It's been so long!

We have been so busy lately. After I posted my last blog, we went to my parents house to help finish things around the house. My dad got orders to a new place and my mom is staying back with the house. My brother flew in and visited with us, as well. It was great to see him. He is in the Navy, too, so I haven't seen him in almost a year. After my parent's house, we all drove up to NC for my cousins wedding. Now THAT was fun. We haven't had the WHOLE side of my dad's family together in like eight years. I forgot how much I truly miss my family and how much fun they are. I hated going back home, but it was needed. Dad came home with us because he had to attend a school down here for a week. Mom and my brother came the next day because they had to go pick up the dogs. That was also the week that I started my second class. That was a crazy week. Since then, I have been busy with balancing both classes, appts, Maddie, errands, and everything else going on. I am lucky to have one day free a week. I got to have a girls night last night. It was nice to take a break from class work and enjoy some company. Jeff started his Martial Arts Instructor Course. He wanted to die the first day. LOL. He survived the first week, but was really sore the entire weekend and slept a lot. He has two more weeks of it and I am sure I will have to give a thousand more massages before the end of it. Jeff had some of the other marines over today to go over some of the moves. While Maddie and I went outside to watch, she had the idea to try her own tricks. I wish I could have gotten some pictures of her. :) She is growing up too quickly. She holds the water bottle and drinks it herself!!! Can anyone see what is wrong with this??? Does anyone know how to slow her down a little?? She is so determined to grow so quickly and do everything herself.

On another note, we bought LION KINGGGGGGG!!!! I love that movie. We sat down tonight to watch it as a family and I am pretty sure I was way more excited than Maddie was. It was a lot of fun to sit down as a family and watch it. 

These next couple of months are going to be really busy. I just sat down and updated my calendar and the only days we have open during the week are tuesdays for the next two months. That is kinda crazy. We have a lot of playgroups, speech appointments, and whatever else is on there. I am looking forward to it and to being done with class. 

I know this is all random stuff. Until next time, have fun and be safe!! 

Lori :)