I'm starting to get a bit anxious about all the moving stuff. I hate that I can't pack up our stuff that we need to take with us because we still have a week of "regular" life. Meaning hubby still has to work, Hot Shot is still in school, etc. I'm doing all the "little" things I can, but I really just hate it looming in the distance. I want it to be Saturday already so I can start really working on stuff. Oh well...can't change that, so I need to be happy and just enjoy my last week here. Which I do plan on doing!!
I've got lots of lunches and fun stuff going on for both me and the boys to see people before we head out. And then Friday night we are going to the ball! YEA! I can't wait. My parents will be here, and we are going all out. Should be a good time. I don't have any pictures for today (as you can see) but I will have lots from next weekend I am sure!!
This weekend was nice, we didn't do anything really picture-worthy but we had a nice laid back family weekend. Saturday we shopped for various things that we needed, and took the boys to play at the mall while I shopped for more stuff there. Sunday was a nice slow day, I had two picture shoots, and then just hung around the house with the little one while the hubs took hot shot to the park for some play time. The munchkin has been running a fever. Hopefully nothing serious. We go to the doctor this afternoon, so I'll keep you posted.
I have to run. It's time to go get my little apple from school and then back home for lunches and then off to the doctor. It's one of those days when we are just go go go! I hope you all had a great weekend!!
love kp
Monday, April 14, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
help me!!
Okay, well I did have a survey up for a very short time today, but I took it down because I feel the need to post again, and I don't want to waste a survey, so I am saving it for next week...sorry but it just has to be done. And this is a survey in a way, but you will be answering the questions. I did two yesterday, which I felt was deserved because I missed Wednesday, but more than 5 in a week is just more than I am willing to give...hehe not really. I could care less, but I like the idea of having one "in the wings". Okay...sorry rambling.
So, I have maybe (or maybe not) mentioned two events coming up in the near future. One is the Submarine Birthday Ball which is next weekend and the other is my cousin's wedding (Black Tie) the first weekend in May. So, I need some dress help. I have two that could work for both and I am trying to decide which to wear. I think I am leaning toward one for the ball and the other for the wedding, but I want to hear your thoughts. And, I am not above wearing the same one to both events. The only person that will be the same is the hubs and he's not picky.
Things to keep in mind. Try not to be too disturbed by my appearance. I am tired, and didn't feel like doing anything other than slipping into the dresses, so don't mind my crazy hair. Also, the pictures in the black dress are overexposed so that you can see the dress against the dark background of the fireplace. I realized after i took the pictures that you couldn't see very well but didn't want to do it again. And for the blue dress I would not wear those shoes, i would wear silver ones...i think. So, without any more delay...here are the choices.
So, I have maybe (or maybe not) mentioned two events coming up in the near future. One is the Submarine Birthday Ball which is next weekend and the other is my cousin's wedding (Black Tie) the first weekend in May. So, I need some dress help. I have two that could work for both and I am trying to decide which to wear. I think I am leaning toward one for the ball and the other for the wedding, but I want to hear your thoughts. And, I am not above wearing the same one to both events. The only person that will be the same is the hubs and he's not picky.
Things to keep in mind. Try not to be too disturbed by my appearance. I am tired, and didn't feel like doing anything other than slipping into the dresses, so don't mind my crazy hair. Also, the pictures in the black dress are overexposed so that you can see the dress against the dark background of the fireplace. I realized after i took the pictures that you couldn't see very well but didn't want to do it again. And for the blue dress I would not wear those shoes, i would wear silver ones...i think. So, without any more delay...here are the choices.
Dress #1 - the sparkly one
Dress #2 - the black and white one
So, there you have it. The two dresses I have to choose from. Looking at these reminds me once again, I really need to go get some tanning lotion! EEK! So let me know what you think okay!! And if you don't usually post, post anyway so that i have more opinions. Oh and Nat...those are the floors in case you didn't notice. Nice huh?
Hope you all have a great weekend! love kel
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Fair winds and following seas...
Tonight we said our goodbyes to our friends and Navy Family of the USS Rhode Island. Always a bittersweet moment, but one that I will always remember as an amazing night.
I am not in the Navy...I know, no big surprise there. But the hubby is...again nothing new to that statement. He goes to work everyday, and I work at home, both by being a full time mom, and my photography biz. Those two paths (his day to day at work, and my day to day at home) don't cross often. Of course we talk and share stories about what went on during our respective days at work/home but I'm never THERE, I don't hang around at the office and listen to conversations, or know what people do or say. Where as Matt has a pretty good idea of my life here without him, because he does come home (thank goodness) at the end of the day, and on the weekends, etc. (I DO have a point, and I am trying to get there, just hang with me).
