Congratulations Michelle and Hector!

My friend Michelle got married on Saturday!  It was a great day with a few bumps along the way...but the outcome was fantastic.  I was the maid of honor and sang at the church, too.  I had a great time and my feet were still achy on Monday-proof that I danced the night away!  I'm thrilled for Michelle and Hector and wish them all the best in life.

I am swamped with school work this week so s few pictures from the wedding will just have to do for today.  Enjoy!

The new Mr. and Mrs.

Me with the happy couple...not the best pic but the only one I have of me.

My parents!

2011

2011 was a fantastic and fantastically difficult year.  I married my best friend and then lent him to the Army for a year.  I have found out what true friends are and that I can't do everything by myself.  I am still learning to ask for help but getting slightly better about it.  I made to MA +60 and have almost completed a second graduate degree.  I broke my first bone.  All of these things made 2011 unforgettable but I can't say that I'm said to see it come to a close.

I have so many things to look forward to in 2012.  Sarge and I will get to be together again.  I get to travel to Germany for R&R this February.  I will have a new niece this spring.  I'll have a new brother-in-law this fall.  I have a few weddings, more babies and who knows what other celebrations to enjoy.  All of these are exciting and life-changing events (some for others more than me!) and I look forward to sharing them.

Thanks to all who read this and those who have commented since I started writing in July.  Keep coming back and share it with someone I don't know.  I've only been an Army wife for 8 months and since we've been apart for more than 5 of them I think I'll qualify for newlywed status for a looooong time.  This isn't easy and there are days I wish it could be different.  But, I couldn't be more proud of my husband and what he's doing and what we're accomplishing.  I couldn't be more proud of what I've done this year.  So, thanks for a great 2011 and time to gear up for 2012!

6 months

Happy 6 month anniversary to my wonderful husband.  I love you!!

Not enough coffee

Note:  I found this post tonight that I apparantly forgot to post Friday.  Oops!!  I guess I really hadn't had enough coffee!


Today there was just not enough coffee!!  I got in from Randall and Claire's wedding late last night and have to be up and at school at the "regular" time...not such a great combination.  However, it was a great night and totally worth being tired.