This year has been...

I don't really know how to describe 2011. The beginning was incredible. My husband was home, we were preparing for the arrival of our first child and then we got to meet our little angel. Then 2011 decided to change. I honestly forget that this year has even happened most of the time. It feels like a huge blur.
People will ask me how long I've been married and I will quickly respond with just over a year, until I take a second to think about it and realize in just a short few days with will be 2 years.
Something about a year long deployment makes me erase the days from my memory. Must be the lack of husband.
BUT when I take the time to look back on everything this year was pretty awesome. I became a mother afterall. How awesome is that right? I got to watch the most amazing little girl grow and learn. I am so thankful to have my family here to enjoy her as well but I think it also might have been a hold back. I feel like I haven't ever had to take care of Abigail alone because I never had to be alone. Someone was always there to help out. I guess in a normal life I wouldn't be alone anyways because my husband would be there but this is different. I'm almost a little bit nervous to move back to NC because I've had my family to lean on. But I'm ready to prove I don't need them and that I didn't move back so they could do my job I just simply wanted them to have time with her. But when you get a bunch of grandparents around you pretty much don't have a job anymore except diaper duty.
Needless to say (why do people say this? It's obvious in the following statement that it's needless to say...) I am ready to ring in the new year. 2012 should be an incredible year. I get to welcome my husband home  after a year without him. Our daughter will turn one! We will be planning our next move. So may exciting things to come!

My new years resolutions? I normally don't bother with these things but I have 2 things that I feel like I need to promise myself. ONE: I will start running. As soon as I get to NC I plan on getting a jogging stroller and running every single day. TWO: I will prove to myself that I am an awesome mom that can do this without my family to lean on. Not that I don't appreciate everyone because I do! I just need to be a mom instead of feeling like a group daycare.

So adios 2011! It's been interesting.

Deeper meaning

I am the luckiest girl in the world. I not only have an incredible husband who loves me unconditionally but with that I've gained an incredible family. My in laws and my husband have really molded me into the person I am becoming. Well actually it's my faith in God but they are the ones who have been incredible examples leading me towards Him.

My point here is that my entire life (I know I know a whole whopping 20 something years) I have felt rather lost. Without a purpose to path. I used to tell people that I thought I was going to die young because I couldn't see a real future for myself. Not that I wanted to die young but just that I couldn't imagine myself past high school no matter how hard I tried.

My husband and I had an extremely rocky path. We were off and on more times than the bathroom light. I treated him horribly and there were times when he treated me exactly how I would have treated me to. We broke up for a while and dated other people but we always found our way back to one another. It wasn't until the last time we broke up that I realized how important he was to me and just how much I truly loved him.

From that moment I've tried to become a better person. The best version of myself I could possibly be. Someone that he deserved to spend the rest of his life with. I'll admit that I've slipped up. But through those low moments I've soared. Those moments pushed me to where I am now and where I constantly work towards being.

There is always a deeper meaning behind everything bad in your life. If you are suffering it's only to teach you something. I am constantly striving to hold back from complaining and instead trying to figure out the purpose. Whenever I'm stuck in traffic I hold back from cursing and instead thank God that I wasn't the person in the accident.

I was told a story today about a family who had lost their son during the war in the beginning of last year. Just recently they lost their house to a fire. Along with the house was everything that belonged to their son except the flag that was presented to them at his funeral. At first I felt sorrow. But quickly the tears turned into a smile. I realized what God was doing, or at least what I would put my faith in. God is trying to reach out to them in saying that material things aren't what makes their son live on. Instead it's the memories and their love for him.

I am so thankful that I have such a glorious God to guide my life. He gives us comfort when we need it, strength when we feel like giving up, and courage to know that he has bigger plans for us.

So I will make my promise known. I promise to live my life with a positive outlook. I promise to always put my faith in things falling apart so that better things can come together.

Been a little mia

I've been preoccupied lately. I don't even remember the last time I wrote on here. I think maybe about it being December so that's pretty bad.

