"See ya"

Tucker and me saying our "see ya's" as he waits for the bus to load.
Not the best day for me obviously.

I love him so much.

Build-a-Bear

Four more days together until Tucker deploys....UGH! Not fun. But to make the next 8 to 9 months easier for me, we went to Build-a-Bear and made a "Tucker bear" (we actually named him "Cash") that I can snuggle with at night =) It even plays Tucker's voice if you squeeze his paw!



It's incredible how much he resembles him, huh? ;)
Guess this is as good as it gets to actually having Tucker with me.

Last visit to Vegas

This past weekend, Tucker and I made our final visit to Las Vegas before his deployment. When we first got in to town, we stopped at my parents house where they threw Tucker "Christmas in October." As always, Tucker was very appreciative.



After he opened his presents we got out the top tear of our wedding cake and celebrated our 1 year a little early. (at 8 months) And since neither of us were wearing anything like a wedding dress or Marine Dress Blues, we had no rules when it came to feeding the other person...(and as you can see I took advantage of that!)



Coinsidentally, Halloween fell right in the middle of it so of course we had to celebrate that too! My mom, dad, Kinzi, Connie, and Austin (&his friend) came over to carve pumpkins with us Saturday morning.





We wish we could have stayed longer because there were so many other people to go and see, but unfortunately like always, Tucker had to get back for WORK the next day :(

Marine Corps Ball

Turns out Tucker actually enjoyed himself a little this year at the ball. Maybe it helped to have such a happy wife along for the ride...maybe? I dont know ;)

But as I promised...

Trail Time!

--Another post today, I'm getting good at this =)

Tucker and I just got back from a good hour walk on the dirt trails by our house...just wanted to show everyone how well we keep our dogs clean (right after a grooming too!!) At least the dirt on Tilo blends in with his fur but POOR LILY! Its not her fault she's white...




Looks like someone's going to get a bath tonight!

camping...in the living room?

So since we're packing up our apartment this week, yesterday we decided to buy an air mattress that we can sleep on when we pack up the bed. Tucker decided to "surprise" me with setting up the tent inside the living room and putting the air mattress in it...it was pretty fun not going to lie!



Needless to say, this is how we will be sleeping the next few weeks =)

WE'RE BACK!

Okay, I lied on my last post. Not only did I not update MORE for people following, I didn't post at ALL..wow. But on my behalf, it's been pretty crazy here. (both physically and emotionally) We've been packing and getting all prepared to move out. Tucker's handling it so much better than I am, I'm an emotional mess ha. One minute I'll be totally fine and strong, then the next reality will hit me and I'll be balling my eyes out....poor Tucker and my girly emotions.

So on a brigher note, these last few weeks have also brought some very happy moments...We got Lily about a month ago, and she and Tilo have been surprisingly getting along great! They even cuddle at night =) Its so cute.

Tucker's baptism last Saturday was awesome. We got to talk with my old youth pastor, Neal, and his wife that was also my small group leader, Charity. After talking with them I've realized how much support I really do have and I've learned to switch my way of thinking up a little. For the next few weeks I've decided that I am going to cherish the time I get to spend with my husband. I've swapped the yucky feeling of him "leaving me" to a more filling feeling of "I get another day with him."

But, as awful as it feels to not be able to be with my husband for 7-9 months, my spirits are lifted with thoughts of moving to Missouri with my best friends Kinzi and Kiki. This will be MY time to gain that independance I really never got to have seeing as I went straight from high school to marriage. Maybe, no..not maybe, this IS a blessing in disguise. Not only will I be getting a lot of support from my friends during this time, I also feel that this trip will help me spiritually. By the time Tucker and I reunite, we both will be in a great state of mind. I already have some goals laid out for myself to accomplish by the time he gets back.

But back to the present. This Saturday night is the Marine Corps Ball, and I'm way excited for it, even though Tucker doesn't seem too anxious himself. For my birthday a few weeks ago, he bought me a dress for it and I LOVE IT! Here's a picture of it:



Ill be sure to post pictures of the two of us all dressed up this weekend I PROMISE =)