Norfolk Newlywed's New News!

I'm sure you're all dying for an update...haha...maybe so or maybe not, but here it comes!!!

While in Shawnee, we bought Josh a white 2005 Ford F-150 truck! He's loving it of course!


We left for our big adventure on the 10th and got to Norfolk on Tuesday the 12th. We went straight to the base to get my ID and check in to see what needed to be done. They had informed Josh in Pensacola that he would be getting 10 days off after checking in to find a home and get settled. As we began updating paperwork and talking to the Petty Officer about his 10 days off, he told him that he's not suppose to get those days off right out of this last schooling. The people in FL told him lots and LOTS of things that would happen during the move that we don't think are going to happen. Luckily, Josh was granted his 10 days off by the Master Chief who was feeling generous that day I guess. I didn't know who he was at the time, but I ran into to him in the parking lot and greeted him and asked how he was. When I got back inside Josh said, "The Master Chief just came in, asked if you were my wife, and granted me my 10 days off!!" Thank you thank you...I'll say I had part in that! ;-) Hey, I'll take what I can get here.

We are now waiting for a few things to go through. Josh's rank has been E2 (which means more money every month) since his first day of boot camp, but his status never processed through and we've been missing out on that extra money since then. While in Springfield during the wedding he went to the offices and thought it all got fixed, but it didn't. So please pray that his rank goes through within the next two days, only by God's miracle that will happen, so we can get all the back pay from the beginning of boot camp.

Praise the Lord he got those days off though. I would be SO lost if it weren't for him. I would hate doing all of this alone. We found an apartment two days after getting here and moved in the next day! I was disappointed when we got moved in though. We were very decieved by the complex on what our apartment would look like. They wouldn't let us see the apartment because it was being "cleaned and fixed up" so they would only let us see the model. The model had pretty kitchen cabinets and a celing fan with light in both bedrooms. When we moved in we began to find one thing after another that was a bummer. There are no fans, let alone lights, in either bedroom, the kitchen cabinets are NOT new and the drawers fall out easily when you pull them out, and our bathtub is pretty beat up. We fixed lighting issues with lamps....they will work out great! As for the kitchen and bathroom, I'll just keep telling myself this is temporary! ;-) As we have moved more things in it's really not so bad! I don't think about the kitchen cabinets and hold on tight to the drawers! hehe The more furniture we move in the more cozy it's getting!

We haven't gotten any of my belongings from Louisville yet. We are currently trying to figure out how to get my things here. They told us they would be moving us, but the Petty Officer also told us that's not suppose to happen for your first command. We have an appointment tomorrow morning to see what can be done on their part so we aren't out of pocket for that...please pray they move it for us at no cost! The furniture we do have right now we've gotten while we've been here. We bought new our bed frame, mattress, bedding, lamps, end tables (that we pick up today!), TV, and TV stand (with gift cards and money from our wonderful family and friends from the wedding...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!), but we found a GREAT deal on our couch off of craigslist.com. Almost everything else we need will be coming with my load....coffee table, kitchen table and chairs, all the bedding and dressers for the guest room, more kitchen supplies, etc. I'm anxious to put personal things up like pictures and some family items I've had for a long time. Soon it will be sooooo cozy here!


I believe that's all for now. Josh reports back to base on Saturday and begins work after that. We have our appointment tomorrow to find out about getting my stuff here from Louisville. And we will continue to make ourselves feel at home here. Thanks for all your prayers...keep them coming....and I'll keep updating on how things are going. Love and miss you ALL very much! If you need our new address don't hesitate to shoot me an e-mail or facebook me!

Oh, and the professional pictures by Climer Photography should be arriving soon....so pictures will be posted in a week or two! Click their website for a few sneak peeks under Folio!

Blogger Behind Here!

Hello....remember me? I'm just a little behind here.

SOOO much has happened these last 5 weeks. Where do I begin. After returning home from my elopement weekend I had to really get on with planning our reception!

We have a WONDERFUL photographer, Climer Photography, and am so extremely excited to be working with Lance and Amanda. I have yet to have the sweet moment of meeting them, but Amanda and I have spoken on the phone and e-mailed a lot...I feel like I already know them! So to you Lance and Amanda, I look forward to meeting you on May 2!!

