CERT Drill

Last Saturday was our neighborhood's big CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Drill, in conjunction with the statewide "ShakeOut" earthquake drill. I tried to get Justin, Nolan, and Ezra to get made up as victims so that I could come rescue them, but the boys were just not ready for that. Nolan said, "I do not want them to put any blood makeup on me!" The makeup lady started to paint a bruise on Ezra but after a few seconds he said, "I want that off of me!" O-well.
We were hard at work for about 2 hours. The fire department came and observed us then later fed us lunch at the fire station. They gave us feedback on the good and bad of our performance. It was good to brush up on my skills and think about things that I need to add to my search and rescue bag.
My friend, Robin, is really passionate about CERT and I dread the day that she ever moves away. I am so thankful that she's around to make our neighborhood more prepared for emergencies. CERT volunteers pay for their training and supplies, review what they learn, and participate in drills to practice. I'm proud to be one of them and to know that I can better help my family and neighbors in an emergency! If any of you are interested in becoming trained, I would highly recommend it! http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/
Justin tried to get pictures of me carrying victims on backboards, bandaging wounds, etc. but after it started he couldn't find me. But here we are getting briefed on the situation and forming teams.

That evening I went to Provo with my sister. We went to dinner with her friend, AnnDee, and then saw a dance show that her friend had choreographed. It was fun to have a break after my busy morning. Before I left, everyone got a case of Spring Fever and decided to relax on the couch. Ez fell right to sleep. Sweet boys! We weren't used to the weather being so warm!

Sometimes these boys just want to have a little Daddy cuddle time. We can't allow it to go on too long, however, or there's trouble. When they would cuddle every now and then, we would then put them in their bed after they had fallen asleep but then Ez kept waking up in the night saying that he wanted to sleep in our bed. No more falling asleep in our bed!

I bought Ezra a new book and he's really been studying it. Here's the proof. So serious!

We got a little rain and then some warm days so when I sent Ez out to play the other day here's where I found him. He said he was sleeping in his water bed. He stayed in there for 45 minutes until the clouds rolled over and he got cold. We'll be getting rid of that dirty, broken wheelbarrow soon!

 My nephew, Bryson, is expecting his mission call today or tomorrow. We are just so proud and excited for him! We can't wait to hear!!!