new successes

As usual, it's been a while since I wrote anything. It's not like nothing has been going on - maybe that's why I don't have time to blog (or check email as much as I used to).

As the followers of Angel's blog know, I have been going through an application process for term positions as either a training officer or as a field supervisor. The process has been long (the training officer posting closed in mid-December). Approximately 30 candidates wrote an exam that focused on supervisory roles in disasters and planning involved. From this exam, a group of 7 candidates were interviewed for 4 positions (2 training, 2 supervisor). I was fortunate enough to be one of the seven. My great friend Russ was also one of the interviewees. After the interview, both of us felt positive and expected both of us to be promoted. This morning, I received the phone call I was waiting for - I have been promoted as a supervisor. I am excited, apprehensive, and thinking about the changes this brings about. Unfortunately, it is also bitter sweet as Russ was not successful.

The most important change in our life is Ava's new accomplishment - she's crawling!!! And man, can she motor already!! One minute she's here, the next she's there. It requires some extra attention. She likes crawling to us and/or her musical playground so she can stand. I think she actually prefers to stand and sometimes does it without holding on!! What a little daredevil. I'm sure she's going to be walking pretty soon as it is clearly her preference.