I got my invitations in the mail...finally! They are just adorable and simple...which I love simple. Now if I could just finish with postage stamps and sealing. I believe some girlfriends are coming over tomorrow to help me - that is unless one of those girlfriends goes into labor. I'M SOOOO HOPING SHE DOES!!! (More on that later.)

Let's see....we found a tent guy and I need to book him for sure tomorrow. It seems as though tables and some centerpieces have been lent to us from friends....total blessing! A friend in Branson is so sweetly helping me with flowers, some of the reception food, and catering our BBQ that we're having with family and the wedding party after our reception! We will speak in more detail later this week, but from e-mail it seems like she'll be a saving grace!!! THANKS DIXIE! I need to order the cake, finalize what our centerpieces will look like, FIND BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES!!!, after finding dresses I need to coordinate what the groomsmen will wear, I still need to alter my dress (I'm moving in two weeks...think I can get it done that fast...doubt it!), and let's see...I know there's more. Oh gosh....I GOTTA GET CAUGHT UP! Here a few pictures from a fun girls outing to look at some dresses! This style was one of our faves!





FLASHBACK ANYONE???



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Just a few weeks ago I threw one of my best friends a baby shower that was so fun! Katherine and her husband, John, are expecting a little boy OR a little girl on April 7. They have chosen to make it a surprise on the gender. I thought that it would drive us all nuts, but we have actually really loved not knowing! It adds so much to the excitement! We had a great time and she got lots of fun stuff. Thanks so everyone who came!!! Here are some pics to celebrate the occasion. PS: WE ARE ALL HOPING THAT THIS BABY COMES THIS WEEK!!





Putting her "Breast Friend" to some good use. ;-)


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Last weekend I had the most wonderful blessing to get to see Joshua! We ended up having enough money left over after paying LOTS of bills this month to be able to drive me down there and stay the weekend. Of course, it rained the whole time, so we didn't get out to do much of anything. Josh doesn't sleep well on base so he napped A LOT! We watched lots of Disney Classic movies, ones we grew up with, on YouTube to save money on going out to the movies. haha We also had a little kitchen in the hotel room so we cook all our meals! So, since we didn't go out and do anything, I have no pictures from the weekend. :-(

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MY NEPHEW, BRYSON, TURNED 10 TODAY!!!! Seriously? TEN? I'm not by ANY MEANS old, but THAT makes me feel it. I know I was young when he was born, but I grew up fast when he came....never would I change a thing. If you don't know, I took care of this sweet boy A LOT (and I'm not exaggerating at all....I mean, I helped raise him it was so much) for the first two years or so of his life. He and I have such a special relationship and I love him as if he were my own. He get's more handsome everytime I see him. I can't belive my sweet boy is already ten.



LOVE YOU BRY!

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My dear girlfriends I work with at Jerry Heston's Hairdressing threw me a wedding shower last night. It was actually planned on a weekend that a lot of people already had plans, so it was a small crowd, but a quality crowd I must say. Josh and I got some more fiesta ware from everyone at the salon, and then the girls individually got me some fun lingerie! (Pictures so come soon....I haven't uploaded them and can't find my card reader right now.)


My goodness...I think that catches us up. This next weekend I'll be vising Overland Park, Kansas, for a Mary Kay Career Conference! I'll be staying with a good friend, Mandy Avery, and her little boy, Lucas! Her husband, Terrance, is currently in basic training with the Army. I figured instead of just visiting with her for a few hours, I would stay and keep her company for a few days! I'm looking forward to it!

It looks like Josh will be starting his schooling in a week...YIPPIE SKIPPY YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW EXCITED I AM I COULD JUST PEE MY PANTS!!!!! How do you like that? So, if all goes as hoped, he'll be done with school around April 23, have a few days in holding, get his orders and start his ten days off, have a reception, go back to Louisville to get all of my stuff, and head to wherever we get stationed. PHEW! All of that will happen in a two week time span. Ya, you're telling me. No wait, I'm telling you. THIS SUCKS! I won't be able to visit him again before the reception....which also sucks major bad.

Okay okay...I think I'm done for now. Hopefully I wont take so long to update next time! ;-)