Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
30.
Happy 30th Birthday to a WONDERFUL sister and friend!
I love you sis... glad you celebrated in style!
Sunday, February 01, 2009
A New Month DD 117
Well, we're marching up to month FOUR! Thank goodness!!! I am SO SO ready to leave January far behind me. This has literally been one of the most difficult months of my life. For starters, the three of us have all been terribly sick. I have literally been to the Doctor's Office five times in the last three weeks. Emma unfortunately has had a cough for nine weeks. The doctors have given us several different diagnosis (cold, bronchitis, reactive airway disease, asthma and pneumonia). On her third visit she had to have a chest x-ray and they found a blurry spot. Most likely it's the pneumonia, but to be safe we have a visit with a Pulmonologist in a few weeks. Poor little thing as had to endure two rounds of antibiotics, two rounds of steroids and an inhaler. Lily and I also caught horrible chest colds (which I'm still recovering from). Lily was so sick that she ended up with an ear infection as well as an upper respiratory infection.
On top on having to lug two sick children to all these appointments, the Clinic staff has been less than friendly. Actually, they have been flat out rude and incompetent on most occasions. The icing on the cake, a 1.5 hour wait in the clinic pharmacy (each time) for meds. I have now decided that going to Target and paying a small co-pay is worth my weight in gold.
To add insult to injury on my already horrific month. Jeff's command is asking him to extend our tour and do another six month deployment shortly after he returns home. Nothing is set in stone yet (as all us Navy wives know everything changes a million times before it's final), but just the idea of starting over and doing another long six months has me sick to my stomach. Keep your fingers crossed for us an I'll keep you posted.
So... a brand new month and hopefully a run of better luck. Lily is on the mend and although Em has pneumonia, she is actually doing very well. I am feeling better, just trying to kick the tail end of this cold. I also have some visitors to look forward to, my Mom will be here in just a few short weeks and Jeff's Mom will be visiting in March. Hopefully this will really help these last 2 months fly by.
Thanks to all of you who have helped, offered to help or sent your love and support these last few weeks. It has meant the world to me!
On top on having to lug two sick children to all these appointments, the Clinic staff has been less than friendly. Actually, they have been flat out rude and incompetent on most occasions. The icing on the cake, a 1.5 hour wait in the clinic pharmacy (each time) for meds. I have now decided that going to Target and paying a small co-pay is worth my weight in gold.
To add insult to injury on my already horrific month. Jeff's command is asking him to extend our tour and do another six month deployment shortly after he returns home. Nothing is set in stone yet (as all us Navy wives know everything changes a million times before it's final), but just the idea of starting over and doing another long six months has me sick to my stomach. Keep your fingers crossed for us an I'll keep you posted.
So... a brand new month and hopefully a run of better luck. Lily is on the mend and although Em has pneumonia, she is actually doing very well. I am feeling better, just trying to kick the tail end of this cold. I also have some visitors to look forward to, my Mom will be here in just a few short weeks and Jeff's Mom will be visiting in March. Hopefully this will really help these last 2 months fly by.
Thanks to all of you who have helped, offered to help or sent your love and support these last few weeks. It has meant the world to me!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
A Brisk Winter Walk
A stroller free walk around the neighborhood with a big sister showing her her little sis the ropes!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Still Loving Gymnastics!
I know, I know, another slideshow. Jeff loves seeing all the pics so you'll have to bare with me! :)
Here are some recent gymnastics pictures. While Cindy was here, she and I both took a bunch of shots of the girls in the gym. They LOVE being active and tumbling all around. It's been a great way to keep our Saturday mornings full. Em loves the trampoline and bars while Lily seems to favor the beam and the bars. I'm so proud of how far they've come. They can't wait to show Daddy all their new skills.
Here are some recent gymnastics pictures. While Cindy was here, she and I both took a bunch of shots of the girls in the gym. They LOVE being active and tumbling all around. It's been a great way to keep our Saturday mornings full. Em loves the trampoline and bars while Lily seems to favor the beam and the bars. I'm so proud of how far they've come. They can't wait to show Daddy all their new skills.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Cindy and Lucas Visit
Here are lots and lots of pictures from my sister in laws visit. She came with my nephew, Lucas and we all had a great time. The best part, lots of help with the girls, a shoulder to lean on and some much needed rest. Thanks for all the help and support Cindy. You've been a real rock for me during this deployment. Love ya!!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Halfway, Deployment Day 98
Since we're still not sure the exact day Jeff is coming home, a rough estimate puts us at the halfway mark.....YAY!!!!! It's hard to believe that the girls and I have been separated from Jeff for 98 DAYS....3 long months!! However, it's a great feeling to know that after 4 months of summer work ups, and 3 months of deployment, we are finally on the home stretch. The holidays were such a big help, it really made the last month fly by! Even while typing this post, I can't believe it's the 13th of January!
