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We just got back from an awesome vacation - we flew into Dayton, stayed overnight, drove into Traverse City and stayed there for 5 days, then drove back down to Dayton for another night. It was an awesome vacation and I got to see some friends and family that I had not seen in quite some time. My dad had a BBQ on the 4th and tons of people showed up. Kelley's parents got to meet my parents for the first time and see some of the town I grew up in. Overall, it was really awesome!

And so a stressful time in my life has come to a close. Well, maybe not a close, but certainly a transition. I have been waiting since March to find out if I studied hard enough to make Master Sergeant (MSgt), the next rank for me in my military career. Today, I found out that I did indeed make it. I have been selected for what is most likely my last promotion. I hit 16 years in the military 3 months ago and I am probably going to retire at 20 years. Today was like a referendum on my military ca

13 days until the AF releases the list of MSgt promotees. I am starting to get rather nervous and excited. I did clear one hurdle in my way recently - I passed my PT test in April, although I only got an 88.6 (9 seconds short of a 90). That means I have to start going to AF PT once a week now. However, since I am PT Leader now, I have to hold my own PT sessions once a week, so this basically changes nothing.

I took my promotion test this week and I think I crushed it. My estimate is that I should make it by 18 points, which is a large margin. I believe I will find out on May 16th, and that will be one super happy day indeed if I do make it. It also would mean no more studying for military promotion tests, ever!

Meanwhile, I am preparing for my PT test on 18 April. Running is hard, and it has been too cold lately, but I ran today anyway despite the rain. Michigan plays in the NCAA tourna

Kelley's work recently switched to new software and it has been a major headache, causing Kelley to work some very long hours. Hopefully this time of craziness for her is nearing its end. Regardless, she is about to take a 6 day vacation and go visit her parents in Ohio. I'll be staying here, minding the house and animals and continuing to study for my promotion test in less than 3 weeks. I am going to make it - I look forward to announcing it in May!

Football season is over, so weekends are more free now, which is mostly a good thing. I finished our taxes this week and we are getting a decent chunk back - I bought some software and got Kelley an iPad 4 with the proceeds.

One piece of software I got was PDG Adviser, a promotion preparation program. I test for my next rank on 20 March and I am determined to make it this year. Finally, Michigan has its best basketball team in 20 years and I having a great item watching all their ga

So, another year is upon us (already!) and we aim to make it a great one! Kelley is pushing hard to learn Spanish, which will help her with her job and future employment. DJ is concerned with upgrading the house and the yard for the eventual moving out of this place. 2012 was fine, but 2013 is going to be great!

We finally got around to taking a trip to Disney World after living down here in {image}4472|right{image}Georgia for over 3 years. I had previously been to all the parks during Thanksgiving week around 1990 with my mom, so it seemed fitting that Kelley and I would also go during Thanksgiving week. We drove down on Sunday, arriving at our hotel around 5pm. We stayed at Disney's All Star Sports hotel, which was really neat and full of huge sports related stuff.

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