(April) ~ Well, my little princess turned 5 and on the coldest day in April we had her Ice Cream Social Birthday Party (good think the kids were on a great sugar high and the 60° temperature didn't phase them). Mk had a wonderful time and still to this day talks about her "Ice Cream" party. Thank to GiGi, Aunt Mo, Landon Kendall, Uncle Luke, Aunt Tiffany and Baby Preston for making the drive/flight and being there to celebrate.
Mk's Ice Cream Social Birthday Party
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(May) ~ the dreaded move (yes again) to a new house in VA Beach. Of course Joe was supposed to be home during this "little venture", but his ship made a training run (I think it was planned the whole time). The move had a pretty rough start (no power, air-conditioner leaking, roof falling in...Just to mention a few things), but you know what they say "Rough start, smooth finish". So, now Mk and the dogs get a nice big yard and pool.
(June) ~ Busy, busy, busy was the theme for June. We finished putting the house together, getting the pool ready, new friends moved to the area and the over-needed cruise vacation. Joe was home for a week here and there and Mk and I tried to keep some sort of schedule (for both of our benefits). A great childhood friend and high school friend ended up being stationed here, after a 3 year tour in Washington State. What a small world, welcome to VA Catherine, Jon and Gusta-Claire!! Towards the end of June our vacation began. First we flew down to Winter Park for Landon Kendall's 2nd Birthday and to drop Mk off with GiGi and Paw Paw. From there Joe and I proceeded to Tampa to catch the cruise ship. We visited the Caymen Islands and Cozumel and truly enjoyed our first vacation in 5 years (Maybe we will get it paid off in the next 5 years and go on another one).
Landon Kendall's 2nd Birthday Party
Cruise Departure
(July - Aug) ~ What a hot couple of months it has been here in VA (good thing I am from FL and can endure the 107° temperatures). Joe was pretty non-existent during the month of July because his ship was going through its major training inspections. Mk had her 3rd set of tubes put in her ears, in addition to having her adenoids removed. She was definitely more "aware" of what was going on this time and took it into her own hands to ask the doctor questions (for example; what color are my tubes going to be, are you going to be the only doctor in the room, where are my adenoids, how do you take them out). I looked at the doctor and wished him luck with the I.V. (which is a whole other story). GiGi flew up for the surgery and stayed with us for a couple days. Mk recovered just fine and was back to her spit-fire self in no time. This past weekend we went up to D.C. with the Beards to visit Mills (cousin, who is the best damn tour guide ever!!!) and put Mk in the safe hands of Aunt Barbara for a train trip down to Winter Park. I recieved a call earlier this afternoon that the Diva had landed and already talked Great Granddaddy Tate into some Chocolate ice cream. I have so enjoyed being able to get up before work and work out (instead of waiting till after work, with little motivation) but desperately miss Mk. I will be flying down on Thursday evening and then GiGi, Mk and I will be driving back some of the furniture my mom has stored for me (for like 5 years). Totally Dreading the 12+ hour drive, but with some good DVDs, maybe time will fly by.
Mk and Gusta-Claire
Mk and Gusta-Claire on Sonny
Well, hopefully you get the gist of our crazy summer and are brought up-to-date as we prepare for Mk's first day of kindergarten and Joe's 2 month deployment.
W.O.
~ You Better Have Faith Because Luck Runs Out!
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