The Last Semester

So I start my last semester of school on Monday, and it can't happen at a better time. We are tired of school, and living like students. I will graduate on December 20th with a undergrad degree in Construction Management. Everyone keeps telling me that I'm going to be rich, but I don't think that's true, so I do plan on going back to school to get a Master's degree in either Business, or Construction. Basically, my life for the next 4 months will be school, work, and preparing for interviews. Jamie would like it if we stayed in Nebraska, or at least within a couple of hours from Nebraska, but I don't think we'll end up that close. The market for construction isn't great period right now, but especially in the midwest. I'm thinking we'll end up in Phoenix, AZ, or Houston, TX. Phoenix would be a last choice, because we haven't had great luck with that city.

This past summer, I was given the 0pportunity to do an internship with a very good contractor in Phoenix, named Sundt Construction. I was on the surveying team. It sucked for the three weeks I worked there. It's hot, and I basically pounded stakes into the ground, and held a rod for 8-10 hours a day in the summer heat. The heat was better than Nebraska heat mixed with high humidity, but it was still hot. I think one day I drank 16 20 oz bottles of water, and never pee'd once. That's how much I sweated. Well, my internship was cut very short. Jamie and the girls didn't come out with me at first, Jamie had a friend who was getting married, and our oldest daughter Ella was in the wedding, so they stayed back, to then fly out later. This also allowed Jamie to take our youngest daughter Lola for a doctor's appointment. At the appointment, the doctor informed Jamie that Lola's head was realllllyy flat on one side, and that is was growig towards her ear, and could possbly pinch off her hearing, causing her to lose it. The solution to this problem was for Lola to get a special, clear plastic helmet to help mold her head back into place. After lots of different options, and considerations of me staying in Phoenix still, Jamie and I both decided that I should come home and end my internship with Sundt. I spoke with Sundt, and they were very understanding, and infact insistant that I go and take care of my family. I am still in the running with them for a full time job after I graduate, so that is great. Since I've been home, Lola's head is much, much better, and she should be helmetless in about three weeks. The one thing that sucked about the helmet, is that insurance considers it a cosmetic thing, so they wouldn't cover it. So it's an out of pocket expense for us. Oh well, it's for a good reason. The rest of my summer has been back at my old company Judds Brothers Construction Company, and spending time with my girls. Now it's time to get ready for fall semester. I know this post has gotten to be a little long, but it's been awhile since I've posted anything. I'll try to be better at keeping this thing updated, since it will probably be me who does it. Jamie really doesn't like to do this kindof thing. I'll also post some new pictures of the family in the next week or so. Hope everyone is doing well, and I pray that Heavenly Father will bless you all with many blessings. Have a great weekend all.