My husband called me yesterday and said he got his pre-deployment check list...sigh...it's starting to get hard when I think about it. That's when my brain started going, think about everything I wanted to do to help him, as well a little surprises for pre and actual deployment.
Then it hit me, I have not idea where to even start and this is where you guys come in.
What ideas do you have for deployment gifts/surprises? They can be something to give him before he leaves or little things to work on and send while his is actually deployed.
I helped on of my Army wife friends at flight school with a scrapbook, but that is a little "traditional" in my book. I also, have no idea where to start, or even start looking.
So, I thank you in advance for all your help and I will for sure keep you posted on whatever projects I do.
May 26, 2011
May 21, 2011
Exciting News
Last night I got a phone call from my best friend of the age of 7...SHE GOT ENGAGED!
I am so excited for her. She has been through so much in her life that to hear her that happy again almost brought tears to my eyes. Plus, her now fiance is the perfect match for her.
Ahhh. I just can't contain myself.
Now, for the fun part of helping her plan and do whatever she needs. The only thing I am dreading is her putting me in a pink dress, but she is the bride and I would do anything for her, even that.
I am so excited for her. She has been through so much in her life that to hear her that happy again almost brought tears to my eyes. Plus, her now fiance is the perfect match for her.
Ahhh. I just can't contain myself.
Now, for the fun part of helping her plan and do whatever she needs. The only thing I am dreading is her putting me in a pink dress, but she is the bride and I would do anything for her, even that.
May 15, 2011
Are You Freaking Kidding Me?!?
I know, I know, I have been a very bad blogger and have so much to fill you in on still. Work is so crazy I have hardly had time to play with the puppies or go grocery shopping.
Anyway, this happened today while at work with one of my co-workers. As I think I have mentioned before, I work with a bunch of guys and only 5 other females. Of course, I have one female co-worker that did not like me right from the get go because I clicked with everyone and she did not feel like she was the alpha she dog any more.
Well today, some of the guys were asking how my husband was doing back in Kansas getting ready for deployment. Before I could even get a full sentence out, she says, "Your husband is in the guard, it's not like he is full time army so it's not like it's that big of a deal."
I wanted to punch her in the face.
Yes, he is not active duty but that doesn't mean that he still has to do typical Army things, and go through the same things throughout a deployment. I had to try to explain, that the big difference between the two is that we don't have to move every two years, and that my husband gets to have another job when not doing military things.
She just shrugged it off and went on her merry way. The guys in the office with me did not know how to react. After a few more seconds they both looked at me and said that my husband was just as Army as anyone else and that it's probably harder from him and myself, because we have to live a "civilian" life and military one all at the same time.
While it was nice of them to say that I was still upset and the only thought still going through my head was, "Are you freaking kidding me?!?"
Anyway, this happened today while at work with one of my co-workers. As I think I have mentioned before, I work with a bunch of guys and only 5 other females. Of course, I have one female co-worker that did not like me right from the get go because I clicked with everyone and she did not feel like she was the alpha she dog any more.
Well today, some of the guys were asking how my husband was doing back in Kansas getting ready for deployment. Before I could even get a full sentence out, she says, "Your husband is in the guard, it's not like he is full time army so it's not like it's that big of a deal."
I wanted to punch her in the face.
Yes, he is not active duty but that doesn't mean that he still has to do typical Army things, and go through the same things throughout a deployment. I had to try to explain, that the big difference between the two is that we don't have to move every two years, and that my husband gets to have another job when not doing military things.
She just shrugged it off and went on her merry way. The guys in the office with me did not know how to react. After a few more seconds they both looked at me and said that my husband was just as Army as anyone else and that it's probably harder from him and myself, because we have to live a "civilian" life and military one all at the same time.
While it was nice of them to say that I was still upset and the only thought still going through my head was, "Are you freaking kidding me?!?"
May 11, 2011
Here We Go {again}
Well, these past two weeks went WAY to fast.
On Friday, when I got done with work (at 10 p.m.) my husband and I drove the 8 hours back to Kansas so he could get ready for his RNL progression and then deployment. I then left, Sunday morning, less than 24 hours later.
Right now we are unsure when we are going to see each other again, but we know for sure we will get at least one more long week before he heads out to Ft. Hood for his "official" deployment departure.
I would say these separations are getting easier but they're not.
Promise to fill you in on all of our adventures now that things have calmed down a little bit.
On Friday, when I got done with work (at 10 p.m.) my husband and I drove the 8 hours back to Kansas so he could get ready for his RNL progression and then deployment. I then left, Sunday morning, less than 24 hours later.
