{baby making}

As most of my really close friends will know, I was born to help people and born to be a mother.  God would not have given me such big and beautiful hips if motherhood was not in His plan!  I have been ready to start having babies since the day that David and I got married!  As for David, not so much.  So, last April, David decided that he was ready to start trying....not just practicing....to have a baby.  Little did David know, I am a Fertile Myrtle!  It would not take us years or months to get pregnant, it took one, very calculated, day!  For me, this was beyond exciting, I had been praying and wishing for that day for a long time.

I took several at home tests, all different brands, and they were all positive.  For our anniversary last year, David and I went camping on Cape Lookout National Seashore; that is where I showed him all the positive tests.  Needless to say, he was stunned.  He didn't really show much emotion either way.  (Which made me nervous, of course!)  David had been under the impression that it would take months to conceive a child.  :) Oops!  Not so much honey! 

[David reading to the belly!]

Thus began the journey of pregnancy!  First the ravenous hunger began.  So intense.  There were some days at work where I would eat my breakfast, my lunch and all of my snacks before 10AM!  I could not get enough food in my body!  Once the hungry beast phase passed, then began the 'bloating' phase.  I was starting to gain a little weight and it only looked like I was bloated!  My pants were all getting a little tight but I wasn't big enough to rate maternity pants yet.  I secretly would unbutton my pants at work while sitting at my desk and pray that I remembered to button them back when I got up!  After my belly began to grow, other body parts followed suit....my feet and my boobs! 

David and I took a 'baby-moon' to the west coast; we drove from San Francisco to Seattle!  During this trip, we had to go to a Ross so that I could buy bigger tennis shoes to hike in, because in only a few days my feet had outgrown my current shoes!  After that growth I began to have muffin top of the bra!  How embarrassing!  David and I had to go to a Target so that I could buy a bra that was 2 times bigger than what I was.  I literally went from having apples to having cantaloupes! 

Enough about that!  I was getting along fine and decided that my medical care would be handled by the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Lejeune.  This was the best thing that could have ever happened.  After a few visits with various midwives, I found the one.  R.M. (as I will call her for now) was the one for me.  I was having some "southern issues" and went in for some tests.  After being poked, felt up and swabbed, RM came in and said, verbatim, "Your vagina is trying to grow bread!".  I died laughing, tears in my eyes, I knew she was the one for me.  Who knew that a simple yeast infection (common during pregnancy) would be the thing to bring me the best midwife ever.  From then on we would text, all times of the day if I needed and grew the best patient/provider relationship that I could have ever dreamed of.

Pregnancy was good for me, physically, medically and emotionally.  I enjoyed myself and can't wait until the next round! 

Stay tuned for the next blog entry.... L&D!  Ah!  So rough, yet so worth it!



"I prayed for this Child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him".  -- 1 Samuel 1:27

{workin' mama}

To work or not to work, that is the question.

Seriously....I have a mental conflict happening.  I have always seen myself as a working woman; I feel that I was put on this earth to help people.  My jobs and professional goals have always been to get to an end result that I am helping the greater good of humanity.  Prior to giving birth, I worked at a 911 center.  I REALLY loved my job, circumstances and pregnancy came to a head and I ended up putting in my resignation.  (NOT something I was happy about...)  I am now in the position to go back to that 911 center and continue to doing good.  This is where the conflict comes in; do I continue my path as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) or do I become a working mom?

Internal dialogue to continue as a SAHM ::
   - I LOVE my son, he is the cutest little human I've ever seen.
   - I worked REALLY hard to create him and might as well continue to help develop his little brain.
   - David is able to provide enough where I don't have to go back to work for the money.
   - I don't want to miss out on his 'firsts'....of anything!
   - I enjoy my son and his is a happy little camper 98% of the time.
   - I know what he is doing at all time.
   - I know that I provide his safety and don't have to worry about others handling him.
   - He is my very best little friend.
   - I can also hang out with my dog, Goose, all day!
   - I exercise more at home since I have time.
   - I can watch morning talk shows and drink my coffee as long as I want to.

Internal dialogue about being a working' mama ::
   - I am helping people.
   - I am using the professional side of my brain.
   - I have adult interaction!
   - I feel like I can make my workplace a better workplace.
   - I am putting my 2 degrees, 6 years of college and thousands in student loans to good use!
   - I am GOOD at what I do...that profession isn't for everyone and I feel like I'm one of the few.
   - I do like the extra money, even though I have to pay for childcare.
   - My child will get the social interaction of childcare.

