4 years already?!

Yup, Den and I have been in wedded bliss for 4 years. Its amazing how fast time flies! Seems just like yesterday we were dating. Its funny, because we each have a different opinion on our dating days. I like to hear his, while he just laughs at mine because he thinks I'm crazy. HAHA! But none the less. We still love eachother very much, and I am so thankful to have him as my partner for ETERNITY. I love everything about him. He's such a hard worker.

Speaking of Hard work. Den has decided to make this gig in the military a carreer. Obviously I was jumping for joy when he brought it up to me. But my love for him is more than my dislike of the lifestyle. He has a three week training. Yesterday, he had to get sprayed with OC spray, shich he describes as pepper spray on steroids. I didn't think it'd be too bad, but when he walked in the door he had sun glasses on and looked like he was in pain, his face was red and his eyes looked like he'd been crying...like the ugly cry. Then later that night he decided he'd try to wash it off then it reactivated on him..Oh boy! If you want to see what OC spray does you should Youtube it! When I sit and think of it, the military has been really good to us. We get well taken care of with our benefits. And while we get to see different parts of the world we otherwise wouldn't have been able to. It makes me nervous for the kid part. I don't want our kids not to have any friends because we aren't in a place long enough to make them. But this we can worry about when we finally have kids.

Den and I have decided we want to add one more to our family. Nope, not an announcement (how I wish though!). It seems getting pregnant is easier said than done. And of course it doesn't help when your husband is gone for 8 months of the year. But I've seen many doctors to check for PCOS and back home the 3 of them said I was cyst free. So AAAALLLLL of the blood work confirmed it. Then we move to Washington, and the first thing they want to do is take labs. NO! I've been through it enough. Just do an xray or whatever it is they can do. I've have 3 labs taken in less than a year. Can't they just go off of that? Obviously not, I don't get it... But I'll be compliant, because as my mom has taught me "having patients is what gets you the big prize!". So now that I'm on 3 different hormonal medication, I ask that everyone please say a short or big prayer for my husband. I don't remember being so bossy, and irratible. But I do make an effort to stay patient and understanding. It isn't him so much as it is me. I feel horrible for the people who want so badly to have kids but cannot. I pray,pray,pray, this goes our way, and we end up with a healthy baby.

And to add to all this change, I've gotten 2 really good job offers. And finally decided on one. I'm at Smart Style right now. I was embarassed to tell anyone. Because this isn't the salon I want to be at. I feel like I'm better than a darn Walmart haircut. However, it isn't a Walmart owned salon. Regis owns it. And Regis owns mannnny salons. So, if you burn your bridges at one you most likley will never work for Regis again. So one of the other salons that offered me a job was a regis salon. And the one I'm at now won't release my papers to them. Irritating. So I took the one that is closer to my home. I'm really excited to start this job. They use JOICO products which is what I was taught from. So I don't have to learn a different product line. AND they give ongoing training. Perfect! I couldn't be more happy!

Remembering when...

September 11, 2011. Was a day that would forever change our lives as we knew it. A day that, brought much sorrow and heart ache to many Americans. I remember that exact day. A day that everyone came together as equals. Its crazy because I can't remember anyother day of events from that year or any year. But that day, from start to finish. I woke up, it was a normal day, and I was getting ready for school and listening to the radio station. And the guy said that an airplane ran into a world trade center. I turned on the news in time to see the second airplane hit. And then went to school. I remeber everyone in the halls talking about it. My first hour class was with Mrs. Wiese. I remember watching the news and seeing our spanish teacher running back and forth from her room to I'm not sure where, in panic. I turned around in time to see the first building fall. I remember that feeling, my heart dropped. Looking back now, man, leaves me speechless. The feeling of sadness for those people. My spanish teacher was origionally from NY and still had many family and friends there. All family was counted for. Our blessing in the family from that day was, as the corprate world travels, so did my uncle. It wasn't less than month before that day that he was there. Originally scheduled to be there that day. Wow, lucky.

10 years later, I'm watching this 9/11 never forget special. The feeling of seeing that footage again, is humbling. to say the least. The sacrafice that those firemen made was incrediable. The desperation of the people in those towers. To see, to hear, the bodies falling from the building. I can't even imagine. With my husband in the military, I see first-hand the sacrafice, the hard work, and dedication these men and women make to help our lives, and our country to run a bit smoothly. I've never been so proud to live in such a special country. I thank god, for all my many, many, blessings. For the country I live in, for the people in my life that brings me so much happiness, and love. for all of these things and many more I will forever be thankful, and remember to count my blessings.

