One week and counting.....

Yes I am counting. I have really enjoyed myself here, but I'm longing for home. Some of the things I'll miss the most here are:

The sunshine,

The beautiful sunsets at the beach,

(Russ took this picture-what a good shot!)

Going on walks to the park, Walmart, and any where I want in my shorts and t-shirt,

I'll miss Russ coming home everyday for lunch,

Warm rain,

and all the fun things we go see on the weekend like:

The Biggest Loser Ranch,

Six Flags,

Solvang,

Santa Barbara,

and Rocket Launches at Vandenberg Air force Base!

We've really had a blast! But it's time to put on those Red slippers and tap my feet three times!

Because there really is no place like home!

My Valentine ....

I just want to talk a little about my wonderful husband. I have truly married my soul mate-my one true love, as the fairy tales explain. I never knew that I would find someone so complimentary to myself, some one who is everything I'm not, everything I am, and everything I need. I will worn you right now, I'm NOT trying to brag, but I've decided that this Valentines (although a little late on the post) that I will write down some things I love about this man. I feel its not very often I actually sit down and think of things I appreciate and love about him. Life gets too busy sometimes to think about some of the most important things in life.....like love!
Russ is smart: I'm always learning something new with him. I swear whatever question I ask, he knows the answer. He loves learning and to tell people what he has learned.
Russ is giving: He's always willing to give a helping hand, especially with those stinky diapers and never ending dishes.
Russ is surprising: I love his little surprises, like coming home to a clean house (like this V-day), a little girl having clipped finger nails, or a very Yummy dinner made. I love when he's hiding around the corner and scares me to death, or creates a monster in the closet for me to be scared by-(I screamed really loud.) Ha ha. I love that I'm able to scare him right back...
Russ is Fun: We're always doing fun things and enjoying ourselves when doing them. We are spur of the moment kind of people and that always brings adventure. We've gone on many trips, seen many things, and enjoyed the company of many people. We always find fun and laughter with each others company-even when sitting at home. He is always having fun with Whitney-he always has her laughing. He is a fun Dad and a fun Uncle Russ-He plays with them like one of the kids!
Russ is wise: I think it takes a wise man to understand a woman. He seems to get me very well, sometimes too well. Also, I'm grateful he has made wise and righteous decisions in his life. Our family is blessed because of it.
Russ is ambitious: He worked and studied his guts out to get an education and now works hard at a job that allows me to stay home and be a mother. That is what I've always wanted to do and I'm every so grateful that he has made it possible for me.
Russ is my best friend!
Love you Russ! Thanks for being such a wonderful Valentine. All my love, XOXOXO

Momma comes to town

Last week we had the enjoyment of my Mother coming to visit for the week. We drove to LAX (2 1/2hr drive) on Saturday the 6th of Feb. That's my Dad's birthday, and what a better way to celebrate than to hang out with his wife! We were thrilled for her to come. The days get pretty boring around here, so I was thankful for the company.While she was here we went to Santa Barbara and walked the pier and window shopped.We went to Solvang and saw all the fun Danish shops.Went to Santa Maria and shopped, and ate at Red Robin-YUM! But what I enjoyed the most was hanging out at home messing up on our cross stitches, getting mad, then laughing at each other for screwing up.
Having a mother as a best friend is so much fun!!
GLAD YOU CAME TO VISIT MOM! MISS YOU ALREADY!
This week with out my mother I have been a little out of sorts. Whitney is a lot of fun and can be very entertaining, but the conversation is lacking just a little. I think Russ misses my mom a lot too since I tend to be a little clingier to him when he gets home. But what do you expect when your home with no one to go visit or talk to all day long. Two more weeks and we are home again. I love the weather, the sunsets, and the nice walks during the day, but I'm excited to be home again!!