Saturday, May 28, 2011
In my time away...
So my avid readers ( if I have any), I apologize for my blogging absence. I was leaving my finger prints on Facebook. =D I started a new online business, in hopes to make a little extra money since my pocket book is screaming. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ANorman-Edits/132538450155548 if your interested. This last week was BEAST week and my husband got Marksman the week before. No post-BEAST week call yet but I'm waiting for it anxiously. This coming week will be the final PT test and I will be praying (and hop you'll join in) that he'll pass it without trouble. I'm going to assume he will be graduating on time =D. which means 10 days till we leave and 11 & a wake up till I see him.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Where it resides
Stress. One harsh word that bogs down my mind and makes my heart heavy. My husband being gone has of course caused a certain amount of stress but it has been good for us too so that's not as bad as the fact my car (only car) has been in the shop for more then a month! Then there is the In-laws who I am wanting to strangle by this point (not my MIL she is awesome). Then problems with getting me listed as a spouse has caused issues so money is tight... I feel like I'm drowning in stress! The worst thing is I try to limit how much I say to my husband to not cause him extra stress and it's killing me because I tell him EVERYTHING usually. It is so hard to keep my mouth shut. Ok I'm done ranting... hope you all have an amazing day! Toodles.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The power of three...
Just 3 weeks!
In 3 weeks I will be holding my Airman and spending the day under (hopefully) a bright Texas son.
In 3 weeks I will see him become an Airman (for real).
Next week is BEAST week. I will be rooting for the Bulldogs to slay the BEAST!
I still can't believe just 3 weeks left!
In 3 weeks I will be holding my Airman and spending the day under (hopefully) a bright Texas son.
In 3 weeks I will see him become an Airman (for real).
Next week is BEAST week. I will be rooting for the Bulldogs to slay the BEAST!
I still can't believe just 3 weeks left!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Nothing new today...
At least not so far.. Although I am waiting in hopes that today I will get Base Passes =D! I thought of a story that I find humorous and up lifting... and as I am sick for the second day in a row and am rather restless and down trodden, I need something to lift my spirits.
The Wedding Rings
When Brandon and I got married in May 2010, 5 months after having our daughter, we were broke! We used Income Tax Refund to buy a few bottles of wine, Flowers, a few decorations, my Maid of Honor's dress, his dress shirt, and ingredients for food. Everything else was borrowed or made (like the invitations and my dress) from things we already owned. So before the wedding when we went to pick out our rings (and no I didn't have an engagement ring but I'll tell that story another time) I knew our budget was straining even with the few things we had already bought. So I chose Wal-mart, good old home of the rollbacks. We found their cheapest wedding bands (starting at $35 and climbing to $95) and chose from them. I convinced Brandon to get titanium so as to not easily damage it and I chose a silver plated band with a heart CZ in the middle. I wanted his ring engraved with 'All I Want Is You' it was the song I would walk down the aisle to and was kind of our song an the words were exactly how I felt. He wanted to engrave mine also but said he couldn't think of anything good enough (which was kind of a sweet thing to say I thought) so I told him not to worry these rings wouldn't last forever and he could do it next time. We knew these rings probably wouldn't hold up to the test of time but we couldn't afford more and they were good enough for the time.
Fast forwarding to November my ring was looking worse for wear with a ton of scratches. I didn't mind though, it still fit and didn't turn my finger green so I was satisfied. To me the ring wasn't about showing off how amazing it was it was about showing that I'd found an amazing man to spend the rest of my life with! Then it happened... I lost the ring... no I didn't only lose it I threw it away! You see... I decided I would make my daughter an amazing cake for her first birthday... all from scratch! I hadn't allowed sugar before this so I was wanting to put some extra love in it. I decided I wanted to use fondant so after a lot of research and practice the morning of her party I made the fondant. Fondant is very messy and sticky to make! So I set my ring on the edge of my foil away from where I would work and asked my husband not to let me forget it. It's not his fault... we both have CRS (Can't Remember S***)... but when I got the fondant all on the cake and everything was ready I wadded up the foil threw it in the full trash can and asked my husband to pull the trash. He did so and took it to our apartment's dumpster. My ring was in that wadded up piece of foil... but I didn't realize this until the next morning when I woke up my hand feeling strangely naked.