We have a lot to look forward to in the next three months. My sister-in-law, Cindy, my mother-in-law, Linda and my Mom are all coming for visits. I am also busy co-planning Kim's baby shower which will be in February. Of course there is Valentine's Day and the first day of Spring. We also are planning a trip to D.C. to see my friends Beth and Karen (maybe we can see you and the girls too Arinn?) . The girls will love all the museums and monuments and I am excited to hook up with some dear friends!
The countdown to Daddy's return can officially begin! I have missed Jeff so much this past year and I'm really looking forward to LOTS of family time this summer. Although the web caming has been nice, I can't wait to see and hear Jeff in person and give him the biggest hug ever!! I think I may have to wait in line, as I'm sure 2 little girls will beat me to the punch. Thinking of home coming (albeit way too early to be doing it), I get over whelmed with how wonderful it's going to be to be together again. A true happy day for all of us!
As tough as deployment is, I know that I have it better than others. Many of my friends have their husbands gone for multiple deployments or for year long stretches (go Amanda). So I count my blessing every day that Jeff is safe and that he is coming home after his six months are up. The girls and I, as well our entire extended family, are so proud of Jeff and all the men and women who serve our country so bravely. Jeff always reminds me he serves to better the lives of our children. I know it's tough for the girls to comprehend now, but I know some day they will understand why Daddy had to go on his "big trip" and they too will be proud of their Daddy for serving his county.
BRING ON THESE LAST FEW MONTHS...WE'RE READY!!!
We love and miss you so much Sweetie...here's to a speedy 3 months and your safe return home!
We have a lot to look forward to in the next three months. My sister-in-law, Cindy, my mother-in-law, Linda and my Mom are all coming for visits. I am also busy co-planning Kim's baby shower which will be in February. Of course there is Valentine's Day and the first day of Spring. We also are planning a trip to D.C. to see my friends Beth and Karen (maybe we can see you and the girls too Arinn?) . The girls will love all the museums and monuments and I am excited to hook up with some dear friends!
The countdown to Daddy's return can officially begin! I have missed Jeff so much this past year and I'm really looking forward to LOTS of family time this summer. Although the web caming has been nice, I can't wait to see and hear Jeff in person and give him the biggest hug ever!! I think I may have to wait in line, as I'm sure 2 little girls will beat me to the punch. Thinking of home coming (albeit way too early to be doing it), I get over whelmed with how wonderful it's going to be to be together again. A true happy day for all of us!
As tough as deployment is, I know that I have it better than others. Many of my friends have their husbands gone for multiple deployments or for year long stretches (go Amanda). So I count my blessing every day that Jeff is safe and that he is coming home after his six months are up. The girls and I, as well our entire extended family, are so proud of Jeff and all the men and women who serve our country so bravely. Jeff always reminds me he serves to better the lives of our children. I know it's tough for the girls to comprehend now, but I know some day they will understand why Daddy had to go on his "big trip" and they too will be proud of their Daddy for serving his county.
BRING ON THESE LAST FEW MONTHS...WE'RE READY!!!
We love and miss you so much Sweetie...here's to a speedy 3 months and your safe return home!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
31st
I won't lie, I've been missing Jeff a lot these last few weeks. Traveling, Christmas, New Year's and my birthday, all family holidays that I love to share with my super sweet hubby. However, I'm very fortunate to have such wonderful, supportive friends and family that helped me celebrate my 31st birthday. Thanks to Kim and Larry for a relaxing dinner and my FAVORITE strawberry cake. Another special thank you to my friend Erin for a delivered home cooked birthday dinner. You ladies are the best!
I am amazed every day that I'm actually surviving this deployment. I never take for granted how lucky I am to have such an amazing support system. Thanks to everyone for all the birthday cards/gifts, flowers, calls, emails, posts.... it made me feel so loved!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Getting Back to Reality DD 92
Back to Virginia Beach and trying to get settled into our old routine again. All the boxes arrived from Maine, so we've been unpacking and digging out from MOUNDS of new toys and books. Laundry, cleaning, errands, pet care and back to school and the gym...it's tough to go on vacation!
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Thank You
"The greatest gift of family life is to be intimately acquainted with people you might never even introduce yourself to, had life not done it for you."
An amazing visit filled with love, laughs and lots of new memories. Thanks to all of you for helping with the girls and making a portion of this difficult deployment pass a little more quickly. We love you! Here are some of my favorite pics from our last week in Northern Maine:
An amazing visit filled with love, laughs and lots of new memories. Thanks to all of you for helping with the girls and making a portion of this difficult deployment pass a little more quickly. We love you! Here are some of my favorite pics from our last week in Northern Maine:
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New Years 2009
A quiet New Years for us this year. We enjoyed dinner out with my Dad, Barb, April and Cailyn. We ate at a local diner called Jeff's (in honor of you Sweetie!). After dinner, some movies and watching the ball drop. New Year's Day was VERY cold so we stayed inside, watched the parade and played with the girls. Mom made a delicious ham dinner and the girls and I baked some cookies. It was truly a relaxing day. We wish you all a very Happy 2009!
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