Picture This!

I've been playing with my new camera, here are some of the pictures I have taken...

Absolutely a fun game!

Sabrina in the old farm house.

While Sabrina and I were exploring a deserted farm house and barn, they were hanging out.

4th of July celebrations at Ft. Benning, GA.

The GA Sky

Weston

I love how clear and crisp the pictures are. I love playing with photography!

Landlord Drama

We have a landlord, or that is what she calls herself any way. I have come to the conclusion that she is more of a nosey neighbor instead. The owners of our house live in Germany and the lady across the street has power of attorney of the house right now. She is supposed to be our landlord. They said that they would mow our lawn and not to worry about hiring any one. Needless to say, I have hired the guy one street away to mow our lawn more than once because I can't stand having a field around my house.

In addition, the floor in our spare bathroom is completely disgusting and trashed. It was very nice when we moved in, but apparently who ever did the floor didn't put the toilet back in right and water is leaking from under the floor and it has water damage all around it. I called the landlord and told her. She came and looked at it that night. (This was the day I got back from WI). To this day, the floor is not fixed. When she brought a guy over to do estimates.... wait, she brought his whole family over and I swear their 2 year old touched everything in my house twice.... she showed them the whole house like she was trying to sell it. I had the dogs locked in one bedroom and that was the only room she didn't go in. I had all the other doors shut and she just barged in like she owns the place. Its one thing if she has to do an inspection or something but she just barged into my bedroom and showed them the other bathroom without asking for permission. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!! I was so livid! I'd be surprised if the floor gets fixed while we live here. Its not my problem however, so I don't care if it rots away!

Picture taken June 27, 2011

8 Month Update

I can't believe that it has been more than 8 months that Weston and I have been married now. Looking back, time has gone so fast! Even when each day I felt like I heard every tick of the clock and it seemed like the time for him to come home from Korea would never get here, those days are gone. Now, we are dealing with bigger, better things.

My hubby got me an amazing, I mean amazing camera for our 8 month anniversary. I laughed and told him I absolutely can't wait to see what he has in store for our one year.... then I also told him he better not spend that much again! haha I will be posting pictures one of these days. I'm lacking in that lately. I have to figure out the right cord to plug the camera into my laptop since my card reader decided to stop working.

We are thinking about trading in the Jeep for a car with more room. I want a 4 door vehicle, not necessarily a car because there should be room for the dog(s) in the very back. There needs to be room for a car seat--- NO, I am not pregnant, just thinking about the future. Right now we have been looking into a Toyota 4runner. Here is what they look like...

Other things that have happened: Kris Gard graduated from basic training in GA and we went to see him. The ceremony was great, and since he received honors for being the top shooter in his class he got to stand in the shade by the VIP booth instead of in formation out in the hot sun. Bet the Privates would have tried a little harder if they knew they could he standing in the shade! GA is hot, and very muggy! Any time we walked out side I got an instant headache. It was usually 98 degrees with humidity. Thank God it is not that bad in Kentucky!!!

PFC Gard

When I got back from GA, I called my boss and let her know I was back in town. As to be expected, I was not on the schedule. I kinda figured that was going to happen since I had to train someone before I left, and they hired another girl as well. I work Friday (tomorrow) and Saturday for a total of 11 hours this week. AWESOME... not. As a result, I went to the employment office on base yesterday and applied for spousal preference. I got a lot of great information and was asked to attend a H&R Block meeting. The company is training and hiring military spouses for free to become tax accountants, which in fact pays pretty decently. This isn't what I ultimately want to do with my life, but shoot, sounds like a decent job for now. I also applied for 4 other jobs on post. Two are lower level jobs, paying between $7.25-8.50 an hour, and two are decent jobs as an Administrative Assistant, and a Youth and Child Care Services Admin. At this point, anything to get me out of the Flower Shop drama would be great. It is time that I find a job more at my skill level. I hate to say it, but I am way better than minimum wage! Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my job.

