The Beach

Last weekend when we went out to the beach BW bought me a bike, which was great... I rode it that day and one other and then it broke =( Not really broke, but it broke. So we were able to take it back on Monday when he was off and have the guy fix it. Of course while we waited for the bike to get fixed we went out to the beach to sit...

It was amazing. I love love love living so close to the beach and being able to just see the water and be in the sun. It was kinda chilly on Monday, but it was just great to have that hour to just sit and be with BW and enjoy each other, the weather and of course the beach.

So it Begins

BW left this morning, along with all of his squadron, to head out to The Boat for a month of flying. And so this begins the long times of him being gone before his actual deployment. We had a great weekend before he left, it was important for both of us and we both enjoyed it. Friday afternoon he took me to base to play around in the flight simulator and see how well I could "fly"... I am not so good, but I didn't crash,that's a bonus! =) Friday night we spent in Charleston SC walking around and enjoying the weather. Saturday unfortunately the weather was nasty and rainy so we were unable to sight-see anymore, so we just headed back home and went out to dinner for V's Day (by the way he bought me beautiful roses!!). Sunday I was able to go into base and watch him fly, the guys were practicing for the boat landings so I went out to "the shack" and watched them fly around. It was fun to see him do his thing! Then Sunday evening all the guys and their wives came over for an oyster roast / crab boil. We had a blast, BW and I absolutely love to eat oysters and crabs and we enjoy having everyone over to the house as well. It was really nice to be together with everyone before they all left. Yesterday we just spent the day together getting him all packed up and ready to go, it was nice to just "be" together.
I am working tonight which is great because it is overtime! This girl needs some extra $$$ anytime I can get it! And the next few weeks are going to be pretty busy which will help the time without BW pass. This weekend I work and have a meeting and then am getting together with the girls from work. Next weekend Alix is coming to town. The week after Alicia is here (WHO-HOO!!!) And then the weekend after BW comes home... so, it should go pretty quick. Hopefully communications from the boat will be in working order and so we will be able to email and maybe even say "hi" once in awhile.
Hope your Valentine's Day was great and you have a wonderful week. I will upload some pictures of BW and I in front of the plane with his name on it (exciting) and of us on the beach on Monday. Gotta love South Carolina weather!!

A Day at the Beach

After the cold weather last week the warm up this weekend was wonderful! It was in the high 60s and 70s all weekend... so we went to the beach! BW and I spent just a little bit of time down on the beach on Saturday and then Sunday we took Layla and went back for a few hours. It was wonderful!!

Is that not the cutest picture? =) I think so... Layla loved being out with us and playing on the beach, and she did great! (the remote dog trainer was the best money I ever spent!!!) And BW and I had a blast as well.

BW bought me a bike so we took a nice bike ride down the beach... wow, can't tell ya the last time I rode a bike, let alone on the beach!! But, it was fun and I am super excited to take more bike rides with him while he is here.

Now it is back to the work week and looking forward to next weekend, which incidentally will be our last weekend together before he leaves and starts the serious work-up phases. I am sure it will be a great weekend and I am looking forward to it.

Have a great week!

BBRRRRR!!!

I just want to remind everyone that I am a WARM WEATHER GIRL. Now, with that said I will update you on the weather here in Savannah the past few days... cold, cold, COLDER! I have had to take my fleece to work in case I get cold during the night (not uncommon) and then my huge down coat for walking to the car -- this morning wearing my OSU fleece hat (thanks dad!) and my gloves, with my sunglasses of course! =) The girls threatened to not take me to breakfast with them if I didn't take off the ski gear, but this girl does NOT do cold!

So, this evening I watched the news before work and learned that the all time record low was 19 set back in 1966 and... yes, tonight we should be so lucky to beat that low! WHAT?!?!?! That is not a record I want to be a part of. However, tomorrow it is supposed to be in the high 50s and through the weekend it is supposed to be sunny and in the 70s and continue that way through next week. HOORAY!!! Just livin' for the weekend =)

All unpacked and settled... FINALLY!

So, I am totally one of those people who likes to be completely unpacked and "settled" basically the day I move in someplace! HA. Well, things being what they have been, basically BW and I spending the weekends doing "fun" things... the final unpacking, hanging of pictures and such was put off. But, it has been way too bright in my room during the working week and so I said we HAD to spend this past Saturday covering the windows in the bedroom and putting the pictures up on the walls. So, now I am settled! A month is not too long I guess... here are some pictures of the place all put together =)

The living room. Layla seems to be more comfortable in our new home as well.

This is my cute little dining room, but it is just an "extra" room for me instead. It does have a desk in the corner which is really nice. And the closet holds all my scrubs =)

My kitchen is TINY but, it is perfect for me. And I love how bright it is with the yellow walls and all of my "things" =)

My bathroom is tiny as well, and outdated, but it works. And there is a huge linen closet on the left that is fantastic!