Pics!

Hi again! I've been lazy with some of my posts' and didn't post any pics, well here are the pics that go with the posts, I added captions to refresh the post! Not that our life is interesting or anything! But I like to re-read this stuff, and plus what's better than a journal you can look at pics at!?

all the wives on base decorate their "yards" for their husbands arrival! And so did I! Since I had 2 more days I was able to be a little more crafty! My little cousins wanted to make signs too, so they each did. It was so cute, they drew such cute pictures and it ended up being one really big note to him. They all asked him questions about the deployment. They're so cute!

Here are his gifts! Since he wasn't home for his birthday I could buy for him and leave this out the whole time! No being sneaky! Just had to keep it a surprise! :)

I am so happy to have my husband agian! He is the best person I know! Love him mucho!

I was worried Sophie wouldn't remember him, because she was so small when he left, and a friend came over with her husband and Sophie wasn't a fan. So it worried me a little. When Sophie and Javi saw him they went NUTS! haha! look at Javi--->
He sure did miss Den! Plus, with Den home I have a lot more patients with these guys! :P

Our first meal of "chaz" if you ever come over I should warn you this is what he insists on making for our guests! haha.

We were in Bed one night and I heard the dog bowls banging as if Sophie was tipping them (its the strangest thing, but she'll tip the bowls) and so I had den go look and there were FIVE Raccoons! They are UGLY animals up close!

Family Pic time! And it was Dens idea! :) haha

Where are we going?? good question. We just got in the car and drove for about an hour. We wanted to see the small towns of Washington. Man, we live in such a pretty area. Just need to throw in some farms and I'd be good!! :)
Oh yeah, and he slept....

And Slept

.....and SLEPT!!!

He averaged abou 10-12 hours of sleep a week while he was out to sea. But he should be pretty much all caught up now! And don't mind the ugly pillows and blanket. Im in the process of yet again changing bed spreads.. :)

Yesterday was his first day back to work, which I was kinda sad about but was pleasantly surprised when he was home at 11 am for the day. I guess since he's a machanic all the work is on the boat so when they're home they only go in to work for a couple of hours. YAAY! :)

That's the Navy for ya..

The begining of July was the first time in almost 2 months that I got to talk to my husband! I was so excited! I've never been one for being woke up, but since he's been in the military I wake up to every little noise. Which was good when he was away, and now that he's home, its making me crazy here it is 3 am and I can t sleep! I need to get a better system. Anyway, my ombudsman called me with Den's flight information. ( I didn't get it when everyone else did because they'd "lost" his itenerary and had to "find" it..) So I waited a week or so. (which felt never ending!) And finally our ombudsman called me and said he'd be on the first flight home second week of august...What a wonderful birthday present! The date was the 11th. I had a ton of things to finish before he came home and of course I procrastinated so the few days before he got home went by kinda quick. And before I knew it; it was the night before he was going to come home! Then I got the call..."there has been a change in plans". What kind of change in plans? He said he went to the airport and went to check in and they said the flight was all booked and he'd have to wait till the next day. So he went back to base, and a chief gave him another ticket and said hurry go back.. so he went back to the airport and they still said "sorry we can't get you on this flight, But it looks like your flight will be on Saturday" (our Friday)

I had gotten my hopes up so much, which they tell you NOT to do. Now, I know that it was only "2 more days" but when your husband is gone for 4 1/2 months, two more days just seemed like we took a step back instead of two steps forward. I was just ready for the deployment to be over. I was drained, emotionally. I just wanted him home when they said so. I think there should be a person who double checks the work. Maybe they'll hire me? ;) I didn't realize that there could be changes so last minute. But none the less, he's home, safe and sound now. And I couldn't be happier! Since he was going to be there for 2 more days he decided to go snorkeling. I was so jealous! But not so much when I saw him...he got into the water and realized he had forgotten to put sun block on. The sun is much more fierce there. He came home, and his back looked like a lobster! He told me on the phone many times that if I wasn't at the airport when the plane landed he'd have to go home on a shuttle. So I made sure to be there super early! And I waited and waited and didn't know what area he'd come out of to get the baggage. and so i'd been wandering and finally I saw him! I ran to him because I didn't want him to tell the chief that was with him that he'd go back on the shuttle. And when I got closer to him I had forgotten all about his back..OOPS! He didn't say anything just grunted...and then his chief told me, "He's been a fun traveling partner". I kinda giggled it off because I didn't know if he was being sarcastic, and then he said "I'm kidding, all he's done is complain about his back the whole 24 hours.." Haha! That's my husband!