Well we could barely afford food at this time so getting a new ring was very low priority. I tried wearing some of my costume jewelery I owned in it's place, but of course had a green finger in a matter of days so I gave up that notion. Then in early March we got income taxes again and after paying off his car had money to spare. He insisted the first thing we buy was me a new ring. So we went and I picked out a new ring, that was slightly more expensive. Although to be honest it's a sweetheart ring. I love it though with both are birthstones and names inscribed beside each. I asked while ordering if he wanted it engraved and he said no he still hadn't thought of anything and he seemed disappointed but I told him that he was just over thinking it but not to worry, I didn't need engraved words to know that he loved me. They told us it would be due in on April 14th. We were both a bit disappointed that he would be leaving before it came in. Weeks passed and it was almost forgotten in the shadow of his looming departure. I drove up north, daughter in tow, to see him off and to visit family for a couple of weeks. When I returned the ring was ready. I picked it up and slipped it on my finger before leaving the store. I took off my ring that night to shower setting it on the bathroom counter among my other belongings... and no this time I didn't lose it... instead as I set it down I saw on the inside of the band... words... Always & Forever. My husband over 700 miles away had just given me a heart-stuttering gift. He finally had found the words... and they were simple but perfect!
The Wedding Rings
When Brandon and I got married in May 2010, 5 months after having our daughter, we were broke! We used Income Tax Refund to buy a few bottles of wine, Flowers, a few decorations, my Maid of Honor's dress, his dress shirt, and ingredients for food. Everything else was borrowed or made (like the invitations and my dress) from things we already owned. So before the wedding when we went to pick out our rings (and no I didn't have an engagement ring but I'll tell that story another time) I knew our budget was straining even with the few things we had already bought. So I chose Wal-mart, good old home of the rollbacks. We found their cheapest wedding bands (starting at $35 and climbing to $95) and chose from them. I convinced Brandon to get titanium so as to not easily damage it and I chose a silver plated band with a heart CZ in the middle. I wanted his ring engraved with 'All I Want Is You' it was the song I would walk down the aisle to and was kind of our song an the words were exactly how I felt. He wanted to engrave mine also but said he couldn't think of anything good enough (which was kind of a sweet thing to say I thought) so I told him not to worry these rings wouldn't last forever and he could do it next time. We knew these rings probably wouldn't hold up to the test of time but we couldn't afford more and they were good enough for the time.
Fast forwarding to November my ring was looking worse for wear with a ton of scratches. I didn't mind though, it still fit and didn't turn my finger green so I was satisfied. To me the ring wasn't about showing off how amazing it was it was about showing that I'd found an amazing man to spend the rest of my life with! Then it happened... I lost the ring... no I didn't only lose it I threw it away! You see... I decided I would make my daughter an amazing cake for her first birthday... all from scratch! I hadn't allowed sugar before this so I was wanting to put some extra love in it. I decided I wanted to use fondant so after a lot of research and practice the morning of her party I made the fondant. Fondant is very messy and sticky to make! So I set my ring on the edge of my foil away from where I would work and asked my husband not to let me forget it. It's not his fault... we both have CRS (Can't Remember S***)... but when I got the fondant all on the cake and everything was ready I wadded up the foil threw it in the full trash can and asked my husband to pull the trash. He did so and took it to our apartment's dumpster. My ring was in that wadded up piece of foil... but I didn't realize this until the next morning when I woke up my hand feeling strangely naked.
Well we could barely afford food at this time so getting a new ring was very low priority. I tried wearing some of my costume jewelery I owned in it's place, but of course had a green finger in a matter of days so I gave up that notion. Then in early March we got income taxes again and after paying off his car had money to spare. He insisted the first thing we buy was me a new ring. So we went and I picked out a new ring, that was slightly more expensive. Although to be honest it's a sweetheart ring. I love it though with both are birthstones and names inscribed beside each. I asked while ordering if he wanted it engraved and he said no he still hadn't thought of anything and he seemed disappointed but I told him that he was just over thinking it but not to worry, I didn't need engraved words to know that he loved me. They told us it would be due in on April 14th. We were both a bit disappointed that he would be leaving before it came in. Weeks passed and it was almost forgotten in the shadow of his looming departure. I drove up north, daughter in tow, to see him off and to visit family for a couple of weeks. When I returned the ring was ready. I picked it up and slipped it on my finger before leaving the store. I took off my ring that night to shower setting it on the bathroom counter among my other belongings... and no this time I didn't lose it... instead as I set it down I saw on the inside of the band... words... Always & Forever. My husband over 700 miles away had just given me a heart-stuttering gift. He finally had found the words... and they were simple but perfect!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
A little planning...