My nana passed away just a few days ago. She was 87. She was my great grandmother so my daughter's great great grandmother. Before she died she asked for Abigail. When I brought her to see her Abigail reached right out for her and held her hand. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Nana perked right up and spoke so clearly to her. Something she hadn't been able to do for a while.
I unfortunately wasn't incredibly close with my nana. I mean that in the fact that I didn't spend enough time with her. She only lived down the street so I should have been there at least once a day, but I wasn't.
For this reason her death wasn't what hurt the most. What really broke me apart was watching my grandmother watch her mother die. Ooma (what I call my grandmother) is an extremely important part of my life. I love her beyond words and since I've been home we have barely spent a day apart.
When I watched my cousins and my mom cry because of my nana's death I realized that they were in so much more pain than I was. They were closer with her than I was. She was their grandmother.
You don't know my Ooma but let me tell you something about her. She's tough. She's the strongest person I know. She has lived a hard life and still the only time I have ever seen her cry is when I moved to NC or she had to leave my house and say goodbye.
So when I answered her phone call and heard the words she's gone from a voice full of tears and heartbreak I couldn't help but break down.
I never want to feel the heartbreak of losing someone irreplaceable from your life. Going through this deployment I have obviously thought about the worst outcome. It makes my heart tighten up and brings tears to my eyes. Then having to grieve the loss of my nana and realize that my grandmother wouldn't really live forever really made death hit home.
I know that she is in heaven. I know that we have to let our loved ones go. But damn it's such a hard realization that you only get so much time with the ones you love.

Let's play Catch up

As you know we got our house. That's a huge stress I no longer have to deal with. Instead now I can worry about every aspect of moving such as what size uhaul, who's coming with me, what I'm taking with me, what I need to buy once I'm down there, and expenses.
The what I need to buy when I'm down there list is quite hefty. We sold all of our furniture before I moved because we didn't want to pay to store furniture we didn't even like. So, now I have the bittersweet task of buying a new mattress, living room set, washer and dryer. Plus, depending on our closet situation (as in I have no idea if our bedroom has a closet or not) we might need bedroom furniture. But bedroom furniture can wait until after my lover man comes home because frankly, that means it's one less thing I have to worry about.
I've got a $5,000 moving budget. As in that needs to cover the uhaul rental, gas, hotels, furniture and appliances. I'm only spending like $400 max on the uhaul. The gas should total to about $300 on the way down (between my car and truck). The hotel can be about $70-80 with the dog. That leaves about $4,200 for furniture and such. I'm a lejeuneyardsales fanatic so you can bet your butt that I will get everything accomplished and still have money left over.
I'm so excited to move back. Moving back is the final stage of this deployment. That's why it's hard not to move back asap. Thankfully our house isn't even available until January 3rd. I'm hoping to get down there toward the end of January. I want to soak up as much time with my family as possible. It's already proving to be difficult though. Once January 3rd comes around it's going to be an all out war of emotions for me. Should I stay or should I go? If you didn't sing that line in your head then your favorite song is probably something by justin beiber and I feel sorry for you.

Anyways, I've got less than 20% of this bad boy left. I can't believe how fast it's gone. It's all so exciting now! I just have to get to the 23rd which is my last day of work. Then enjoy Christmas and new years, survive our 2 year wedding anniversary by my lonesome, and then it's just a matter of when I decide to pack up and go!

WAHOOO!!

I'm not going to end this with a wahoo. Instead here are some catch up pictures of my little pumpkin butt.

                                                

It's December!!!

This is my last full month in NY!! Next month I move back to NC!! I am so excited. This deployment is finally dwindling down. It feels so good. I can't wait to have the love of my life home with me :-)

Moving Questions

Ok I need some advice and suggestions.

When I move I'm doing it on my own. I want to know what my best option is.

I need about the size of a 10" Uhaul truck. Probably even less. They have a ubox which they transport themselves which would be nice.

I have a car that can't tow anything so one of the towing trailers isn't possible.

What is the best bet for the best price?

We got the house!

Yes, we got it! I feel like a million pounds have been lifted off my shoulders. I'm so relieved to finally have a place back in Jacksonville so I know I can leave when I have to. I will admit I'm having buyers remorse. Not that we bought we rented but I don't know if there is a term for that. Anyways, it's probably because I didn't physically see this house I just pictures. But I went with my gut. Also, this place is in a completely different town than last time. All the way on the other side of base, actually in jacksonville. More towards New River. So needless to say, it will be different. But I'm hoping a good different.

So anywho.... Yay!