Anyway, tonight was our farewell from the Rhode Island. These boat get togethers are one of the only times that I get to experience just a small slice of the hubbies life at work. As tradition goes, everyone gets their turn to "roast" the outgoing officer, complete with some sort of "gag" gift, and in return he gets his shot to pass out gifts along with some funny stories. It's always in good fun, and to be honest it's one of my favorite parts about hail and farewells because it gives us wives just a little "insight" into what it's like for them at work and when they are on the boat. And there are always some really good stories.
I am always proud of my husband, always have been. To me, it doesn't matter WHAT job he does, or what anyone says, or doesn't say, I think he is amazing. I am proud of what he does, and how hard he works, he's a WONDERFUL dad and an amazing husband. I didn't think it was possible to be any more proud of him, until tonight. Sitting there, and listening to the guys talk about him, I was just blown away. To hear the younger guys talk about "looking up to him" and the older ones say that they know he will go far in the Navy was just incredible. I always think he does a good job, but I am his wife and supporting him in what he does is what I do, so to hear others speak what I think was pretty darn cool. It's also nice to know that all the extra effort he does put in along with the long hours didn't go unnoticed. Also, the some of the parting gifts he was given are amazing as well.
We were so lucky to be a part of this boat. And I am sad to say goodbye but looking forward to our next step in this Navy adventure! Our three years on this boat have been great, and I have made some of my best friends while being here in good old KB. Most who have moved on already, and a few who I will be saying my goodbyes to in the next week or so, but amazing friends none the less. I didn't take any pictures because I was just trying to savor every last moment, but I do have a few of some of the cool presents that were given to us so set us on our way.
So with that I am going to say goodnight, and thank you USS Rhode Island (past and present) it's been a wonderful three years and when I think back on our JO tour I will have nothing but smiles and good thoughts fill my mind.
*check back later for pics of some of our gifts...I am too tired to upload them tonight*
I am not in the Navy...I know, no big surprise there. But the hubby is...again nothing new to that statement. He goes to work everyday, and I work at home, both by being a full time mom, and my photography biz. Those two paths (his day to day at work, and my day to day at home) don't cross often. Of course we talk and share stories about what went on during our respective days at work/home but I'm never THERE, I don't hang around at the office and listen to conversations, or know what people do or say. Where as Matt has a pretty good idea of my life here without him, because he does come home (thank goodness) at the end of the day, and on the weekends, etc. (I DO have a point, and I am trying to get there, just hang with me).
Anyway, tonight was our farewell from the Rhode Island. These boat get togethers are one of the only times that I get to experience just a small slice of the hubbies life at work. As tradition goes, everyone gets their turn to "roast" the outgoing officer, complete with some sort of "gag" gift, and in return he gets his shot to pass out gifts along with some funny stories. It's always in good fun, and to be honest it's one of my favorite parts about hail and farewells because it gives us wives just a little "insight" into what it's like for them at work and when they are on the boat. And there are always some really good stories.
I am always proud of my husband, always have been. To me, it doesn't matter WHAT job he does, or what anyone says, or doesn't say, I think he is amazing. I am proud of what he does, and how hard he works, he's a WONDERFUL dad and an amazing husband. I didn't think it was possible to be any more proud of him, until tonight. Sitting there, and listening to the guys talk about him, I was just blown away. To hear the younger guys talk about "looking up to him" and the older ones say that they know he will go far in the Navy was just incredible. I always think he does a good job, but I am his wife and supporting him in what he does is what I do, so to hear others speak what I think was pretty darn cool. It's also nice to know that all the extra effort he does put in along with the long hours didn't go unnoticed. Also, the some of the parting gifts he was given are amazing as well.
We were so lucky to be a part of this boat. And I am sad to say goodbye but looking forward to our next step in this Navy adventure! Our three years on this boat have been great, and I have made some of my best friends while being here in good old KB. Most who have moved on already, and a few who I will be saying my goodbyes to in the next week or so, but amazing friends none the less. I didn't take any pictures because I was just trying to savor every last moment, but I do have a few of some of the cool presents that were given to us so set us on our way.
So with that I am going to say goodnight, and thank you USS Rhode Island (past and present) it's been a wonderful three years and when I think back on our JO tour I will have nothing but smiles and good thoughts fill my mind.
*check back later for pics of some of our gifts...I am too tired to upload them tonight*
Join Me!
For lunch that is...I'm writing and eating at the same time. The boys are both down for early naps, which is good because when they wake up we are off to the store. But it also means that I am eating lunch in peace this fine day which doesn't happen often i can assure you. So I figured I could "chat" with you all in blogland while I enjoy my yummy salad.
