Our First Christmas

Today was honestly hard for me. For the past month, I haven't been even close to the Christmas spirit. No snow, no really really really close friends here with me, no family, and it just wasn't the same. I have been in an anti-Christmas state of mind.

Well it was Christmas today and I got to spend it with the mother in law, father in law, and grandparents (the mr's). It was a good day being with them all!!! I really love spending time with them but I truly miss my friends and family. I have friends here and they are great but it is really strange your first Christmas away. 1000 miles away.

We had a decent morning, opening presents and chatting. Then lunch the Mr. and I took time to ourselves and went to town looking for places open to gather a few items. We came home and made dinner and had dinner together. Which might I add, turned out amazing. After, we played games with friends and had a great evening together. Our first Christmas!!! Turned out great!

Well, next step is my birthday. I can't wait! We are having a masquerade ball theme birthday party for me and everyone is getting together for it. I am so excited. I get my outfit this week!! The girl's are dressing up for it too and the guys are just coming along for the celebration and alcohol. HAHA can't wait! I wish everyone I loved and cared for could be here! You know who you are. Anyway, that is all for now.

Merry Christmas!

Our baby is getting so big

The puppy had his first vet visit (with us anyway). We adopted him 3 weeks ago and he has grown so much in that time! He weighs 15 lbs. and Ranger weighs 87 lbs. (HOLY CRAP HOW DID MY BABY GET SO BIG!) haha... Ranger is doing great but I remember holding him in my arms and him being as small as Pumba. Anyway, Pumba is healthy and up to date with his shots. He is doing very well. He started going down the porch steps all by himself and he comes back up them by himself too. He sits by the door when he needs to go out and he knows his name and the command "sit". I did feel bad for him cause his shoulder is sore to the touch. Poor guy. Otherwise he is doing fine. 

Shawn and I both felt like we were at the nurses office today waiting for our child or something when we were at the vet's office waiting for Pumba. It was cute.

Relaxing day with the Mr. today. I love weekends =)

Spending as much time as possible together is essential.                

‎"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing alot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.... "-Audrey Hepburn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Some reflection

I woke up pretty excited today! Snow!!! There wasn't much but the ground was dusted with the white stuff. And it was slowly... and I mean SLOWLY coming down. As I looked to the mountains the clouds were low and it looked like it could possibly continue. Call me crazy for being excited about snow, but here, it doesn't get extremely cold and the temperatures make snow fun. I love snow, I just hate the really really cold weather that can sometimes accompany. Anyway, as the morning went on, the snow stopped. And even began to melt! Dang elevation. So I decided to take the dogs for a walk.

We went for our usual walk around the neighborhood to a park that has a trail. The pup is doing so well. I am very please and impressed. We got back home and I gave the dogs treats and had some soup, crackers, and hot chocolate for lunch. YUMMM =D 

After lunch it was time for cleaning. The house is in much need of attention along with our laundry! Ugh... I don't mind washing it... At all. But the folding part... No so much of a favorite thing to do! The Mr. got home somewhat early today (compared to other days this week and past weeks) We watched a little bit of tv and I played with the dogs and talked to him for a little while. Then I made some dinner (nothing too special to really mention) LOL and now I am on the computer as he plays some xbox. 

I must say that today I had a chance to really do some reflecting and really had time to think about things. I mainly thought about friends. Friends and how much friendships and people can change over the years. I have had friendships that are up and down and always just okay, I have had friendships that we are always together until life happens and then we never really talk anymore, and I have had few (very very very few) friendships that have actually grown and gotten better as both of our lives go on. Those are the friendships I cherish and hold close to my heart. Those people that always listen no matter what, tell you their honest opinion, when they need someone to talk to or tell a story to just to get it off their chest, they know I am there for them... Those are the best. Those are the one's that will last forever. Although I unfortunately don't live close to those friendships, I know that those people are always close to me. I truly miss being close to them and being able to see them more often than not, but I can say they are close to me in heart and spirit. I love you!!!! 

First post... scared and unprepared

Today I had my first scare heart attack!!! I was at lunch and the Mr. called from the work phone. I just happened to put my purse on my lap (which is where my cell was located) and felt it vibrate. So I looked and saw the number and picked up. I knew it was important because he knew I was out to lunch and wouldn't be calling if he didn't need to talk to me. He asked me when I was going to be home, and said that something had happened and he may need to leave. My heart sank! I automatically thought... deployment!!!! I started to cry... IN PUBLIC!!! I didn't know how to handle this and I was not prepared!


The reason I thought the horrible "D" word was from previous conversations we had. I called one of my best friends and talked to her the whole way home freaking out!!! I didn't know what to think and just wanted him home. He called me on the way home and told me as much as he could... btw... NOT DEPLOYMENT!... So I let out a huge sigh of relief and waited for him to come home. I also let him know that I cried and what my thoughts were.


He got home and felt HORRIBLE because he never thought about the "D" word and coming across as that way. He hugged me and picked me up and made sure to hold me tight. Told me he was soooo sorry and I could really tell he felt horrible about it. I was so scared and was not prepared for deployment! I know it is coming eventually but gosh! Anyway, the Mr. and I had a great dinner tonight and enjoyed each other's company.


I must say you really never do know how much time you have with someone and how it is spent so might as well spend it wisely. Love like no tomorrow and laugh as much as possible!