I put together a video diary of Tucker's well deserved leave..got to see lots of friends and family...some of which I unfortunately did not get pictures of (Jordan, Remie, Tyson, Tamera) So bummed :(! But very thankful for the moments we did catch on camera! Hope you all enjoy!!
Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope...it can outlast anything.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Home sweet....but messy.....home!
Tucker came home at last, last Wednesday!! Thank you guys for all your prayers and thoughts..I sure felt them at work and I'm sure Tucker did too. We now have had each other for 6 days and our marriage seriously couldn't be any better. Cherishing every moment!! Last night was the 4th, we saw the BEST frieworks show on the beach, a tribute to all Marines on Camp Pendleton and military around the world. It was AWESOME! And being surrounded by friends and being wrapped in the arms of the man I love made it even better =)
The puppies had no problem remembering their daddy! And Tilo became a whole different dog since Tucker came back..possibly handing Tucker "alpha dog" title again?..I sure hope so, that stinker! lol.
Right now we..well..Tucker(haha)..is in the process of putting all his stuff away. Today is cleaning day for us, vacation mode needs to die out a bit.
In 2 weeks Tucker is taking leave, and we're starting it out in Vegas! He's keeping parts of it a secret from me..we're trying to do somewhat of a 2nd honeymoon type thing, staying at a hotel on the strip. I'm sure we'll see family and friends there too while we're out there! Cant wait!! SOOOOOOOOOOO glad he's home!
The puppies had no problem remembering their daddy! And Tilo became a whole different dog since Tucker came back..possibly handing Tucker "alpha dog" title again?..I sure hope so, that stinker! lol.
Right now we..well..Tucker(haha)..is in the process of putting all his stuff away. Today is cleaning day for us, vacation mode needs to die out a bit.
In 2 weeks Tucker is taking leave, and we're starting it out in Vegas! He's keeping parts of it a secret from me..we're trying to do somewhat of a 2nd honeymoon type thing, staying at a hotel on the strip. I'm sure we'll see family and friends there too while we're out there! Cant wait!! SOOOOOOOOOOO glad he's home!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
MONTH #7--home stretch!
FINALLY can see the end of this mess!!! The expected date they say he'll be back in the states is nlt July 2nd..yay! Hopefully the next post I'll write will be about Tucker's homecoming!! =) I can't wait. This has dragged on for far too long now, its about time it comes to an end. As awful as this was, I can't say it hasnt been rewarding. They say deployments can make or break a marriage...for us I'm certain it did wonders. Not that we had a horrible first year of marriage..it was awesome! But getting used to each other and the whole "team/unity" thing wasnt the easiest thing for us to conquer. Tucker had his life and everything put together, and I was still trying to figure out life (fresh out of high school none the less) now married, in a whole different state, no job, no school planned out. It was hard adjusting, and Tucker (being 3 years older than me) didnt quite understand why.
I feel like I know myself a whole lot better now than I did prior to him leaving. I feel more organized, and I have goals set for myself...with college and just my overall future. I'm still not ALL put together, but I believe in myself now, and I wouldnt put it past me to REALLY try once Tucker is back home.
Also, the time apart has taught us how important each moment with each other truely is. How lucky and blessed we are to have each other, and not to take it for granted. Time is precious.
I feel like I know myself a whole lot better now than I did prior to him leaving. I feel more organized, and I have goals set for myself...with college and just my overall future. I'm still not ALL put together, but I believe in myself now, and I wouldnt put it past me to REALLY try once Tucker is back home.
Also, the time apart has taught us how important each moment with each other truely is. How lucky and blessed we are to have each other, and not to take it for granted. Time is precious.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
MONTH #6
We made it to the half year point, holy cow!
The past month went by real fast for me, had a great easter with the family, and I currently have 2 of my friends staying the weekend in California with me!
Tucker sent me a few pictures of what his life looks like out there in Afghanistan and wanted me to share =) Hope you enjoy! (I know we all cant wait for him to just get his butt back home!!!---NOT TOO MUCH LONGER!!!)
First off...this is Tucker...with...a mustache. lol it was March Mustache Madness for the corps:
These are the humongous tents set up around the base:
Tucker's sleeping quarters: (notice the pillow with lipstick kisses on it I sent him =P)
I forget the technical term for this area..but basically this is where they go if they are under attack...not my favorite pictures...
The chow hall (seriously, they've got it made!):
The guard tower: (One of the posts Tucker guards doing his week of duty)
Beautiful Sunset through the mountains:
Tucker's work station--(notice I have my own shrine going on there in the back lol, he's so cute):
Some of Tucker's 550-parachute-chord projects:
Tucker's new friends =):
(goofs!)