I could really go on and on about both aspects!  It really is one of the hardest decisions I have made yet in life.  I could fight that one is better than the other, but at the end of the day, I must choose.

I have decided to go back to work on a part time basis for the moment.  I will try it out and see how it goes!  I can see myself as a very successful business woman one day, making a difference in the world AND I can also see myself as a SAHM, raising babies to be good humans.  It's a tough choice and I guess I will learn.  But, hey, it's better to try and hate it than to have never tried at all....right?



"Hope that when you jump, You don't fear the fall."  -OneRepublic

{back at it}

Well, hello!?  I'm back!  Actually, it's me and some new additions to my family!

So, I know that I have not been blogging for a while, but I am in position in my life to begin again!  As a stay-at-home mom, I have a lot of time to think and very little adult interaction, which means I have no one to share all of my thoughts with!  Even though blogging doesn't normal create feedback or responses to my thoughts, at least it's an outlet for my crazy brain!

I have A LOT to say (per the usual) because A LOT has happened in my life since the last time we spoke.  I, now, own a house, have the most beautiful rescue dog AND a child!  My husband is stateside (still a US Marine) and as good looking as ever.  :)  Future topics not only include my daily thoughts and honest feelings, but such things as getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth (whew!), being a new mom, work vs. motherhood, my midwife, breastfeeding, unhappy people, weight, non-tangible goals, and the name change of my blog.  Sorry fellas, this blog will be geared towards my fellow ladies; but, feel free to read and gain a little insight into a women's mind!

So....why the name change in the blog?  It used to be called "Pure Honey" and I still believe that was an accurate reflection of my life during that chapter.  This blog began as a waterfall of thoughts from when my husband deployed and how I dealt with life daily.  He is my 'honey' and all my words were true emotions in written form.  It was, and still will be, based on my life and how I view the world.  "The BeeHive" now refers to my family as a whole!  We have grown from 2 to 4 members and that changes a whole lot of a lot.

Stay tuned for entertaining reading and an in-depth glimpse into my world.




"Don't count the days, make the days count."  -Muhammad Ali

{disappointment}

I'm sure that everyone has experienced it at one point in life. Whether it be big or small, it can change someone's day, attitude or entire outlook on life.  You can be disappointed in decisions that you make, decisions that others make, situations that occur, news you hear on TV, or even the food that you eat.  Today, for me, it's people that I'm disappointed in.  Not everyone, and probably not those of you who are reading this.  (But maybe it is you! Eek!)  It makes me sad that some people feel the need to bring others down.  I recently found out that I lost a friend a year ago due to the unhappiness of someone else and the threats that person made if our friendship continued.  Why?  Why are you so unhappy that you feel the need to control others' lives?  It makes my heart sad that you can't find your own happiness that you have to rain on other people's parades.  I wish that everyone had peace of mind and peace of heart, but unfortunately they don't.  I make it my personal goal to, each day, make myself happy and one other person happy.

Making myself happy is normally pretty easy; a delicious cup of coffee, a yummy chocolate bar, a new sweater, pretty nail polish on my toes, a good hug, or homemade cookies.  Lately, my favorite thing is to spend time with a friend.  Whether it be getting breakfast, talking on the phone, sending photos to one another, girl time over dinner, or simply running errands with a friend, I can count on being happy.  I love my friends, male and female, old and new, I think I'm pretty lucky in the ones that have stuck by me and the ones that I have found recently.

Now, trying to make other people happy.  Sometimes it's really simple, give them the things that make me happy!  Although simple some of the time, there is one key in making someone else happy: get to know them.  Get to know their favorite food, favorite holiday, favorite color, guilty pleasure, and indulge in those things!  Getting to know people is one of my favorite activities.  It gives me the insight to make them happy!

We have come full circle!  Get friends, weed out the bad ones, get to know the good ones, be happy, spread happy.

Oh gosh, that was so easy!  Anyone can do it.  Remind yourself of those steps, tell your friends of those steps, dare I say, tell your enemies!  (That may be easier said than done...)

Did I mention that guns make me happy too?!

