My Boys

So remember the Navy outfit that Gavin wore?

 

 

Well, it was time to put cute Greyson in the dress Blues with dad.

 

 

 

PS - This is my 500th post!!!

4 Years

Only 2 more years to go Reserves and then 2 year IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve) and Mike can get out of the Navy if he wants!  He has been in the Navy for 4 years:)

He is still an E3 and is working on being promoted to Petty Officer, we will see how that goes.  If he gets bumped up to Petty Office he thinks he wants to stay in the Navy, but honestly it changes every day.  We will see what the future holds for us and the Navy!  Happy 4 Years:)

3 Years

Half way through! Mike has been in the Navy for 3 years now. He only has 3 more years of Reserves left then he has 2 years of IRR (Inactive Ready Researve) then he needs to make that ever important decision of resigning for 8 more years or not. I know he would like to move up the chain more, so that is going to be our goal for this year. Right now he is a E3, so we are going to move him on up!

A Year Later

On this day last year, I called in sick to work (even though I wasn't) & took Mike to the Navy Recruiting office in Provo to be sworn in as part of the Navy. We then drove to Salt Lake & I dropped him off at a Hotel down there for him to stay the night before heading to Illinois for Basic Training. I can't even believe it has been a year. We have made it through some big obstacles! 1 year down - 5 more to go!

I am grateful for the option we have that the Navy gives us. If something were to ever happen, if we were to lose a job or something that way, we can always go into the Navy full time for added security. We would have to move to a coast & there is more possibility for Mike to be deployed, but it is always nice to remember that we have a back up plan just in case something happens.

Drill Weekend...Family Addition

This past weekend, the Navy held there annual Drill weekend for Families. It was a sad, rainy Saturday, but we made the most of it. They had several tents set up for the USAA Bank, TriWest/TriCare insurance, Military One Source, and several other services there. Gavin did so good, He slept most of the day in his carrier, except when he was hungry! What a good kid. They also had Bouncy toys for the kids...

Awesome Off Roading Vehicles...

A Dunk Tank to dunk the Captains!

A rock wall...

Really good food...

It was also the day for Divine intervention. I don't know if I am more in tune to it lately, if I need it or what, but it seems I have had a lot of it lately. A couple people came up to us & it seemed like they just told us exactly what we needed to hear at the time we needed to hear it...& we have never even met these people or talked to them or anything. Crazy! Needless to say, we learned a lot of info, heard a lot of things that obviously we needed to hear & had a lot to think about over the weekend!

Mike in Camis

Mike has his first drill weekend this weekend, so after he was done Saturday & home safely, he wanted me to take some pictures of him in his Camis...He looks good! What do you think?

WOW!

Okay...It is totally time to blog...because it has been weeks since my last blog! A lot has happened. I still haven't finished Breaking Dawn... I know, I know...I have been SLACKING! I have not been feeling so hot & with Mike leaving it has been just crazy!

Lets start with our bathroom flooding a couple weeks ago, that was fun. We got it all cleaned up. Next we had a "Goodbye & Goodluck" going away party for Mike - A lot of you don't know, but he did decide to join the Navy, so he left on the 19th of August to start his Basic Training experience in Great Lakes, IL. So for the last week and a half or so, I have been by myself, with Bear. Fun times.

Last weekend we tried to have a Baby shower for my Sister-in-law, I say tried because about 2 hours before the shower was supposted to start, I got a text message from her stating she was a Timp. Hospital in Pre-Term labor! Not fun. So we sat all day trying to figure out if we would have a new addition to the family, or if they could get her to stop contracting & send her home on Bed Rest! They stopped the contractions, as best they could & sent her home. They did an ultrasound & everything looked good with baby, so we are still waiting for our new baby girl to decide when to join the family. Saturday night we decided to drive up to Heber to be with Michelle & have the baby shower for her there. When I went out to my car to drive up there, I had a flat tire. Are you for real? So I ran over to Bro. Feldt's house (we prefer to call him the snake charmer...long story for another day) & asked for help. I am a 25 year old...lady...who has never changed a tire in my life. I probably could, but didn't want to. After much debate & hassel, Bob (Bro. Feldt aka snake charmer) let me borrower one of there cars to drive up there. Thank you so much! I have the BEST neighbors!

Sunday was a lazy day, Bob fixed my tire - Thanks again - You are AWESOME, & hung out with my brother & his girlfriend - Sarah.

This week hasn't been so great either. I heard from Mike on Wednesday, he is not having a good time in Basic, he is really home sick & not liking it, so please send all your good vibes & prayers his way, because he sure can use them. I had a flood in the other bathroom yesterday, I think after I threw up (don't get me started) the toliet decided it wouldn't flush...I was not aware of this. So I left for work & when I came home, it was flooded. I cleaned it up with towels...Yes, I know & then asked my neighbors for some fans to fan out the carpet. I hope I got it all & I won't have mold start growing in my house! My mom was here last night, she was so kind to spend the night with me, since I am by myself...I love her! She is driving to BYU Idaho today to pick up my sister at College, she is done for the semester & doesn't go back until Winter semester in January. Then they are off to Montana to help my grandma paint the bunk house. They will be back through on Tuesday night. Can't wait to see them.

Other than that...hopefully next week I can spill my secret for all the blogging world to know. I can't wait! Until then...

Another Weekend Update

Word up homies...Back to blogging again. Lets jump into this week & weekend, shall we?

Mike has decided to join the Navy, I know, I know. So Thursday night he spent the night in Salt Lake to take the ASVAB test & Physical for them. There was a bit of a snag, so it didn't happen, he is hoping to join in July & then be shipped off in August to Chicago for Basic training. I will keep you updated on this as it progresses.

Friday night we went to a Viewing for my Brother-In-Law wives youngest brother, he was 27, 2 months younger than Mike. He passes away on May 29th in a rollover car accident in Colorado. What a sad day. After the Viewing, we went to dinner with Kevin, Kammi & Kahlin. What a sobering night, from death to friends, family, laughter & fun. Our lives can change so dramatically in just a couple of minutes. Thanks Kammi & Kev for the great uplift, we sure needed it.

Saturday Mike had to work, so I went to the Steven's funeral with Mike's Mom, sister & her family. It was kinda a crappy, cold day. It was a Great funeral (I never thought I would say that, but they really honored him & told his story well) I have been on a seatbelt kick now though because of it. If Steven would have been wearing his seatbelt, he might still be here with us today, with his 2 young children. What a meaningful yet sad day! Saturday night, Mike & I hung out at home with Ben & Sarah. Thanks guys for coming out & hanging with us.

Sunday was just normal, early church & Dinner with Ben, but Sarah didn't come with him because her Sister was having a Baby Boy...Congrats Sarah - You will be a great Aunt! We love you, hope to see you next week.

Let me know your thoughts on the Navy, or Seatbelt wearing, or funerals, or babies, whatever you feel like, I want to know. Let me hear from you!