Hi there! Happy 240th Birthday USMC, and Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to everyone who has served in the military to help keep America safe. Speaking of the Marine Corps, at the military birthday ball last weekend I was thinking about how nice it has been to have my hubby around a lot since he's gotten out of active duty and has a full-time civilian job, as well as a position in the USMC Reserves. I think the longest we've gone this year without seeing each other was 3 weeks due to me traveling and him away for Reserves training, which is nothing compared to the months at a time apart that we've spent apart in the past. These days we get to eat dinner together most nights... and it's definitely nice! Last week was the rare occasion when A was traveling for his civilian ... [Read More]
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Lessons I Have Learned as a USMC Wife
Yesterday marked the end of a major chapter in my life. My hubby is no longer an active duty Marine, and never say never, but at this time, I am no longer a military wife. This day came with a lot of reflection on the past 4+ years. What an adventure it all has been! When Adam decided to become an officer in the Marine Corps, I had no idea what was to come. I was finishing up college, and we had been dating for a bit over 2 years. At first I wasn't even sure if I could endure being a military girlfriend, but I remember the exact evening while he was in training when I made my mind up that I was going to stick it out with him, through whatever craziness came our way. This was hands down the best decision I've ever made in my life. There were plenty of people who made me think that we ... [Read More]
Reuniting with My Marine
Well, it's official... I've completed my second deployment as a USMC wife!! I resisted the urge to count down the days until my hubby's arrival on my blog for obvious safety reasons, but he's back home as of this morning! In the past few months, Adam and I have talked about whether or not Harley would remember him when he got home. Well, as I predicted, she did not forget about her daddy, and gave him quite the warm welcoming (to say the very least) when he walked through the door. I have the video footage to prove it! She was going nuts, trying to jump all over him and dragging out her blankets and toys. I don't really think she knew what to do with herself! Here are a few funny photos of them reuniting: The deployments we've endured have been such big learning experiences for ... [Read More]
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
"All I am I owe to my mother." - George Washington Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there, especially my mama! Sometimes I get bummed on holidays, knowing my family is all getting together thousands of miles away, especially when my hubby is even thousands of miles farther away. With 2/3 of this deployment under my belt, I'm starting to feel like I just want him to be home already. Everyone is different, but it seems that with me, there comes a certain time when I just start to think enough is enough! Case in point: A.) I just love love, but when I see couples big on PDA these days, I have the sudden urge to throw things at them. B.) In a daze, I stared outside at my patio last night, imagining I was sitting out there with Adam drinking wine and relaxing together. And ... [Read More]