It's been a bit

I feel like writing but I don't really know what I want to write about. I'll start off with Abigail bit me tonight. She full out grabbed my leg and chomped down with the 3 teeth she has. And let me tell you it hurt! My almost 9 month old might be the devil.
But seriously, other than this biting thing, she is a wonderful baby. She sleeps a lot, giggles a ton, smiles all the time, gives you kisses when you ask or even when you don't, and always wants to rib your eyes, nose, or mouth off your face for whatever reason. Seriously, she's a doll.

I had to work on thanksgiving but that's ok because I made out like a bandit with tips. My big guy got to call me in the morning before I went in which made me smile. And then he told me he would be coming home a couple weeks earlier which just made my day.

The next night I had a table with a brand spankin new marine at it. I'm talking charlies, scratchy voice, no eye contact, yes ma'm the whole shebang. He was on his 10 day leave and man was he skittish. Anyways, he was a darling to see but not at first. At first site I wanted to run and hide and give my table to anyone else. I teared up but managed to pull myself out of it. Thank the lord he was black because at least it wasn't one of those "OMG!! He's home to surprise me! Oh, no, my bad, someone else." moments. No I'm not racist just to make that clear.

Anyways, that was a fun little moment in my life. He's even heading to Jacksonville. Maybe I'll run into him again. HAHA. Yea right. I have a kid I went to high school with who's on Lejeune who I have never seen. That place is gargantuan.

I haven't heard back on that house yet. I guess the lady is supposed to be emailing me documents to docusign but I haven't gotten anything yet and it's been a couple days. I'm nervous that someone else will put in an application and get the house. But at the same time that makes me oddly relieved. I think it's like buying your wedding dress. You love it, but you don't want to be done shopping. You know what I'm talking about. And if you don't, you aren't married yet.

I am actually kind of having second thoughts on the house though. I love it. I think it's an incredibly charming home. I am just nervous that I went with the completely opposite side of the area. I'm talking east side of the base vs west side. Once in Hubert now out towards the air station. Our friends are in Hubert and I love Hubert, but I hated how long it took to get anywhere. Wilmington was across base just to get on the road. And Jacksonville was a good 15-20 minutes depending on the time of day. It's just a pain. So it has it's goods and bads I suppose. I'll take whether we get this house or not as a sign as to whether I made the right decision.

Let's see. What else can I mumble on about...OH, black friday shopping!!! Which I didn't attend. I don't like mornings and I hate crowds. But I do love deals and steals. Which is why I'm anxiously anticipating cyber monday!! I really want a kitchenaid stand mixer. Preferably THIS one. They are just so expensive!! But I have come to the conclusion that I just can't function properly in the kitchen without it therefore it is a dire necessity. I've left it up to my husband. I dangled the possibilities of endless treats for him to think about. He's a sucker for my cooking and he loves spoiling me so I know eventually I will get it. He knows I would never let him buy it if we didn't have the extra cash though. So key word eventually.

We've tossed a bunch of ideas around for things to buy while they are on sale but the fact is, I have to move and less is better.

Ok, this is getting ridiculous. Adios amigos. (I don't speak spanish. I don't like pressing 1 for english. But I love the saying adios amigos.)

House!

I just put in an application for a house back in Jacksonville! I'm so excited and nervous all at one time. But I will say that it's incredibly difficult to put in an application when you are physically there. You would think that it would just be a simple fax and done. But nope. They only accept cash or money order for application fees. I don't even know what a money order is but it sounds illegal. My jaw literally dropped when I read this. I thought it was going to be physically impossible for me to get a house before moving back. But then my real estate agent decided to be an angel. She fronted the $30 application fee just on pure trust and good faith in that I would send her a check tomorrow.
Awesome right?

Except now if this house falls through I'll be back to the drawing board which is now scarier than ever with this cash/money order claus.

I'm not even supposed to be looking at houses just yet because I'm not moving until January. My husband said I need to have patience but I can't help it. I'm a planner I like things done well in advance. But this house is just perfect. We actually looked at it over 2 years ago  before we chose our other house. My husband loved it because it has a loft and I loved it's charm. And coincidentally it's come back into our lives! And to top it all off it's not even available until January 3rd so it's perfect!

Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly. I should know tomorrow.

