Life so far..

Its been roughly three weeks since I have called Germany "home". Well, for the time being.

I recently stumbled upon a photo that said "Military wife: The hardest job in the military." I believe that whole heartily. The days are long, the nights are longer, the time you have is short and sweet. Giving up the only life you've ever known and moving across the world to be with the love of your life. I won't lie. It is hard. I miss my family and the best friends I have ever known. But then I look at where I am. I am seeing places I never would've gotten to see, meeting wonderful new friends that I never would've met, learning about new cultures, and my favorite, being with my husband and my son. My son, by the way, is having  a hard time settling in. He is not happy about the idea of not being able to see my parents anytime he wants or when mommy gets onto him for not eating all his vegetables. Maybe soon he will adjust.

So, life so far has had it's ups and downs but no matter where you are, that's life. I consider myself lucky for the most part. My husband is fighting for a cause and I am standing beside him all the way.

On another note, I am going to be an AUNT! I am so EXCITED! I can't wait to start buying baby clothes again!

Ciao!

Guten Tag from Deutchland!

Halo from across the pond!

Kade and I safely arrived in Germany on September 5. The 3 flights we took were long and I had zero sleep but it's definitely  worth it. I am SO elated to be with my husband again! I absolutely LOVE this country! I am also trying to learn the language as I go. None of our stuff from home has arrived yet so it's hard to do a lot of things and my mind is apparently still stuck at home. For example, I bought microwave rice... our microwave isn't here. Things of that nature. We did buy a couch so we aren't sitting on the floor. That's a plus.

Kade is having a hard time adjusting. He is still jet lagged and doesn't go to sleep until about 1 or 2 our time which would be about 8 or 9 our time back home. He also has NO toys here other than the few we bought because, like I said earlier, nothing of ours is here. It's a work in progress, but we're making it.

We went out into town this past weekend. I have uploaded a few pictures below. JB took us to this really nice restaurant downtown. The food was AMAZING! Speaking of food, it is SO much better here! Even Taco Bell tastes better!

There is just SO much to tell and so little time, so I will end with a "more later!"

Tschüss!



Still Stateside

I realize, my dear friends, that it has been almost 3 months since I have last updated you. The reason for this being that I have been non-stop busy for these 3 months. I have moved from my quaint little apartment in the city to my parents dainty little house 45 minutes from any civilization. The movers came and packed everything and shipped it off to Germany at the first of July resulting in me having to move home, or stay in an empty apartment alone.  I realize how much I miss living in my apartment and out of my parents house. I haven't updated since early June so I have a lot to write and little space to do so. I wouldn't want to bore you of course! Anywho, JB came home June 16th and had to leave the 18th. Yes, he was home for 2 days.  Talk about an angry wife. He wasn't even supposed to go to Germany without his family. Just goes to show how much the Army civilians working for the Army really care about the family of their soldiers. The entire 3 months have been filled with nothing but disappointment, anger, tears, and attitudes between the civilians working for the Army and I. Maybe it's just that one base, you say? No, this is within THREE Army bases. Anywho, when JB came home, his wonderful family through us a reception seeing as how no one was able to attend our wedding in Tucson. It was beautiful! The weekend went buy entirely too fast before he was back on a plane heading to Germany. The months since then have been slow, dragging, depressing, and just plane sad. I am such a lucky woman to have an incredible family to catch me when I fall, and trust me, I have fallen plenty! Every time I slink into a small depressed state  each time I hear bad news from the lack of compassion the Army has representing them, the fam is there, with tissues and ice-cream!

I have also started school. It's online schooling so that I may continue it whilst in Germany. I am taking Pharmacy Technician and medical transcription classes. Of course it's not what I wanted to do with my life, but it take up time and keeps me occupied.

This week so far has been full of good news. JB signed for our house yesterday as well as our household goods coming in yesterday along with that and today I picked up our tickets! We leave on September 4th! FINALLY! After a long 3 month wait. However, we are not out of the water yet. I will not refrain from being nervous until I step foot in Germany!

