Who knew....

Who knew that snail mail could be so fun. It really does feel so personal and makes you feel special. I love those days, such as today, where I receive several letters from Hubs at one time. Today, I received his OFFICIAL photos. He looks so young and handsome.... ok, maybe a little deer in the headlights, but really.... after months of not seeing that face, who's complaining right? haha I love him so much and I can't wait til Dec 19th to have him in my arms again! Let the count down begin!!!!

Extra Extra... Read All About It....

So much has been going on so I haven't been writing much. Scottie and I are hanging in here as best as we can just waiting for the day when Zach gets to come home for the holidays. Scott's doing great in school and gymnastics, we got all the Christmas shopping done, I survived Black Friday... so far so good.

Congrats to Hubbin/Daddy Zach for graduating BAC. He can now proudly wear his beret. He has a severely bruised ankle (thought it was broken) and has been working his butt off on it for over a month. He has officially started AIT and will graduate in February.

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving.... I couldn't upload some as they wouldn't stay upright. :0/

We made our own Cheesy Onion Bacon Rolls for Thanksgiving this year.

Also, we made homemade Pumpkin and Cheesecake Tarts that were amazingly good.

Dear Junk Mail,

...please replace yourself with letters from Hubs.

-Lonely Army Wife (typical military wife)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

This Halloween season was great. Though we missed our Hubs dearly, we kept busy with lot of fun activities. We went to Lombardi's pumpkin patch, decorated the porch with lots of spider webs, made some original jack-o-lanterns, visited family, had a school parade, took some professional photos and much more. I must thank my in-laws for sharing the holiday with us and joining along for the parade. Thank you.

Now, with that said...... PICTURE TIME!

Shhhh.......

I took Scott to Sear's Portrait Studio today for him to make his Daddy Zach Christmas present. The photos came out so cute and I actually joined in!!! I only bought a few photos and I don't receive them for a couple of weeks. However, here is a sneak peak of the proofs... watermark and all. haha


(The photos are available for purchase if anyone is interested. Just let me know what photo you like and what sizes you want. They also offer gifts from aprons to water bottles to stickers to mouse pads.... and much more)

The PHANTOM of the OPERA is here.....

stuck in my head......

I haven't been able to get the music out of my head since last night. My wonderful MIL took me to go see The Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages Theater and I had a blast! I feel in love with theme music in elementary school and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. I (think) there was a young actor's group that came to my school and that is where I had my first experience with the show. I own the dvd and am a huge fan of Gerard Butler as the phantom. Until last night, I had never seen the show live by professionals. I got all dolled up from head to toe. I even wore my first ever pair of heels (ok they were kitten heels, you have to start somewhere haha).

Thank you Kathy for the wonderful night!

E Co 787 MP Battallion

It's official. Reception is over with and Hubs has started his training. He got a quick minute to say some I love you's and send me a few pictures before his cell phone is off limits.We will miss him very much but know that he is rockin' it and becoming a great American soldier!