Jake's at School!

We are happy to announce that Jake finally is able to go to school to start his new job in the Marines in the Fall. The time came a little sooner than we expected, but it works out best this way! We are going to scedule induction for Brody, and now Jake found out that they might give him a 10 day leave, which will be wonderful! He also just found out that graduation date will be Sept. 11th. But, with him coming home that might change back closer to the 23rd. We are not totally sure what is going to happen yet.

It was a hard Monday morning when we took Jake to the airport! I couldn't even think about missing him or I would tear up! Overall, we all did ok. Reese was full of kisses for her Daddy. Reese and I were lucky to go past security with Jake, only because we are family of leaving military. It was really nice to be able to sit and walk around with Jake before he walked to the plane. Reese did pretty good until he boarded the plane, thats when I had to leave right away. I didnt want to see her cry, then I would cry and it would be a mess!

Jake said he is in a pretty nice place, sounds like a one bedroom apt size. The weather is hot and muggy, he sweats right when he walks out the door. (Thats how I feel here!) He is in a class with 15 others, and it is about 8 hours a day. Jake said he is already getting homework, he is so dedicated and motivated to get school done on time that homeworks not a problem. His first night of arriving he had no food, his only option was the vending machines...So he got a cheeseburger! A cheeseburger out of a vending machine? Poor Guy! I am sure I will keep you up to date on all of Jakes news too! As for now, I am soo tired I need to get some sleep. I have been overwhelming myself with mommy meetups to stay busy. Hope everyone is doing well! Love you all!

Another Update

It not only rained today, but it poured, thundered, lighting, and hailed! I loved it, Reese, Daisy and I sat at the window and watched it for almost 30min. It was great! You wouldnt think that rain would be soo missed but we miss it alot. With the past week of temps at 102 degree, the rain was a blessing! Jake was surfing on his lunch break in the rain, not soo much fun for him, but just to surf is great!

Speaking of Jake, he is leaving on the 26th of May to Pensacola for 16 weeks of school. He will graduate on Sept. 23rd. I am soo sad, but this works best for us because he will be back shortly after Brody is born and he won't miss any Holidays. My doc said that if my body is ready then I can get induced on the 16th of August. That way we can have it planned for Jake to be here, he doesnt want to miss the birth of his first son for anything. I am sure a little bit of drugs will be fine for me! My mom will come to help me for the month of August, lifesaver she is! I will need it, I am already needing a nap everyday and sometimes by the time I do fall asleep Reese is ready to get up! It never works out!

I will be coming home on June 4th! I am soo excited to just see our family, Reese will have soo much fun too!

A Special Day!!

It's Mother's Day today, and I woke up feeling like a wonderful person. Not only am I a great wife to my husband, a pretty good daughter, and a always there big sister, I am a Mother to the most beautiful gift from God. Reese has made me look at life differently in soo many ways. I have to be a good example, show how to love, to have fun, show emotions, teach right from wrong... it is my responsibility to make sure she knows how to be a wonderful person as she grows through her life. I love, love, love her to pieces!

I woke up and Jake had breakfast going, fruit filled crepes, yum! Reese brought me a handmade card that her and Jake worked on! It had a picture of Reese and her babies on the front and her hand print with scribbles on the inside. Its funny how something so simple can make you tear up! I love my husband soo much and it is him who helps me along the way to stay strong and happy. I can't wait to see Brody, I love how Reese makes me feel and look forward to the extra happiness! These babies are soo precious and they look to us, their Mothers, and Fathers too for all the love they need! Needless to say, I had the best Mothers Day so far, last year was just as great too! Reese and I planted flower seeds in a box today, it was one of my gifts! So we will water and watch them grow over the summer! And, too all the beautiful women we know, Happy Mother's Day to you too!