Here's a Toast

This is not a post about the Davies family, but one about a different family Zed and I are a part of, our USAFA class. When you see my status that says "here's a toast," it's not a funny joke, but a way to show respect for a fallen Air Force Academy grad.

Yesterday one of our classmates passed away and the best way we, as classmates, can show our condolences and support classmates who are suffering is to post these three little words. Three little words that bind what is referred to as the long blue line no matter where we may be. Three little words that give those suffering hope that they're not in it alone. Three little words that no other institution uses to mourn the loss of a friend.

Since Zed and I started at the Academy we have said these words many times, but this is the first time it's been for a member of our own class. So as you go about your day please keep the USAFA class of 2012 in your thoughts.

Third Verse of the AF song...
Here's a toast to the host
Of those who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold.
A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

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A Day with the Davies

Things are going well with the Davies. Zed got one of his top choices for plane. He will be flying the E3. This plane gives u a lot of opportunities to get over seas, and for Zed to fly numerous different aircraft.

Mia is becoming a better big sister every day. She no longer squashes Ana and understands when Ana needs her belly patted so she realizes someone is there and when she needs a pacifier because she's hungry and I'm busy doing something else for a minute. Ana is getting stronger each day and is starting to sleep longer at night.

I have a week left until I'm back to work and am trying to get the house ready for the influx of Davies. Zed's family will be spending a few days with us to celebrate his graduation from pilot training.

Zed will be going to Florida for a day for water training, Washington state for a month for survival training, and then he will be moving to Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City to fly the E3. The girls and I will be staying in Columbus for a little longer and then either move to Wichita, KS or Wichita Falls, TX. Unfortunately, the AF cannot get me to Zed's base.

We are enjoying this time we have together as a family living under one roof and we're focusing on the present. The time apart will come, but right now is a time to celebrate Zed's amazing accomplishment and enjoy each other.

As timelines and locations are finalized and we move away from Columbus it will make for interesting posts so stayed tuned.

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Quick Update

Well, it's almost here...the end of UPT. Zed is flying two flights today and then has his final flight tomorrow. Please keep him in your prayers that he may be safe, calm, and remember everything he needs to. He also got his assignment list. From the list he has to rank all the planes. He will then be ranked against his classmates and they will hand out the planes. He finds out 1 Aug at 5:30!

Ana is doing great! She has put on over 2lbs and grown over an inch. She loves to eat.

Mia is growing up so fast now that Ana is here. When Ana cries Mia runs to her and pats her feet or gives her a pacifier or bottle (even if its empty). She is getting more gentle with her every day, I am so proud of her.

I'm doing pretty well. I'm still trying to catch up on sleep, but I know that won't happen until after all kids are out of the house, and then maybe not even then. My doctor has cleared me to start working out, which I'm excited for. I have my PT test in December.

Next update will come once we know where Zed is going next.

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Lets Try Again

I have started and stopped this blog many times and often its because life is exciting and I want to share and then life gets boring and I find I have nothing to write about. It's been almost 3mo since I last wrote and as with every restart life has been quite exciting.

So how am I going to fix this constant start and stop? Well, one thing that will help is life will be very exciting for the next few months. I'm also going to put a reminder in my phone set for once a month to do a blog update.

Currently I'm sitting on our couch with Mia in one arm and Ana in the other and am so blessed for these two little girls Heavenly Father has placed in our lives.

Anaston (Ana) Brielle Davies joined our family at 6:53am on July 1st. The labor was relatively quick and so was the delivery. When we arrived at the hospital I was already dilated to 8cm. She is such a sweet baby and cries when she's hungry or has a dirty diaper.

Mia loves her little sister...loves her to death. She hasn't quite figured out how to be gentle, but loves to gives kisses and hugs, more like squeezes. For a 17mo old she is very aware of Ana and goes to her each time she cries. The only time jealously rears its head are the few times Ana is using a bottle. Mia's vocabulary is growing. She almost always says thank you (an uh) or thanks (thas). Her funniest new word is giddy up (ga da) complete with hand motions, no denying she's a Davies now.

Zed is doing great. He has 7 total flights to go before he's finished pilot training. Either this week or next he will get the list of planes and bases he can choose from. Once he turns in his #1-#20 based on what he's offered he will be ranked against his classmates and his leadership will create the assignments. Aug 1st we will find out which plane and base he gets. Currently he's hoping to get a C5 or KC10.

We have another pseudo member of our family. My sister has started her freshman year at Mississippi State University, she's currently taking summer biology. It's nice to have her close for those time Zed and I need a sitter and in case she ever needs a big sister. So far she's made a lot of friends, to include members of the football team.

I'm almost 2wks through my 6wks of maternity leave. I'm enjoying the time with my girls, but at times find it hard to stay occupied. I'm feeling great and this delivery went a lot better than Mia's. I'm excites to see where Zed will be going next and will start working to get myself and the girls there as soon as we know. As of right now it looks like us ladies will be staying in Mississippi until early spring 2015 and then will join Zed wherever he is.

We hope you all are doing well and appreciate all the love, support, and congratulations.

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Back on the Wagon

Well, we'll see how well I do this go around. I apologize to all o those who check for updates and have found none for almost 2 months.

Our little family is doing well. We're getting excited to expand it by one more body.

Mia is doing great. She recently sprained her ankle, today is day 2 after the tragedy. She is back to walking most of the time and the swelling no longer exists. Her vocabulary seems to be increasing every day. She can say bye-bye, night-night, and pa pa. When asked what a cow, monkey, dog and cat say she responds with the correct noise. Her dog is a panting noise and her cat is owowowow.

Zed is doing well and getting close to the end of pilot training. He has his longest and most important check ride tomorrow, so please keep him in your prayers as you go throughout the day. I'll be sure to let you know how he did as soon as I know. He should be getting his list of possible next assignments in about a month and that will begin the journey of matching me to him.

I am 38wks pregnant. The baby still doesn't have a name as we have been too busy to sit down and talk. I spent a week in DC showing my students around, a week in Maryland celebrating my sister's high school graduation, and a week in Ohio for training for my new job. Now that I'm finally home for a little bit, I have been able to get things ready for the little one and relax a little.

Life is bringing some huge changes in the next 2 months and we could not be more excited. I will try to do a better job of keeping everyone in the loop.

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Pictures

Below are a bunch of pictures. Enjoy!

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Reunited and it Feels so Good

Well, after 2wks I think it's safe to say that we're back into the swing of things. Mia did well with accepting us, took her about 30min to realize who we were and then all was well. She had no problem going back to daycare and still squeals when she walks in each morning.

Zed is still doing well in pilot training. He has his first check ride, or final next week. He has a total of 3 to complete before he graduates.

I am doing pretty well getting back into work. Tomorrow will be my last day in the position I've had for a year. Monday I will become responsible for about 40 international student pilots.

Baby Davies is also doing well. I'm 28wks along and everything is going smoothly. We have not sat down to think of a name and do realize our time is getting short.

All in all things are going great, we hope the same can be said about you.

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