-be happy-

{take it to the face}

I don't really understand why some people want to ruin other people's happiness.  Don't you think it's crazy?  If I have done nothing to ruin your happiness, please don't ruin mine.  As you know, I want to be happy!  Recently, and not just to myself, there has been a trend of not being straight forward.  It's a version of being honest, with yourself and with others.  If you have a problem with someone, it's okay to take it up with that person, especially if you are going to talk to other people about it and spread gossip.  Now, don't just run out and find that person and tell them what's on your mind, that might not be the most tactful thing to do.  Think about it.  Think about how you can say your beef constructively, nicely and calmly.  There is no use (most of the time) to speak your mind if it's not done the right way.  (Just to clarify, yes, sometimes you have to go 'freak-nasty' on some people; for your good and possibly for theirs.)  Take your time and decide exactly what you want to say and exactly how you are going to say it.  Think about how they might react, positively and, more important, negatively.

If you are going to have a face to face confrontation, it doesn't need to be a blow out or a love fest.  It needs to be practical.  It needs to makes a difference, hopefully.  You need to be nice in order to expect the same in return.  This also doesn't mean that you need to speak your mind to everyone who talks about you behind your back.  My rule is to only confront those whose words hurt you, ruin your reputation, mess with your family, or make your loved ones believe them.  If it doesn't fit into these categories, complain about it to your closet friends or write a blog about it!  Get it off your chest some how, it's not good to keep everything bottled up.

This was my way of getting it off my chest, so please, if you have something to say about me, something that I've said about you, somehow I've wronged you, please say it to my face.  If you want me to do something differently, or to not do something, say it to my face.  If you want the truth about something, ask me to my face.  I promise I'm not that scary and take most everything well.  I hope you find your happiness and please let me continue to grow mine.  I only wish you the best of luck and the happiest life that you can have.

-be happy-

{seriously}

This word has so many meanings, especially in my life,  -- You want me to do what?  Seriously? -- I want to only eat chocolate for dinner, seriously. -- Seriously, that was the truth. -- I use this word often.  I, in fact, love this word because of it's various meanings.  I haven't shared myself with you in a while and I think it's time to bring it back.  Time for me to vent, rant, hurt, love, live.  Sometimes the world can blow my mind.  If you know me, you know that I perpetually strive to be happier, to bring joy to other people lives, simply, to make the world a better place.  I don't need to make a global impact on society, I just want to make one person's life better or to bring one smile a day.


You're bringing me down, seriously.

I love my husband, I love the way he provides for me, I love the way he treats me, I love the fun we have together, I love what he stands for, I love that he loves me.  I am secure in my marriage and know that we are meant to be together.  That being said, I like to have friends.  Younger friends, older friends, male friends, female friends, group hang-outs, or one-on-one dinners, I love to have friends.  I think this is due to my personality.  I feed off of social interaction, positive social interaction. Lately it seems as if my personality is giving the wrong impression.

I am not cheating on my husband, I am not sleeping with that guy on the side, I am not having an affair with your husband, I am luring anyone in, I am not!

I wish that people would get to know me better instead of jumping to conclusions and spreading gossip.  I used to (well, still do) get mad at people when I would hear these rumors but I think that my mind has to make a shift.   My mama taught me to love, and to love with all you have.  Love people for who they are and the joy that they can bring to my life.  She was right, friends are about happiness.  Love can bring that happiness.  I love my friends for so many different reasons.  I have to assume (yikes, never do that!) that these people might be insecure about themselves, in their own marriage, in their life, about their image, or they just aren't happy people; that's why these rumors seem to be the topic of discussion for them.  I have to pray that they find peace in their souls, that they learn how they can become happy.

So, if you see me post pictures with other men, it's just friendly love.  If you see me out in town having dinner, I just want to hang out with that friend.  If you even begin to think negative thoughts about my friendships, stop.  Just stop right there.  You clearly don't know me and my name shouldn't be in your mouth.  Leave me be.  I'm happy.  You need to find your own happiness.  I wish you did know me...ask me about it...let's go to lunch...get to know me.  I've let this bring me down long enough and now it's out there.  I hope all you haters read this, I hope you want to get to know me better, I hope that you want to be happy.

~Be Happy~

{worthless}

Ever felt like your life was leading to nothing?  That you weren't making a difference in the world?  That you were, almost, worthless?  How do you make your life matter?  I think more people than we realize struggle with this issue.  I also think that for each and every person it's different.  Does your job make you who you are?  Do you friends?  Does your family?  Does money or what car you drive?  Do your children and the way they act?  Is it your faith?  Hope for a better tomorrow?