Today has been nice. I was motivated and went out and ran 3 miles before the hubs took off for work. I needed to get a good run in. When i started out running I didn't mind the treadmill, I actually enjoyed it because I always had water, could zone out staring at one of 6 big tvs, there are fans blowing on me, and I could control my speed better. But now, not so much. So now that the pollen is dying down, but it still hasn't gotten too humid here, I am enjoying running outdoors again.
Anyway, after that i was lazy with the boys, which was nice as well, then we started baking...yes again. Which is always fun to do, but my waistline may disagree! That's okay, I'm really not too worried about all that. Life's too short not to let yourself indulge in a bit of cookie dough! Mmmmm. It could be the perfect food I think...although I did just eat a baked one right out of the oven, and well that was DAMN good! Anyway, so yes, I am baking for tonight's shin-dig over at our friends house. Really, its just a hale & farewell to welcome the newbies to the boat and say goodbye to...US!!! I can't believe its our turn, it really is surreal. But it should be a good time, and lots of yummy food. We even have a sitter for the boys so we will get some "no kiddo" time in as well. I love my boys to death, but at the end of the day, its nice to have grown up time sometimes.
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, it was a busy day and by the time I was on the computer I didn't want to blog. But you will all get over it. Oh I just realized that today is Thursday, which is supposed to be survey day...hmmm. Well hang tight, I'll find one and post it tomorrow instead. Tomorrow morning I am meeting my breakfast club gals for a BBC (bonus breakfast club). We usually meet on Wednesday mornings after we drop our little ones off at school, but we had our OWC meeting yesterday so we couldn't do it then...but decided we would get a little crazy and do a bonus round tomorrow! That's just how I roll...all sorts of wild things going on here.
Okay, well I am rambling...BADLY which is what I do, but I won't bore you any longer. I need to go fix my hair while the boys are still sleeping and before my cookies need to come out of the oven. Hope you enjoy the rest of your Thursday and I'll be back tomorrow! Maybe I'll even have more pictures...
Today has been nice. I was motivated and went out and ran 3 miles before the hubs took off for work. I needed to get a good run in. When i started out running I didn't mind the treadmill, I actually enjoyed it because I always had water, could zone out staring at one of 6 big tvs, there are fans blowing on me, and I could control my speed better. But now, not so much. So now that the pollen is dying down, but it still hasn't gotten too humid here, I am enjoying running outdoors again.
Anyway, after that i was lazy with the boys, which was nice as well, then we started baking...yes again. Which is always fun to do, but my waistline may disagree! That's okay, I'm really not too worried about all that. Life's too short not to let yourself indulge in a bit of cookie dough! Mmmmm. It could be the perfect food I think...although I did just eat a baked one right out of the oven, and well that was DAMN good! Anyway, so yes, I am baking for tonight's shin-dig over at our friends house. Really, its just a hale & farewell to welcome the newbies to the boat and say goodbye to...US!!! I can't believe its our turn, it really is surreal. But it should be a good time, and lots of yummy food. We even have a sitter for the boys so we will get some "no kiddo" time in as well. I love my boys to death, but at the end of the day, its nice to have grown up time sometimes.
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, it was a busy day and by the time I was on the computer I didn't want to blog. But you will all get over it. Oh I just realized that today is Thursday, which is supposed to be survey day...hmmm. Well hang tight, I'll find one and post it tomorrow instead. Tomorrow morning I am meeting my breakfast club gals for a BBC (bonus breakfast club). We usually meet on Wednesday mornings after we drop our little ones off at school, but we had our OWC meeting yesterday so we couldn't do it then...but decided we would get a little crazy and do a bonus round tomorrow! That's just how I roll...all sorts of wild things going on here.
Okay, well I am rambling...BADLY which is what I do, but I won't bore you any longer. I need to go fix my hair while the boys are still sleeping and before my cookies need to come out of the oven. Hope you enjoy the rest of your Thursday and I'll be back tomorrow! Maybe I'll even have more pictures...
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
treats for tuesday!
I spent the majority of the day cleaning the house and baking. I am happy because other than the master bathroom (which I did a few days ago so its "ok") the house is finally CLEAN!!
One of the wives' clubs that I am a member of is having a little auction tomorrow, so I am making two goodies baskets to auction off. They each have some chocolate chip cookies, a loaf of orange yogurt bread and a loaf of pumpkin bread. Which i am currently sitting here smelling and it smells delicious. Here are a few pics of my hard work...the baskets are done minus the pumpkin bread that will have to go in tomorrow because it's cooling.
I also am a proud new owner of a cute new bag made for me by one of the new wives on our boat. If you like it check out her other stuff at http://www.meredithferrell.com/.
One of the wives' clubs that I am a member of is having a little auction tomorrow, so I am making two goodies baskets to auction off. They each have some chocolate chip cookies, a loaf of orange yogurt bread and a loaf of pumpkin bread. Which i am currently sitting here smelling and it smells delicious. Here are a few pics of my hard work...the baskets are done minus the pumpkin bread that will have to go in tomorrow because it's cooling.
