WOW, 2013 already and the time is already flying by. Since the beginning of this year  we have had several things already happen. To start off it was a great reward for my husband, cause all his hard work has paid off, he will be pinned MSG Friday the 11th of January.  Something he has worked hard the last 19yrs. We as a family are very proud of him. The best part of this upcoming promotion is having both the kids here to see the pinning.

Speaking of kids, as you all know Makenzee is attending Marshall University for the second year and is doing great. She is keeping up with her A/B grades and a 3.8 GPA. This next semester will be a hard one for her. Apparently, she is double majoring and one of her majors is biology and she is doubling her classes up this sememster with those classes.  I'm very proud of the young lady she has become.  Not only is she doing well in school she finally got her a car. Well actually Rob and I got it for her for Christmas. If you have not seen the video of you check it out. You can find it on youtube under my email: sweetcwgrl@gmail.com or on facebook.  It is one funny video. She heads back to school this weekend. It sure will be quiet with out her here. I know Rob will be a little sad they have done several things together this vacation and have become closer.

As for the lil man well he is growing like a weed. Seriously he is over 5foot now. He is almost as tall as his sister who may I say is not happy about that. He just returned from winter camp with the Boy Scouts and had a blast. He earned 3 more merit badges during the camp and a 4th one out side of camp. He really is enjoying this and I am so proud of him.  Now if I can just get him to study a little harder in school and turn in his homework I would really be happy.

As for me, work has been busy with another unit returning home soon. I enjoy seeing the families who have been with out their loved one for so long reunite. It is one of the best feelings.  Other than that I have ventured into some crafting not much but it was relaxing. Reading more and running to keep up the weight I lost and to keep healthy.  Yes as always trying to keep healthy. 

With Makenzee's 20th Birthday coming up and mine shortly right after this month is really going by.  I will update more as the month goes by or when I get a few minutes to get on.  Hope everyone is having a great year so far.  God Bless

Wow as I look at my last post I did not realize how far behind I have actually been. As you can tell life has taken over completely and time has not slowed down. 

Well this is looking like the best way to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and  Happy New Year. I know I am very slow when it comes to mailing things out including updates on the family.  As you may all know we are still living in Tennessee and Rob is still stationed here at Fort Campbell.

Wow things that have happened in 2012 have been lots and then really just life itself.  Let's start off with Ryon. As you all know Ryon is in Boy Scouts and he is currently a Second Class.  He is almost ready for his Scout review to try for 1st Class. He has earned several merit badges also.  He is currently getting ready for Winter Camp. Rob and him will be attending this year's Winter Camp together.  As i say better them then me.

Well let's get the scoop on Makenzee.  As you all know she is now a sophomore in college and attending Marshall University.  She is currently double majoring and keeping a 3.90 GPA.  She earned a $1000. scholarship and has been inducted to the Collegiate Honor Society.  She has been very busy with school and I only get to see her on holidays.  She is spending the Christmas season again with us and I can't wait.

Well for Rob and I, it really has been about work and running Ryon around to everything.  It looks like change is coming upon us as for what it is we are not sure. We have been here in TN for a little over 3 years so I just have that funny feeling that something will be happening this upcoming year or two.  He is currently working a staff position and for anyone that knows my husband sitting behind a desk is not good for him. He really enjoys training and working with the Soldiers.  Hopefully soon he will be back on the line where he is enjoying himself.

We just wanted to give everyone a quick update on what we have had come around and what we have been up to. As you can see things do not get any slower as the kids get older. With Ryon getting ready to finish 7th grade and Makenzee finishing up sophomore year of college It looks like things will continue at this pace.   We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.  May God Bless everyone with great things this upcoming year.

 

 

End of March

Wow, I can't believe it has been forever since I have posted.  Seems life does get you side tracked. Well we are ending March and Rob is getting ready to leave for a year. Ryon started  baseball and well Makenzee just called for more money to get a prom dress.  REALLY???  It seems she just started High School and Ryon was still my little man.

Let's see, Ryon turned 10 yesterday and is growing up so fast. He has his own little personality that really makes me melt.  We spent his birthday at my inlaws and had a blast. They really did spoil him as always. He got alot of great gifts he says.  His biggest things he got was a new nerf gun and a card set. He also got a new fishing pole and tackle box. (guess that means I'm going fishing)  They bought a small cake and we celebrated his bday with him in WV.