These can all be definitions of success.  Success, it's crazy thing because it's so undefinable!  For each and every person it's a different path to success and a different ending.  I, as a young military wife, struggle with this often.  It's hard, this life.  To fit in everywhere you go.  My faith life will constantly change, my house will change, my friends will come and go, family will always be far, and a job is never easy to come by.  So, what's my success?  Should I stand in the shadow of my husband's success? (Which, by the way, is ever growing!  Way to go David!)  Try to be the perfect wife?  Master different professions at every place we live?  Raise lots of wonderful children?  I don't know what it is yet.  I'm waiting, impatiently for my time to come.  I want to find a place to fit in, to use my talents and my education.  I'm feeling hopeless, worthless and desperate.  I hope I don't live like this forever.  Until then, as my husband tells me "a job doesn't make you someone.  You aren't worthless.  I love you.".  

It's coming, I still believe that when I'm needed for something greater, I'll be placed there.  Please pray that I have patience in this crazy little thing called life and keep everyone struggling in your prayers.  Whether those struggles be with self worth, self image, abuse, depression, and anything else that makes the heart heavy.  I'll keep you all in my prayers too.  

xoxo

{one year ago...}

One year ago yesterday my husband took a seven month business trip.  It was a rough couple months, but through that time I made the most amazing life long friends and my relationship with David was tested, but came out stronger.  David is on another business trip, to 29 Palms this time, and it brings back some of those feelings being here by myself.  I love and hate that we have to spend nights apart.  I envy those of you who get to be with your spouses everyday and night.

David, here's a little video to you.  I've been having the time of my life with you and I can't wait for the many years and experiences to come!  I love you!

{9-11}

It's been a sad 24 hours for a lot of Americans and hopefully a lot of people around the world.  Yesterday was the anniversary of the tragic attacks on our nation from senseless violent groups.  They devastated our nation but did not break us.  As Americans we are proud of our nation and stronger than ever.  We can never forgot the moment where we were when we heard about the World Trade Centers being hit, when the Pentagon was hit, when the flight went down in the fields of Pennsylvania.   As we rebuild what was torn down on the NYC skyline, we must remember all the victims and their families.  We also remember those Americans killed in those violent attacks on the US Embassy in Libya.  We pray for peace in the souls of their families.

9-11 Memorial

Myself and many, many others remember the events in a very different way.  Every time a member of our military must be sent away from their friends. family and the country they serve to the vast lands of the Middle East, we remember why they are doing what they do.  The War on Terrorism began years ago and our loved ones serve for that very reason.  To make an impact on terrorist groups around the world.  A lot of people are against the war, and, to a degree, we (as military wives and families) are too.  No part of our hearts want our husbands and loved ones to be sent into direct fire from terrorism groups.  I have an undying gratitude for each and every member of the military for their commitment to our nation.  To sacrifice their lives, literally, for my safety.  

I want to reflect on those tragic events by personally thanking the men and women of USMC 11.2 FWD, especially the members that created the GSMT Co..  Also my personal gratitude to those who have served and are currently serving in the fight on terrorism.  ((Thinking of and praying for you Jim!))  

Thank you to all my fellow wives and family members of these awesome Marines, I'll never forget all the kind words and support.  I love all of you in a very special way.  As David would say, "'Rah!  Kill!".

Thank you David.

{hk's 5}

Still thinking about my quest to dress for wife success, I was reading Better Homes and Gardens today I cam across the perfect article, "Heidi Klum's 5 Must-Haves for Fall Fashion"!  What great timing!  So here's what I've learned:

1. A tailored blazer.  It looks great on every woman because it accents our natural waists and it's versatile!  Dress it up or dress it down!  HK guides us to find one that falls just below the hip line, it flatters all body types.  Maybe some like this:

These are all cute and I think the cute and length that HK was talking about, just maybe not the color!

2. A Special Dress.  Something different then the norm.  Maybe with a asymmetrical cut, an exposed zipper or inlays of leather.  

  

I feel good about any of these options, a cut-out on the back of a dress (not too low or too big), LACE (I love lace) or maybe a sheer overlay!  

3. Pencil Skirt.  Classy, poised, crisp, and polished.  Just some of the words used to describe this ever-standard piece of clothing.  I already happen to own a khaki one, but think a black one is a must!

I feel great about the black one, the grey one is also pretty standard and I'm intrigued by the longer striped one....I wonder if I could pull it off?  Also, I tend to choose pencil skirts that hit just above the knee versus ones that hit in the middle of the knee or below the knee.


4. Cozy Sweater.  One that can be dressed up or down, can be worn during the day and transfer to the evening.  (I think we have different ideas of "cozy sweaters".)

This first sweater is more like what HK was modeling in the magazine, but with her sleeves were pushed up to her forearms.  The second two are options that I think I would wear during the day and out at night.  Thank goodness that my old roommates and I had a thing for sweaters and cardigans, I don't need anymore of these!  One down, four to go!


