Here I am!

I know, I know. It has been about 3 months since I've last blogged. I could use the excuse that I have a husband at home now but I know almost all of you do too so really I have no excuse. I don't want to write a book about the past 3 months so I'll just fill you in on some of the more exciting things that have happened.:)

Christmas

In December Steven and I were able to travel home to Indiana to celebrate our Christmas with my family. I am so thankful and blessed to have a husband that loves my family as much as I do and wants to spend all holidays with them. We were able to see our niece and nephew grow, walk, and talk while we were there. Everytime I go home its so hard to leave again, especially with the little ones that grow so quickly! We also took our dog Bo to my parents house. We were a bit worried but Bo did a great job. He is an awesome dog who is very easily trained. He only had one mess in the house and that was not his fault. He threw up but we think it was because he has been eating so many different things that had fallen on the floor or whatnot from the Christmas celebrations. He did a great job in the car as well on the way there and back. Over our Christmas break we also visited some friends we had met in Italy last summer. They live near Chicago so we drove up there for a few days. They have 3 wonderful children and it was great playing on the frozen pond, hanging out, and getting to know them better. Steven and I did look seriously at schools for him and houses for when we move back. Steven's dream is to go to Notre Dame for law school but we both know it is difficult to get accepted there. If it were to happen we would be so thankful but we are willing to follow God's plan for our lives and want to be where he wants us.

Army and School

In January Steven had two big changes in his life. He got out of the Army and started school at Campbell University. So far he loves it. Some statements he's made. "It's so different from the Army. People are actually nice and want to help you." "There's a lot of reading." "I'm going to get a 4.0." I love how my husband is so dedicated and motivated and I know he will do very well at school.

Bo

I can't brag enough about our smart puppy. He now sleeps outside of his crate at night. He knows 5 tricks including sit, shake, lay down, speak, and roll over. He's a super good dog and we enjoy every minute with him!

Valentine's Day

Yesterday we celebrated our first Valentine's Day together in the 4 1/2 years we've been a couple. We were both busy this weekend working on school work and National Board certification for me but I did make Steven a 9 pound turkey for lunch on Sunday and we just spent the weekend together. I love my husband and every day is fun with him no matter if it's Valentine's Day or not. He's told me and others before that being married isn't hard if you're both willing to work on it. It's like being married to your best friend. You get to do fun things together, share a lot of neat experiences, and be loved no matter what. I do love my husband.

Future

There will be a few things happening in the near future. On March 5th Steven will finally get his surgery on his shoulder. He is getting it during his Spring Break so he will be down and out on his break but I will do my best to take care of him. Luckily it's also free through the Army. Since he was stop lossed we get 6 months of free health care so it's completely paid for.

Also in May and June Steven is traveling to Guatemala and earning 9 credits of Spanish as well as doing missionary work and helping out in an orphanage. It will be hard for me to let him go again but I'm planning on meeting him down there after school gets out for me. It's always an adventure with my husband and I absolutely love it!

So that's what's been going on in my life in the past few months. What about you?