DAY 82 to 83-
We still have a little over 2 and half weeks left here, but yet if feels like our time with our friends and family is going by to fast. We leave this coming Saturday to head to the Oregon Coast for about 9 days, leaving Washington State again. So, it gives us less time to spend with friends and family around here. But, yet exciting for another vacation in a vacation. I just know this week we only have 3 days, and then about 2 and a half days to spend with those in Washington. We will be able to enjoy the time with my parents in Oregon though.
I will be happy to see my dog, and be in my house. But, I will be sad to leave friends and family here. We have noting planned on the calendar until Josh comes home on leave, still a ways away. And not many people to hang out with at home. I hope this time here slows down, because we are not in a hurry to return back home.
Yesterday the kids and I just spent time with my parents. I made lunch, dinner for lunch since my dad works nights. And then lunch for dinner. For dinner lunch, I made Curry. One of my favorite meals. My parents had not ate it in a long time. Thankfully it turned out well. Then I cleaned the kitchen and relaxed.
Today the kids and I relaxed a little while this morning with my parents. Then after lunch we headed out to my best friend Becka's house to hang out with her kids and husband. Her husband Barbecued hamburgers for use, and then Becca made fries. I also was able to hold her 5 month old baby again today.
On the way home from their house we almost hit a deer as I was driving. Thankfully we didn't. Thankfully I was going a little under the speed limit because all of the curves. They live about a half hour out, in which I just like to call the middle of nowhere. Cute town, the drive is just so long. Anyways, since I was going a little under the speed limit, and he stopped for a second. I didn't hit him. Then I Was afraid the car behind me would rear end me. Thankfully that didn't happen either. I was wondering in that quick thought, would I rather hit the deer, or get rear ended? Thankfully neither happened, both were close though. He then crossed in front of me and went on his little way.
I haven't been able to talk to Josh since last Thursday night when we were on our way home from Grants Pass. He usually calls every 5-7 days. So, probably with in the next couple of days I will be able to hear his voice again. Until then I will just continue thinking of him, and and missing him. I cannot wait until the day he comes home on R and R and I can hold him in my arms again.
My husband and I
One of the 4 hardest time's of my life...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Spending our days with friends and family...
DAY 80-81,
Sorry I haven't been blogging every day being in Washington. I have been very busy. We have had lots of people to see, then balancing this with spending time with my parents, and keeping up with my online classes.
Yesterday, I picked Michael up from my in-laws house and brought him back to my parents house. Then he went and spent time with my dad. Since he is the big brother, it was time for him to get some away time with Grandpa. After they came back home the kids and I all went to eat dinner with my in-laws. The kids played with grandma and grandpa. Michael even has this car that he pedals with his feet as he sits down. Josh's mom actually had a race with him as she ran. She won, but got disqualified at the end for accidentally knocking over her granddaughter (Elizabeth). It was so funny, and neat to see. I didn't think she would but she did. It was great. We had a great dinner. By the end of the night for some reason I wasn't feeling well. We were headed to go, and let's just say, I got sick in the restroom. Boy that was embarrassing getting sick at my in-laws house. Thankfully I feel better, and felt better after I went to sleep. Michael spent the night again, and then the three of us came home.
Today Michael went to Church with my In-laws. And then they dropped him off at my parents house. Later on, we went out to my friends daughters 5th Birthday party. We only stayed a little while. She had a lot of friends at her birthday party.
Tonight I watched Dear John with my parents. That is a good movie. It made me sad though, and made me miss my husband even more. I didn't like the end though. The only other thing I did tonight was work on my assignments for school. That took awhile.
I did get to talk to Josh on facebook for a few minutes, but he had to get off and go to lovely work. I love him so much, I cannot wait for R and R to see him again.
Sorry I haven't been blogging every day being in Washington. I have been very busy. We have had lots of people to see, then balancing this with spending time with my parents, and keeping up with my online classes.
Yesterday, I picked Michael up from my in-laws house and brought him back to my parents house. Then he went and spent time with my dad. Since he is the big brother, it was time for him to get some away time with Grandpa. After they came back home the kids and I all went to eat dinner with my in-laws. The kids played with grandma and grandpa. Michael even has this car that he pedals with his feet as he sits down. Josh's mom actually had a race with him as she ran. She won, but got disqualified at the end for accidentally knocking over her granddaughter (Elizabeth). It was so funny, and neat to see. I didn't think she would but she did. It was great. We had a great dinner. By the end of the night for some reason I wasn't feeling well. We were headed to go, and let's just say, I got sick in the restroom. Boy that was embarrassing getting sick at my in-laws house. Thankfully I feel better, and felt better after I went to sleep. Michael spent the night again, and then the three of us came home.
