Apologies

So first off I have to apologize. I have been meaning to write for almost a month now and have no good excuse on why I haven't. But maybe this photo will make everything better.

Kai likes to find things during her walk and bring them home.

I did write a post in January and never posted it because I hadn't added pictures so I will post that one as well.

So while Gil was in the field for 2 weeks I did finish the office but I barely made a dent in the guest bedroom. Don't worry though I just finished it yesterday. It took a little longer because the purple was darker than I thought it would be. So I ended up doing a two tone like I did in the master bedroom and living room. Since it is more difficult to lighten a color than darken, (which I think is ridiculous) I had to go buy white paint to add to it and mix it my self because the stores apparently don't do that. In the end it turned out really well. I love it! While Gil was in the field my dad was in Japan so my mom and I talked on the web cam every day. We kept each other company during many lunches and dinners. It is so great to not only hear their voices but see them.

Meredith and I went to Ross' the other day and I got some great things. I found this adorable sign for the guest bedroom that says "Sweet Dreams." It look so cute against the lavender wall. I also finally found a curtain rod long and sturdy enough to hold the curtains. Both, Meredith and I got some great serving platters and we found so much more we could have gotten but we managed to control ourselves.

Since Gil has been home he has mostly been working a lot. He has had the weekends off which is great; at first we didn't think he would. Super Bowl weekend we went shopping. We finally found a Wii Fit board and decided to get it. It was a total spur of the moment splurge but so worth it! We have had so much fun with it! I have already lost 1.1 pounds! Go me! There was a change in the schedule for duty and Gil ended up getting stuck with it on Super Bowl Sunday. So, after dropping him off at 8 a.m. I got ready for the party we were suppose to go to. I only stayed till halftime but it was fun to get together with friends and have great food and funny commercials.

Meredith and Pat came over with Meka to check the Wii Fit and Meredith got attacked by the dogs. Just thought I would share these. I love her facial expressions.

This weekend we went to the movies. Gil was nice enough to take me to see He's Just Not Into You. We both found it pretty amusing. There was a couple behind us and the guy had some great commentary which was funny! We also finally got our car washed so it looks brand new again...it really needed it!On Sunday Gil finally got to enjoy his birthday present which was tickets to the Pro Bowl. For a while we were actually trying to sell the tickets because they were suppose to be in the field but luckily the schedule changed and it all worked out in the end. He went with our friend Pat (who is Meredith's husband.) Meredith and I drove them down in the morning and the tailgated with some of the other Marines then enjoyed the game from some pretty good seats. Meredith and I went out to lunch at Dixie Grill, which is an amazing southern BBQ place, hush puppies and all! They also have amazing sweet ice tea and homemade lemonade. We had a good lunch then headed back to pick them up after the game.Pat loves his sleep...I took Kai to the vet for her 3 month check up and she weights 22 pounds!!!! We can't believe it. Her husky friend, Meka, who is 6 months only weights 31 pounds! I feel she is going to just shoot up any day now! My parents are having fun seeing her on the web cam everyday. They went to South Carolina to visit our relatives for a week and when they got back they couldn't believe how much she had grown in just a week.So there is a lot getting ready to happen. At times it seems like it is so far away but other times it seems to be just around the corner. Gil's mom will be coming to visit for 2 weeks. She arrives on the 17th of this month. Hopefully we will have nice weather so we can show her all of our great beaches...so far it is looking good. After she leaves Gil heads to California for his final training. He will deploy and I will fly out soon after for a fun filled 2 weeks of friends and family. I will first be heading to Alabama for Elizabeth's graduation and bachloret party. Then off to visit Sally since I am unable to go to her wedding (Sally's and Bob's are the exact same day...crazy, I know!) We are hoping to be able to pick up her wedding dress while I am visiting. From Sally's I head to Boston for Anthony's graduation. I will go home with my parents for a day or two before flying back to Alabama for Elizabeth's wedding, after the wedding I am homeward bound.

Were you able to keep up with that!? I know it is crazy isn't it! And that is just May! I can hardly believe it myself. I am very glad that all the tickets worked out though and I will be able to spend a little time with everyone. In June my parents will be coming to visit then in July/ August I will fly to Washington for my brother's wedding. I will be staying a few days more to visit with family.

As much as I am worried about how this deployment is going to be I am also very excited to spend it with family and friends which I think will be very helpful. I just wish Gil would be able to take part in it all as well. He will be there in spirit though!
I hope you are all doing well. And for those I am coming to visit, I can't wait to see you!!! It is just around the corner.