunting excursions and how they use all the meat, hide and guts from each animal.
The next fellow I met whilst in Denver while waiting to board the plane to Tulsa was a fellow that goes to Church  with the McBrooms and said to say hi to them. Super Small world.
Once I got to Tulsa, i got my Chevrolet Impala and drove the 1hour north to Bartlesville. I met up with the McBrooms for a small dinner and visit and then checked in to my hotel. Next day was Sunday so I went to church and sat with the McBrooms.
Then the work began, as it was time for Sunday night code tabbing at the Hampton.

Monday -Saturday was a lot of sitting and reviewing code. Mark does a good job keeping students attention, with stories and games. He splurged on us several times, buying us lunch at Pizza hut twice and taking us to the Caney KS Zoo. Its a small private zoo with some very exotic amimals. I think he has 5 white tigers. 2 lions, tons of monkeys and lemurs, and 2 hyenas, a grizzly bear and a field of kangaroos.

Friday night i ate dinner at Dink's BBQ with the McBrooms. Elder McBroom loved to talk about how great the food there is, so he finally got to show it off.  I also got to meet their kids 3 boys and 2 girls. it was a big family, and before i left that night, i was able to remember their names, unfortunately, now i do not.

Anyway I landed in Edmonton early afternoon and had to drive up to Jackfish, work a few days then come home, and prepare for the API exam.
I wrote the exam in Edmonton. I was a little nervous about the exam, but was able to pull off a decent mark. 452/500. Thanks to my family, my work, and God for helping me through the hectic life and complete another exam.

Glad its all done. 1 more to go

Bartlesville Stake Centre

Inside the Barn    

Mark Smith Training Barn Wann OK

Quick Trip to Kansas to the Zoo

Kujo