Another worry of mine is if they run my credit and now my husbands. He has near perfect credit whereas I'm battling who other than tricare about bills I shouldn't have to pay. I don't think they have a collections on my report yet but I did get a letter in the mail even though the hospital and tricare said it was all taken care of. Jerks. And from 2009 I have a collections that I already disputed and won that for some reason refuses to come off of experion's credit report even though it's already been removed by the others. I swear doctors are only trying to ruin my life.

If you couldn't tell I'm a worrier. I stress out over things normal people would just calmly get through. It's awful.

Send me some good thoughts, prayers, anything to get me through this please!!

Isn't she beautiful? And so patriotic! 

Gambizzle Jewels

I'm sure I've mentioned this before, and if I haven't you surely have heard it from someone else; Betty Gambizzle with Gambizzle Jewels is the best!

Let me just show you what she just made for me.

The other side says I Love You Forever

From a previous order my awesome locket bracelet. 

(All photos are Gambizzle Jewels)

If you have no idea who I am talking about you need to go check her out on Facebook HERE.

Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn was awesome! So awesome. It might be the 2 large mountain dews talking but it was seriously awesome.

I'll be the first to admit that Kristen did a horrible acting job in the other movies. But not this one. Everyone was awesome. And Bella was beautiful, until she wasn't and all.

But seriously. SUCH a good movie. Go see it.

Happy 236th Birthday Marines!

In celebration I am sharing my favorite quote about the Marines. If you've heard it I'm sure it's one of your favorites as well. If you haven't, enjoy.

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps! 
Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

I'm thankful

On facebook I have been posting what I'm thankful for every day since the beginning of the month. It's a great way to extend my favorite holiday for longer than one day. I always have a list of things I'm thankful for and it's hard to pick one daily. So I figured I'll write my list out here.

I am thankful for...

My family. I have an incredibly supportive and loving family. Both blood and my inlaws. I have been very blessed.

My daughter. Every day I love her more. My heart aches when I look at her because I know that my husband would do anything to be home spending time with her. But I am very blessed to have her through this deployment to keep me happy.

My husband. Every day he guides me to becoming the best version of myself. He fills my life with an immense amount of passion and I couldn't imagine living my life without him. I thank God every night for him because I want to wake up to him every morning.

Actually I can't even write anymore. All I can think about is how thankful I am that I am married to such an incredible man. He's amazing. There he goes again filling my heart and head with love and emotions. So much that I can't think about anything else.

I Love You so much big guy. You're my life<3

Nature vs. Nurture

Recently I had to discuss my views on nature vs nurture related to leaders. In other classes I've had to talk about this as well and I always get overwhelmed. It's such a hard topic to discuss because I really believe there is no answer nor will there ever be.

Do we become the people we are because we were brought up a certain way? Or are we the person we were always meant to be? I would like to think that we have a say in who we become instead of having no control. But several times in my life I have found strength to overcome things that I never thought I would have had. So is it destiny?

The religious side of me says nature but the curious part of me says nurture. In the end I'm still confused. I would like to think I have control but when I think about it I never have control. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that there is a bigger plan for my life than I can see. Believing that everything happens for a reason has gotten me through some very tough times.

I recently read something that said God never gives you more than you can handle. He puts people in your life who are meant to be there in order to make you who you are supposed to be.

It's calming once you fully believe that everything is part of a bigger plan. So although I still think that every day you need to put your best effort in, I believe that you will eventually become the person you are meant to be.

I've only recently focused on religion. Just a little while ago I was a mess of a person. Once I opened my mind and heart up I felt as if I became a whole new person. It's almost as if I realize who I want and need to be now. Hardships have shaped me but so have some really great people. Mainly I owe who I am today to my husband and my mother in law. My husband pushes me every day to be the best version of myself. My mother in law leads by example. She is the most kind hearted and free spirited person I have ever known. She puts all of her faith and trust in God. She is such a remarkable woman and I'm so thankful that she raised such an amazing man.

I think I just contradicted my belief in nature haha. After spending more time with my mother in law and being open to criticism from my husband I have become a better person therefor nurture played a role. But was that part of the plan all along?

GAHH!!! It's such a confusing thought!

I need to stop before my brain explodes.

The adventures of moving

In January I will be moving back to the Jacksonville area. I have started my house search already and it's a headache. Then I got the brilliant idea of letting you do the work for me! Yay!!

