T-1's Here We Come

So without further ado, Bryan tracked T-1s. This was his first choice and we couldn't be more excited. Again, for those non-military groupies following here, this means that we will stay here in Del Rio for another 6 months, and then about a week or so before he graduates Bryan will find out what he drops (drops means finding out what aircraft and base we will be going to next). Some planes that he could possible fly are the C-17, C-5, C-130, KC-135, etc. Anything large, with a crew, and primarily carries some sort of cargo. I'll let you go on a google scavenger hunt for pictures on your own, and possible bases we may be moving to. However, Kendra, I will let you down easily...I am not sure if we will...I believe C-5s fly out of there. So there is a possibility, but we probably won't put that as our number one choice. (SORRY!!)

Enough with military updates (that's all we speak here) I want to talk about myself for a moment. =) So every month our squadron that we are apart of has a monthly spouse social. This month, being October, had a Halloween social where we had to dress up in costumes. Below is my costume...

I was FLO from Progressive!

I made my entire costume myself...well I didn't like sew up my pants, shirt and apron, but I did iron on the lettering, dye my hair with WASHABLE brown, and make my own name tags. I ended up be a winner on the costume contest, so my creativity paid off. I had a great time, I love all the girls here, but truly miss everyone scared around the states.

I hope everyone has a fun, safe Halloween!

<3 e.

HE DID IT!!

Bryan passed his formation check ride....which means "see you later T-6's!" For those of you who are unfamiliar with Air Force lingo, I will try my best to give you a brief lecture of how Pilot Training works. (For those that do know what I am talking about, you may bypass this next paragraph.)

Pilot training is broken up into three phases. Phase 1 is academics. This is where they sit in class and learn about planes, weather, and a whole lot of math/science. Then Phase 2 is where they learn to fly in a plane called the T-6. They fly about everyday and have four checkrides divided amongst the six month time frame. They learn how to fly by reading their instruments, by looking at physical objects outside as markers, and to fly in a formation. When they complete all their checkrides they have a "track." This is when they find out what kind of plane they will fly next at pilot training...T-38 (fighters) in Del Rio, T-1 (heavies) in Del Rio, T-44(C-130) in Corpus Christi, or Helicopters in Ft. Rucker. When they find out, they then start Phase 3 where they go through another academic portion and then again with checkrides. This phase lasts about six months as well....I am just counting down the days.

I am so proud of Bryan. He is doing a fantastic job...just keep us in your prayers. Him to continuing to do well, and me to not go insane. His dad came out to visit us yesterday and his Mom is coming on Wednesday. What a great way to celebrate completing T-6s. I wish I could explain what a great accomplishment this is. But words don't do it justice, you really need to come out and experience the lifestyle!

We hope everyone has a great rest of the week, and feel free to have a drink on Bryan's expense!

Here we go...

After much debate, and some swaying from friends and family, I have decided that I will start a blog to help keep our loved ones up to date with our crazy life. Please bare with me, for I have never done anything quite like this, other than maybe a diary when I was younger. I can't promise that there won't be periods of time when I am not quite up to date, but I will do my best to keep everyone posted.

With that, I look forward to writing here, if not for you, but for me...it will be a great way of letting stress and nerves out, however we are having my In-Laws come and visit for a couple days here, so I need to get back to cleaning our house. I hope everyone has a fabulous week, and I'll talk with you all soon.