Last December Steve and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary. We were able to stay at a beautiful cabin in Timber Lakes, outside of Heber City, UT. It was beautiful and very cold!
Us in front of the cabin. 
Timber Lakes....Beautiful view!
Me!
In January Steve started the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy. Despite his decision to show up to his very first class with a full beard and mullet (keep in mind this training is military-like), he was chosen to be the Class Officer. Being Class Officer is kind of like being the Captain of the class. He loved what he was doing and graduated in April.
RCA Class 48
Me spraying the fire hose
Steve and I next to Engine 3 on Graduation Night
Now I'm going to jump ahead for a second. For those of you who don't know.....becoming a firefighter is really competitive, and it's definitely not easy! Now, getting a job that is the hardest part. Fire departments test about every 2 years. It starts with a written test and if you make the cut there are at least 2 to 3 more steps before receiving your rank. Now when the department is ready to hire they will hire in groups of 10-16 depending on how many positions are available. They hire in order off of the list that was compiled from the testing. For Salt Lake City Fire about 560 people tested. They had approx 164 make the list and my husband was among these numbers. Not only was he among these numbers, but he is #4 on this list! I am so proud of him and it is looking like this fall Salt Lake City will hire and he will officially be a SLC firefighter. We can't wait! I am so grateful that he has found something that he loves to do!
That is all for now, but there will be more to follow. We have been very busy this summer and have a lot of catching up to do, but right now it's time for bed.
7 comments:
Welcome to the blogging world! We don't have kids but we like to post and read the blogs of others. I've actually found it very entertaining.
Hey Crystal I am so glad you have a blog. Yea! I love your pictures and can't wait to see more.
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging! The girls miss you, and want to see you more often!
P.S. Do you still have that info from Logan about the dance class?
hey girl! love that you are blogging. one way to keep up with your life without talking everyday. We all get busy with life, and it's nice to know what you guys are up to!!
Oh thanks ya big bunch-a-jerks! You start blogging and don't even tell your favorite cousin. Well, Im so hurt, we were going to name the baby Crystal but I don't think we can do that now. Glad you finally started one though. When are your parents going to jump on the bandwagon? We need to go ride motorcycles one time before it gets too cold!
Kittel Mattel!! Welcome to the world of blogging! It's so fun to see your pictures and here what you've been up to!
Yay blogs! I don't have kids, and sometimes I feel like my blog is pathetic as I'm going through the divorce process. You guys are cute, happy, and I absolutely LOVE reading and seeing what you've been up to! Keep it up guys! :)
Steve even looks all grown up as a firefighter! Hurrah! More posts & pictures please!!
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