Halloween Party with Grandma and Bob

Stetson was about 8 weeks old on Halloween this year. Colton, Walker and Hannah all dressed up for a little party at Grandma Bev's house. Had a nice dinner and visit with both Grandma and Bob. It was fun visiting with Bob since he retired from the Army!

Missing my Sean....

I can't believe how long ago it was that I last saw Sean outside the hotel in down town Sacramento. It's been just over 10 weeks! But it seems like it's been MONTHS...... I miss him sooo much! I knew I would.... but it seems like I miss him more with each passing day. I must say it's kind of fun writing letters, it's kind of old-fashioned.... and something we've never had to do before. I think we are getting to know each other on a deeper level. Not to say we weren't in love like that before.. but it just keeps getting better!

Sean suprised me and called on Friday. He said I need to take him to AIT at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. SO... I canceled my plane ticket to SC so that I can drive our mini van. I'm learning how quickly things can change in the military. We never know when things are going to happen, when our next phone call will be.. or how to plan anything. I sure hope this is the final plan! If it all works out... I'll see him for family day on Thursday and graduation is Friday at 10 am for his company. We leave for MO Friday afternoon and hopefully, after he checks in on Saturday night we can be together through Sunday too! That means we'll have four days together!!!!! So after that great news and a 20 minute phone call... he called again on Friday and we got to talk for another half hour. He is still squad leader... he passed his final PT test. Out of 300 he got a 268. He was hoping to do even better but was happy with that. He said he ordered some t-shirts including a onsie for Stetson that says "Future Soldier" He can't wait to meet little Stetson and see the other kids too! He said training was easier than he thought it would be.... he said a lot of guys improved a lot... he stayed about the same the whole time and he hasn't gained or lost a pound. I think it's because he was in such good shape when he left... he was working so hard physically. It was just great to hear his voice again and hear that he's doing so well. It's encouraging to me and reminds me that this is all worth it... we both know this is what the Lord wants for our family. I'm just learning to live one day at a time, every day is a new day and every day is one day closer to being together :-)

I'll be packing up the van in five days! South Carolina.. here I come! I just have to cancel a couple more reservations, I've printed my maps... just need to pack and load the car!

One month old..........and 13 lbs

Today is Stetson's one month birthday and our four year wedding Anniversary. It has been four wonderful years of marriage. I have to say I LOVE YOU SEAN, you are the Love of my life... I am so glad God brought us together and I look forward to every new year to come :o)

I'm really sad that Sean hasn't seen Stetson yet... I keep sending him pictures though and in 25 days they will meet for the first time! I decided to only bring Stetson to Sean's graduation. I think it would be a really long trip for the other two and just to turn around after two days and drive back, would be really hard. I could bring someone with.. but at the same time.. it would have to be someone that could drive since I'm nursing... Also, this will give Sean and I more quality time together. I told Sean today when he called that I'll bring all the kids to MO the next week end. That is a much shorter drive.. but still 14 hours!!!!!!!!! YIKES! Well, I better get used to this... I knew Army life wouldn't be easy.. so what can I say?!!

This is my 50th post on my blog... I know that doesn't seem like many since I've had it for a few years now.. but hopefully I'll continue to update more often now that I'm online every day.

I have to say that life as a mother of three is very busy, different yet not what's its going to be like when I'm living away from family. I can't imagine doing this with out any help. It's still hard... especially at bed time. They are not all ready and tired enough to go to bed at the exact same time! Plus now that it's getting cold outside they can't play outside as much. I think it helps a lot when they can play outside and wear off energy. I am getting time out though and my sister Mallori has been great! She is helping me to get into shape. I am really excited about that. I only have three pounds left to lose to be at my pre-pregnancy weight.. but I was heavier going into this pregnancy.. so I'd still like to lose another 10 pounds after that. My goal was to lose it all by the time I see Sean...hopefully Ill get close to that. I've been jogging a mile every day and then walking a little on top of that.. and also doing some exercises as well. I hope to get up to two miles of jogging in the next couple of weeks. I don't see how I am ever going to lose the loose skin on my tummy.. but Mallori says it is possible. So, I'm trusting that she is right.. I just have to keep doing the things she's teaching me! Thank you Mallori..... I LOVE YOU!