Today Michael went to Church with my In-laws. And then they dropped him off at my parents house. Later on, we went out to my friends daughters 5th Birthday party. We only stayed a little while. She had a lot of friends at her birthday party.
Tonight I watched Dear John with my parents. That is a good movie. It made me sad though, and made me miss my husband even more. I didn't like the end though. The only other thing I did tonight was work on my assignments for school. That took awhile.
I did get to talk to Josh on facebook for a few minutes, but he had to get off and go to lovely work. I love him so much, I cannot wait for R and R to see him again.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Seeing friends and family after 2 years....
DAY 79- (Really June 4th, 2010)
Wow, I'm tired! This has been a busy week. Seeing lots of friends and family that we have not see in 2 years, since we last lived here.
We arrived back in Washington yesterday after spending a few days in Oregon. When we left Grants Pass, we had pictures taken by the Caveman Statue. In Grants Pass, they are known as the Caveman town.
We then hit the road and headed back. On the way back we stopped and ate Sundaes at McDonald's with my Aunt Karen (dad's sister), and Uncle Al. It was great to be able to visit with them on the way back. (I will try and post pictures in the next few days, I don't have them downloaded on my computer yet).
We then arrived at the house around 11 p.m, after stopping to eat dinner about an hour away from here. We also drove by our old house in which we lived at for 4 years. It was the house that Elizabeth and Johnathan came home to when they were born. It was sad seeing it again. Coming home on the entire trip, I felt that they were suppose to be dropping us off at the house when we got back to Washington. Last trip we made just like this one, they took us to "our home". This time was just a drive by. When we turned around to show Michael the house, we noticed it was for sale. It is a sad thing. We lived in the house for 4 years, but they guy that bought after us foreclosed, after only about 6 months of living in it. Finally after maybe a year of being empty, there was someone living in it. Then we noticed the for sale sign. It was taken care of, just sad to see it is for sale again. Then we came home.
Today I went with my best friend shopping for her daughters birthday on Sunday.I had a great time shopping with her and her baby. Then her husband met up with us and we all at lunch. It was nice being with my best friend, and having a little break away from my kids while my parents watched them.
Then tonight I went over to my in-laws house, of course Josh's parents house. They haven't been able to see their grand kids in two years. So, the kids were completely excited to see them. We had a great time hanging out with them tonight. Elizabeth was able to get her birthday gift from them, and then they gave me a mothers day present to open. Michael then spent the night with them, and I will pick him up in the morning.
Now it is time to go to bed, I am soo.. tired. I will try to add a few pictures up tomorrow. Still, thinking, loving and missing my husband as we travel around the town that we met.
Wow, I'm tired! This has been a busy week. Seeing lots of friends and family that we have not see in 2 years, since we last lived here.
We arrived back in Washington yesterday after spending a few days in Oregon. When we left Grants Pass, we had pictures taken by the Caveman Statue. In Grants Pass, they are known as the Caveman town.
We then hit the road and headed back. On the way back we stopped and ate Sundaes at McDonald's with my Aunt Karen (dad's sister), and Uncle Al. It was great to be able to visit with them on the way back. (I will try and post pictures in the next few days, I don't have them downloaded on my computer yet).
We then arrived at the house around 11 p.m, after stopping to eat dinner about an hour away from here. We also drove by our old house in which we lived at for 4 years. It was the house that Elizabeth and Johnathan came home to when they were born. It was sad seeing it again. Coming home on the entire trip, I felt that they were suppose to be dropping us off at the house when we got back to Washington. Last trip we made just like this one, they took us to "our home". This time was just a drive by. When we turned around to show Michael the house, we noticed it was for sale. It is a sad thing. We lived in the house for 4 years, but they guy that bought after us foreclosed, after only about 6 months of living in it. Finally after maybe a year of being empty, there was someone living in it. Then we noticed the for sale sign. It was taken care of, just sad to see it is for sale again. Then we came home.
Today I went with my best friend shopping for her daughters birthday on Sunday.I had a great time shopping with her and her baby. Then her husband met up with us and we all at lunch. It was nice being with my best friend, and having a little break away from my kids while my parents watched them.
Then tonight I went over to my in-laws house, of course Josh's parents house. They haven't been able to see their grand kids in two years. So, the kids were completely excited to see them. We had a great time hanging out with them tonight. Elizabeth was able to get her birthday gift from them, and then they gave me a mothers day present to open. Michael then spent the night with them, and I will pick him up in the morning.