5. Statement Jewelry.  Jewelry can spice up your outfits.  Try mix and matching colors, metals and styles to give you an edgy look.  All your pieces may be different but they should work together as a family.

I'm not big on jewelry.  I wear my wedding rings, a necklace that David gave and a simple leaf ring on my right hand, that's it.  Maybe a small silver bracelet or a watch, but that's it.  I guess I'm going to have to try a big bracelet, a chunky necklace, an outrageous ring, or some crazy earrings.


Maybe this will help all of you too get into your fall wardrobes.  If you have any fashion advice for myself or for anyone else, please feel free to share it.  Shopping to come soon!!


I'll leave you with this stunning photo of my husband and I while painting our house!

~be kind~

{wifey wardrobe}

Well, let the transformation begin!  (Or the growing-up?)  As it turns out, I'm not the only one (or USMC wife) who doesn't think they dress like one!  Kind of weird.  Who decided what a "wife" should look like?  Who said what we have to wear?  To my knowledge there is only one event a year that states a dress code for spouses, the Birthday Ball.  It must be a ball gown (or prom dress...haha).

I've decided there are 3 things that I need to be the "wife" I want to be.  (It's strange that I used the word wife as an outward appearance, or a way to be instead of how I am in my marriage!)  I need to learn how to do my hair, how to do my make-up and how to dress.  I need a few signature hair styles, maybe an up-do, a half up-half down and a down do.  Then for my make-up, a nice day look and maybe a little smokey-eyed night look.  As for the wardrobe goes, well, that's a different story.  I will be attending so many different functions to attend in so many different settings with so many different people., personal dinners, balls, ceremonies, homecomings, promotions, retirements, etc.

So, here's what I have done so far....

My morning began with trying to figure out how to curl my hair.  The first attempt was so bad that I didn't even photograph it.  This is the second version, bad photo, but you get the point.  I did have to use hair spray, which now I know why my old roommate's bathroom floor was ALWAYS sticky...I sprayed my hair on the porch in the rain!

To help with my new "dos" I bought a new curling iron!  This came as a recommendation from a dear USMC wife!  She said it "changed her curling life forever".  Haha, I figured that I needed my curling life to be changed too!

I'll let you know how it goes!

Now on to the clothing portion.  Here are 2 dresses by Express that I got for under $30 combined!  I would just like to say that I'm a bargain hunter and I succeed at it!!

I think that I could I wear these to many different events!  Outside Marine Corps. ceremonies, dinner parties, weddings, date nights, and the list goes on!  I'm excited to wear them!  

I get to go shopping with a wonderful lady and dearest friend in 2 weeks, I'm very excited to hang out with her and get some fashion pointers.  I can't wait to get my act together and not only be the part but look the part too!  If you have any pointers or wardrobe staples, please, please let me know!  I need all the help that I can get!

In parting, here is last night's sunset.

~be kind~

{wife wardrobe}

Man oh man!  I know I've been away for a while, but I'm coming back!  So many things happening in life, so much to talk about!  Most recently (per the usual) my thoughts have focused on David's job.  If y'all don't know, he is now the General's Aide.  Which means that he is married to and is "dating" the general.  Crazy!  He has to follow him around, hover but not hover, open his doors, keep his schedule, know his quirks, be his everything.  Which is good for both people.  The General has (in my opinion) the best aide ever and David will get to see the Corps from the inside and from the top looking down.  This will provide David great knowledge for the future of his Marine Corps career.

Well, anyway, we went to the Change of Command from one Colonel to the next Colonel (about to be promoted to general).  I literally had on 8 different outfits before I could figure our which one I should wear to be mingling with ranks a lot higher then David's!  It looked like a tornado went through our bedroom by the time I was ready to go!

How ludicrous!  Seriously?  An outfit.  I have a MILLION pieces of clothing, yet it took me forever, and I'm not normally one to worry about what I wear.  I've decided that I need to take another serious look at my clothes and get rid of some of them and decide on some staple pieces that I need to buy.  I think that I play the role of military wife well, but dressing the part is a whole new world for me!  I still love jeans and v-neck "boyfriend" T's!  Here are some examples of things I think I need:

Wardrobe is one of the many things that I've got to get in check in my life.  Growing up and being married is a tough job!  So many things that we must learn and get to know.  So stay tuned and soon we will be cleaning out my closet!!  Eek!  Makes me nervous!!

