Countdown to Joining Air Combat Command!

14 Nov 2009

[from Jared] Ralphie has a weird little scabby lesion behind his ear, so now he has to wear a lampshade around for the next week or two. He is NOT ok with his new accessory, and has been moping around the house. A depressed Bichon is probably the saddest thing imaginable.

We had always wanted to see the San Antonio Spurs play, and the boys and I had tickets to go to the AT&T center on Dec 4...and then we got orders to Minot. Tyler was bummed, so we ate corndogs, then went to the store and bought him a Tony Parker jersey (I pushed him to get a Duncan jersey, but Tyler liked the name 'Parker' better). Derek got a Dallas Cowboys mini football. He says that a football is his favorite kind of ball.

Suzie's been working non-stop to get the house boxed-up. She's got it all worked-out that if we arrange the move ourselves (DITY move), then we might make some money on the deal! At the very least, it give us a chance to get into our home before Christmas.

My new commander sounds very friendly and approachable. I'm excited to get to work, I've heard that Minot AFB is a very friendly, supportive base to be associated with.

Dissertation is coming along well, I defended my prospectus (proposal), and now I'm waiting for IRB approval. If all works out, I should be able to graduate this spring! Dr. Cooper!