Now it is time to go to bed, I am soo.. tired. I will try to add a few pictures up tomorrow. Still, thinking, loving and missing my husband as we travel around the town that we met.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Just wanted to let you know...
DAY 78- (Really June 3rd, 2010)
For all of you that do read my blog every night, this is just going to be a very quick one. I just wanted to let you know that I will let you know tomorrow night, how our trip home to Washington State from Oregon went. We got in late tonight, and I automatically had homework to do. Until then, have a great night!
For all of you that do read my blog every night, this is just going to be a very quick one. I just wanted to let you know that I will let you know tomorrow night, how our trip home to Washington State from Oregon went. We got in late tonight, and I automatically had homework to do. Until then, have a great night!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Saying Goodbyes, last night in Oregon....
DAY 77-
It was two years since I was last able to come to Grants Pass, Oregon, the town in which I was born. It was two years ago when we were here, right before we moved from Washington State to Maryland. And now we live in Colorado. We finally, were able to come and see our family members in Oregon, and now it's the last night and we are leaving tomorrow. This time has gone by very fast. I have enjoyed every minute visiting with my brother, sister in law, niece, nephew, Grandma, and My Aunt Vades (my moms sister). It is sad that we don't know when we will see these family members again. We will cherish every great memory that we have made in the last few days with our family, and hold these memories in our hearts when we think of them.
Today on our final day we were able to go and see my 86 year old Grandma (my dad's mom.) We had a great, short visit today today. We weren't able to stay long because the kids were starting to act up. She is getting older now, and so it is harder for her to be around kids to long. We were able to get some great pictures with my grandma and I, my dad and her, and then the kids and my dad and I. Then it was time to say goodbye, until next time...
After we left my Grandmas house, we drove up to see my brother and his family for a little while. All of the cousins played toys while the adults were visiting. Johnathan was singing again today. Then it was time to say goodbye, until next time.
We then all headed to a Mexican Restaurant to meet up with my Aunt Vades (my mom's sister). My Parents, the kids, My Aunt Vades and I all ate Mexican food for dinner. It was a very nice Visit with my Aunt. I'm glad we were able to spend a little more time with my Aunt since the other day. She is my moms only sister. After we visited a little while during dinner, and ate our great food it was time to leave. I drove my Aunts vehicle to her house. It was nice having the little bit of extra time to visit with my Aunt. And I usually don't drive for anyone but my three kids. So, my Aunt should feel special, lol. My mom and I then said goodbye, until next tim
e.
It has been a great trip to Oregon. I'm going to miss all of my family here, but I know that we will be back to see everyone. Until then, I will hold these great memories to remember until next time....
It was two years since I was last able to come to Grants Pass, Oregon, the town in which I was born. It was two years ago when we were here, right before we moved from Washington State to Maryland. And now we live in Colorado. We finally, were able to come and see our family members in Oregon, and now it's the last night and we are leaving tomorrow. This time has gone by very fast. I have enjoyed every minute visiting with my brother, sister in law, niece, nephew, Grandma, and My Aunt Vades (my moms sister). It is sad that we don't know when we will see these family members again. We will cherish every great memory that we have made in the last few days with our family, and hold these memories in our hearts when we think of them.
Today on our final day we were able to go and see my 86 year old Grandma (my dad's mom.) We had a great, short visit today today. We weren't able to stay long because the kids were starting to act up. She is getting older now, and so it is harder for her to be around kids to long. We were able to get some great pictures with my grandma and I, my dad and her, and then the kids and my dad and I. Then it was time to say goodbye, until next time...
After we left my Grandmas house, we drove up to see my brother and his family for a little while. All of the cousins played toys while the adults were visiting. Johnathan was singing again today. Then it was time to say goodbye, until next time.
We then all headed to a Mexican Restaurant to meet up with my Aunt Vades (my mom's sister). My Parents, the kids, My Aunt Vades and I all ate Mexican food for dinner. It was a very nice Visit with my Aunt. I'm glad we were able to spend a little more time with my Aunt since the other day. She is my moms only sister. After we visited a little while during dinner, and ate our great food it was time to leave. I drove my Aunts vehicle to her house. It was nice having the little bit of extra time to visit with my Aunt. And I usually don't drive for anyone but my three kids. So, my Aunt should feel special, lol. My mom and I then said goodbye, until next tim
e.It has been a great trip to Oregon. I'm going to miss all of my family here, but I know that we will be back to see everyone. Until then, I will hold these great memories to remember until next time....