What I mean by that is I am reaching out to everyone who lives in the Camp Lejeune area to give me advice on areas, houses, town homes, anything that you would recommend for rent in the area. We are considering everything, except multiple story apartments. Single story apartments/duplexes are fine though.

We are looking to save money since we will only be there for around a year at most and will be purchasing a house near Charlotte after. So this means nothing over $900 a month rent. Even that makes me cringe.

Let's make it a competition. Whoever finds me the best place for the best price will win something. I don't know what yet but I'll make it good.

We need at least 2 bedrooms, fenced in yard, garage, and pets allowed. Everything else is negotiable.

So go get looking!! The sooner I find something the sooner I'll be moving back to the area and we can all get together for a blogging ladies night at my new place :-)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband. Since in Afghanistan it's already the 31st I figured I can write this sooner.

You are now 24 which in your mind only means that you have a year left until your insurance rate goes down. I know you aren't one to make a big deal about your birthday so I'll keep it short and sweet.

I Love You<3 I'm so very blessed to have you in my life. I wish we could be together celebrating but since you missed mine last year it's only fair ;-)

Always missing you<3

Working on me

I have recently decided that my well being is important. I can no longer live depressed about my situation. My husband is deployed. But so are many others. My job is stressful, but at least it's money and only for a short while longer. I'm tired of not looking the way I would like to look, so I'm going to stop complaining and do something about it.
This is my life and I refuse to waste another day of it complaining about how much it sucks. I am determined to find the positive in everything and gather more patience.
Tomorrow morning I am waking myself up early and going for a run. I'm hoping to kill two birds with one stone. I can start a lifestyle change as well as relieve some stress all at once.
I've always wanted to be a runner and there is no better time than the present.

Here's to a positive outlook and brighter days.

Happy Halloween/Birthday

Halloween isn't just well Halloween. It's also my husband's birthday :-)
This year he not only turns 24 but of course he is spending it in Afghanistan. I asked him what he wanted for his birthday and he said nothing. And then he said pictures. I sent him them a week or so ago and he has finally received them. So, that means I can share them with you :-)
So here they are.

Happy Birthday Pumpkin<3 A little early of course<3

Four Years Ago Today...

Four years ago today was our first kiss.
I can still close my eyes and it feels like I'm right in that moment.
I drove up to your house in the pouring rain nervous and excited.
When my lights hit your front door and I saw you standing there my heart dropped.
We hadn't seen each other in 3 years but you still had this hold over me.
I barely made it out of my car before you were right in front of me with your arms around me lifting me so my feet couldn't touch the ground.
I remember not being able to stand once you set me back down because my legs had gone weak. I'm pretty sure you knew that too because you didn't let go. Very smooth<3
I had no idea what our future would hold at that moment in time. All I knew was that you were my other half.

Four years later and I can still feel that electricity and passion from that first kiss. It's my go to memory when I'm feeling down because just thinking about it fills me with so much love.
I was right. You are my other half. I know it now more than ever. Thank you for being the most amazing, boyfriend, fiance and husband that anyone could have ever asked for. You are an amazing person and I'm so glad that you are such a damn good kisser<3 ;-)

Struggling

Lately I have been really struggling. This deployment is wearing me down. I miss my husband a lot. I don't have that support system and stress release. No, not just sex. But yea that too. But more just the fact that when I come home to him every stress goes away. When I walk through the door and he's not here it's like more weight get's added on. I get pushed further down.
I don't have his support when it comes to working. Well I mean I have his support. He wants me to work. What I mean is that he's not here to push me when I have a hard time. I had a horrible night at work on Saturday. I didn't even pull into the parking lot yet and I felt like I was on the verge of tears. After I got out I just wanted to collapse and cry for hours.
When I come home from work and Abigail is sleeping it only makes things worse. My family constantly reminds me of how much I'm going to be missing by working and how I will regret it. So coming home to her already asleep hurts.
Now that she is standing up on her own and really trying to walk only reminds me that very soon she will be walking. I know that if she takes her first steps while I'm at work I will never forgive myself.
I feel like I need to be around her since her daddy can't be. It's not fair to have both parents away.
It's a horrible feeling.
I'm struggling with the decision to stay with the job or quit to spend time with Abigail. And it only sucks more to know that I can't turn to my husband and immediately get his opinion and help.
I know I won't ever get these moments back but I really like the little bit of extra money and contribution. But it's not like I make a 6 figure income or anything and we can live just fine without me working.
BUT, I always quit. I am a quitter. Once things get tough or aggravating I always give up when I have the choice. And I'm sick of it. I don't want to be a quitter. I know I can battle through these last 2 1/2 months of work before I have to quit so I can move.
Fighting within myself really sucks. Seriously.

