*Ring, Ring* *Hello?*

So I heard from Rush today! It wasn't a very long talk but it was longer than they used to be, and I'll take what I can get! :) Anyways they are going to be moving again, and again I have no clue where to or where from. Fun. But I think in this situation the saying, "Ignorance is bliss" applies. He did get to see my friend Stefanie's husband Brock while he was out, which is pretty cool. While he was there he was also able to pick up some of his mail, so now I know that he can get it (it just might be a long while before he can get to it.) But in all I was glad to hear from him, and can't wait till Christmas!

D-Day

Isn't he just so handsome! This was from deployment day. :(

So I cut my hair...

Seeing as Rush is gone for a while and my hair could use some healthy treatment, I decided to let Tamara cut off all of my split ends and then some. Now if only I could get her to do my hair everyday. :) Oh well, I guess I'll have to settle for her teaching me how to do it myself!

Stone Mountain

Okay so this is when we stopped at Stone Mountain. We had a good time, but of course the actual park was closed, so we just sat in the parking lot for a bit and took a rest from driving. Which is probably a good thing! Well I hope y'all enjoy these photos, I saw them and thought I should post them. I sure enjoy them! :)

Boy or Girl?

I am really interested in what my brother has picked out for a girls name. We still have ten weeks though until we find out the sex of their baby. This is going to be killer! Garrett would you mind if I took guesses? I mean, why can't you just tell us? It's not nice to keep secrets you know.

Drum roll please...

So here are my much anticipated paintings. I finally got them uploaded to the computer and downloaded to this blog. These paintings are done in about four hours each in a class that is given every week on base. Each week it's a new painting. The instructor is a certified Bob Ross teacher and she tells us pretty much what to do at each step. Of course everyone's painting is slightly different but overall they are kind of the same idea. Since I've never painted before I am mostly trying to learn techniques. These two are landscapes, and I've done wildlife (I just can't post it because it is a surprise gift for someone) and I hope to soon learn florals. Each kind varies greatly in colors and techniques so I have a lot to learn! But I always look forward to these classes. As soon as I get back home I'll keep downloading my recent paintings (now that I know how.)

I heard from Rush!

It really was a pleasant surprise! Any time I get a 717 area code number calling me I get excited. Well he is doing good, and said he is going to try to call again in the next few days, which just means that my phone is constantly in my hand and fully charged, no exceptions. He said that they are going to be away from the phones and computers randomly over the next few weeks so he might not even be able to check his emails. I also asked about the mail situation and it isn't any better. Apparently they are in a place where it is hard to get to. Even by a helicopter. So if everyone would just hold on to their packages that would be great, no need to send them since he won't be getting them. Or you can send them and they will give them to another Marine who isn't getting anything. Just mark as abandoned. Anyways I am going to be working on those cooling scarves this week with my aunt and hopefully at some point I will be able to get those to him. Makes me mad I didn't think to get these to him before he left. Oh well, what can you do? It's not like I can change the past. Well I hope all is well with everyone, I look forward to being able to keep people updated on Rush and myself. Take care! :)

So this is blogging...

Hey everyone! I am new to blogging so bear with me as I learn what I am doing.