We are trying to get rid of our 4 month old lab mix puppy. I have tried posting an ad about her on Fort Campbell's Yard Sale sight, and no one has called about her this time. I should have kept the number for the people who wanted her before! If someone doesn't call soon I am going to have to consider taking her to the Humane Society.

Well, that is all I have for now. Check back later for Drama With the Landlord!!!

RIP Great Grandma

My great grandma passes away yesterday at the age of 92 years old. She lived a full life and will be in our hearts forever. I am so glad that I came to Wisconsin in time to see her before she passed. In every situation there is a good. This weekend my husband is coming to WI. So is my dad, grandpa, and younger brother. Thank God for family and friends!
RIP Irma Rutter aka Great Grandma!

Cheese Heads!

I'm headed to Wisconsin tomorrow morning to go see my Great Grandma and a lot of other family on my dad's side. I am absolutely stoked and can't wait. Hints the reason I am not in bed sleeping! I'm not tired, plus I have a 6 1/2 hour layover, so I will sleep then.

I can't wait to get some Wisconsin cheese curds! MMMMMMM And see everyone that I haven't seen in like 12 years. My cousin is home, and it is going to be a blast! Learning more about sewing from my great aunt, fishing, out doors, family, and good old fashion fun! Wahhhhooooo.

I know my husband doesn't believe it, but I am going to miss him a WHOLE lot. Love you baby!

Go Packers! BUUUUTTT I still like the Broncos more :)

Whales, Snails, and Pig Tails

Well, I have decided that I am not going to fill in any of the missing information between the time gaps of my postings. If you know me, then you know what has happened in my life. I absolutely love Ft. Campbell and am so excited for the days to come. Things are beginning to fall into place slowly. Maybe this month will be the month that we are caught up on bills. We went to register the truck today, but yet another set back and we will try again tomorrow. We didn't know that we had to take the truck there to get it inspected. Why would we illegally drive the truck 45 minutes away??? Ummm no.. However, I guess tomorrow we will do it and hopefully there are no problems.

I bought my plane ticket to Wisconsin. My great grandma is very sick and in bed. She is 93 years old now, and it is about time I go see her. I have wanted to visit for a very long time now, and this is my only opportunity to do it. Taking college classes means that I will be getting a refund, so that will help cover the bills while I am not home. I am going to be without a pay check while I am gone and that worries Weston, but I am confident that things will work out. I sold one of my bowling balls to pay for the plane ticket, so I should be good.

It is so nice to have my cousin here. Another person to talk to and hang out with. Family that I can relate to. Someone I can lend a listening ear to after a time of war and deployment. Some of the stories are hard to take in, but it makes me realize just how blessed I am to have such dedicated soldiers fighting for my freedom. Also how blessed I am to live the life I do with the many loving and caring people in it.

Work has been kind of sucky lately. Hints why I am not too worried about not being there most of June. My hours are pretty much getting cut, so I am in search of a new job any way. I can't stand the drama there and the family drama between my boss and her daughter. You would think that something like that should be handled outside of work, yet every day that they work together is a living hell to be around and I am not about to jump into the middle of that. I also thank the Lord that I have a job that pays. It may only pay minimum wage, but praise the Lord because there are many out there who are not so fortunate. Maybe my ongoing job search will be for a job of higher pay grade, Lord willing.

Well, that is all I have for now. I miss my friends and Weston and I both are in need of a trip home. A trip home, and a trip to church. I pray that we will find a good church here soon, it would make a huge difference in our life together right now. Pray for us :)

Happy Memorial Day!

We spend this day in memory of the ones who gave their lives fighting for our freedom. To the many soldiers who gave all. To the veterans, the soldiers currently serving, and to the military families: Thank you for what you are doing for our country. With out you we wouldn't be living the life that we do. Freedom isn't free.

Also, welcome home to the 101st ABN Div 2BCT. You are our heroes... American Heroes! Among these soldiers is my cousin, Tom. Welcome home buddy, praise the Lord for your safe return!