So....

...we are about 3 months down on this deployment and might I say its been a pretty fast one so far. Stormie is growing and learning more each day which definitely makes me smile. She has her 4 month shots this coming week ( alittle late because of the move ). and Im excited to see what the doctor says about her growth. I cant wait to find out how big shes gotten (in a number form). Hun will be home for leave in a few short months and before that Im moving back to Drum to get our house in order so we have a place to rest our heads when he returns for leave. I really cant express in words how happy I am that well have a place again so Stormie can just be herself and play and play and make all the noise she wants and same for my Zoey. Most of all I cant wait to have my bed back and my snuggle buddy too! Leave will go by fast, and I know this, but every second will be cherished to the max! I cant wait to see Stormie with her Daddy, I hope to see him fall in love with her as much as I have if not more. She is my little angel! a Blessing to this family! Without her Im not sure how Id do without Hun home. She keeps me busy thats for sure. The days pass by without a second thought and although I hate to wish her baby days behind us its just happening, faster then I even expected, which is a bad thing but also a good thing because thats all the sooner Hun will be home with us and our family will be in one piece again. There are so many things I want to do when he comes home but physically they all wont be able to happen, with limited time well be lucky to get a few things off my checklist of things to do. Its getting nicer out and me and Stormie have been able to go outside to play for a bit at a time and its just nice being able to get out of the stuffy house for a bit to just be outside.

Its hard to believe that in a few weeks it will be the 1 year anniversary of the loss of my Mother, whom I miss terribly. Shes definitely missed thats for sure.

Ill write more when things go on...its bathtime for the little one so I must be off.

Till then....

XoXo

Sending our love

I just wanted to send some love to our good friends The Martins as they say goodbye to a husband, a father, and a best friend. I want to wish you luck Ty in your travels and I will pray for your safe return. If any of you need anything just let us know.




To all the other Army Wives Ive gotten close to over the years who have their husbands overseas.....I hope all is well and that your hanging on and taking things as well as possible. Times are tough but they do end at some point.




To all the soldiers Ive meet because of my husband....good luck.....have fun and come home safe! If you want anything while your over there just tell my husband and Ill be glad to send some stuff over, after all deployments turn me into a carepackage queen!

Changes

So its been almost 3 months since Hun left for Afghanistan and were still going strong. I moved home to my fathers mid March and things have been steedy. Although we miss Hun like crazy were carrying on everyday as normal as possible. Ive become very used to caring for Stormie on my own with no one elses help, which Im sure will come in handy throughout Huns career in the Army. Because Stormie was so young when her Daddy left I fear that she wont remember him when he gets back. Ive been trying my hardest to show her pictures of her Daddy, hear Daddys voice when he calls and talking about seeing Daddy again. I guess only time will tell if she truly remembers. This is one of the pictures I always show her.





Stormie has been growing up so fast. Its so unbelieveable. Shes recently found her feet, starting playing with her hanging toys (ALOT), putting her little baby feet in her mouth (so cute btw), holding her bottle at every feeding, rolling over, talking to me (in her own Stormie way), growling (thanks Hun), and so many more amazing things. She is such a good baby, Ive been so blessed.




Stormie has become facinated with her Mommy, sometimes it makes it hard for me to try to walk away from her for even a minute. She is amazing! Its as simple as that.

We still have many months left in the deployment and Im pretty sure itll go by fast. But in those months Stormie will continue to grow and learn and I hope when her Daddy gets back he gets to enjoy as much of the things she does as I do. Watching her grow up and become her down little person is one of the best things Ive ever witnessed. I just wish her Daddy was here to enjoy every second possible. Ive been taking pictures and videos of her in the thoughts that even though its not in person that Hun can enjoy seeing some of the firsts and funny times. We miss you so much Hun, be safe, and come home soon. Cant wait to see you again with our daughter!