A local-run store on the base, Tucker has bought a few things here:
MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program):
The past month went by real fast for me, had a great easter with the family, and I currently have 2 of my friends staying the weekend in California with me!
Tucker sent me a few pictures of what his life looks like out there in Afghanistan and wanted me to share =) Hope you enjoy! (I know we all cant wait for him to just get his butt back home!!!---NOT TOO MUCH LONGER!!!)
First off...this is Tucker...with...a mustache. lol it was March Mustache Madness for the corps:
These are the humongous tents set up around the base:
Tucker's sleeping quarters: (notice the pillow with lipstick kisses on it I sent him =P)
I forget the technical term for this area..but basically this is where they go if they are under attack...not my favorite pictures...
The chow hall (seriously, they've got it made!):
The guard tower: (One of the posts Tucker guards doing his week of duty)
Beautiful Sunset through the mountains:
Tucker's work station--(notice I have my own shrine going on there in the back lol, he's so cute):
Some of Tucker's 550-parachute-chord projects:
Tucker's new friends =):
(goofs!)
A local-run store on the base, Tucker has bought a few things here:
MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program):
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
MONTH #5
Wow, 5 months. One more and it will be half a year already, sheesh. Does AND doesn't feel like it. So supposedly it only gets easier from here on out, hopefully 2 to 3 more months to go. I'm hoping for 2 or less...obviously lol. The sooner the better, I miss my husband!! Its getting very, continuous, sometimes it doesnt even feel like theres an end to all of this, it just keeps going!! ughh! But I know that day will come, and it will all be worth it. I seriously think it will be the best day of my life, maybe even tops the wedding day.
So updates, I've been on my own for a little bit, I've had a taste of what life on my own feels like...its different and something I don't think I could ever get used to. As much as I hate being alone though, I'm very thankful that I can say I did it. At least now I know I CAN do it, and live through it.
Tucker and I have been talking a lot more this past month (God bless him) he's really been trying to call me every chance he gets, he knows how hard this is for me. I tell him I always understand if he wants to sleep in more or is busy and cant call, but he insists lol...I always feel so guilty for taking his time.
A couple weeks ago, he was on guard duty for a week...we thought we wouldn't get to talk much that week at all...turns out we talked the MOST that week...whenever he was the guard for the communications tent, we could get on skype. Granted it was anywhere from 11 pm to even 5 am my time, but I'll take whatever chance I can get to talk with my husband.
I will say, people that go years like this without their spouse, are very highly respected in my book. I can barely endure 8 months apart, I don't know how people can go longer. And I also think about how often I talk to Tucker, some don't even get to talk to their husbands once a week...I'm so spoiled!!
We're very blessed to be able to have this communication.
So updates, I've been on my own for a little bit, I've had a taste of what life on my own feels like...its different and something I don't think I could ever get used to. As much as I hate being alone though, I'm very thankful that I can say I did it. At least now I know I CAN do it, and live through it.
Tucker and I have been talking a lot more this past month (God bless him) he's really been trying to call me every chance he gets, he knows how hard this is for me. I tell him I always understand if he wants to sleep in more or is busy and cant call, but he insists lol...I always feel so guilty for taking his time.
A couple weeks ago, he was on guard duty for a week...we thought we wouldn't get to talk much that week at all...turns out we talked the MOST that week...whenever he was the guard for the communications tent, we could get on skype. Granted it was anywhere from 11 pm to even 5 am my time, but I'll take whatever chance I can get to talk with my husband.
I will say, people that go years like this without their spouse, are very highly respected in my book. I can barely endure 8 months apart, I don't know how people can go longer. And I also think about how often I talk to Tucker, some don't even get to talk to their husbands once a week...I'm so spoiled!!
We're very blessed to be able to have this communication.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
MONTH #4
I can't believe its been 4 months since Tucker left...how crazy!! So in 3 days it will be our 1 year anniversary :'( I'm bummed he's not going to be here, but I'm reminded of the fact that I have many many many more to come =)...these few months are just "a little hiccup in forever."
I moved into our house on base a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it!! I'm honestly just happy to have a garage! In our last apartment complex, parking was ridiculous, and if you didn't find a spot up on the very top of the hill where we were, you would have to park down the hill and walk up. I also set up my own vanity area!!! During my bridal shower, my sister had everyone write down notes/advise for me on a notecard, so I scattered them around it...here's a picture..I think it turned out really nice...
