Taste of the Air Force

So this is what it will be like when David is off flying and serving our country. The first night he was in Ohio, I didn't think I could last the rest of the week. Sadie woke me up in the middle of the night barking with her hackles up. I was pretty sure I was going to have to stay at my parents for the rest of tho week. However, I some how fell asleep that night after settling the dog down. I think the neighbors got home and the car door shutting woke up the little pup. When I woke up Monday morning to my alarm; I realized two things. One, I was extremely tired. Two, I survived. I made it my first night of being a lone.
The next few nights got easier and easier. I slowly was able to turn off more lights as the week went on. Eventually by Friday night, there were no lights on in the house and I was able to actually sleep. I still missed David like crazy. He is my best friend. I never realized how much I depend on him, just for my day to day venting sessions. When he was gone, Sadie had to fill in. Which, she is a great listener and all, but not a good advisor.
I have decided that I will make it when David goes to serve our country. I am going to try to get more involved in the foster kids program and hopefully I will also be able to volunteer down at the community center for seniors. I am still involved with the Optimist Club which I love. I am probably going to drop to part time when he leaves, so that I will be able to go on long weekends to visit David, but also be able to volunteer more. I plan on taking self-defense classes. Also, I have asked David to make sure I know how to shoot his gun. :) JUST IN CASE!!!! I have pepper spray and a taser... but I want to make sure I KNOW how to use his gun, if I need it.
All in all, I am excited for all the new revenues opening up for us. Plus, it is like a whole new honeymoon when he is home. Talk about falling in love, deeper than before, when we see each other again. <3
*Learning to Stifle is getting easier...*

Our New Friday Nights

So, last night really got me thinking. Our lives have changed so much from when we first started dating. On friday nights, I would be waiting for David to drive down from Portland to Redmond to see me. We would hang out until our curfew, which on the weekends was midnight. We would stay up and do as many things as possible with friends so we could just be with each other. Then, Saturday, we would meet up in the morning and do stuff all day until midnight again. Now that we are married and living in Oregon City... I just have to laugh at where we are. Last night, David and I thought, we should go out and eat! Our first thought was, "Why don't we see what your parents are doing and if they want to go with us?"
As a side note, most of you know that I wasn't always such a nice girl to my parents growing up. There were times were we all just flat out did NOT get a long. I am sure they didn't know where I would be in 5 years... or even 1. I gave my family a run for their money and did not have the amazing BLESSED relationship I have now with them. 
Anyways... As I was saying... we called my parents and asked if they wanted to go to dinner. So there we were, all four of us, almost like a double date, at Bugatti's. To me, it was just awesome to actually enjoy being there with them. To catch up on everyone's lives and to just be a family. It still makes me laugh though how our friday nights have changed to hanging out with parents and in bed by ten. :)

Another Day, Another Pound

Many of you know that I have changed my eating lifestyle, pretty dramatically. At first, I thought my body would go into starvation mode and kill me. However, there IS light at then end of this tunnel. I now have more energy than I have ever had. I don't lay in bed at night and think, "No wonder why you are so big, look at all the junk food you ate today."I don't get sick anymore after eating meals. AND I was at 154 at my highest weight, last fall. I am, as of today, 135. Wow! What a good number to have. Only a few more to go before I would feel okay about having a baby in this body! I want my children to grow up in a healthy home and I want them to feel good about themselves. How can I do that when I wasn't feeling good myself? No more processed foods for this girl. I mean, sure, maybe every once in a while. But for the long run, no more. I refuse to continue to feed my body the foods that have been making me sick. I am sticking to meat, vegetables, and fruit.
UPDATE, as of this morning I am actually down to 134. YES! I hope to have great recipes for people to try on here someday. I have been following a few websites on recipes and ideas.
<3<3 I will keep you all posted. Much love to all of you.

2011 Was a Good Year After All....

Feels so good to be done with counseling. Life can get complicated. I feel everyone sometimes needs to check in with someone. We have come such a long way from last year around this time. God is good. He always has given me grace, but I feel like the past year, He has really changed my heart. He has opened my eyes to what is important, what can subside, and what He has under control. This last year, I was able to meet Miss Addison Jean Shaw, my beautiful precious niece. I was able to realize that I am ready for children and I need to get my body back into shape. My children will NOT have the same food addictions I once had. I was able to see my bestest friend in the whole wide world and sister from another mother ( or is it the same mother?!?!?), Tera. I have never felt so complete in my life as I have this past year. Our marriage has never been stronger and more united. David is going places with the Air Force. If you would have asked me how life was treating me this time last year, I am afraid I wouldn't have the same upbeat attitude. However, 2012 is going to be an amazing year for us. It will continue to get better.

Short, Sweet, and To The Point

Life is about to get crazy around this house! David leaves for Ohio for a flight physical in less than 3 weeks. It is crazy how everything is starting to fall into place for the Air Force with him! And you know what that means?! We are closer to starting our family! Yah!!! I am still working for the awesome doctor. Life is good. Sadie is now a year and a half years old and has calmed down... about 15%. Lord help us all with her. She is full of energy and a true blessing in our life. I am almost half way down with a crocheted blanket I made for a baby that was born last March, yes as in 2011. :) Oh well. At least I will finish! David and I are off processed foods and have been feeling great. Well, I am officially off processed foods, David still dabbles. :) Ok, I am off this for tonight. I will keep you posted on David's travels and Grandma Heath's trip to visit us in 4 weeks!