Just Call me Kitty Kat

You know awhile ago my sister was having issues with her pup eating anything and everything. At the time I laughed, because, lets face it, I didn't think cats did that sort of thing. Well the last week has turned that whole belief upside down. It started with little things. Trying to get into the pizza box, nothing new. But then one night while we were sleeping, I had left chicken on the counter to thaw. 4 breasts in a package, and one lone one left in a bag. They took that bag, and devoured the chicken breast and all juices. The bag was sucked dry and not a drop of juice anywhere. No evidence that a piece of chicken ever existed in that bag. So we threw the empty bag away, took away their food for the morning (not that they cared- they were incredibly full and not even whining for food..) and we went out that afternoon on a trip to Hobby Lobby. While we were out, they got into the saltine crackers, the vanilla wafers, and anything else by those two that was in a plastic package on the pantry shelf. Slightly ridiculous. Now today. Lee woke up this morning to find half eaten tortillas all over the kitchen. Tortillas? Really? Of all the weird things for a cat to take... Tortillas?! I will never understand our crazy kitties, and I try to love them anyway.

Abbi has discovered a new game. She wants attention, constantly. Not just for ten minutes like usual. She wont leave the room I'm in, and usually lays next to me. She also has started biting me. I'll pet her, she bites me after awhile, i smack her head, she snuggles closer. I dont get the game, but its a game all the same.

And thats all I have to say about my babies. Love you all!

After the Page Turn In Our Book of Life

So Friday was a huge day for us. Greg finally shipped off, in the middle of me being knocked out for surgery. The good part about it was, being at the hospital I refused to cry because I was afraid the doctors would think I was freaking out about the surgery, not that my husband just got shipped off to Afganistan. So there were no tears, even though I still feel like crying, I'm able to keep myself together pretty well by trying to focus on other things. The wedding, not sitting on my tailbone, scrapbooking, and trying to not kill my cats for the various silly things they have started doing.

For anyone that didn't know, I had a pilonidial cyst on my tailbone (usually where they are found) that had to be lanced about a month ago, and they told me it would be better to remove it then end up in the hospital emergency room over and over again when it flares up. So on Friday morning, I had it removed. I'm not alone, my mom came down and is here until Wednesday to help out, which is incredibly nice. I'm doing alright. Sometimes I feel like the Rascal Flatts song, Stand. "I feel like a candle in a hurricane, just like a picture with a broken frame... Alone and helpless like you've lost you're fight, but you'll be alright I'LL be alright." Just kinda how things are in my head right now.

And yes Greg is on his way to Afganistan, its not a very long trip, He shall be back before the wedding, so dont anyone freak out! Its our first time being away from each other for more than 3 weeks since we got married, but I expect it to be a fast trip. I'm off of work for the next month, so I plan on sending him letters and packages and lots of love from home. Just message me if you need his address!

Everything seems to be holding itself together just fine right now, but check back in on me in a few weeks. I'm doing ok now, just a little scared that this will get harder. Love to all our friends and family!

Ketchup

Its been awhile, I know I'm really horrible at writing in this thing, but I'm gonna start working on that. The past month has been pretty fun and crazy all at the same time. I managed to sneak home for a week and see the family, the inlaws, and even made a pitstop in Madison so see old friends. I'm still selling panties at VS.. No news there, but the color pink is starting to grow on me.

Greg's been doing really well at work. Been on a few trips lately. Once to Washington, North Carolina, Colorado Springs, and Utah. He'll be deploying soon, but only for 8 weeks so we're busy getting everything taken care of that we need to. Making budgets, savings plans, goals for big purchases we want to make in the coming year. The wedding, and another vehicle mostly. Its a big debate on what vehicle we'll end up getting. Our family is a Chevy family, and if I had my way we would end up with the new Chevy Equinox. He really wants a truck, a Ford Ranger or some other you know manly thing. I think our compromise might end up being a Jeep of some sorts since he loves his moms Jeep, and I think its an economically smarter choice than a gas guzzling truck. We'll see how that all works out.

The wedding plans are coming together very nicely. We have almost everything picked out, now we just have to take care of reserving things, down payments, or buying the last little bits that we need to. I'm so excited to be able to share that very special day with family. I'm sorry we didn't do it the first time around, but this way we've been able to save up for the day we really wanted to have, and we knew we were gonna be together, so we just went ahead and made that commitment. It just felt like the right decision.

We finally got a bed! We've been sleeping on an air mattress, even though it was one of those double thick ones, its way more comfortable having a real bed to sleep on. Its made of memory foam, and we cant get over that we can get out of bed without waking the other one up. Such a great feeling. Last night had to be the best sleep I have ever gotten. :) The kitties even love it! Leo of course takes over while we're gone, napping on our pillows, but Abbi has her own world underneath. She likes to hide behind the bed skirt watching and waiting for you to walk past, and then she pounces at your toes! I dont know whats with her and toes but she loves them!

