I think monthly updates are my new goal.... Here is the news in October:
Kyle came home October 7, 2012. Both sets of parents were there to witness the event and experience the emotion I was talking about all last deployment. I think that "Brown Family Operation Re-integration" has been going smoothly. There are mornings that I can sleep in because Daddy has it all covered. Most evenings are the "I still only want Mommy" times but we are all doing our best to be patient with one another. Here is a video we put together and posted on 'youtube:'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5WHQ5owtZM&feature=plcp
Anlsey is as happy as ever. She smiles a lot and with the two bottom teeth making a V, it makes it even cuter. She won't let me get a good picture yet, but soon to come. It is fun to watch her grow and become comfortable with her surroundings. She eats almost anything and everything. She eats chicken, avocado, yogurt, peas, carrots, green beans, and mashed potatoes the most. She makes the "ahhh" sound after drinking and "mmm" while eating. Soon she will eat her own cake at her first birthday. Soon we will start the final transition from nursing to whole milk! Reluctant at times, Ansley and Daddy have made great strides and have bonded a lot since he has been home. She has taken her first steps but doesn't do much walking unless you let her hold your finger. The steps were captured and posted on 'youbtube:'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePDBBWcFHc&feature=plcp
Diesel is a good dog. He loves walks everyday and has come to expect them. He knows that a little while after dinner it is time and he paces and nudges you until you are ready. Then all you have to say is, "are you ready?" and he goes crazy. Ansley loves helping walk him. She bounces in her stroller.
Me? On Tuesday I will have my last first day of class. I start the capstone course to the program and six weeks later (assuming I pass) I will be the holder of a Masters in Business Administration degree. Looking back I have no regrets, I just hope it pays off. I need a good paying job! Otherwise, I keep busy finding news ways to cook for this hungry baby and husband while keeping up with the wife duties of cleaning and laundry. After I graduate I will be in the market for a hobby. Maybe I will make all the DIY projects on pinterest. :)
Upcoming events in November:
-Memorial Service for the fallen Marines
-Marine Corps Ball
-Ansley's first birthday
-Thanksgiving in 29 Palms
We will be the "Brown" Bears for halloween! Surprisingly Ansley loved wearing the costume.
Our family is complete again! Welcome home Kyle.
We got a new car!... well, new to us. We made our first vehicle purchase together and chose a 2003 55,000 mile Ford Escape. It is perfect for the next transition in our lives and all four of us can comfortably fit in it together. :)
