Halfway done with AIT!

so yeah i still need to post pictures from graduation, and keri's baby shower - man im so far behind! But, I did just want to write to give an update on Brandon :) He is doing soooooo well! This past week he had some major tests to take, and he passed them all with flying colors! He is now a certified EMT-B (which stands for Basic I am told). Plus, he had another PT test on thursday and did his personal best in sit-ups, which have so far been his toughest challenge. So, all his hard work in the gym paid off :) I'm so proud of him. Plus, he thinks he may not have to take another PT test before he graduates from there, but I'm not going to bet on it, it seems they always say things like that, then make them test again regardless, so he may still have to do it again, but I'm sure he will keep working out and it will be no problem. So, this means everything is set and he will be able to hang out off-base with me when I go visit in two weeks from today! I'm so excited! Oh, and on Wednesday of this week Brandon surprised me at work by having some chocolate covered strawberries, a teddy bear and a ballon sent to me from edible arrangements! He is so sweet :)

So, now Brandon is entering Whiskey phase which is probably not going to be as fun as the name would imply ;)  but it is where they get to act out senarios on the 'battlefield' and learn how to apply their skills to a more military setting. Brandon said it is going to be tough because they will be running around with all of their gear on the whole time - bullet proof vests included - craziness! but yeah he is officially a little more than halfway done, so this has been a really great week :) Thanks to everyone for your continued love, support, and prayers

oh - and we may be finding out where we will be stationed any day now! Brandon said a lot of people in his company are starting to find out their 1st duty station, so keep your fingers crossed for someplace cool to visit so everyone will want to come out and stay with us ;)