The News is Out... We're having a baby!!!!

We are very excited to announce that we will be having a baby in Oct. We are so blessed to have such amazing support. We will find out what we are having in May. And hopefully Rich will be home for the big am I a boy or girl day. If not I will take a journey to Alaska so I can see Rich before the baby comes. Either way if we are both in the states we will find a way to see each other.

Delays in bringing Romeo and Juliet back together.

With the tragedy in Japan, the military has stopped all rotators going to Korea. This was our number one option for us getting to see each other more than once during his year tour over there. A military plane ticket would have been $30 each way. This is a vast difference from a commerical flight which would have cost $1700 not including any taxes. This is way more than we ever thought of spending. So until further notice Romeo and Juliet will be separated for a  little while longer.

New 4-legged family member!

Dayzee

1 yr old- Mini Aussie

She has definitely brought a smile to my face while my hubby has been in Korea. She is the most loving dog I've ever met. Sure I'm going to need a steam cleaner once she gets out of her "Holy Crap my previous daddy isn't coming back and I'm in a new place stage." I think, she would like to think of it as leaving her mark but I don't think the apartments will think that, hence the reason for the steam cleaner. But besides that little thing she loves absolutely everyone and everything. Her favorite thing to do is play fetch and she will play for hours if I would let her. I have been sleeping on the couch because she isn't allowed on my bed and when I tried to sleep in my room she cried the whole night. So until she feels a little more comfortable I can handle the couch for a few more nights.

It's been forever!!!!

My sister Kristina and her hubby Jarett and Rich and I.

I've tried and I've tried but I just couldn't upload any new blogs for some reason. Rich and I have been all over the States since we've been home but currently we are in Montgomery, Alabama. He is here for SOS which is Squadron Officer School. He is learning about leadership and much more.

I am going to try and keep my blog up and running. Its going to be hard with couple updates because Rich leaves for Korea again the beginning of February. He will be there for a year. I plan on getting a job or something to keep my mind off of the long days without my love.

One of my best friends Jacki took our pictures for us for Christmas. I possibly cant thank her enough for creating everlasting memories for us.

Made With Love!!!

And the special Memorial Day project for Uncle Rich begins.Isabelle working!
Madee is starting her's too!

Ta-Da! We Love you Uncle Rich!

Stay Safe!

Isabelle turned 5 this summer so Uncle Rich said she could go to Build-a-Bear. She was so excited that she chose a pony with gold feet that she named it Goldie. Madee came too and built a brown boy bear that she named Prince Eric. They had to make a bear for Uncle Rich too that we sent him in his Memorial Day We Miss You Box!

We miss Uncle Rich very much we are trying to stay busy by making him crafts and sending him cards to let him know we are thinking about him everyday. The girls aren't quite sure why Uncle Rich is gone but they do understand he is protecting us from the bad guys. If you ask Madee where Uncle Rich is she'll say "Afghanistan" Then you ask her "Madee why is Uncle Rich there?" She'll tell you "Is is killing the bad guys." For 3 years old she sure is smart!

I sleep alone so you dont have too!!!

Rich's DeploymentThe tents in Manas, ,Kyrgyzstan
The guys in their desert flight suits having their last beers for a long time. Afghanistan is a completely dry country. The guys will be in detox,
The movie theater... Hope they're not playing the "Notebook" that one's a tear jerker!
The sleeping quarters.
5 star Hilton in Kyrgyzstan. I wonder if they have turn down service.

For those of you who haven't heard yet, Rich has been deployed for "4" months to Afghanistan. I use the air quotes because I'm pretty sure it will be a full 5 months or even 6months before he comes home. The guys had to spend a few days in Manas on their way to Bagram. Above are the pictures he sent me. I am so thankful for all the luxuries I have in my life just looking at their living quarters. Once he is in Afghanistan he will still be in a tent but will have his own 8x8 room. I know my hubby is one of the lucky ones because his job is up in the air and not on the ground but this is still a huge adjustment for both of us.

I came back to the States for the whole deployment.. I have been able to speak to him almost every single day. At first we heard we could only talk twice a week for 15mins, but thanks to Skype that is not the case. Rich seems to be in good spirits and is getting to fly almost every single day. As everyone says "Well he is doing what he wants to do." I agree I just wish it wasn't in a combat zone. I already worry as it is. He has a very dangerous job! But I am so proud of him and that is is serving his country. He is my American Hero and I am thankful to be by his side going through this together. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything amazing.

Everyone just pray for safety for him and his squadron!!!!

Lean On Me...

PISA 2010I'm doing my part to make sure history is still standing for a little bit longer.
I love how the tower just leans in to make sure it gets in our picture.

People are crazy for climbing up there. You never know when it's going to decide not to lean anymore but fall.

Peek-a-boo!!! I love this picture.

We went to Pisa the weekend after Easter. We once tried to travel during the Easter festivities (Rome 2009) and we definitely learned our lesson that Easter is pretty big for Italians... We didn't walk up to the top of the tower because the only way up is stairs and lots of them. Plus they wanted us to pay to walk up stairs... I don't think so!

We spent the weekend in Florence at a Hilton outside of the city. It was the best European Hotel we've ever stayed in. Plus it had free shuttle service to the train station that was right in the center of Florence. We are really enjoying our weekends together before we are separated for a while.