Our house

MORE PICTURES TO COME LATER.....

Settling In

We've been in our house now for 5 days. The one thing I love most about moving from house to house is that I get to see many different features each house offers and I build up my dream home as we go! :) So far in this house I two favorite things.  ONE: my laundry room! I love the space in there!! TWO: the window right in front of my kitchen sink. I love that I can be doing dishes or prepping a meal and I feel a soft breeze on my face while doing so.  It's the little things that make me smile. It's so calming!

We all equally love this house. It's open and spacious. Suzi loves the backyard and Max loves all the windows. He has so many to choose from and now it takes forever to find him because he is constantly switching windows. Gets bored with the view I guess or maybe he's following the birds, haha!

We only have a few more boxes to unpack and we will be completely moved in.  I will be taking pictures soon. Jay & I still need to buy a dresser and some nightstands so pics will come after we get those! :) 

We've met some nice people on our street. We actually shared an Easter dinner with a couple of the families that live across the street from us. It was nice. The kids did an Easter egg hunt as well. They enjoyed themselves, as did we!

Looking forward to making our mark here. Getting to know more people and making lots of wonderful memories! So far so good!!

Incredible Women

The last two duty stations that we have lived at have been wonderful for many reasons and one of those reasons is the group of women I was blessed to be able to spend my time with! Here at Quantico I met many amazing women who were right by my side thru many different situations! From our ladies nights to the major surgery...these women were right there when I needed them! We shared many laughs, tears and created a lot of great memories! With each of them, I share a close bond. I love each and every one of them and thank God for giving me such amazing friends who will always hold a special place in my heart!

Anna, Jenny, Candice, Jeannie, Jessica, Alex, Ashely (and Michelle-not pictured)....You all are an incredible group of women! You have touched my life in many ways. You all have always brought a smile to my face even when I didn't feel like smiling. When I had my surgery you all were right there to lend a hand wherever it was needed. When I went thru my cancer scare you all lifted me up and help take my fears away. When I was stressed about my sisters health issues you all offered up many prayers and so much support for me and someone not all of you know. When I felt like having a night out you ladies joined me. When I wanted to stuff my face at whatever eating place you all joined me. You've had my back in so many ways and for that I will always love you girls!!!!!!!!!!!! When I think of Quantico, I will think of you all! Thank you for all the wonderful memories, for all the love and support and for being my friends!

A Bittersweet Day

Here we are having another farewell party with the many wonderful friends we've made at our 4th duty station! We try to have a get together with our close friends everytime we are set to leave a duty station.  This time God blessed us with an day where the weather could not have been more perfect! It was such a beautiful day! We just spent the day hanging out, chatting and eating lots of good food as the kids played for hours in the playground! It was a great final hoorah with our friends!

It's Almost Time

Here we are...it's our last weekend in this house. The last two years have gone by so quickly and ever since we received the orders, time has just been flying by!! I remember thinking "wow, we've got two months until we are out of here." Now here we are with only 5 days until they come pack us up, 7 days until they drive our stuff away and 15 days until we are on the road heading back to California.  I think the Marine Corps knows we are such an easy family and will go anywhere. We have never had a simple move, haha! Coast to Coast every single time! Good thing the kids are getting older...it makes road trips that much easier! We have loved every minute spent here in this house. A lot of great memories were made here. Fun moments, scary moments and most definitely a lot of laughs!!

Beautiful Day

Today the kids had a random day off from school and it was oh-so-beautiful outside so I decided to take the kids out. We went to walk around Downtown Fredericksburg. Talk about a great day! Not only was the weather absolutely incredible, the little things Downtown Fredericksburg had to offer and the laughs I had with the kids made this day lovely. We just walked thru the town, went in a couple stores, talked, giggled and enjoyed every minute together! The simple things are always best!

 Caiti took these last two pictures.... She loves taking pictures, just like her Mama! :)