Memory Post

I am a little behind on the blog due to an unexpected extended stay in MI (expect details in a few days). So since my friend Layne posted this on his blog I thought I would give it a try.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn’t matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I’ll assume you’re playing the game and I’ll come to your blog and leave one about you.

My Husband Rocks!

Ben has been working his tail off for several years now going from one school to the next and yesterday he completed his officer nuclear power training! This make me very proud! Now he is off to submarine school and then school should be behind him for some time.

Playing Possum

So a while back I wrote in my blog about how crazy our pets are...well Melvin did it again. So it was late and dark and Melvin was not wanting to come inside for the night. So I walked out into the yard to see what he was doing and there was a possum laying in the grass. Melvin gave it a nudge and nothing happened. Being as I don't do dead things I made Melvin come in and let Ben know it was waiting for him. So Ben went out and it was gone. Ben then reminded me of the movie Over the Hedge where the possums do this acting bit in several scenes. So Melvin and I were had...thank goodness!

P.S. Apparently there is some debate if it should be possum or opossum either way they are good actors.

Flashback Friday - Nora Baby

So I couldn't resit taking this picture of Nora last week because it reminded me of her as a sweet little baby.

Nora July 2008

Nora January 2004

Overheard: At a seafood Restaurant

Her: Oh my god. Oh my god, I just killed a crab.

Him: That's okay, I just ate like four.

The Replacement

This is what my friend Mary's husband, Mark, now refers to me as. He is a pilot in the US Air Force and therefore has a rather unpredictable schedule. This has definitely worked to my advantage. For example, back in June I got to attend a very awesome Toby Keith concert in his place. Mary and I had a girls night dinner at La Hacienda where a few waiters tried to buy the VW. Then we met our double date at the concert :o)

Mary, Meredith, & Tim (they drive a Mini!)

Toby

Pretty nice huh? Well it gets better. In July he got called away on a very special and important mission and was unable to go on their Palm Beach vacation. I felt a little bad taking his place this time until I heard he got to go skiing in New Zealand! Wow! Still it was very sweet of Mary and Hannah to share their vacation (including their beds) with us. It was so relaxing and just what I needed.

We had a fantastic daily schedule, it went something like this; eat, pool, eat, nap, beach, eat, sleep. Except one day we went to see the sea turtle rescue and the PlayMobile play place, but the girls kept asking to go back and go to the pool...so we did.

Here are some photos from the trip.

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Nora and Morgan significantly increased their comfort in the water. Nora is diving with goggles and Morgan...well see for yourself.

Thank you so much Mary and Hannah for letting us join you! It was a wonderful vacation we will remember always!

Orders

I know everyone has been wondering...looks like we are headed to Kings Bay, GA. This was our first choice and I think we are excited, but is also starting to sink in that this will really be what Navy life is like. However, it will be nice to not have to move all the way across the country this time. We will probably make the move at the end of November. Ben will be away at submarine training from September 15th until the end of November, so feel free to make a visit to keep us company :o)

Morgan Turned Two!

Here are some photos from Morgan's big day. Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrate. It was a very fun party!

Morgan & Tweety

Morgan & Hannah

Morgan...the last time she had possession of Miffy

Brooke, Brittany, & Morgan