14 days of fun and work.
We both have been learning a lot in school. Patience is high on that list for both of us.
Thankfully, we've both also been able to spend some time together in between schooling and working. Last weekend, we actually got to spend both days together! Ryan was just starting training, so there was no lab on Saturday yet. We instead spent Saturday working and baby-showering. Nikki's friend Sinead is having her first baby this month, and if the baby shower is any indication, this is going to be one very loved baby! We don't know boy or girl yet, but we're all just hoping for before Halloween so that baby Brooks can wear his/her new onsie "Baby's first Halloween".
The beautiful mommy-to-be and some of the delicious snacks made for the shower. People weren't kidding when they said Darcy (the shower-thrower) is amazing with food. Wow!
And of course, while Nikki was out having fun with gal pals, Ryan was home working on the garage. It got to the point where the dryer was walking around the garage and keeping us up at night with all the noise. But to be able to fix the dryer, you first have to be able to get to it, which was the point of putting up the cabinets. We now have garage storage, and an accessible dryer!
The left is the north side, where Ryan's workbench will be, then the right is the south side, which butts up against the house and is being used for kitchen overflow and cleaning supplies. Ryan worked so hard on these, and man does it make a difference to have those extra cabinets in there!
Project number 2 for the weekend was the dryer itself. When Ryan got to it and took the drum out (minimal bodily injuries sustained) he saw that the wheels were actually at a 45 degree angle. Apparently, that's bad. Very bad. Also, the belt was almost worn through. Also very bad. After about $40 on supplies, our dryer has not moved once and is quieter than our washer. Yay Ryan!!!
The naked dryer, and wheels before and after. Notice the lack of metal middle on the old wheels.
On Sunday, we got to help Amanda and Jose can their many, many vegetables from their garden. It was a great experience, and we got to wear aprons! We canned spaghetti sauce, salsa, and green beans. It was a surprisingly huge amount of work, but all well worth it!
Doesn't he look so cute??? Thanks Amanda and Jose for letting us help! This week was full of school and work, so nothing really exciting to report. Saturday Ryan had his first lab, which was how to move patients, and also had his first test. He got a 94%! He likes school, but he is also excited to get away for a few days this week. And early congratulations to Adam and Kendra!
Today we are spending the day studying and relaxing until Ryan has to go to work tonight. Speaking of which, we better head out and get some grocery shopping done for the week. Ryan will see you Nebraskans soon, and Nikki wishes she could. Have a great week! We love and miss you!
We both have been learning a lot in school. Patience is high on that list for both of us.
Thankfully, we've both also been able to spend some time together in between schooling and working. Last weekend, we actually got to spend both days together! Ryan was just starting training, so there was no lab on Saturday yet. We instead spent Saturday working and baby-showering. Nikki's friend Sinead is having her first baby this month, and if the baby shower is any indication, this is going to be one very loved baby! We don't know boy or girl yet, but we're all just hoping for before Halloween so that baby Brooks can wear his/her new onsie "Baby's first Halloween".
The beautiful mommy-to-be and some of the delicious snacks made for the shower. People weren't kidding when they said Darcy (the shower-thrower) is amazing with food. Wow!
And of course, while Nikki was out having fun with gal pals, Ryan was home working on the garage. It got to the point where the dryer was walking around the garage and keeping us up at night with all the noise. But to be able to fix the dryer, you first have to be able to get to it, which was the point of putting up the cabinets. We now have garage storage, and an accessible dryer!
The left is the north side, where Ryan's workbench will be, then the right is the south side, which butts up against the house and is being used for kitchen overflow and cleaning supplies. Ryan worked so hard on these, and man does it make a difference to have those extra cabinets in there!
Project number 2 for the weekend was the dryer itself. When Ryan got to it and took the drum out (minimal bodily injuries sustained) he saw that the wheels were actually at a 45 degree angle. Apparently, that's bad. Very bad. Also, the belt was almost worn through. Also very bad. After about $40 on supplies, our dryer has not moved once and is quieter than our washer. Yay Ryan!!!
The naked dryer, and wheels before and after. Notice the lack of metal middle on the old wheels.
On Sunday, we got to help Amanda and Jose can their many, many vegetables from their garden. It was a great experience, and we got to wear aprons! We canned spaghetti sauce, salsa, and green beans. It was a surprisingly huge amount of work, but all well worth it!
Doesn't he look so cute??? Thanks Amanda and Jose for letting us help! This week was full of school and work, so nothing really exciting to report. Saturday Ryan had his first lab, which was how to move patients, and also had his first test. He got a 94%! He likes school, but he is also excited to get away for a few days this week. And early congratulations to Adam and Kendra!
Today we are spending the day studying and relaxing until Ryan has to go to work tonight. Speaking of which, we better head out and get some grocery shopping done for the week. Ryan will see you Nebraskans soon, and Nikki wishes she could. Have a great week! We love and miss you!
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