Makenzee well lets see.. She and Ryon are so opposite.. She is getting ready for her spring break vacation with one of her best freinds and they are going to Las Vegas.  Before you all freak they are going to spend the week with her (Maklaya)friend's father.  Maklaya did not want to spend the week by herself at her fathers so they invited Makenzee.  Me worried... Just a little.. So I got the app for my phone to know where she is at all times.. I know bad mom... lol... Anyways when she gets back she leaves immediately for Yosemite for a school thing for  a week then comes home just in time for the Prom.. YIKES!!! Talk about growing up.. 

As for Rob and I well we are doing great. Preparing our selves for the up coming deployment. But other than that getting ready to celebrate our 6th year Anniversary.. We are going this weekend up to Pigeon Forge for the weekend to spend some more time with his family in a cabin that his mom got for the weekend. Can't wait.. It is going to be fun.  I think we are going to go to a show and dinner when we get home the following weekend for our anniversary.

As for me well I graduated from college with my Bachelors of Science degree. Should be excited right?? NOT what did I do but go and start another Bachelors degree. Speaking of I should get started on my homework for this week.

Well I will try not to stay away so long but as we all know being a mom, wife and working things come up and life keeps going.. Will add pictures of our trip to WV soon...

God Bless

Long week

Yes I know the week is not really over but it is close enough for me. I honestly want the weekend to be here. Nothing planned well maybe cleaning but nothing major.

Halloween was great. As you see in pictures Ryon was one of his favorite things. Oh wait you are not suppose to see him.. my bad. Ryon was in a costume contest at the unit Halloween party and the age group he fell in was 8-16. He won 1st place and was totally excited. Our neighbor helped him with his costume so I have to give credit where credit is due. But he does look real good. As for me I was able to hand out candy this year while Rob took Ryon and the dog "Trick o Treating" It was a great night weather wise also. Some clouds and crispness in the air and so very much feeling like Fall.

It did not last. I ended up taking a road trip to pick up some things for my dear sweet husband and ended up seeing some real good friends. Had dinner with Cassie and the kids which is always a pleasure. Specially since we ate Brusters afterwards. Had lunch with another good friend at our favorite hot spot "Hooters" the wings rock. Well they did for sure that day.

Work has been real busy with everyone leaving and coming it makes for time to either go quickly or just drag on. I think today was one of those days that did not want to quit. As you all may have heard the terrible news that has happened at Fort Hood. Please keep those families in your prayers. It is very sad for something like this to happen here to our friends and loved ones. After hearing the news I was contated by my friends there to let me know they were safe and sound so I was able to breathe a little easier. One thing I can say is no matter where or what happens we tend to all pull together in rough and hard times. Our prayers are with you all.

Now I have to figure what we are doing for the holidays. Originally I wanted to leave but now we might just stay home and hope my daughter comes home. But knowing her she will find something to keep her in California.

It is late, and we have an early day tomorrow. Hopefully the doctors appointment will give some answers to all my questions. Last day of work and school for Ryon. Not sure what are in sight for the weekend but I do know I will make the best of it with my family. God Bless and sleep tight. Our prayers to all that are in harms way and all that have lost loved ones.

P umpkins and more pumpkins

Well lets see this morning I awoke to Ryon, yes my lovely son trying to make cinnamon rolls. He did everything but stick them in the oven. He came and woke me up to put them in..Got to love him

After we ate we cleaned up a little then decided to go to the HoneySuckle Pumpkin Farm. It was cute. They had a cute set up. Ryon went on some slides, a corn popper (air jumper) we did the corn maze and believe or not it was in the shape of George Strait. Did the kids maze which was got milk? Only got lost a few times that is when I decided to lead.. Hmm with out land marks I am not that great at directions. But give me some land marks and we are in there. Was able to get a good size pumpkin that Ryon will carve tomorrow and I will take pictures and show you all. I promise i will start taking more pictures...(fingers are crossed)

Came back to town and went to the mall, Ryon and Rob played laser tag and I went to the book store. Great compromise. Got coffee and came home for some homemade chili. Now cant ask for anything more. Got some time on the computer and now heading to bed. Plan on going to see Where the Wild Things Are? Loved one and friends are in our prayers see y'll soon..

