We Have An Awesome FRG

When you are an Army Wife you hear some horrible stories about FRGs. It's definitely one of those situations where you only hear the bad, never the good. A Co,  however, is definitely the exception. We have a wonderful FRG. No drama, good talks, good venting without being looked down upon, and a variety of personalities that mesh well. Everyone is very willing to help out a fellow wife if needed or help us laugh if that is what is necessary. I am very thankful for all the ladies and what they have to offer and bring to the group. They make it so much easier to get through very difficult times. We truly are a big, dysfunctional, loving, supportive family and I love it!

Bring it On!

So...less than 12 hours after arriving in CO, it started snowing. Less than 24 hours after arriving in CO, it looked like this. As much as I would like to whole-heartedly say that it sucked, it really kinda didn't. Granted, I would much rather be in a bikini on a nice warm beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail...but it is what it is. I don't want Bucky to have such an aversion to the cold and snow so we played and threw snowballs and ate some snow and played some more. While we both had "fun" we were really missing daddy. He was here last year to play with in the snow. Bucky is really looking forward to throwing some snow balls at his daddy when he does come home.

Visit with Great-Grandmother

We stayed with Buck's grandmother the first night in Atlanta. We were so happy to be able to visit with her before heading back to CO. 

We stayed with our friend Cam and her brood for the remainder of our GA time. Cam and I got to have our typical dinner out that we do every time we are able to get together. 

We were missing Shea for our Rainbow Coalition picture but had a great time nonetheless. We ate at Carrabba's and it was delicious! I will definitely have to take the hubs there.

Headed Out

Left PC today to head to Atlanta for a couple of days to visit with Buck's grandmother and a friend and then fly back to CO. The trip was long but actually went rather quickly. I thought we would have to make more stops but after we stopped in Dothan we didn't stop anymore.  Bucky did great!  We picked up some food in Dothan, ate quickly, and then went on our merry way. He fell asleep for a little while and woke up just south of Atlanta. I asked if he needed to go potty and he said, "no." He was just ready to get there :). I'm so glad that he does so well in the car!

Pier Parker

Took Bucky to Pier Park yesterday and for some reason he couldn't leave the "er" off the end of it :). Anyway, he had a lot of fun riding the carousel and hot air balloons. Then we walked around and did some window shopping before heading back to the bouncy houses for him to run and jump and climb and slide. All in all, he had a really good, fun day.

Mr. Attitude

I dressed Bucky a little preppy/rocker and wanted to get some pictures of his cuteness but he was not really interested in letting me. Don't forget to check out his "cool shoes."

2nd Day of the New Year

Today was a good day. After a very relaxing, sleepy day yesterday today needed to be a good day. The weather has been rainy and dark which makes it even more difficult to get up and go. However, this morning we did prints of the kiddos, took some pics with my mom and dad and both grandkids, and got some pictures put on the wall for my parents. Bucky and I then went to Sonny's for lunch with Mike and Lynn. Good food, horrible service - enough said. We enjoyed spending time with them after Bucky went through his usual "shyness" whenever he sees someone he kinda knows. They have big plans for the upcoming year and we are hoping everything works out like they plan. Right now, little man is down for a nap while I "pack" for our road trip to ATL followed by our flight to Denver. By "pack" I mean that I am obviously sitting down playing on my computer to avoid the inevitable task of packing our two suitcases, one carry-on, and one backpack with enough activities to keep a three year old busy on a 3 1/2 hour nonstop flight. I can do it; I have before; I just don't want to. So here I sit...But in the meantime, here are some pics from this morning. 

New Year's Resolution

Why is it that we only think about setting goals once a year? I, too, have fallen prey to this way of thinking. Every year I set goals and even though I try my hardest, I inevitably don't reach that goal. So I made it easier this year. My resolution is to have more fun and make more time for myself. Whether it be go back to school or enjoy alone time or read a new book or travel around Colorado, I will enjoy it. I want to visit a new place this year. If I don't, I'll live but I will have fun planning for it. I want to do more crafts and more scrapbooking this year. If I don't, I will survive but I'll have fun buying things for it and thinking about projects to do. I want to take more photos. At this point my hubby is laughing because he is thinking "How in the world can you take MORE pictures than you already take?" By this I mean that I want to do more with my pictures. I have thousands and thousands of pictures scattered here and there and sitting and waiting. Wait no more little pictures - some of you will be put on my wall this year, some will be put into albums. I will also take more pictures of my friends for them to enjoy. I want to do more with my hubby and son - This WILL happen! After all, spending time with family is the most important thing. Hope you all have a wonderfully productive year!

New Year's Eve

I spent New Year's Eve with my bro and his wifey. Bucky and I watched FSU beat the Gamecocks 26-17. Then DJ and Alisa came home and we started to settle in for the night. Bucky was already in bed and Jazzlyn was on her way. We had a couple of drinks along with some Wii Sports and Fit. And then the countdown came...and went. All in all we made the best of our situations (you know, having to stay home because you have a little one depending on you). We had a great time!

FSU vs USC - Chick-Fil-A Bowl

Mom and Dad heading to Boatyard

Before Bedtime for the Little Man

Got a Smile

Her First New Year's Eve Party

Had Fun :)

Dogs were so excited

Our Only Shot - my Bro made it