A Green Thumb

For those of you that know me personally you already know how much I like to dig in the soil. Whether it is vegetables or some pretty flowers, I love to spend some of my extra time outside gardening. For several months I have been pinning gardening boxes to my pinterest account, and then hinting to the hubby that I would love to have something like this to garden in. A couple of weekends ago he asked me what was on my honey do list....specifically the yard list. I had been noticing that the flower beds were getting weedy from some invasive grass and would like to have some kind of trim put in to help keep it out. I also mentioned how I would really love to have someplace to plant veggies as well. I don't think it took very long for him to decided, making a vegetable bed meant he got to go to Lowes and buy some tools he has been eyeing for awhile. After loading up and picking up the the trailer we drove off to pick up supplies. I took the boys to pick out some plants/seeds, while J concentrated on the boards and tools he was going to need to do the project. We joined up outside to pick out the soil and rocks, after 30+ bags to fill the bed being loaded into the trailer we drove off with everything we needed.

Busy As Usual

You may have noticed that there was a long break again from posting, not that it isn't uncommon for me to just not "feeling" like blogging, but this time we have just been crazy busy. A dear friend that we have been stationed with at the last 3 bases just purchased a short sale. Needless to say it wasn't in the best condition after sitting empty for almost 2 years. Her husband is currently deployed and this is their first home purchase, they can see the light at the end of the tunnel with retirement and thought it was time to let the kids have some consistency and finish off school here. 

Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

So the Friday before Mother's Day is once again here. To most people it is just another normal Friday, but to those of us who are married to military members it is a day to celebrate our faithfulness, perseverance, and the trials and tribulations that comes with being labeled a "dependent". I have had the privilege of meeting some incredible spouses (male and female) along the way that support and love not only their spouse but other military families, including mine. Most military families end up hundreds, if not thousands of miles from their traditional families. Luckily over the years we have been blessed with a network of friends that fill some of the void of not having family nearby. They become our family. Watching children when needed, picking up that forgotten item from the grocery store, providing meals when needed, sharing a drink or two when life gets rough, and being there for both the good and bad times. 

I would like to say thank you to all of those that have been there for our family over the years. I hope to repay your kindness by doing my best at providing others with the same friendship and guidance you have shown us. No amount of thank you's seem to be enough, so I will try to pay it forward. Trying to encourage the new generation of military spouses to continue to form relationships with other military spouses, to lend a hand when it would be easier to walk the other direction, to have ears that are receptive to listening, and to know what just to say when advice is needed.

I know I am not the only one that appreciates all that you do, but wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your friendship over the years. A huge THANK YOU to all of the military spouses out there!