Luckily, I have a boss who's a navy wife also, and is super sweet. She let me have 2 weeks off with Den, and has been really good about working my schedule somewhat to his. I'm so blessed. I took Den to see the last HP movie. That was the first time I'd ever paid to watch HP. We went on some fun dates, and he got caught up on all the new movies. Just in time for me to go back to work and him start school. This is the first full week for both of us. Have I mentioned I love having him home!? Its a ton of weight off my shoulders. I don't have to sleep with my computer next to me, and my phone right by my ear with the volume high just incase he calls. I don't have to check my emaily every 5 minutes and hitting "refresh" to see if I have an email waiting for me. I feel like the next deployment, will be a ton easier. Now that I know kind of what to expect. The military has many pro's and con's. The bigges "pro" is getting my husband back. I love him so much, and everyday I'm so thankful for the blessings he brings into my life.

Opsec, and updates!

Since, I get asked all the time how Den is doing, I have to post this. Because I feel bad for not being able to say any thing. Because I am only allowed limited information to begin with... So the military has a tight grip on the info. and because of that, they've developed "OPSEC" aka "Operation Security". Here's a brief description about it..
Opsec is keeping potential adversaries from discovering our critical information. as the name suggests, it protects our operations-planned, in progress, and those completed. Success depends on secrecy and surprise, so the military can accomplish the mission at task faster, and with LESS risk. Our adverseries want our informaiton, and they know going to a member of the military isn't an option (in most cases, I just read of a sailor trying to sell confidential information to a person who was actually FBI undercover, which makes me so upset, because this could cause our guys to come home later. This guy is getting "kicked out" of the military, and is now facing life in prison.To me, it's so not worth the money.) So they wait for us, the family, to spill the beans.
But since this has already gone public I can share it.
http://http://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2011/jul/21/ohio-visits-yokosuka-japan/

Enjoy!!! :)

Happy AUGUST!!

I really have been horrible about blogging! but guess what??!!! It's now August!! I'll do a quick summary of the boringness of my summer. All I seem to do is work. And when I'm not working I'm at a friends house. I started the wash one night and then went to a friends house pretty much down the road and came back and it stopped working. I was kind of freaking out...what was I going to do?? I knew it would be something Den could fix and I need a washer but didn't want to pay to have someone look at it. so I pulled it out and not knowing what the heck to look at and wiggled some stuff around and tada! I did it! I fixed it all by myself!! I'm definatley not Mrs. Fix-it. But my gholly I'm doing good for not knowing what the heck I am doing! haha! for the 4th of july my friend and I met up with my aunt and uncle and their kids for fires works down at Poulsbo waterfront. it was so dang pretty!!! I enjoyed them. next year we'll get there earlier and not have to deal with the drunk sailors.

*This is Hannah. We tried getting pics of the fire
works behind us. Her husband and Den are friends
and we became friends soon after! She's been my
go to, gal ever since! :) *

My little cousins came to Washington for a visit. And it's just what I've been needing! We've had so much fun! we went to seattlle and went on a boat tour of seattle and then to the aquarium then did a little shopping (my fav!) and the next day we went to the pacific science center (btw its huge! def can't do all in one day!) then to the space needle and got to go all the way up. and take pics! What a beautiful view! and luckily for us the weather was nice for us! it sprinkled a little bit but once we got out of the car it wasn't raining any more. then today we went to the musem of flight. What an expierence! I can't wait for den to come home! All this stuff would be so fun to do with him! I'll post more about him later but for now enjoy some pics!! :)

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEN!

So Den is a VERY hard person to shop for, and he never tells me what he wants, or needs. so I literally take notes on the stuff he says 'I wouldn't mind having something like that' and it's literally like maybe 5 things. About a week ago or so, I was going through some pics, and saw a pic of den playing a guitar at a store, and since then I had my mind made up that, that's what he's getting for his b-day. and so I went online and started pricing them out. A friend went with me to the mall in town-they have a specialty guitar shop, and so I went in ( I don't know a thing about guitars) so I told him what I thought I was looking for and he showed me a couple and played a little song on them and my friend told me what was a better sounding one, and I took her advice and bought him a black Johnson. I can't wat to see his face when I surprise him with it!!!! :)
This was about 3 years ago or so...

besides me-this'll be his love! ;)

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST HUSBAND! :D