 Wish me luck!

photos from the reception:



our little family

he got me on this one

 

Playing Catch Up

I have been neglecting you dear followers, how few you are. I appologize. This week has been to most stressful week of my life, I'm sure. My last day of work was last Friday and thank God it was. Monday started bright and early with a trip to Ft. Rucker to take care of some business. Having to get my fancy military ID card and changing over my social and Drivers license as well as enrolling in programs to get us over to Germany and passports ect. Not to mention, emergency surgery on my mouth Wednesday set me back a few hundred dollars and 2 days less of having everything together. However, the meds the doc gave me that made me sleep for 22 hours did me good! So, getting that out of the way, I went on a quick shopping trip and managed to pick up a few goodies for a total of $11! I love amazing sales =)

1. "LOVE" Yoga shorts.
2. TIGI Rock Hard Dry Conditioner
3. Coffee Mug with mirror on it

Daily Look

Hello Babes!

I came across an uber sweet website this morning while non chalantly surfing the world wide web. It's called Daily Look. Now, I am probably behind on the times and if so, please accept another funny cat video as an apology. =) If I am not behind on the time however, please click here and check out the website! If you're indecisive like me, this website helps you put outfits together and helps you get a little creative with your wordrobe. You can also purchase from this website and the clothes are super affordable and super cute. Alot of the things more suitable to my taste are low stock so get them while you can! I have "borrowed" a few pictures from them just to give you an idea. Don't worry DailyLook, they are cited =) Enjoy Loves!



I obviously like pink.... and lace.







Military Wife.

Finally, I am proud to announce that I hold the honor of being a military wife. This past Memorial Day Weekend was anything but simple and easy. My Friday morning flight was cancelled and after refusing to give any information, I lost my cool. It's a wonder they didn't carry me out in handcuffs. Needless to say, after yelling profusely at 3 different people, 2 on the phone and one poor bystander, I got a direct flight out through Delta. Only setting me back an hour and a half instead of the 6 hours they were trying to give me. After running through the airport through 3 different concourses, I finally made it to my final gate, literally falling at the counter. I knew I shouldn't have worn 6 inch heels but then again I didn't expect US Airways to screw up. The lady at the counter asked me why I was so out of breath and after explaining my story in great detail, she gave me a drink card for the plane ride. I was thankful for that lady. Boarding and landing went smoothly, Thank God. Unexpectedly, as I was getting off the plane, the pilot came over the intercom and said "the wedding is starting without the bride! Oh, and the groom called, he changed his mind!" I don't know what was funnier, the fact that the pilot singled me out or that he actually said JB would change his mind!

After being picked up from the airport, we headed over to the courthouse to get our license. Had to be legal ya know! Soon after, we headed to get lunch and then back to the hotel to get ready to sell our souls to the devil ;). Just kidding. The wedding was beautiful. About 10 of JB's friends came out and we had a little ceremony by the lake. It was simple and perfect.

After the wedding, we all went out to eat and considering I had not slept since 8 am Thursday morning, I was exhausted. So we went back to the hotel and cuddled up and watched some t.v and had some champagne (courtesy the Hilton). The night couldn't have gotten any better.

Saturday morning started off with room service breakfast and watching the sun come up over the mountains. Tucson is surrounded by mountains and it's absolutely beautiful. After breakfast, we got ready to take the 70 mile trip to Tombstone. I have always wanted to go and we finally got the chance! We went to the Boothill Graveyard and checked out all the graves from the O.K Corral shootout and other poor unfortunate souls in the wrong place at the wrong time. I wanted to go to Big Nose Kate's but it was Wyatt Earpp day so it was very busy and we were running out of time!

Saturday night, we made reservations for an authentic Italian restaurant in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, It was wonderful! After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to enjoy some quality time together before my flight out Sunday. I hated to leave him but I will get to see him again in 3 weeks and I can't wait! I am so ready to be in my husbands arms again!

Brush up on my German.

Guten Tag! Good News! JB passed his tests and we are headed to GERMANY! I am so excited! I have never even traveled far outside Alabama until about a year ago and now I am headed over seas! Now to mention.. I am getting married FRIDAY! I have been a nervous wreck for 2 weeks now. Last week I bought his wedding band. You know it's love when you sell your entire living room furniture suit to buy your fiance's wedding band. No, I have nothing to sit on...but he will have a very nice ring on his finger. I finally found a dress (well, two dresses) today. One thing to mark off my list. Since I will be flying to Arizona early Friday morning, (I have to leave my house at midnight EEK!) I am a little unsure about what I can take onto the plane. My dress will definitely be with me on carry on. No way am I taking the chance of my bags getting lost. Once I arrive in Arizona, we will begin our very flustered day of getting flowers and ect. It's not going to be anything extravagant so no princess dress on the plane. I am very nervous. So nervous in fact that I have lost my train of thought... more later! Wish me luck!