Vacation and other things on my mind

Today was a down day.  It was a little rough this morning watching Marty drive away to go visit his family/friends in NC.  I have to say, I am better tonight after calls from him most of the day checking in, telling me how much he loves me, and just to see what I have been up to today.



  This is our first time being apart since we moved in together in 2009. (The picture to the left was us this past Christmas 2010). It was rough, but we both will be home in a week.  He is the one for me, always and forever.  I can't wait till I can see him again! He will be picking me up from the airport on Saturday night and I have to say I will be sooo anxious to get off that plane and to see him!!

Tomorrow my Mom, Dad and I fly out to Kansas City, MO.  My aunt will be getting us and then we will reconnect with my Grandparents, my sister, bro in law, and my niece.  I believe I get to see my cousins as well that week.  It's been about 3 years I think since I have seen anyone from out there.  It's going to be a mini family reunion for the week.  Apparently I have been told it's jam packed with stuff to do.  I am also hoping I can keep up with my exercise and get to the gym at least 2-3x that week.  We will see what happens, but then again it is vacation and I will be walking around alot and trying to make sure I choose healthy options, but if I can't I won't be hard on myself, I am just going to give it my all when I come back home and back into a routine.

All I can say is that as of Friday morning I am officially down 16 pds...wow...good way to start vacation I guess...lol

I am hoping that everyone has a safe, fun, happy Memorial Day weekend! Whether you are just home relaxing, down at the shore, or grilling out with friends/family.   I was watching a news program the other night and I have to say I was surprised when they said that most of the younger generation are not appreciate of Memorial Day and why we celebrate it.  I am lucky that I grew up with a father who served in the Air Force and Marty  who served in the Army.  I never take a moment of either of them for granted and I am very honored and moved by their dedication and commitment while they were both enlisted.  Marty had several tours in Iraq from what he told me about and what he had to go through. I thank God every day that he is safe, alive, and well.  I also got to hear stories of him going overseas from his Mom when I met her back in Dec and from her point of view how she was constantly worried for and about him.  So if you don't think your kids realize what someone who serves for this country does, make sure they are educated on what the military does for us each and EVERY day so that we can live our lives in freedom. A small video below to share:

I can't wait to come back and Marty and I are going to go to the beach for a day to relax....SOOO looking forward to that!







That's all for now...leaving you with our song  (Marty and I's)....I smile when I hear this song.

Till next time...