Double Digits...What?!?!

Wow it's been a long time since I've been on here. Guess it's been a busy 2 months. Well that's right we are down to double digits until Aaron gets home. I'm getting very anxious. Everyone told me to stay busy and that's what I'm trying to do. I'll just mention some of the fun things I've been doing while trying to pass the time. One of the most recent events was a bunch of us renting a boat and going to the lake. We had so much fun. I will post some pictures up soon. We had so much fun spending the day out there and grilling. Oh yeah I and got to meet another new wife that day too. She seems nice. Like I said in past blogs families are moving in and out all the time. Wait I guess I met two new wives. Sam and Bre. They are both really nice and will be great in the "wives club." Everyone has been great inviting me to hang out, go out, or just have dinner at their house. I'm still working, that's always fun and a time passer. And most importantly I've had several vistors since Aaron has been gone. My sister of course was the first to visit me, we always have a great time. Maybe it had to do with all the food we ate but hey we had a great time! I can't wait til she comes back soon I hope. Aarons mom, my favorite mother in law came! She came here over Mother's Day weekend. So for her gift we went and got a pedicure. It was her first and I'm pretty sure she loved it! We had a lot of fun just hanging out and doing little projects around the house. Then my dad and Memaw! I was so shocked that she came but we had a great time. And she got us a new kitchen table. That's right friends we don't all have to crowd around that little breakfast table anymore to play scattergories! A little furry visitor came to stay with me for a while too and I loved her company. Trinity is the Carpenter's dog. She is wonderful. We have been bonding. She loves going for walks, and what they say is true, dogs are great company. I talked and cried to her and she just sit there and listened. I look forward to her staying more this summer! This week Debbie (Aaron's 1 of 6 sisters) is coming to visit me! I'm so excited about that. I'm trying to plan stuff for us to do. She will be here during the 4th of July so there will be lots of shop festivities going on I'm sure! And swimming will be a must. It's supposed to be over 100 degrees this week! Oh I can't forget, Aaron bought me a necklace! No, it's not from Iraq that's the first thing everyone asked. It's really pretty and pink. I'm sure you'll see it sometime. Well I think that's going to be it for now. I will try and post up pictures asap. I have so many!!! Well for now 96 days to go....

Happy V~DAY!

Normally I'm not one to celebrate Valentines Day but I thought I would festive and do it this year. Aaron knew from the start he better not buy me flowers or candy. I think that's part of the reason I dislike the "holiday" so much. It's always expected from the guys to buy expensive flowers (that will die in a few days) and candy in a heartshaped box. There's never really thought that goes into it. There are those few guys out there that will come up with something original like writing a song and singing/playing it, or maybe even a proposal! Aaron did very well this year! He got me a VERY pretty ring from Tiffany & Co. I was very excited. We spent the day in Lake Charles shopping and eating! Don't worry I didn't forget about Aaron's present. I'm waiting for some xbox game to come out!

The next week my parents came in from Florida and spent a few days with us. I was really happy to see them. Especially with all that's been going on with Aaron's deployment. It was good to spend sometime with them. Of course I had to work but they had lunch with me and I got off early to hangout with them. And my mom played Cinderella. She did some house work for me, that I really appreciated! The last night they were here they got to go to one of Aaron's basketball games, which is always interesting and enjoyable and meet the guys. That night we had a large crowd (for us anyway). Doreen and Jennie brought theirs girls out and Maribel and her son were there as well. I think all the Army people were shocked when we all walked in and they asked who we were there for. And we won again! It was a lot of fun and my parents really enjoyed seeing everyone. I'm sure they will be back soon!

It's the most wonderful time of the Year...Christmas!!!

It's that time of year again. All the excitment builds up and everyone is ready to go home and visit family and friends. At least I was. It all started out not so good. We were supposed to leave on the 23rd but my car was not wanting to make the trip. On Monday the 22 my car broke, the exact same part that broke last year the exact same time! Well the first thing I did was of course panic and cry because I didn't know if I was going to make it home or not. It was after 5:00 and EVERYTHING was closed. I talked to my parents about all the possibilties, dad coming and getting us, flying, renting a car. But for some reason I thought it would be best to wait til Tuesday and see about getting it fixed. So first thing that morning Aaron and I got up and I called this small local car repair place right off post and told the lady I needed my car fixed because I just wanted to go home and see my family for the holidays. She was so nice and told me to get up there and they would take a look at it. So we jumped in the car and headed off. As soon as we got there her husband (the owner) took a look walked to the back of the shop and made a phone call. She came out only to tell us that it was defintely the part I thought it was and there was a new part but it was in Lake Charles and wouldn't be in until the next day (Christmas Eve) and they were going to be closed. See this is where you think it gets worse but it's the opposite! She said her husband said he wanted us to go home to see our family and that he would come back early the next morning when the part arrived and put it in for us! BUT that's not all, he only charged us their price, nothing extra AND he kept our car over night so he could take the old part out and have the car ready to be repaired the next morning. I asked for a phone to call a cab and she wouldn't let me. She put us in her car and drove us to our house. And said I will be back first thing in the morning to get you and take you to your car! Needless to say she made me cry. I asked her if she was always helping people like this and she said her and her husband felt like this was the right thing to do. Their older daughter was gone, maybe on bad terms I don't know the whole story. But they wanted me to be home for the holidays just like their daughter should have been. The next morning she picked us up and I could not thank them enough! She hugged me and said tell your parents how much you love them when you see them. And that's something I will NEVER forget! This was truly a Christmas Miracle!!!