Crazy weekend

Wow I cant believe it is Monday already. I totally did not get any time to update this weekend. To start off this weekend I had still 2 sick people in the house so I was glad to be able to get out for a bit on Saturday. Went to a pumpkin carving event at a friends house and was able to hang out with the girls and enjoy some me time. YEAH ME!!! Well totally lost track of time and got a phone call from the boys asking if I was going to ever come home they were hungry.. Did I miss the memo I was the only one that can cook dinner?? HMMM Guess I did. So I came home and we went out for Mexican..

Sunday we went out for breakfast at one of Ryon's favorites Waffle House. HMM not sure that is one of my top locations but it was his turn to chose. For some reason we got home around 130 and I laid down and did not get up until 530 so of course the boys were asking for dinner.. Again did I miss the Memo??

Wow how the weekend disappears when you are having fun. Today at work was anything but typical and did not finish until about 10 minutes ago. Yes you heard or read that right I just finished work for the day. Do not ask me why it is when the Soldiers leave crazy comes out.. Anyways between meetings, Red Cross messages and crazy stuff I am ready to start drinking.. Is that allowed?

Oh I think I forgot to mention that drama queen my lovely daughter decided to call me and let me know several things this weekend. How can I forget??? She decided to let me know my mom was admitted in to the hospital but failed to inform me what exactly was going on. So again I had to locate which hospital and room number and find out myself. Mom is sick and possible kidney failure. Spoke to mom and found out that when she was flu sick she still continued to use her insulin medicine so it made things worse. Well they decided to keep her for a few days and are going to flush her system out and hopefully things will be better. Then to find out my niece had to have surgery to get her tonsils out. And then my drama queen child flipped out that she needed 100.00 to get a part on her computer. So drama drama drama when she finished i asked her if she had checked her account and she said no. I told her she needed to check her account before calling all drama out.. Anyone want a 16 yr old drama queen.

Okay I am burnt out for the day. So I am going to call it a night..
Prayers to all that are deployed and in harms way. To my dearest friends and family.

Fun all around

Alright let me explain a little about this sweet child of mine. I have no idea where she gets it from but she is really competitive. I get a text message from her this evening telling me she needs some more money.

Well let me back up one step so you all understand. My beautiful daughter attends a preportary school out in Northern California. She lives with my parents so I just make sure she has what she needs by continuing to add money to her checking account.

Now back to the text message. I know I am hard to follow at times but if you all know me i'm not the brightess at times. Anyways she wants money cause they are in spirit week and the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are all competing to out spirit each other in decorating their particular hallway. Yes my lovely daughter wanted me to put about 40 dollars in her account so she can decorate their hallway... and if i can quote one line in her text "mom you know Im real competitive please put money in my account" I know she doesnt get it from me. I like to sit back and enjoy watching everyone else.

This reminds me of tonight at work. As many of you Military Wives know it sometimes is hard to have anyone show up for your FRG meeting. So my senior advisor decided to make a competition on it. And if the company has at least 60% show up then they get half a day off on a Friday. Oh yeah talk about participation. I have not seen so many spouses show up. It acutally turned out to be a wonderful event. Got lots of volunteers and lots of information out. The only thing Im still alittle amazed about is no one knew my name as Kandis all the Soldiers that were there and spouses that know me or of me as the Candy Lady. Hmmm I guess that big bowl of candy on my desk gets attention.

Well this is a little short long day again at work and early and late night last night. Ryon was up with a fever most of the night took him in and was told "Yep it is going around" Umm yeah figured that but any particular thing to do or not do... Sometimes I really wonder about some people. Then was kept up most of the night from Rob coughing oh I did mention he is sick also. Yep so far so good (knock on wood) But as anyone of you know it doesnt matter if mom gets sick we still have to continue with everything.

Good luck Kenzee on your spirit week hallway!! Hope you all do well. One more day till the weekend and hopefully with 2 sick ones in the house i can acutally sleep in...HMMM any takers i wont be able to??? Nite all... Prayers continue to be with all loved ones serving abroad and in harms way, my dear friends and loved ones.