- We celebrated our 4th anniversary of being married! We got hitched in July of 2010 and since we're fancy we had our wedding over a year later in November of 2011. Since John has been in and out of trainings, my anniversary date was Kaden :) We did get to have a nice dinner on the weekend and he surprised me with a couple new charms for my Pandora bracelet that I absolutely love.
- Kaden and I battled dinner time pretty much ever single night when John was gone. Please tell me I'm not the only one that goes through this. I specifically made things I KNOW he would like...and he would refuse to eat them. I think that the transition of just me and him at dinner did not sit with him since we always sit together and eat as a family and since dad was gone, he knew something was off. Some days it was alright, some days I may or may not have had a glass of wine after bedtime. Do you have any tips on getting your little ones to eat while someone is away?? Please share, I will be keeping any and all suggestions :)
- We went down to Norfolk to visit some of our really good friends for the week while John was in his course. One of the great parts of the military life can be the friendships that you make. We have been friends with Jessica and John for over 5 years now. Both of our husbands were roommates in TBS here in Virginia and they went their separate ways due to their jobs but we have always stayed in contact. Jessica visited me in California multiple times pre-Kaden and even when I brought him home. Both of them were in our wedding party and we were thrilled when we found out we would be close to them again! Unfortunately they are getting ready to move this winter, so we were happy to spend as much time with them as we could. Kaden, Sophie and I packed up my little car and we headed south for a mini-vacation. We visited the Children's Museum of Virginia, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, and the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. We also visited the local library and parks since the weather did not hold up for a beach visit. We of course went shopping and even scoured for some consignment stores, which if you know me-make me very happy :) I love a good deal!
- I have redecorated a good portion of our house. With that comes projects which will be shared. Until then, visit one of my dearest friend's new blog where she shares her craftiness and amazing recipes! (Also another military friendship that I am forever grateful for)
- I have started over with my PiYo adventure. Time got away from me sadly and I fell off the wagon. Have no worries my friends, I am back on it and am feeling sore. We all have hiccups right?
- This momma went on her first job interview since 2010. More on that later though.
- I'm working with a group of girls to plan a good friend's 'bachelorette' celebration coming up! (Any and all suggestions are welcome!)
- I'm also working with another friend on throwing a sprinkle for some good friends of ours as they prepare for their second baby girl this fall! So many projects!
AND kickball has officially started!
Until then, here are a few moments of our mini vacation (although if you follow me on IG @mrs_watkins723 you may have seen some of these!) If you're ever around the Norfolk/VA Beach area-check these places out! We loved them- I'm sure you will too!
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| this just cracks me up every single time |
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| he absolutely loves his dog |