I'm planning another trip home, though exactly when this will be is still up in the air. I was hoping for the last couple days in April, stopping in Madison for the weekend, and then heading home. I'll keep everyone up to date as to whether or not that really happens. And lastly, for anyone that heard, yes I was in the hospital last weekend. A week ago today actually. I had a pilonidial cyst. Its a cyst located between your tail bone and the surface of the skin, its incredibly painful, but easy to fix. They just drain it and send you on your way. They recommended that I have the pocket surgically removed, and I have an appointment on Monday with my regular doctor to find out if thats the right option for me or not. All in all, I'm all fixed up and feeling 100% again.

Lots of love to everyone! We miss you!

Gwennels and Greggles

Catch Up

So it has been over a month since I wrote last, and I apologize. In that time we've gone home for a week, moved, added 2 additions to our household, yay Lee and Jessi, and I just have not found enough time in my days or interesting things to write about as I am not as crafty as the sister.

The kitties are doing well, still as cute as ever, cuddly as ever, and just as frustrating early in the morning when they wake you up just so you can feed them.

The new apartment is amazing however. Its a 3 bedroom apartment, brand new. The stove works wonders, the dishwasher is brand spanking new, and our neighbors even pounded on the wall for us to be quiet on new years eve. Haha. Its a nice place though, and I enjoy living here.

Work for me is good, hours are getting hard to come by and I may start looking for a new job if i ever feel that motivated. I keep thinking of trying to find something on base but there is a lot of paperwork involved with that process.

Gregory enjoys what he does. He flies quite a bit, but he's been getting sick less lately so I know he's excited about that at least. Still have no word on whether or not he'll be leaving but they said it looks like it will hopefully be a No. I am relieved. He did have an opprotunity to go to Haiti, but then they took it away and gave it to someone else because he has too much going on this week to leave now. He was incredibly disappointed. He really wanted to feel like he was doing something worthwhile.

Well I think thats all for now!

Work Work Work

So Greg made it home from Colorado just fine, and to agree with Bry, He said it was really fricken cold and he was glad to be back in Texas where its a little warmer at least. Over all he had a good trip, and then got a day off on Thursday and we got to sleep in and snuggle and just enjoy each other for the morning. Thursday afternoon I worked, and all day friday I worked and he had a flight anyway so it all worked out just fine. I'm trying to get myself ready for the next week. I never intended on working a 30 hour week at Victorias Secret, but yup, next week. At least 30 hours. I really dont mind, Greg has another trip coming up, and some flights during the week, so its more a way to keep myself busy while he's gone. And once I get through this week-- ITS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! I cannot wait!

I am a little worried. I thought this week was long, and its really taking a tole on my shoulder, and without chiropractic insurance its more than a little frustrating. I cannot wait until the 21st when I go in for my doctors appointment, hopefully they can refer me to see a Chiro and I can get it approved through the insurance. Dad said its an option and I'm hoping it works. Only ten more days until we set foot on ground in Wisconsin. Its crazy! By this time that day we'll be there already. I'm so excited.

I cant wait for Christmas! And for everyone to see what I got them. They're all gonna love it! LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE it! :) Now if only I could get the cats to stop eating the tree... Miss you all!

All Alone on this cold winters night

So Greg is off on a trip up in Colorado, and I'm all alone wrapping christmas presents and trying to find stuff to do. Its hard to entertain yourself when you're used to being surrounded by people!

I processed 5 boxes of panties at work today though. So not my favorite task, but a job is a job, and it pays my bills, and its better than having a whole day to try and waste, so all in all I'm grateful for it.

I'm really excited for tomorrow though! Me and Devon and Amber are gonna have a girls day! We're finishing up our christmas shopping, and spending the day in our pjs watching movies and playing board games and talking about our hubbies and life in general. There will be pizza, and popcorn, and I really hope chocolate. I CANNOT wait. I love girls days. I haven't had one in FOREVERZZ!

Ha ha. Well only a few more weeks until we get to go home! Yay home! I cant wait to see the snow. I'm hoping we'll be able to go ice fishing, since I've never been able to go. Thats what I told Gregs dad I wanted for Christmas. I cant wait to see the look on peoples faces when they see what I got them for Christmas!!! YAY. Its silly that I'm this excited about it, but I'm really proud of myself. Great presents!

Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

So we borrowed a little 3 foot tree from my friend Devon, and we spent yesterday afternoon christmas shopping and decorating it. It was so much fun! We put on Christmas music, and I was singing and Greg helped me set up the tree. It was awesome. It finally feels like home down here. I re-organized the living room so now we have a good spot for the tree and it looks a ton larger in here now! Its crazy how a small change can make a space look so different. We finally got it feeling like home right before we move to the new apartment. Ha ha. Of course. (This picture is the new ornament we got for our first christmas together! Its a wedding cake!

We picked out presents for our angel this weekend. We got him a transformer, some hot wheels, and the socks that he needed. (Its like a toys for tots thing only you actually pick a specific person that has wants and needs). It felt really good to know that we gave back to our community this year.

Something about christmas just makes me so happy. Especially this year. Our first Christmas together. We even got snow once! That was the best part. Course I love my hubby too! :) This is going to be the best christmas ever!