Celebrate Good Times...Come On!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Celebrate Good Times...Come On!

So many things have been going on lately!! The day FINALLY arrived, Graduation Day is what I'm talking about. On November 21, 2008 Nicholas Jovan Ervin officially became a Clark County Firefighter!! It was one of the best days of our lives. It was more exciting that both of our college graduations. A 4 year degree was nothing compared to this Academy graduation.
If anybody knows me very well, I do not like to cry. I hate it actually especially if other people are there to see it, but on this special day, I allowed one lone tear to stream down my face - don't tell anyone though.
Nobody really knows what a firefighter recruit really goes through but the recruits themselves. During the graduation they had a slideshow with pictures through out the Academy. It's crazy stuff. They truly are "The Best of the Best". They started out with 32 recruits and ended up with 22. Two females graduated too, I have to give it up to my ladies on this one!! They did everything the men did so props to them, I know my chunky butt couldn't do it!
Here are some pictures from the big day. It was so great that so many people came out to support us. All of our families were there, plus a group of Nick's old co-workers and a few of his fraternity brothers were able to make it and we are truly grateful for everyone who has helped us through these last 21 weeks - which by the way were the hardest 21 weeks of my life. And I have been pregnant twice so that is saying A LOT! He met so many great people while in the academy and we are so proud of all of them for all they accomplished!

A fellow Recruit Bryan Wood and Mia

The 2008 08-01 Recruit class

The week before graduation they had a Family Night where all the recruits families could come and see the Training center and they ran a couple drills for us to see them in action. It's crazy what these guys do. They also let us play with the firehoses and see the force they have. Of course when the kids did it the hose was not full blast but I wanted to be tough and do it full blast. The first time I tried it caught me off guard and knocked me off my feet a little bit but I of course wanted to prove I could do it so the next time I was prepared. This picture is the hose going full blast and Nick showing that he's not helping me at all. You can't see this but I'm also wearing heels while holding the hose - take that fire fighters!!

6 Shout Outs:

Anonymous said...: That is awesome! I still can't believe you cried. I have known you for quite awhile now and I have only see tears once that I can think of. Triva Question. Can you name the one Time I saw you cry? It is worth Ten Points and you have twenty four hours....STARTING NOW?! Good Luck; December 5, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Malia Ervin said...: I have absolutely no idea when you saw me cry Kyle! It was probably just a piece of dirt in my eye or something that doesn't qualify as a cry, it's more of an eye water. Anyway, you should let me know when the so-called crying incident occurred so I can verify it's truth.; December 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Lambert's said...: AWESOME! I am so happy for you guys. Is Nick shaking Tom Cruise's hand? Now what? I have been wondering what has been going on with you four.; December 8, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Tiffani said...: Ahhh, Malia. So thrilled for you and your little family! Congrats to your hubby. I'm sure you're so proud of him and relieved to have it all over. What a great Christmas present!; December 10, 2008 at 10:05 PM
diana said...: You are so funny. I was giggling through your whole post. From the lone tear to the chunky butt to the heels and hose. I miss your wit girl!

Congratulations to you and your family on this amazing accomplishment. And congrats to Nick. Now he officially is a hero. And you're a hero for your 21 weeks of support.

Love ya. Congrats and Merry Christmas! XOXO; December 15, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Amber said...: That is so great! I'm so glad-as I know you are-that it's over. Way to go Nicholas Jovan Ervin!!! I didn't know he had a middle name. Anyways that's awesome! Crying really-now I can think of maybe just a few times. Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2008 at 2:23 PM

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Name Meanings

*** MALIA ***
You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

*** NICHOLAS ***
You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

*** KAYLEB ***
You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous.You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things.Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times.

*** MIA ***
You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

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