New and Improved

Finally after much pondering and deliberating (aka several phone calls to my mom) I picked out furniture and now it has arrived. I must say at first it was rather shocking because it filled up the whole space. Did I panic...YES! Since my mother and sister are across country I called all my female friends who will give me the truth on whether my first grown up purchase of furniture was a disaster. They assured me it was very cute, and Travis loved it as well there was no way to return it so I have learned to love it. I am finding in my old age of 24 that change can be very difficult for me. The style and size were very different than my old couches, but after having them now for a few months I have really fallen in love with them. They are still huge, but seating is never an issue and they are very comfortable. Watson has found his new favorite spot which is always the second top cushion in. I swear some day he spends 10+ sleeping or staring at us from that spot. The only con is that there is a lot of wasted space behind the curve of the couch and our coffee table doesn't really fit, but we have adapted and over come and made them part of our ever changing home.

Finishing the Vacation

Bromance

Too bad Travis Camryn found you on a fun game of hide and seek....maybe next time you'll get her

Travis catching a little sun by the pool

Well I guess it is better late than never to finish my vacation that happened all the way back in July....

The best part of the trip although Travis couldn't be there physically he was there in spirit or cardboard image however you want to look at it. My mom enlarged a picture of Travis so we could awkwardly have him in the annual family picture. It started out that way and then soon Travis was joining us at the pool, playing with his nieces and nephews and going out to town with us. It was rather humorous and made all of us miss Travis a wee bit less.

Babies

Jax....right before he pooped :) Looks so cute

Looks like it taste just as good coming up as it did going down

The two babies looking at each other I think Colt is impressed with Cal's gut!

Cal

I couldn't believe how much the little ones had changed since the last visit.

Time By the Pool

Camryn learning to swim

Colt and Dave

Taylor and Randee

Everyone in the hot tub

Everyone was more than excited to spend time in the sun and a dip in the pool. It was so much fun to take the kids in the pool and see them slowly get more comfortable swimming. We all laid out to see who could look more like brown sugar. Needless to say it was very relaxing and all of us enjoyed spending time together.

Lake Chelan, WA Family Vacation

View off the porch

The home we all stayed at

The pool

We all got there later in the evening. We were all delighted to see the sweet set up! It was a large home with our own personal view! It was the start to an unforgettable week!

Independence Day

Pre-party

They are ready for guest

Our 4th of July was jammed packed. Friday night we had a neighborhood BBQ with some friends! It was great food and a fun night of games. We also went to a concert from Trace Akins who did a free show for the base. After the concert and fair food we stayed and watched the fireworks! On the actual 4th we went to a friends BBQ where we had food, games and more fireworks. In Louisiana there are no firework laws so believe me when I say it was quite a show, and I can see why so many states have laws about fireworks. It was Travis and I's first 4th of July together and I think we will always remember it!!

Busy Weeks

Travis and I have had quite a pick up in our weekly schedule! Travis has started his new job as a platoon leader two weeks ago. I was hoping it would allow him to be home at a more reasonable hour but with all the extra responsibilities he has longer and longer days. Meanwhile at my work I have finally reached a point where I started taking piggy back call. It has significantly increased my work hours. On my first week of call I clocked in almost 80 hours. I am really starting to enjoy my job and learning a ton still every day, but it is nice to not always be in the dark. Travis I think is enjoying his job a lot more too! He really loves his Soldiers and is excited to train with them before his deployment. Fort Polk is starting to feel more like home, but then again anywhere I am with Travis is home!

Gigo and Chicky Come to Visit

Hodges Gardens

Dinner at Brooker Lewis

Gordon and Susan came to visit, or as our kids know them as (Gigo and Chicky). Henry and Charlie had so much fun while there were here. Henry and Charlie both agreed that their favorite part was going to Hodges Gardens about 30 minutes from home. It was beautiful and we all loved walking around the gardens admiring the scenery. We also went the the finest restaurant in town Brooker Lewis and left with happy full tummies! Travis and Gordon spent most of their time watching the kids and playing war games. Susan and I didn't mind we spent one day putting pots together for my backyard. I am happy to day none of my plants have died but are growing very quickly and make my backyard a sweet retreat! We so honored to have guest here in Fort Polk and hope more family gets to come visit our home! Believe me you won't regret it!

Boo Boos

Travis took Henry and Charlie for a run and the pavement got to Henry and cut his paws. Travis and I did our best to bandage him up but he still pouted. You'll be happy to know that he has fully recovered and is running again!

Bath Time

After painting our bedroom Henry decided to walk in the paint. Therefore a good bath was in order. At the end of the bath I had fun dressing Henry up with the towel. It is amazing what he lets me do to him!