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
We went to visit my brother and his family today....
DAY 76- (Really, June 1st, 2010)
Today my parents and I went out to eat Brunch with the kids. Then we went out to see my brother. The kids and I haven't seen him and his family in two years. Last time we saw him was before the kids and I moved from Washington, 2 years ago.
We had a great visit at their house today. The kids played, and Johnathan made up his own song. It was the, "I'm bad, your bad song". It was so cute! Then my niece, and then Elizabeth were doing a presentation.
The kids all played outside some, and even rode bikes for a few minutes. We were there for a couple of hours. Then we all went out to eat pizza at a place called Abby's. When my parents, the kids and I arrived back at the motel the kids, my dad, and I went swimming. Elizabeth is such a water baby. She is not even the same child when she is in the water. She is not even afraid and wants to jump right in. One time she got out of the pool, and was trying to do a swimmers position jump in the pool. I had to stop her. She is just not scared of the water, not like me at that age. Johnathan was to afraid, and didn't want in the pool. Michael played some in the pool, but mainly by himself.
This trip is going by fast here in Oregon. I just hope our entire vacation doesn't go by fast. I just don't want the vacation to go by fast where the kids and I are back home not around the family anymore. Until then, just enjoying every minute, and thinking of and missing my handsome husband.
Today my parents and I went out to eat Brunch with the kids. Then we went out to see my brother. The kids and I haven't seen him and his family in two years. Last time we saw him was before the kids and I moved from Washington, 2 years ago.
We had a great visit at their house today. The kids played, and Johnathan made up his own song. It was the, "I'm bad, your bad song". It was so cute! Then my niece, and then Elizabeth were doing a presentation.
The kids all played outside some, and even rode bikes for a few minutes. We were there for a couple of hours. Then we all went out to eat pizza at a place called Abby's. When my parents, the kids and I arrived back at the motel the kids, my dad, and I went swimming. Elizabeth is such a water baby. She is not even the same child when she is in the water. She is not even afraid and wants to jump right in. One time she got out of the pool, and was trying to do a swimmers position jump in the pool. I had to stop her. She is just not scared of the water, not like me at that age. Johnathan was to afraid, and didn't want in the pool. Michael played some in the pool, but mainly by himself.
This trip is going by fast here in Oregon. I just hope our entire vacation doesn't go by fast. I just don't want the vacation to go by fast where the kids and I are back home not around the family anymore. Until then, just enjoying every minute, and thinking of and missing my handsome husband.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day...
This is me pointing to the room I was born in
DAY 75-
This day is to remember all of those Soldiers, and other Men and Women that fought and died for Our Freedom. We Remember them, and we Thank them for Losing their lives for our Country. It is such a sad touching thing. There are families and friends that still love, and miss these Men and Women, and they are also in our Thoughts And Prayers.
We will never forget these Men and Women who lost their lives, fighting for our Freedom, that is what today is about.
Today is also a day to think about those Men and Women in any Branch of Service that are Currently deployed fighting for Our Country. Please keep all of these men and women in your Thoughts and Prayers, and that all of these Men and Women Return to Us Safely. No matter if it is Memorial day, or not, please thank these men in Women in Uniform for for fighting for our Country and giving us the Freedom that we have. If your buying coffee, buy them one. If your buying lunch, pay for theirs. You wouldn't have the freedom that you have to buy those items if it wasn't for them.
My husband was especially in my thoughts and Prayers today. I'm very Proud to be his Wife. He is an Amazing husband, father and Soldier. I'm very Proud of Him. This is the 4th time that he has been deployed, fighting for the freedom for our Country, and giving up things, and family at home in order to help Protect our Country. Thank you Josh, we love and miss you a whole lot, and we cannot wait to see you again. We are very Proud of you Josh!
Today, the kids and I drove around with my Parents, in Grants Pass, Oregon. In the town in which I was born. We drove by the hospital that I was born at. It is closed now, but we got pictures of me outside of the hospital in front, and then in the back of the hospital in which I was really born. Probably next time I make it here, then it will be torn down.
We also got to see my Aunt Vades today. I had a great time visiting her. It has been over 2 years since I have been able to see her. I can't wait to go and see her again.
It was a great day today, besides the kids are being really fussy, fighting and throwing temper tantrums. I hope they get better soon. Enjoying our vacation away from home, but still thinking about my husband. I can't wait to see the man that I love so dearly, again in the next few months!
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