Just checking in

Just checking in to say that since my post on Friday about wanting to tone up and lose weight that I haven't worked out once. Other than carrying heavy trays and running back and forth while I work. BUT what I have done is stopped eating just because I'm bored and have really paid attention to what I'm putting into my body. I already feel healthier after only a couple days. No bloating which is awesome.
Now, my next step is to get out there and run. I'm hoping for a nice day so I can take Abigail in the stroller and jog a bit to get started.
I'm excited! I hope I can convince myself to stick with it :-)

Just got to pull it out of somewhere

This entire deployment I have told myself that I would take this time to get in shape or at least start a workout routine. Major fail. Although I have lost my baby weight and I am by no means fat I still am no where near toned. It's a tough place to be when you find yourself comfortable with how you look. I would love to look better but since I don't look horrible I'm ok with where I'm at which keeps me from eating right and working out.
Lately I have been really into running. Although I haven't actually ran, I really want to start. I want to be a runner. I want to be that person who wakes up early every morning to go for a run. I would love to start my day off like that.
I think I've found the motivation I need. I have my ball gown for next years ball. Yea, I know, a bit in advance. BUT in my defense it was a friend's dress and she was selling it for only $20 and it's absolutely perfect. As a matter of fact I'll show you just how perfect.

Ok, bad pictures. I know. But it seriously is the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. Well, minus the millions of wedding gowns I could never afford but you get what I'm saying. Anyways, I "fit" in this dress already. But since it's a silk gown you can see every little misfeature. So I really want to tone my hiney, arms, and overall lose about 10 lbs. I have over a year to do it. That is plenty of time as long as I really get the ball moving. No pun intended but I'll take it. 

So here's to my new goal. I will work out every day. It might only be a quick ab workout while playing with Abigail but it'll be something. Hopefully running every day. 

Oh, and what do you think about my dress? Awesome right? 

Oh just siting here with my tunes

I'm sitting here listening to this song crying. I don't really know why. It just feels right. It's just an uplifting song of hope. And I needed a good cry. So enjoy.

Link up here

Worn Down

The past couple days I have been really worn out. I work a lot and when I'm not working I'm usually running non stop doing errands or just anything. I was hoping that working would take my mind off this deployment but it's having the reverse effect.
Time seems to be going slower than before. I think part of the reason is only having 2 1/2 ish months left before I head back to NC. It's that time where the excitement takes over and slows everything down.
I really miss my husband. I'm so thankful to have him in my life. Whenever I'm having a rough night at work or even a rough second I remember him telling me that I can do anything and that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to. I've never been able to push myself past the point of wanting to quit before. I usually just quit because that's what I want at that moment. But having him in my head has made me such a stronger and better person.
I love being able to contribute to our family I just really hate missing time with our daughter. It hasn't really bothered me until tonight. She has been sick for a couple days and I really hated leaving her tonight. On top of that she said her first word which I missed. It was Mama by the way.
I just have to remind myself that we need the extra money and in the long run leaving her is for the best.
I have already gotten through 7 months of this deployment. The majority of it is done. I just have to keep pushing on.
I will be extremely happy when this is all over. I just wish I had the power to speed up time.

Updates and jib jab

So my baby girl just turned 7 months old. Holy cow right? 7 months down with this deployment and what still feels like forever to go. Work has been keeping me crazy busy and with Jon's job switch we have hardly had any time to talk. And the time is actually not going any faster now that I'm busier. It's strange. BUT it is october already which is great. I just have to make it through this month and 2 more and then I am headed back to NC!!! YAYAYAYA!!! We also might be going to Cherry Point instead of Lejeune which we are actually keeping our fingers crossed for. It would be a nice change of scenery.
Anywho, here is the little one in all of her cuteness.

She did this herself. I thought it was pretty hilarious.

Cute right?