On top of that, the house has got a lot of storage space. We could always use that with all of Tucker's military gear!
So some updates on Tucker I can fill you guys in on...
he's been making and selling "wraps" out there in Afghanistan for the guys he works with. Tucker just loves doing this...I guess you need a hobby to keep you sane out there with the "every day's the same" routine. I'm happy he's happy.
Apparently someone up there in rank told him that he thinks he's the best at it in the entire company!!! I could hear the pride in his voice when he told me that =)
My friend Kinzi has been with me here in california for the past 2 and a half weeks helping me get settled in. She leaves me Saturday and I'm pretty bummed about it :( But on a brighter note, my friend Ellie from New York has chosen to spend her spring break with me this year!! So I get her from the 14th until the 20th!! Our plans so far are to go to LA and possibly watch a tv showing, and also heading back to vegas the 17th (going back the 19th) to see my family.
After that, Its go time for me to officially start my independant life here...VERY out of my comfort zone, but whatever doesn't kill me will only make me stronger. Obviously theres a purpose for what's happening, so I'm going to try my best to learn something from this experience.
Although, on a side note, I REALLY can't wait until my husband comes back.
I moved into our house on base a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it!! I'm honestly just happy to have a garage! In our last apartment complex, parking was ridiculous, and if you didn't find a spot up on the very top of the hill where we were, you would have to park down the hill and walk up. I also set up my own vanity area!!! During my bridal shower, my sister had everyone write down notes/advise for me on a notecard, so I scattered them around it...here's a picture..I think it turned out really nice...
On top of that, the house has got a lot of storage space. We could always use that with all of Tucker's military gear!
So some updates on Tucker I can fill you guys in on...
he's been making and selling "wraps" out there in Afghanistan for the guys he works with. Tucker just loves doing this...I guess you need a hobby to keep you sane out there with the "every day's the same" routine. I'm happy he's happy.
Apparently someone up there in rank told him that he thinks he's the best at it in the entire company!!! I could hear the pride in his voice when he told me that =)
My friend Kinzi has been with me here in california for the past 2 and a half weeks helping me get settled in. She leaves me Saturday and I'm pretty bummed about it :( But on a brighter note, my friend Ellie from New York has chosen to spend her spring break with me this year!! So I get her from the 14th until the 20th!! Our plans so far are to go to LA and possibly watch a tv showing, and also heading back to vegas the 17th (going back the 19th) to see my family.
After that, Its go time for me to officially start my independant life here...VERY out of my comfort zone, but whatever doesn't kill me will only make me stronger. Obviously theres a purpose for what's happening, so I'm going to try my best to learn something from this experience.
Although, on a side note, I REALLY can't wait until my husband comes back.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
MONTH #3
UGHHHHHHHH It's only been 3 months!! This past month has left me feeling discouraged, yet enduring. It's really discouraging me that I'm not even half way done with this, and its feeling like its been FOREVER that hes been gone. I still get to talk to him mostly every day, its not for long but I enjoy every second I get. And I think about it often, that I'm a very spoiled military wife, who's husband is deployed. I might complain or victimize myself because I only get 10 minutes to talk to my husband in the morning or at night, or that I have to be without him for 8 to 10 months. Most of them don't even know when they are going to talk to their husbands next, whether it will be the next day, or the next week, or even the next month. AND some, mostly in other branches of the military, are gone for YEARS at a time. Here I am feeling down about myself because its a few months.
So another update on my life at the moment...I went to pick up the keys to my house 2 days ago =) I officially move in this Wednesday. My friend Kinzi is coming with me for about 2 and a half weeks to help me set up my new life in California. I'm nervous about the whole thing, but excited too. Its mostly just the fear of the unknown, but once I get everything set up and in order, I'm sure I'll love it. I have a REALLY good feeling about it down there.
My friend Ellie from New York is coming to visit me next month for about a week....I'm really pumped about that also. Hopefully with all that is happening this next month or so, the time will be sure to fly by.
So another update on my life at the moment...I went to pick up the keys to my house 2 days ago =) I officially move in this Wednesday. My friend Kinzi is coming with me for about 2 and a half weeks to help me set up my new life in California. I'm nervous about the whole thing, but excited too. Its mostly just the fear of the unknown, but once I get everything set up and in order, I'm sure I'll love it. I have a REALLY good feeling about it down there.
My friend Ellie from New York is coming to visit me next month for about a week....I'm really pumped about that also. Hopefully with all that is happening this next month or so, the time will be sure to fly by.
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