Catching Up

Well, it has been a busy... month? two months?... since I last wrote, but when is it not? On top of all the normal craziness, my computer broke and I was without one for a while. The good news is I've got another one! The bad news is I'm having a hard time recovering all of my pictures.

Aaron was on block leave for part of that time, so we spent some time working on the house and the yard. We painted Gabe's bedroom (blue, of course) and planted our first garden. We planted peas, carrots, beans, and squash and they have all managed to sprout. I'm so excited but a little nervous since I am incapable of keeping flowers alive for very long. Fingers crossed that at least one plant in the garden will stay alive long enough to produce something edible.

We spent 5 days in Utah visiting Aaron's family. We had a good time playing Settlers, chasing kids, and eating good food. Gabe and his cousin Jackson were best buddies and loved playing with trucks the whole time. Our little man surprised us with how well he behaved. Miss Claire, on the other hand, has caused us to vow to never fly again. She screamed the absolute loudest I have ever heard on all of our flights. It was not so awesome. You know how there's always one baby on the plane that just makes you want to rip your hair out? That was Claire.... times ten.

Finally, we're gearing up for deployment. I wish that I could make time stand still this week. Unfortunately that isn't the case and our memories are going to have to last us a year. I always start panicking around this time that we haven't done enough, spent enough time together, etc. The "what ifs" start to take hold and I have to remind myself that fear isn't from God. I'm currently watching Aaron pack all of his last minute items for inspection tomorrow and preparing myself to say good-bye. This is the absolute worst part of being an Army wife... the next seven days will fly by, and then time will seem to stand still, and one year will seem like eternity. It never gets easier.