If y’all didn’t see my post at 4 am yesterday, Mac is home! He wound up coming home a week early in his year-long tour. His flight was originally supposed to arrive around 8 pm. They were delayed in Germany because of weather (during the delay, the child sitting next to him made her self literally…
Lisa
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I’m looking forward to
Our very first home that we’ll be in alone together for more than 6 months. Cooking in my own kitchen. Painting walls and decorating a whole house. Having my husband home every day. Unpacking boxes for the first time in over a year. Annoying my husband with stupid Internet videos when he’s trying to sleep….
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Military Bowl 2014
Yesterday, Virginia Tech squared off against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Military Bowl. Ashley, our friend, James, and I stopped by Harris Teeter for tailgating supplies and then headed off to Annapolis around 9 am. My father-in-law recommended tailgating at a church across the road from the stadium, and we met up with several friends who parked…
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Confessions of a deployed soldier’s wife
1. I eat cereal for a shameful number of meals. 2. Sometimes I email my husband at 1 am because I’m awake and I know he’s at work and will see it. 3. I know 17 women who have gestated and birthed a human since Mac left. 4. I think deployments are easier if you have…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday today. Please note that the cat is sticking her tongue out in defiance.
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Deployment Christmas cards
Tomorrow, our Christmas card makes its grand debut on the ole blog. This year presented a challenge because Mac has obviously been in Afghanistan all year. We’ve taken an enthusiastic approach to wearing matching outfits in our cards, and this year was no different. Last year, I found these awesome Virginia Tech Christmas sweatshirts through…