Right now we are unsure when we are going to see each other again, but we know for sure we will get at least one more long week before he heads out to Ft. Hood for his "official" deployment departure.
I would say these separations are getting easier but they're not.
Promise to fill you in on all of our adventures now that things have calmed down a little bit.
May 6, 2011
May 6
Love this photo from Life Magazine.
So to all of you fellow military wives, husbands, and/or significant others, thank you for being strong and supportive to your soldiers and each other.
Happy Military Spouse Day!
May 4, 2011
A Little Romance
This is what I came home to yesterday after work, a candle light, romantic dinner for two.
I was told to just sit down and relax, while my husband took care of everything. He started by pulling out my chair, opened and poured me a glass of champagne, and ran off to the kitchen to serve the first course.
He came out with freshly backed bread and caesar salad. The kicker with this, is that he even made the dressing himself...I was blown away, not to mention it was really yummy.
After that, he took the dishes, actually put them into the dishwasher, then starting serving up the main course. He made four cheese, two meat, lasagna with a side of green beans. This is making me hungry just thinking about it again. Once again, it was really really good. I could also tell he was nervous about how I perceived the evening and his cooking, but I told him a few times that everything was amazing.
To end the dinner, he made white chocolate covered strawberries and cheesecake. Not to mention we almost finished off that entire bottle of champagne.
Once again, he cleaned everything up while I just relaxed on the couch with the puppies.
We then cuddled together and played with the puppies some. It was something I needed, and for one night, made the fact he leaves again on Friday disappear. Not to mention, it just gives me another, of many already there reasons, to love him more.
Apr 29, 2011
Flight School Graduation
So I finally have time to fill you in on graduation that took place last week.
To start with I left around my lunch time from work, dealt with a horribly rude airport security guy, meet up with my parents at the gate, and got to Ft. Rucker around 7p.m. As soon as my parents and I got there we meet up with my husband his "littlest" brother and parents for dinner at my favorite pizza place Mellow Mushroom.
Next, to all of our surprise we found out that my husbands friend helped plan an evening in the Blackhawk simulator. It was so awesome!!! I helped him study and learn so much about the thing that it was great to give it a try myself. I was so shocked that I understood everything that he was telling me to do and I actually hovered and landed on a slope. Yes, I am now an official pilots wife nerd.
I was exhausted by the time I got back to the townhouse but realized quickly that there was still a lot of packing left to do there. It was all of that little stuff that you really don't want to pack, but rather throw into the car.
The next morning was the graduation, YAY! It was so cool seeing my husband with the rest of his class finally get their wings. They have gone through so much, it's just an amazing moment. It was also great to see his first IP (instructor pilot) and some of his other buddies come out for it too. I also got to pin the wings on, and lucky for everyone involved, I did not make him bleed.
We then, well just the me and him, went to a lunch that was for the wives/biggest supporter of the aviators. It was so sweet, we got our own "Gradu-MATE" certificate and our own set of wings. Mine was in the form of a necklace, while others got an actual little pin.
The graduation day ended with a big barbecue at the cabin my parents rented at the lake on Ft. Rucker. Great food, great friends, and a great way to end the day.
To wrap up the trip we finished packing the U-hal and headed to Montgomery so I could get on the earliest flight out so I could get back to work.
Once again, it was a whirlwind of a trip but I am so very proud of my husband. Everything he went through at Ft. Rucker and with flight school, and for him finally getting his wings.
To start with I left around my lunch time from work, dealt with a horribly rude airport security guy, meet up with my parents at the gate, and got to Ft. Rucker around 7p.m. As soon as my parents and I got there we meet up with my husband his "littlest" brother and parents for dinner at my favorite pizza place Mellow Mushroom.
Next, to all of our surprise we found out that my husbands friend helped plan an evening in the Blackhawk simulator. It was so awesome!!! I helped him study and learn so much about the thing that it was great to give it a try myself. I was so shocked that I understood everything that he was telling me to do and I actually hovered and landed on a slope. Yes, I am now an official pilots wife nerd.
I was exhausted by the time I got back to the townhouse but realized quickly that there was still a lot of packing left to do there. It was all of that little stuff that you really don't want to pack, but rather throw into the car.
The next morning was the graduation, YAY! It was so cool seeing my husband with the rest of his class finally get their wings. They have gone through so much, it's just an amazing moment. It was also great to see his first IP (instructor pilot) and some of his other buddies come out for it too. I also got to pin the wings on, and lucky for everyone involved, I did not make him bleed.
We then, well just the me and him, went to a lunch that was for the wives/biggest supporter of the aviators. It was so sweet, we got our own "Gradu-MATE" certificate and our own set of wings. Mine was in the form of a necklace, while others got an actual little pin.
