This past Saturday was the annual Firefighters banquet ceremony. Can I just say "BORING". Oh my gosh, that thing lasted forever. They didn't finished up the ceremony till almost 11:00. Luckily, Aunt Meagan and Uncle David slept over at our house with the kids so that we could stay at the Radison Hotel. By the way, the bed sucked! We didn't get any sleep at all. What a waste of money. We would have much rather slept in our own bed. Well the only thing good that came from the night was that I got a new dress. Nate did get mentioned during the ceremony for his new promotion. Congratulations sweetie, I love you and appreciate how much you do for your family.
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Just in case you were wondering.....This didn't tickle. Still lots more to do. Can't wait to see the finished product? Well, you'll just have to wait. I still have to get the Duchess and then all the shading. Soon...hopefully very soon, but probably at least another 2 months. I am now accepting sponsor dollars. You can send them to my home address. I know you want to see it finished too. 
And so it has started. After 5 years of planning, my tattoo has finally become permanent. Right now it looks like coloring book pages (just outline), but when it is complete; it will have tons of tiny details. My piece of art I'll wear on my sleeve. Yes I know these photos do not give it justice. The artist, Jon was fantastic! He drew it all on by hand and even did some of the details without sketching first. Did I say he was amazing. Anyway, my next visit he will finish drawing on Alice, cheshire cat, the white rabbit, and the Duchess. It will be a work in process for probably a year. I am so excited to finally see it on me, although it is strange seeing my arm colored on. I feel like a little kid. Expect my next tattoo update in about a month.
