Christmas Already?

I can't believe that Christmas is just aroune the corner. Not that I'm super excited about Christmas per se, because quite frankly, Devynn and I are too poor to be getting each other much in the way of gifts. Plus, we have never been big on giving each other gifts. No, I am excited because we are going to Florida to visit family that I haven't seen in a LONG time. And I am going SCUBA diving, if it's the last thing I do. I have told my family that if I do nothing else, I am going for a dive or two. I haven't been in years, so I am excited to be doing it again.

I can't make this too long, because I need to get off to school, but we were able to hear the heartbeat again last week. It was much stronger than last time, so it was pretty exciting. Devynn is starting to show, and that is making it more real. I always thought it would seem more real when she started showing. Although, if she is this big now, she must be having twins! That's what she thinks, too, so I'm not being mean. And she reads this sometimes, so I can't be too mean.

Remembrance Day

Well, seeing as today is Remembrance Day (or Veteran's Day), I thought I would take a few minutes to remember things in my life by writing them here. First of all, I just want to say thank you to the members of my family who have gone and served our country, and the cause of democracy through the years. Second, we paused a couple of days ago to remember Nathan and the great person he was. It is too bad that life gets taken from us to soon sometimes.

Last, but certainly not least is an update on Peanut. We went to the Doctor's on Tuesday, and were able to hear the heartbeat! It is getting exciting, but I don't know that it is really setting in as much as it should. It still doesn't seem real, but that's probably just because I'm not the one with my body changing and accomodating a new little life form. Devynn is excited, and doing better physically. She is still having trouble with the pleurisy, but doing better.

School and work are still going well. I will be glad to have this semester over with, both because I have a TON of work to do, but because it will be my best semester in a LONG time. I am doing really well in all of my classes, but I do need to keep trying harder. I am having fun learning the things that I need to learn, but wishing I was done.

Ouch!!!

I figured out the reason I never played basketball in high school.....I suck! And I am sorely (pun intended) out of shape. I played last night with a couple of guys from the ward, and I am hurting today. I was the youngest one there, but I think I probably hurt the most. I couldn't hit jack, and I was too winded to play good defense by the time we were done. It was fun, though.

I am sure if you are reading this, you know about our little episode in the hospital with Devynn. She is doing much better now. She is still in pain a little, she says, but she's a trooper. I feel so bad because there's nothing I can do for her. I am just glad that we are out of the woods (knock on ... er ... wood) with that for the time being. I hope she knows how much I love her and appreciate her as a wife. She is the best I could ask for. She puts up with so much of my crap, but still supports me in the things I do. I am excited to be starting my family with her. She is going to be one heck of a little momma!

Enough of the muchy-gushy stuff. Work is going great. I am learning tons every day and progressing fast. I am hoping for a promotion within the next few months, as I will be looking for more hours as the baby gets nearer. I get along great with everyone, and my managers see my hard work and willingness to learn and are more than happy to reward me for it. I am 2nd in a competition that we are having to see who can get the most customer referrals for money in, ie. savings accounts, RRSPs, GICs, GIAs, etc., so if any of you out there need to start saving for retirement or your kids' educations, come to my branch and tell 'em I sent ya!