amistad

so the family headed out to the lake for the first time. we decided to have a nice new local friend take some pictures of us in our local surroundings ... and they turned out great. the little one had a blast blowing bubbles, splashing in the water, skipping rocks (or trying!) and enjoying the great outdoors. we learned about some 'lake hot spots' for our future visits and plan on going 'swimming' there when we get the chance. apparently, the water is always nice and chill and enjoyable.

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part of my heart will always be here

first attempt

so after reading a fellow mommies blog, and remembering a co-workers once inspiring words, i will attempt to attempt this blog thing. i figure ... there will be a lot of travel in my future. therefore, a lot of distance between me and the ones that i love. so here goes ...

thrive where you are planted. a quote that, perhaps, i see on every item ever written or posted by a military spouse. when you marry, or even date, a member of the armed forces, you will, on numerous occasions, be uprooted from your surroundings that you know and love and be planted somewhere new. and, on occasion, that place will be less than amazing. i for one, have struggled with this 'replanting process'. although i am still in the same state i have grown to love over the years (against my better judgment lol), i am now in a different climate, surrounded by different people, and in a completely new environment. and although i hate to admit it, i was completely opposed to the whole idea. even rebellious at times. much to the peril of my husband, whose ultimate goal for my life is 'to just fit in'.

now, after being a part of the air force family for just over a year, i am finally starting to come to terms with my new life. i will never love del rio, texas ... but i will forever cherish the memories of our first home, our first base and our first assignment (although it is only APT). knowing that it is my job in life to be my family's biggest cheerleader has finally set in for me. and i almost feel guilty that it has taken this long. but, i am happy to know that my short comings have not effected my husband's career or future. he continues to amaze me and be brilliant and talented and amazing as always.

so i am really going to work at this. i know the whole laundry list of things that i need to work on ... and i will make every effort that i can to tackle them all. i married and amazing man with an awesome head on his shoulders and an exciting future awaiting him ... and together we made this beautiful person we are so lucky to have as our daughter. i just need to take the time to bask in it all. and cheer them both on along the way :)