Military Life

Kris came home and told me that the company was told they had to knock out about 40 Marines on this deployment.  I was like, “WHAT”!!!!!  Your going, your not going………… Help me understand what your saying please, he was like they now have no frapping clue when the company is deploying.  Yes that is exciting news for us!  But the longer it is postponed it gets into him being away thru spring of next year.  AG!  I just pray that God intervenes and Kris is one of those Marines that will remain behind at Headquarters during this deployment.  I mean really!  Come on, we are in the middle of this adoption now, we are going on a already booked cruise in February with Linda and Richard, and he hasnt even been home for half a year.  GOD - you hear my heart and you know what it best in all this even when we do not see it.  Just help me to be patient and not loose focus during all this uncertainty.  Keep us all in your prayers and the company that Kris is attached to for guidance.  Much love to our family!

When we got home from spring break I went to the post office to pick up a certified letter and (drum roll)………………  It was the signed adoption papers back from my ex, Michael.  He agreed to Kris adopting the kids without the struggle and emotional stress of dragging the kids thru a court battle.  Its the first grown up decision I feel Michael has ever made towards the children and a very tough one I know on his part. Kris and I have gotten in touch with DSS and now the agency will come out and do a home study on our family and file everything with the court here.  I cant even begin to put into words how excited the children are.  My father-in-law Rory took Kris, Zack, and Drew aside and had a little discussion that when it is all said and done they are going to do a ritual of some kind to make it a blood bond with Zack and Emily.  What ever it may be, it will be a special bond that their Pappa, Dad, & Uncle are going to do for them. 

We packed up the Yukon and headed to Florida on Friday when the kids got out of school for a very quick and really unplanned trip.  We got into town at 2am on Saturday and stayed with Granny.  She was absolutley thrilled that we stayed with her and she didnt even fuss about my dogs in the house or us running the air conditioner.  We got everyone dressed and went to church on Easter and it was hilarious trying to get Granny into our Yukon for church…. OH MY!  It took me, Kris, and Zack The church service praise and worship service was amazing but personally the service was WAY TOO LONG. I always see church as the production day for churches to show off for the ones who dont go regularly. 
We hooked up with Kris’s mom’s side of the family around 2pm for a really awesome catered lunch that they gave at Sonny’s.  Kris Pop and Ms. Enince drove all the way down for it from Virginia (they didnt want to miss seeing Kris before he deploys).  It was a really special day for Kris.  We then headed over to his cousin Karla’s house for desert and a monsterous easter egg hunt. 

Once this egg hunt was over we were off to Mom & Dad’s house for dinner and Kayson’s egg hunt!  What a blast that little booger had!!!!!  There was so much excitment in his little face is was too cute & fun to watch him!

Finding the eggs!!!!

Look at all my eggies everyone!

Then Emily & Gavin took me swimming and we had a blast!

My night was just complete when I got to beat up my Uncle “OO-Rah”!!!  (or as Turbo says it, “Who-Waaaaaa”)

Even though our trip to Lakeland was short and kinda hectic we had fun and Kris got to visit with the ones he loves the most before he leaves again to foreign soil. 

We packed up on Wednesday and headed into Perry for a few days with the Mock’s.  Needless to say we pulled up just in time for “Happy Hour”!!!!  Our time there is always relaxing and laid back.  (unless the stupid dog tears up something or chases away Mi-Mi’s poor cats)  We got to spoil our nieces and gets lots of shuga from them. Brylee has got the cutest country accent I have ever heard in my life.  The easter egg hunt was a little overwhelming for them.  So much candy and not enough room in their mouths to stuff it all! 

Every time they would find an egg, they would have to stop - open it - and either say that one is yucky - lets get another - or open it and shove the gum in their mouths!  It was really precious!

Kris finally un-covered and showed his brother his matching Tattoo….  it was a awesome moment between the two of them.  The bond they share is very deep and true to the end.  (If you want to know more behind thisthe tatoo’s go find the past post and read up on it)

This was my favorite part of the trip (besides the happy hours out back of course) was playing with my sweet nieces and rocking them both to sleep for a nap at the same time.  TT was about ready to fall asleep with them too!  LOL

Spending a relaxing afternoon in Gram’s garden having dinner and just talking.  Was very nice!

Watching the girls blow bubbles and making a huge mess with each other!  Listening to them giggle and watching them dance is so precious!

Hanging out with 2 other Twilight freaks just like Emily and I!!!!!  GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!!!!!!!

What an awesome trip!  The drive back home was total hell and Kris and I were like OH MY, what where we thinking…..  It should have taken us 9.5 hours to get home, but…..  road constrution before Savannah dictated otherwise, 15 hours later we were back in North Carolina. 

Kris was kind enough to let me have a vacation alone for 10 days.  It was much needed I tell you!  Even though I dont work, my life is so busy just being a mom- volunteering as a Family Readiness Advisor - stressing over another deployment when he has just been home for 5 months - the never ending appointments - some one always calling and needing a favor here and there…….  I was just really needing to re-group, relax, and re-charge!  I have come home with a new attitude, I feel stronger, I wont let life or anyone walk all over me any more, and I’m not going to be the “Yes” girl anymore.  I’m new so look out!!!!!  If you dont like the new me……  who cares!

When  I was in town I got to see lots of my friends I graduated with and share some old stories and some good laughs!!!!
Lunch at Crispers

Dinner at the Bahama Breeze

Fishing with mom and dad.

Getting to play with Turbo and spoil him rotten Aunt TT’s way!!!!!

Just getting to be crazy little ole me again with no responsabilities………..

Thanks honey for loving me and letting me get away for a little while!  I’m a better mom and wife because you see what I need and listen when I do need it!  Your a very rare soul and I am thankfull God united my life with yours…….