Oh. My. Goodness.
It has been quite a journey getting to this point...where I can sit at my computer and click clack away over Wi-Fi! I don't even know where to begin or what to tell you except that we're here. In AK. Three of us anyway. BeBe, Boo, Bit, and I boarded a plane on Aug 16 and arrived in AK on Aug. 17. Yes, the next day. Whatever you are imagining about how that might go with a 20 month old is exactly how it went. Ha! Luckily, she's cute!!
Boo was a champ. He did really good except when he was really tired. Who can blame him for that?
Since arriving, we've moved into our house and are settled-ish. We've reached a livable state. All of the necessities are unpacked, but the garage and all things dealing with decor...not so much! It was a life saver to have BeBe here for 2 1/2 weeks. I don't know where we would be at this point without her. She left to go back to SC right before a major windstorm earlier this week. We had tropical storm type winds here and lost power for about 13 hours and internet/cable for 3 days! Yikes!!
But, we're back on the grid now and although everything is progressing in a one step forward and two steps back kind of fashion, we are making progress. Did I mention that there was a water leak in our new house and that I lost my ID card?? Oh, yeah. That too. Now you get the picture.
Boo started preschool today after schools were closed on Wed (his scheduled first day) due to the storm. He did great (minus a potty accident...too excited to stop and go). He was all smiles.
The REALLY GOOD NEWS? B-man will be home soon! Not super duper soon. But soon. I can say that two groups have already arrived, the advanced parties. B-man's replacements are in country now and he's been showing them around. All are major milestones to getting him outta there! Boy, do I have a honey-do list for him! Lol!
To all of my blogging friends, I've been reading your blogs via iPhone but pecking out comments on that thing is more than I can handle when I fall into bed at night to do my reading. Just wanted you to know I've been keeping up with you.
I never got around to showing y'all pics of B-man's time in SC. So, that's where I'll start as far as photos go.
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| Date night in Charleston! |
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| Hanging out with my cousin and his beautiful wife in Chs. |
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| More pics from our overnight date! |
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| These two had a great time at Aunt R and Uncle D's while were downtown. |
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| Pool time with cousin K. |
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Another date night!!
Double date with Uncle D and Aunt R! |
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| At the first sound of thunder, Murray was in B's lap! |
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This is "their thing".
He combs her hair and she loves every second of it. |
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| Coloring. |
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| MamaLove and her great grands. |
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| Dino Exhibit. |
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| ROAR! |
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| Lil Dinos |
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This. Is. Her.
This pictures sums her up perfectly. |
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| Her first sweetgrass basket. |
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| Off to the airport to see goodbye, again. |
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:)
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I never could've pulled this stunt off!
Thanks to Dad though, launching into space and splashing into the pool is possible. |
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I'll leave you with that for tonight.
Sweet dreams!
6 comments:
Great summary! We love it that you are baaacck! (on line/blog, that is)!
<3 BeBe
You are awesome and we're so glad you're back! The pics with B-man look wonderful--you all are so happy and together. What a perfect sight! And I know we always say it--bit that little Bit and MG, long lost sisters, for sure. Take care of yourself. xoxo and prayers
Ahhh!! You are super woman. I want to give you a great big hug! So happy that replacements are in country....it'll be SOON! Happy tears! XO
Loved this catch up post! I've been missing your posts! So sweet of you to include us in your summary! That was a FUN night! Loved all of your pictures from your sweet time together! The time for togetherness will be here again soon! Sending all of you big hugs and love!
Love, Tripp and Rebecca
I'm so relieved to see that you're back on the grid again, how much I've missed reading your blog and "hearing" from you and seeing your pictures. What a hectic move- glad to read that you survived and are headed to the finish line of this deployment. I cannot wait to know that B-man is back home with his family. Your Charleston pictures are beautiful; the scenery and the happiness of being together that I can see in your smiles. Although, I think my favs are Bman and Lil Bit at the airport or Lit Bit being thrown into the air by his daddy- how fun!
One thought from STL- We sold the Accord. I'm super excited for Dan because he got a Jeep, but I felt kinda sad one night because my CO friends were in that car with me! :( I know it sounds silly, but...
Love and hugs from STL!
Sarah
Hi! Yes, things are wrapping up here. I can't wait for all of us to be together again. Thanks for all you have done / are doing! Love, B-Man
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