So in anticipation of Graduation I have been compiling list and maps and details like crazy.... which I wanted to share a bit of so other's can use it as a reference point =)
Park if it shows a Rank or Title, any kind of marking, just find another parking place.
Don't ask Airmen that are walking for directions.
Do
Walk on Airman's Left side
Refer to Airman by name not title
Stand when Senior Officer enters & is announced
Offer Airman umbrella in rain, but ONLY if it's BLACK
Don't have Airman push stroller in uniform.
Help Airman carry items to help him keep a hand free to salute
after the Coin Ceremony go over the bridge to the mall
You must wear seat belts at all times while on base.
stop at 5PM when the retreat is played over the loud speakers, and must remain stopped while it plays
stop for Pedestrians crossing the street, they have the right away.
Your Airman must have at all times on their person: Dog Tags, Flashlight, I.D./ Wallet
NO Jay walking. I've heard of too many Air men lose their liberty on town passes.
It is illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving a car on base.
Don't
Show PDA, except for homecomings & goodbyes
Offer Airman gum in uniform
Allow him to put hand in pocket unless retrieving item
Refer to your husband’s orders as “our orders” unless you are a service member yourself.
If you happen to see your Airman when they have not been released from the Flight, Do not approach them, Talk to Them Etc., they will get in trouble.
Follow the speed limit.
pictures with the airplanes. Go either Thursday or Saturday or Sunday to take pictures.
Do Not
Park if it shows a Rank or Title, any kind of marking, just find another parking place.
Don't ask Airmen that are walking for directions.
Be careful not to lock your keys in your car.
do not walk on the grass on base! Stay on the sidewalks and walkways. : )
More Important Information
It seemed like everyone tried to stay on one side of the base right after the Coin Ceremony. We didn't realize that you can go over the bridge to the mall.
You can drive to the graduation ceremony, however, it is VERY limited parking. We stayed on base lodging and it was literally across the street for us, so we just walked. The shuttle buses that people took were extremely crowded trying to return. After graduation, dorm visit is for only one hour.
If you try to buy something at the on base mall, you must have your Airman (unless you have Military ID).party store attached to the gas station on base, you do not need military id.
Packing List
Baby
Stroller
Toys ___
Snacks
Wipes
Sunglasses
Sun Block
Sippy(s)___
Snack cup(s)___
Pull ups
Diapers
Blanket(s) ___
Shirts ___
Pants___
Socks___
Pjs___
Milk
Juice
Toothbrush
Me
Base Passes!
Black Umbrella
Sunblock
Aloe Vera
Sunglasses
Stadium blanket
camera
Airman's Run Poster
Hotel confirmation
Info Packet
Maps
Tide Pen
Lint Roller
cell phone
charger
nook
Charger
earphones
ID
Money/debit card
Insurance cards
febreeze
Movie case (make sure has veggie tales)
feminine products
cards
intimates___
Shirts____
Pants/skirts___
Dresses___
Shoes____
Bathing suit____
Coverup___
Socks____
Sweater/jacket____
Blow dryer
Hair straightener
Curling Iron
Hair Products___
cosmetics
comb/pic/brush
deodorant
Make up remover
Moisturizer
Toothbrush
toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo
conditioner
Soap
hair bands
razors
shaving gel/cream
Food
Liz's Milk
Ramen
Water
bread
PB
crackers
chips
cookies
Pop-tarts
McAllistor's tea
bananas
hamburger/chicken helper
oatmeal
Mac&cheese
tortillas
Brandon
Clothes for lounging
Doritos
Jerky
spicy bean dip
Tortilla chips
I have tons of maps and such too, if you didn't know, you can save maps through google so you can have a list and then just print them all of fast and easy =)
PS come visit my FB page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/This-Military-Love/135302109870529?ref=ts
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