Our Night Away and More

We want to thank our friends Marcelle and Brad for watching our sick child for the night so we could go to the 1/9 Mess Night. It really was a great night. I was so glad I was able to see what a mess night is all about. It was also nice for Nathan and I to get away for one night before he leaves.

Abbey got all dolled up for the party!

Our babysitter! HaHa. We had a little party in the hotel lobby. This is our friend Angie with the little Adam. Funny Huh?

These two were the life of the party. It wouldn't have been as fun without Angela there!
Look out Herbal Essence.


I think Abbey was drawn to her daddy that night. She was only satisfied if he held her. Who wouldn't be though? Nathan looks so handsome in his blues.

A few of my friends. Thank goodness we have each other. That is key when you are a military spouse.

My Angel

Garrett was giving Abbey kisses on the head with this bear.

This is usually how she falls asleep with her daddy. It is so funny. She hold on to him like she is saying don't you dare put me down.
Thanks Nona for the cute outfit.
Garrett had been sick for a while now. You can tell by his color he is not quite over it yet.

Eating with our friend Joey at Olive Garden.
Garrett got some playdough (his favorite thing) for staying at a friends house and for being sick. He plays with it at least once a day.

Abbey's First Month

Well we made it through the first month with Abbey. Garrett is still so good with her. The other day he did try to put his finger in her eye, but not in a mean way. I just have to watch how excited he get around her because he can get a little rough. Having two kids has kept me busy, and I have found that I like leaving the house more than staying home. If I stay home all day Garrett gets stir crazy and our home gets destroyed faster than I can clean.

Nathan is getting ready to leave for Ramadi, Iraq. We are down to our last month together and I am ready for it to start so it will be done. This should be our last deployment EVER! We are crossing our fingers that we get orders for Quantico, VA when he returns, but staying here is our second choice. If only there was a big Marine base in Texas. We miss the family, but we will be down to visit sometime after Nathan leaves so the extended family can meet Abbey. We hope to get her baptised at Salem Lutheran Church while we are there. We will also be heading up to visit Nathan's Grandmother and Aunt in Maryland and then on up to Connecticut to visit my sister. We are also looking forward to having a visit from my sister Teresa and her kiddos. It should be a fun filled summer of traveling and lazy days at the beach with my girlfriends (can't wait Anglea, Gail, Michelle, Christina, Mandy, Jessica and anyone else who wants to join us).

Enjoy the pictures!

Garrett wouldn't wake up. We tried everything, but he was just pooped.
Abbey making a funny face. She is getting chunky.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

He is such a big help. He mainly puts her pacifier in her mouth and brings me his and her diapers.

Say Cheese!

I am going to have to work on my muscles so I can do things like this while Daddy is away. Look out gym here I come.

Garrett was helping make a mess. He rearranged the spices.
Thank you Wilonsky Family for the gifts. It was like a small Christmas for Garrett.

Abbey is so sweet while she sleeps.

Garrett is getting better and better at the potty training. He wants to be just like daddy.

Having some fun time in the crib before night night time.

My Babies!

Abbey really lets me know when she wants me.

This was after her first real bath.

Her first bath.

Enjoying these moments because they don't last long.