911, What's your emergency?

Today I got official word that I passed every last test, screening & questionnaire. I will begin working as a 911 operator for the Mesa Police Department on Monday, April 25th. I have made the decision to temporarily drop from graduate school until my training is complete and regular schedule is set. I hope to then restart my Master's at Ottawa University. This was a hard but necessary decision.

I am scared and excited about the new changes and challenges. It should make for an interesting year at the Macdonald home.

I will be stopping my preschool on April 21st, 4 weeks early than planned. Everyone has been very supportive and I appreciate all the kind words and offers of help.

Pinewood Derby 2011

Pinewood Derby March 2011

Tyler was our only racer this year. He chose to make a police car. Grandpa came over the night before the race to work on his wheels and finish attaching everything. Tyler came in 9th place. He was happy. Sadly, I was unable to attend this year because of my school schedule. The boys all behaved well and were treated to Sonic after the races.

Sis. MacLay and Sis. McDowell counting up the score.

Spring Break 2011

For spring break this year we went up to the cabin for a few days. It was perfect weather, cool and sunny. We took rides on the golf cart and Joe took the boys out to shoot the rifles and pistols. They had a great time while Mom took a nap. Happiness all around. Grandma and Papa were there with us at the cabin.

Happy 16th Anniversary

March 11, 1995 Joe and I were married at the LDS Solomon Building on the corner of Solomon and Broadway Road in Mesa, AZ. It's hard to believe it's been 16 years. I'm so glad we made the choice to be married. It was the best decision of my life.

Happy Anniversary to my best friend! I love you. May the next 16 be just a great!

Accident Report

Macdonald Accident Blogger:

The accident took place Monday, March 7, 2011 at approximately 5:25pm. The scene of the accident was the road in front of the Grubbs house. Conflicting reports coming in tell us that no one or nothing was in the road. One witness, the boys older brother Jacob, who was trying to get the victim to come home for dinner, reported that he was riding his bike eastbound on Lakeview when out of no where his bike stopped and the victim's face hit the asphalt. No other witnesses came forward. However, a good Samaritan, Sis. Grubbs, helped once the accident had occurred. She quickly retrieved wet paper towels and sent the crying child home to get patched up. Pictures show the damage from the accident. (Pictures were taken the next afternoon) Luckily it looks as though his nose did not get broken. His upper lip had been swollen the night before, but as a 5 year old that moves at lightning speed, he is healing at a rapid rate. The victim has been advised to avoid any more accidents in that area. However, he was spotted the next day riding the same bike in the same area.

I guess some kids just never learn!

Aaron's Kindergarten Musical

Aaron's Kindergarten Musical was on Feb. 24th, 2011. I've been a slacker getting it posted here. I started graduate school at Ottawa University this past January and just finished the first term this week. That is where all my time has been lately. So I now see that it will take more effort to keep up with this blog. Better late than never!

Aaron is pictured her with his friend from class, the neighborhood and church, Will. They sang songs about going to the zoo, hence the zoo animal hats. It was really cute. I took some video of the show for Joe since he couldn't make it to the school at 2:00 in the afternoon.
On another note, Jared is slowly progressing with potty training. Not there yet, but progress none the less. I am hoping to be done by his 4th birthday this July. Each day we have success and setbacks. But we are encouraged by the progress.