The graduation day ended with a big barbecue at the cabin my parents rented at the lake on Ft. Rucker. Great food, great friends, and a great way to end the day.
To wrap up the trip we finished packing the U-hal and headed to Montgomery so I could get on the earliest flight out so I could get back to work.
Once again, it was a whirlwind of a trip but I am so very proud of my husband. Everything he went through at Ft. Rucker and with flight school, and for him finally getting his wings.
Apr 26, 2011
Feels Like Home
As you know from the last post we are back in Texas and ever since I landed at DFW life has been way crazy and, believe it or not, this is the first time I have turned on my computer since the last post to say I was safe.
Right now we are finishing unpacking (his things and the last minute random furniture) and this place finally feels like home. While having everything in it's place might have something to do with it, the main reason it feels like home is because our little family is all together for two whole weeks.
Promise to actually put photos of graduation and have more posts now that things are settled...for the time being.
Right now we are finishing unpacking (his things and the last minute random furniture) and this place finally feels like home. While having everything in it's place might have something to do with it, the main reason it feels like home is because our little family is all together for two whole weeks.
Promise to actually put photos of graduation and have more posts now that things are settled...for the time being.
Apr 22, 2011
So Tired.
Well, I made it back from my husbands graduation in one piece this morning. I then proceeded to go to work and he finally arrived in Dallas after a long 12 hrs. on the road.
I am uploading photos now and will put a full post of flight school graduation events soon. For now, we are going to get some dinner, sit on the patio, and probably go to sleep in an hour.
Happy Good Friday!
I am uploading photos now and will put a full post of flight school graduation events soon. For now, we are going to get some dinner, sit on the patio, and probably go to sleep in an hour.
Happy Good Friday!
Apr 16, 2011
Brownies, Dresses, and Cleaning Up
This morning I woke up happy and a little stressed. Why? Because this time next week, my husband and his puppy will be here with me and my dog. So excited!
There is a lot to do to get the apartment ready as well as get me and Todd (my dog) packed for our trip back to Ft. Rucker. Not to mention, I am actually going to a get together with one of my new work friends and her husband tonight and I offered to make brownies since they are making dinner.
Right now the brownies are in the oven, and other than making those and going to the store this morning to make sure I had food for the beginning of the week and when I get back from Alabama, nothing is done.
Well, that's not totally true, I did make a list, ha.
This afternoon before I leave for dinner I am rummaging through my closet to figure out what to wear to the graduation ceremony. I have a feeling I am going to pack a few options and not make up my mind until the morning of. I also having a feeling I am going to have to buy new shoes (darn) to go with what ever options I have. A lot of my heals are warn out and I want to make sure I looked polished next to my new pilot of a husband. As soon as I figure it out I will post a picture of my final look.
Not only do I have to pack my stuff, I have to get Todd ready too. One of my buddies from Dallas offered, with out me even having to ask or say anything, to watch him for the few days. Yes, he is small enough to ride in the plane with me, it's such a quick trip it wouldn't really be worth it.
Finally, I am going to clean the entire apartment as well as rearrange things so when my husband gets here we can easily just put everything in it's place instead of having a huge pile in the living room we would just have to move later.
Well, looks like the brownies are done, now off to my closet. Happy Saturday!
There is a lot to do to get the apartment ready as well as get me and Todd (my dog) packed for our trip back to Ft. Rucker. Not to mention, I am actually going to a get together with one of my new work friends and her husband tonight and I offered to make brownies since they are making dinner.
Right now the brownies are in the oven, and other than making those and going to the store this morning to make sure I had food for the beginning of the week and when I get back from Alabama, nothing is done.
Well, that's not totally true, I did make a list, ha.
This afternoon before I leave for dinner I am rummaging through my closet to figure out what to wear to the graduation ceremony. I have a feeling I am going to pack a few options and not make up my mind until the morning of. I also having a feeling I am going to have to buy new shoes (darn) to go with what ever options I have. A lot of my heals are warn out and I want to make sure I looked polished next to my new pilot of a husband. As soon as I figure it out I will post a picture of my final look.
Not only do I have to pack my stuff, I have to get Todd ready too. One of my buddies from Dallas offered, with out me even having to ask or say anything, to watch him for the few days. Yes, he is small enough to ride in the plane with me, it's such a quick trip it wouldn't really be worth it.
Finally, I am going to clean the entire apartment as well as rearrange things so when my husband gets here we can easily just put everything in it's place instead of having a huge pile in the living room we would just have to move later.
Well, looks like the brownies are done, now off to my closet. Happy Saturday!
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