We finally made it home on the 24th! Just in time for good (haha) food and LOTS of presents! First we went to my grandma's house and had dinner and presents there then headed to my parents to open even more! I loved everything I got and I'm sure Aaron did too! We ended up staying up most of the night into the morning playing RockBand with Micah. She got so many things, mainly games, Wii, RockBand, Nintendo DS! Then Christmas Day we got up and had a nice huge breakfast and of course nice HUGE lunch to follow. So we spend a little time eating when we go home! Nothing like mom's cooking! Later that night we went to the movies, it was a fun family outing. The rest of the trip was filled with hanging out with family, shopping, eating, and playing with all our new toys! I don't want everyone to think I forgot about the Kimmel's. Last year we spent Christmas with them so we decided to go to Missouri this year. Next year I'm sure we will be back in Ohio. It seems like every year gets better and better. It's so different from being a kid. When you're younger you think of everything you are getting and how excited you are to open presents but now that I'm older I love watching my parents and everyone else open theirs. I had so much fun this year and I can't wait til next year! I'm so thankful for my family and miss them so much already!

Aaron & I. We got so much!!!


The Mom & Dad

The Girls


She got everything she asked for and more!!!

The Boy and their toys!

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. Sometimes it seems to get overlooked. This year we decided last minute to go to Missouri to visit my family. AND we took along some friends! Tim & Jennie and the girls were planning on staying here but the holidays are times to be with family, friends AND go shopping haha. So the Tuesday night we called them up and the next day we were on our way to Missouri! It was such a good time! We left out around 3:00 Wednesday and got there a little late. Only running into what could have been a major accident. Some idiot lost his homemade looking trailor with beds on it! This is not a joke. It was 3 lanes of traffic going one way and Tim was driving all of a sudden we see metal and beds flying all over the road. Thank God no one was hurt and nothing was wrong with the car. We did pull over to check it and help another guy get a bed out from under his truck! So Thanksgiving day we had a HUGE meal of course. We hung out that night by the fire and played games. And of course the next day all the girls (me, Jennie, Mom, Christina, Leslie and B.) went shopping! YAY for after Thanksgiving Day sales. We had so much fun! Even if we almost got ran over trying to fix Jennies phone. And standing in line at Kohl's that wrapped all the way around the store. All that aside I had a wonderful time! I'm so glad my friends and family were all together. I think I take forgranted sometimes ok more then that, family. They are the most important thing to me, and when it's all over they are always going to be there for me. Thanks for letting us all come and stay Dad, Mom, Christina and Micah! Can't wait til Christmas!

Micah, Kailey, Alexis, Megan & Zoey

Zoey....being good as always!

Me & Jennie went for a ride...I think she was a little nervous!

Nothing like a nice campfire!

It was a little cold that night!

Riding the golfcart

My Parents back yard. I miss that place!!!

Good&Bad

Everyone says things happen for a reason. Well I'm still trying to figure out last weekend. Aaron and I were planning to go to Missouri to see both families. His was driving down from Ohio and we were meeting up at my parents. This may not make any sense....feel a little out of it! Anyway Wednesday Aaron wasn't feeling well and finally decided to go to the doctor. 9:30 Wednesday night I was sitting in the very scary waitingroom while he was having his appendix removed. Thank God it wasn't too serious, it hadn't exploded yet. Of course they gave him 2 weeks off work but wouldn't let us travel. Aaron felt so bad because I was so excited about going home and seeing everyone. Honestly I was a little or maybe a lot but I was mainly glad that he was ok. Just another lesson on being thankful. It could have been so much worse but it wasn't. Aaron's parents decided to still come down. Once they got to Missouri they decided to come down even farther! haha. All the way to Louisiana, yes they are crazy! They left the 3 younger girls with my once again brave and wonderful family. We had lots of fun, walking, visiting, and having some very delicious steak! So glad they got to come. And thanks so much to my parents and Christina for watching the girls. They had a blast! Hopefully I will be seeing you guys soon! Thanks for all the prayers and calls everyone.