~Do Good and Live Happy~

{taken for granted}

Ugh.  That's how I feel about today.  I'm in my deployment loneliness blues.  David has been on duty, from 0800 this morning until 0800 tomorrow morning.  It's crazy how much I miss him and it's barely been 12 hours!  I always feel that I have so much to tell him, little ridiculous things, but important to me!  I just want to him to walk by and grab my hand for just a second, eat dinner with me, snuggle me on the couch, and fall asleep with.  I'm not sure if I take hi for granted when he's here, or just didn't realize how quickly all these lonely feelings can come rushing back.  

I think it's a good thing that I feel this way.  It means I'm not sick of him yet!  I know he's not far from me, but not being here is being too far away.  I can't wait for tomorrow and the day after and the day after...

xoxo

{rollin' with the punches}

Ah....life at home with my husband.  It is great not to be traveling or having visitors, just to be at home and begin to live our life as normal as possible.

Last week I went on a rural mission trip to Vinton Co., Ohio with my hometown parish.  Everyday we would have lunchtime reflections.  One afternoon's question was "What would you do if God completely changed  your plans?  Could you let go of what you have planned?"  WOW!  What a tough question to ask high school students, but maybe even harder to ask an adult.  As I began to reflect on the question for myself, I realized that I have given it up.  I go with the flow, I don't fight life anymore to make it fit my mold.

My life is not actually mine.  It's a weird realization, that I as a military wife, had to come to.  It's very hard to have concrete dreams and accomplishments when you are bound to move every couple years.  My life, our lives (military wives), are not normally dictated by what we want to do or where we want to go.  We are told where to live and when to move there.  Our lives are driven by the military, or Marine Corps. in my case, and our spouses are living their dreams and goals.  We are so in love with them, that we actually, in a sense, give up everything of our own to stand by the side of the bravest men we know.  So what do I do?  Just sit by idly?  Waiting for something great to happen?  Well, no, because it probably won't!  I can be as proactive as I want, but if what I want isn't in my cards, then it won't happen. All of my happiness will be created by David and I and what we make of our lives.

I have to live happily.  Try to find work and friends and be the best wife I can be.  Good things will come.  I just have to wait and bide my time until it's my turn.  So, my friends, my advice to you is to roll with the punches.  If it's meant to happen it will and if it's not, it won't.

This is a photo from our 'Homecoming' shoot!  SO glad to have him back and be in his arms.  

~Do Good and Live Happy~

{i'm baaaack}

Well folks, it's been too long.  While David was on deployment (and I on my own of sorts) this blog became a way to relieve my feelings and a way for David to know what was going on in my life.  It was part of routine and I feel like you all became part of my life.  So, let's talk about my life.

David is home!  It is good to have him back, but I can't wait til we are done traveling.  We have had visitors and/or have been traveling since 4 days after he got back from Afghanistan!  It's too much!  I was warned by other wives that I would want 'David and Kristin' time.  I knew that that was true, but thought I'd be able to handle all the guests and traveling.  Now, don't get me wrong, all of it was fun, we just never got to have a readjustment period, and really, when you break it all down, it's about us.  I'm sorry for those who are offended, but next time it will be different.  We need how to live with each other again, learn more quirks and needs that we've developed, how to be around each other again.  We won't have this time for 2 months after David returned!  That's insane!

This weekend is our one-year wedding anniversary, but it's really like our 4 month actually-being-together anniversary!  (I love the Corps!)  We're finally getting back to some kind of normal routine!

Taken at the Wedding of Mr. & Mr.s Goff in Ohio!  We LOVE dancing!!

xoxo.

{home sweet home}

Well, I'm sure you've all been wondering...life is GREAT!  My husband is home and life feels better.  I don't even know where to begin with what has happened over the past week, so I've decided to add photos of the past events.


11 AM Easter Morning -- David and his Company return to Camp Lejeune...

A couple days later -- David's parents come to town to see him and we had his platoon over for an afternoon cookout....

That first weekend -- David has to say goodbye to his new family.  The men and women of 1st Platoon.  They have been his best friends and family for the past 7 months, they were his everything.  He learned so much from these Marines and wouldn't change them for anything.  As David would say, "Gone but never forgotten". 

After a few days of having my husband back, my fellow Supp BN wives got their husbands back too!  David and I helped with some homecoming prep at 1 AM then headed back to Camp Lejeune to welcome more Marines home!

Sofia & Brian :: David & Myself :: Joe & Angela :: Teri & Michael :: Corrina & Dan

WELCOME HOME!