My bedroom is actually really big, and I love it. The double closests are both rather small, but with two of them it works out fine. And, the three windows are great... if you don't sleep during the day and need it dark!! But, black fleece under the miniblinds does wonders! And now I am excited for how dark it will be during the day.... plus there are plenty of windows with LOTS of sunlight in the living room!

Two Years... my memories

I can't believe it was two years ago today that you went home to our Heavenly Father for eternity. I remember so clearly the weeks leading up to today -- well, honestly to yesterday -- and can vividly remember everything that went on for me yesterday and today, two years ago. I had been up to Ohio to see you after you had had a really rough time on the 12th of this month, so I came up and will never forget that night I walked into the hospital room for the first time. We opened the door and the room was full of people from church and full of God's spirit. I remember the group of people parting as I walked through the door so I could see you and walk over to dad. I remember Curt Fannin praying for you before they all left that evening. I remember being so thankful for those people who were supporting my family (and me) during this time. I remember being at the hospital with you that week and the times that we were able to chat shortly and remind each other of our love. I am so thankful for those times! I remember having to leave to go back to work in Texas... so hard. Then I remember January 22, 2007... I had worked the night before, and as was habit called in the morning to see how your night went. It was a rough one, but you were resting at that point. During the day I know the doctor(s) and your nurse called me a couple of times to update me on what was going on and how things were changing. I called when I was up and on my way to work to check again and dad told me that things were not good, but at that point there was no way for me to get out of Corpus until the next morning... dad told me just to go to work. So, I got my Jamba Juice ( you know how much I love those!! ) and went into work. I am so thankful for how amazing the people I worked with in Corpus Christi were and how understanding they were, they could not understand why I was even at work that night! but, I am my daddy's girl and what else could I do? I remember talking to Jen early on that night when they left, she told me things were ok. Shawn had held Cody up in front of your bed when they were leaving and you opened your eyes and said "bye buddy, I love you" I remember going to lunch and dad calling and I knew, before I answered, what he was going to say to me. I remember the call. BW called right after daddy did, and when I told him he of course left to meet me at my house. I left work, that was never a question, I think they told me to leave... they were so supportive. I remember going home... I remember calling Pam and talking to daddy a couple more times. I flew out at 6am, BW had his PRT that morning so it worked out well for him to drop me off at the airport before going to work. I remember seeing Jen at the airport and all the talks and decisions of that day and the couple that followed. I remember you. I miss you, momma, more than I can ever express. I love you. And I remember how much you loved me. So much has happened in the past two years that I have wanted so badly to share with you, and at times have had to remind myself that I can't, in the conventional way anyway. You would have loved knowing that I finally moved to San Diego, where I always wanted to go! and, you would have loved coming out to visit!!! The girls I met out there, you would have truly appreciated the friendships I built and how amazing they have been to me. I needed you during the time that BW and I were not together, and wanted to share with you the excitement and happiness that came when we decided to get back together. Alix got engaged and married... boy did I need you during that for so many different reasons. And, I needed you more than ever this last month with taking a staff job and finding a place to live... wow! I moved to Savannah, you would love it here! And, I really am happy with my new job. I wish I could tell you so much about it, so much that you would be so proud of me for, and only you would really understand why it is all so important and be proud of me.

But, we are ok. As much as we all miss you, God has provided us all with supportive people in our lives to help us through these difficult days and to just be there and support and love us. I know you would be thankful for that as well.

I miss you, momma, and I love you. I hope you are celebrating your Homecoming today.

Our Weekend in Beaufort

With last weekend being a long weekend for BW we tried to spend it exploring and doing new things in the area. It was nice, not stressful but fun-filled and of course wonderful to just be spending time together with BW.

Friday night we just had dinner together at a local seafood place and then watched some TV. BW had had such a long week with work and so it was just a restful evening. Saturday we decided to attend an Oyster Roast at a park in Beaufort.

We love some oysters, and all-you-can-eat oysters... well you know we are there!!!

Saturday night we went to Savannah to see our favorite 80s cover band play at the Wild Wing there. It was only BW and one of the guys from his sqaudron and I, but we had an absolute blast!

After the concert we went to a local pizza place to get a late-night snack...

Sunday we spent the day "exploring" the area, one of BW and my favorite things to do when we lived in California. Even though out there we had so many places to see and things to do, we are trying to find what we can here too, and being outside is a little easier with the weather in So Cal, but we are making the best of it... So, we bundled up and headed to Hunting Island to see what we could find, and we took Layla! We walked around on the marsh walk, found a couple little trails to follow, went up the lighthouse and walked along the beach. All-in-all it a great fun day.

From the top of the lighthouse

Taking a break after walking on the beach with Layla

Shrimp boats along the drive back

Even if we didn't travel far or go someplace great and exciting, it was a great weekend and I am cherishing every moment we get to spend together more than ever before. I look forward to the free weekends that we will have over the next few months and the fun things that we will do during those times!

Hope you had a great weekend too!