Bucky's First Day at KKP

New haircut + new shoes + new backpack = First Day of KKP :)

Bucky was very excited to go back to school and we were both very excited for him! He really enjoyed this school last year so I am quite confident that he will enjoy it this year too. Even though Buck had to explain that he has a new room and new teacher, he just takes everything in stride. He's such a wonderful little boy who is very rapidly becoming a wonderful big boy and young man.

TBall Season

I haven't posted in a while for very good reasons. I will spare you all most of the reasons and leave it to just one...my hubby came home!! That post will come soon but for now I'll start with where I left off.

While the season has come and gone, I still wanted to post a few pictures of our little boy playing TBall. He loved playing and did very well overall. His coaches were much better than for soccer as they actually tried to teach all the kiddos how to run the bases, catch, throw, and, Bucky's favorite, hitting.

Hubby's Home!!!

On July 1, Bucky and I got what we had been waiting a year for...My hubby and his daddy came HOME!!! Longest morning...EVER!!!

I was up at about O'Dark thirty decorating the front yard and hanging the signs.

The ceremony was at 1230 so we got there around 1030. There were snacks for everyone and a bouncy house for the kiddos. We received periodic updates over the loud speaker of the soldiers' location and it was more nerve wracking than I can describe because our hubbies were a 15 minute drive from us but it took them hours to get to the Special Events Center. While waiting, the Alpha Company wives talked and laughed and paced and giggled with nervousness and watched a video of our hubbies landing and getting off the plane.

And then the moment arrived...The patriotic music started, the doors opened, the smoke machine was turned on, and they all marched into the building. And they kept coming and coming and coming. The excitement was unbelievable and the screaming was eardrum shattering. All of a sudden, I was unaware of anything around me while trying to find my husband. I never saw him and found out later that he was one of the last ones in and at the back of his row...

But we did finally find him once they were dismissed.

Baby Birds

We had some unexpected visitors this year. The day before my parents left, we heard some tiny little noises from our trellis out front. We saw some itty bitty birds that were very new to this world. I took some pictures over the coming days/weeks to document their growth. It was amazing watching the mama and daddy birds bringing food to their little ones and watching them open their mouths to accept the food. Eventually, they all just disappeared :(. Such is life...

Happy Father's Day 2011

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dad-to-be's out there! Here is a pic of my wonderful dad from their recent visit to Colorado. Happy Father's Day Dad!

This is also one of many days where I am reminded of my status as an Army Wife. So a very special Happy Father's Day to my hubby who will be home with us soon! Love you babe!

Another Happy Father's Day to my brother who is celebrating his very first Father's Day this year! Love you bro!

Gamma and Grandaddy's Visit

Gamma and Grandaddy came to visit us in the beginning of June. We were so excited to finally get to show them our side of the US :). The first night we went to a Sky Sox game. Even though they were exhausted and it rained for the first time in about 40 years, it was a very pleasant night. I was very excited for them to meet some of the wonderful ladies that we have come to know and love during our stint at Fort Carson.

The next day was Bucky's first TBall game and the circus.

One day we went to Pikes Peak. My dad was talking about that before they even got here so I knew that was going on the list of things to do. However...after warning my mom to wear jeans and a jacket, my dad and I both wore shorts. Stupid Floridians!! :) We muscled through it and did get to enjoy some time at the peak.

The last day we visited Garden of the Gods. This was my mom's favorite. It was a beautiful day to go and explore this wonderful outdoor park.

Bucky and I were both sad to see them go but thoroughly enjoyed their visit.

I Finally Started

...using my Wii Active. I've had it for so long that I can't even remember when I bought it. I wasn't able to go to the gym today but needed something active to break up my chores so I started the 30 day challenge. I set up my profile, set the level to Intermediate (stupid move), and did the Day 1 activity. It was only 20 mins so I thought "No problem." Right now, as I sit here typing this entry, my thighs are screaming "What the hell did you do to us?!" And to top that off, I'm going to boot camp tomorrow before heading to Denver to pick up Gamma and Grandaddy (YAY!). I am, apparently, a glutton for punishment. In all actuality I love the feeling after the workout, including the pain.