Graduation

Yesterday was graduation, and it was a great feeling. It was a long 5 months, but what an amazing experience it turned out to be. I have plenty of options from here, so we'll see how it goes. Thank you all that supported me and my family while we went through this stressful time. It was all worth it!

Improved Parking techniques

Is this in the drivers Education class now?

Police Academy

It’s been 4 weeks since I started, and I have to admit, I am loving every minute of it. I am coming up on some pretty difficult testing in the next 3 weeks, but I am confident that things should go well. I really don’t have any ideas of which Police Departments that I should apply with yet, but I think that I should focus my efforts on finishing before I start testing with anyone. Seriously though, I think everyone should go through a Police Academy. Where else can you take someone else's car, drive it as fast as you can, run it through extreme situations, and chase other cars (in a controlled environment)? Nowhere. It's like Disneyland for guys.

SUCCESS....

Not that this photo makes a lot of sense to a regular old Joe like me, but it is the confirmation from the doctor that my heart was officially ablated in 2 areas. I don’t remember much, but I was informed that I was a bit “difficult” when I came out of the OR. They actually had to restrain me to the bed so I wouldn’t pull out my I.V. or rip the oxygen mask off of my face-allegedly. I have to throw in my disclaimer, simply because its hard to believe that mild mannered me would ever be like that! Anyway, things went well, and I am happily at home recovering: propped in front of my computer for the next 4 days.

Happy New Year!

New Year Happy to Everyone! As of today, I am 5 days away from my surgery- so I am anticipating the big day... For New Years Eve, we are attending the Hale Center Theater to see a Comedy. Dinner is provided, so it should be pretty fun. Have a safe New Year, we'll see you next year!

Merry Christmas from Cameron!

Cameron received lots of swords and Power Ranger items + costumes. I wasn't kidding when I said he loved being a Super-Hero!

Merry Christmas from Zac!

Here was Zac today with his new truck- He loved that it plays "we will rock you" over and over and over and over and over.........

Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays from the Carter Family Clan!

This year has been an "exciting" year, to say the least. Its been a roller coaster of a ride, but some how, thanks to our family and friends, we have made it through another 12 months. Here is the Skinny:

Cameron is in Preschool. He turned 4 this August and hasn't looked back. He learned to ride his bike this year without training wheels- on the first try. He loves to sing and play superhero.

Zac is almost into the terrible 2's - and what a happy little addition he has made to our family. He seems to always make us smile and has the most laid back personality I have ever seen in a child. I must comment though, that he can hold his own. I have seen him on several occasions gloating over making Cameron cry.

Traci is still working at Utah Valley Medical Center as a Secretary. She enjoys getting time away from the two little monsters- err- kids. She really enjoys taking the boys to the dinosaur museum, animal farm, and zoo. She has been temped, even though she won't admit, to leave them at the zoo.... I think that they would fit in nicely to a monkey exhibit....

I am still working at the Utah State Prison in the Infirmary Ward. It feels like the left armpit of society, but I can bet you $20 bucks I can share a story that would gross anyone out. You think you have seen it all, and then- bam- another fight or incident seems to top it. Its almost a form of entertainment... I digress.... I also run my own business, CcarterRun Digital Videography. This year has been very busy with Weddings, Anniversaries, and a Law Firm I have been working with for accident victims. I hope to continue to expand the business this next year and look forward to meeting new people.
This summer, my heart decided to start running at a different pace than normal. It unfortunatly set us back awhile on our traveling plans. My heart started to switch into Atrial Fibrillation. My Cardiologist says lots of people have this problem, but they are usually 82, not 33. Long story short, we are hoping that it will be corrected with the scheduled surgery on the 4th of January. Traci is looking forward to catering to my every whim while I am recovering. I was thinking on buying a bell, this way she could attend to my every beck and call... Im sure that wont last long (ha-ha).
We hope everyone is doing well, and we will continue to post on our new Blog! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!