Okay, well that's it for me. I am heading to bed. Tomorrow is a busy busy day so I need to get what winks of sleep I can!
Monday, April 7, 2008
the weekend report
Hey everyone (all like 5 of you)!! Hope you all had a great weekend. First I want to start out with a big shout out to my gal sam who raced this weekend and set a PR in her 5K distance!!! Way to go sweetie you rock!!
We had a nice weekend. We were able to just spend a weekend hanging as a family. We both had some work things to do (hubbie is finishing his class and I had photo stuff) but we were able to do that while the boys were napping. Saturday I woke up and went for a run. Did just over 4 miles and felt pretty good. I have more running stuff to talk about, but will leave that until the end. Then we went over to base for "kids fest 2008". They had everything from pony rides to the bouncy slides that you see the big kid sliding down below. And nothing around here would be complete without a "train" made up of 55gallon drums to ride around in! haha. Enjoy the pics...
Don't you just love my reflective arms...yikes. I need to get some self tanning stuff ASAP so I have some color at the ball in two weeks.
Can you believe how big our baby is?? He is nine months now...just three more and I will be on here posting 1st birthday pics! Crazy!! He had his nine month check up today and all is going well. He now has 4 teeth and two more on the brink. The "little" guy is huge at 21 lbs but only 28 inches!! But the doc said he's just fine and that he is a healthy little boy who is developmentally just where he should be. I thank God to be so blessed with these little boys I have. The only "problem" found was he has my eczema so we just have to keep him lathered with special lotion and he will be just fine!
Sunday was lazy, although we didn't intend for it to be. It rained a lot here this weekend keeping us indoors for a good portion of it. I was supposed to a picture session at 12 but we postponed until next week because everything was still really soggy and wet. I did manage to get to the grocery store though and fix us quite a tasty dinner. As well as packed up all the auction stuff in my garage which is now back in storage until someone needs it again. The rest of the day we played with the boys and bummed around the house. It was really nice.
So for the running thing. Am I crazy (yes but that isn't anything new), delusional and living in a place far far from reality?? Again, yes. But also a tad bit excited. Sam is thinking of running the MCM (Marine Corp Marathon) again this October, and she asked me what I thought about doing it with her. Well my first thought was "haha that's funny" but then I thought to myself "why not". I'm healthy and physically I think I can handle it, so sure why not. And really...if Katie Holmes can run a marathon then so can I...'nuff said! So, it's not a sure thing yet, because she hasn't decided 100% if she is doing it or not, and I am not going by myself. But I'll keep you posted. Registration opens the 30th of this month...only time will tell.
Well that's it for me today, I'll try to be back tomorrow. love kp
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
total nothing...but some cute pics
Well...Tuesday came and went with no post, sorry about that. I thought about one all day, and was really going to try to get one up, but I had an opportunity to go to bed early, and snatched it up! And I am sorry to say this one isn't going to be anything spectacular.
I feel a cold coming on...we had a few days where it got chilly here again (cold enough to make the heat come on) and then it shot right back up and I always get a cold when that happens. Not to mention my allergies are already all out of whack. So I skipped the gym (again) tonight and am just taking it easy. Don't want to be sick for the weekend. I have a photo shoot Sunday, so I want to be alert and ready! Speaking of, if you haven't checked it out recently check out my website portfolio. I have updated it and happen to think it's looking pretty good!
Monday night however I did go for a run. I did 3 miles and was happy that my pace was much steadier than normal (and a little quicker too). Usually pace-wise I am all over the place, but for some reason Monday i was more steady and overall had a really good run! I couldn't take the treadmill again so I took my chances outside.
I feel a cold coming on...we had a few days where it got chilly here again (cold enough to make the heat come on) and then it shot right back up and I always get a cold when that happens. Not to mention my allergies are already all out of whack. So I skipped the gym (again) tonight and am just taking it easy. Don't want to be sick for the weekend. I have a photo shoot Sunday, so I want to be alert and ready! Speaking of, if you haven't checked it out recently check out my website portfolio. I have updated it and happen to think it's looking pretty good!
Monday night however I did go for a run. I did 3 miles and was happy that my pace was much steadier than normal (and a little quicker too). Usually pace-wise I am all over the place, but for some reason Monday i was more steady and overall had a really good run! I couldn't take the treadmill again so I took my chances outside.
Okay, well I have work I need to do for a client, but I will leave you with a few pictures because I didn't have any to put up Monday I figured I would add some today. Happy hump day y'all!
Easter 2008
Sleepy Baby
New "friends" in big brother's class at school!!! CHICKS!!!!!
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