Day 321 Memorial Day

My hubby is home safe and sound! We have been enjoying the last few days together. He arrived on Memorial Day. It was so amazing to see so many people at the airport that evening with signs and flags supporting our soldiers. I'm so lucky to have him home and now we can begin our life together.

Day 311 - Weekend Wrap Up

I have been thinking about celebrating my 40th birthday with my family @ Legoland for almost an entire year and Saturday was the day. I took advantage of the great ticket prices at the MWR on base. I'm still getting used to these perks of being a military wife. Back to Legoland... It was so very exciting and fun to see it through the eyes of the four year old seated next to me in the picture below.

 

He just recently in the last few months has become obsessed with Legos. My mom had saved all of my brothers Legos from childhood. So watching his kids play with them has been really neat. The last time we were at Legoland he was just a baby so this time was really exciting. My nephew had the best time and wanted to go on all the rides over and over. We had my dad with us who had a hip replacement about 12 years ago so a park employee suggested we take advantage of the handicap pass they offer (like Disneyland does). Fast pass track to all the rides... What a lifesaver! We walked on to every ride and it was wonderful.  Got to do almost everything in the park in the short eight hours that the park was open. It was the best way to celebrate 40!

My niece hadn't been to the park since she was four and had no memory of the park. She had a blast! She was a brave one and went on the rollercoasters. I screamed like a little girl and she thought it was hilarious. I am so lucky to have such a fun family. I am going to miss times like these when I move in a few short weeks. But I know that I will visit often and we will be moving back to San Diego asap!

It is my last week of work.... Thank the Lord!  Eight and 1/2 years there and I can't wait to be on a break from working.  I love what I do but the last nine months there have been really horrible and boring.  It's time for a much needed and deserved break. I am so so excited to spend June with my honey and go to Hawaii.

Day 301 - Fridays Letters

Dear General in Afghanistan, Thank you for finally signing my husband's Letter of Release. He's finally coming home. And he's coming home early. I will forever be grateful that you granted his request.
Dear Work, It hasn't been that much fun being back for a week, but I will be leaving you here soon. Really not going to miss you.
Dear Washington State, I look forward to getting to know you next month. And I am really excited about the cooler weather. Just keep the rain away for a little bit, pretty please.
Dear Endometriosis, The nausea you have plagued me with this morning has not been fun.  Please stop!
Dear Pycnogenol, I really really hope you help with the above mentioned letter to endo and nausea. Praying you make a difference.
Dear Forty Club, I hope you take it easy on me since I have to deal with the Endo mentioned above. But I did have a wonderful Wednesday celebrating my birthday with family.
Dear Hubby, I love you and am so happy you will be home soon. XOXO



Day 300 - So Close

I cannot believe that my husband has been officially in Afghanistan for 300 days. And we finally have his homecoming date. It hasn't really set in yet that next month I will be in Washington State and that my husband will be home. I get to see him every day! Looking back on the last 300 days I have been really blessed that we have been able to communicate via telephone, email, and Facetime. It's been a long 300 days but it's almost over. Finally!