Memorial Weekend!

So Memorial weekend came and gone. It went by way too fast. I enjoy weekends me and the hubs have off together. Family time is the best time. Yet again, I did not get to spend my memorial weekend at the cabin in Bear Lake with all the Campbell family. That is what I love about my family. A couple times out of the year, the Campbell side gets together and have family Christmas parties, Easter egg hunts, BBQ at Grandma Reeder's house, and during the summer, spend Memorial weekend, 4th of July, and Labor day at the cabin. Can you see why I hate living so far away from my family? While my fam was boating and spending the weekend together, I tried to make the best out of the weekend that I could. I came down with a double ear infection last Thursday so for the most part of the weekend I was home in bed. Sunday came around and I felt a lot better then I had the couple days before so we decided to through on our suits and head to the beach, because unlike most people, we both had to work the next day. So we figured why waste a perfect day stuck inside? And I will use about any excuse I can to go to the beach. I am so glad we did because the water was so clear. I have never seen the water that clear before. We were watching sea turtles swim by and manta rays. Little fish would swim by our feet when we were in the water. And when your husband and toddler are happy and having a good time, you are having a good time. Oaklie LOVES the beach. She could spend the whole day out on the sand or in the water if I would let her. Last summer, it was hard taking her to the beach because she didn't like the feel of the sand and she was just too little. This year is so much better! She kept asking us to take her in the water and once we were in she would kick her feet and relax. Most of the day we spent making sand castles, letting the waves hit our feet and overall enjoying each others company. To end the day, we went home and made a fire in the backyard and roasted hot dogs and had smores. Even though I have been really sick, we made the best out of it and made a lot of memories. Yes, I hate living so far away from my friends and family. But if I am going to be stationed clear across the country, I am so glad it was here because you cannot beat these gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. I am sure you will see a lot more posts of us at the beach this summer. I hope everyone at home had a fun and safe Memorial weekend.

Waiting for the fire to start.

She loves to swing.

Loves looking at the fish in Bass Pro

April Update

So I have been extremely busy these past few weeks. Actually, the whole month of April. We have been constantly going all the time. With work, going between houses painting, and moving. It seemed like I was never going to get a break. I still haven't got my lazy day I so desperately need, but that day is coming soon.

So many things have happened in April. Of course there was Easter. Andrew had to work. I swear he works every holiday. So Oak and I spent most of the day cooking and hanging out. The Easter bunny hid eggs around the house for Oaklie to find when she woke up. That was probably her favorite part of the whole day. She loves finding things and putting them in buckets so she was really excited and happy waking up to a bucket and Easter eggs on the floor for her to play with. The Easter bunny decided to hide her present until Daddy came home so he could see her open it. She got big Lego blocks, Strawberry Shortcake movie, candy, and of course an outfit. Yes, I know I have a bad addiction with shopping in general but with her, its really bad. But that's what is so much fun about having a girl. I love to dress her up.

Finding Easter eggs.

 So we are finally moved into our house. We still have to put most of the house together but decorating is the fun part, so I don't mind. I am so glad it is all over. I absolutely hate moving. The sad thing is, is that I know that this move wont be the last. I told Andrew we are not moving until we absolutely have to so that will be when we get orders to move and at that point TMO will move us. I love having a clean house so when everything was pulled out and boxes were everywhere, it was driving me up the wall. I am OCD about having my house clean. Rarely will you see it messy unless I am sick or I've been extremely busy which even then I try to find time to clean it up even if it means staying up a little later. There is nothing wrong with wanting a clean house, right?

Helping Daddy paint.

Yesterday was my birthday. It was a busy one at that. We had a huge rain storm come in the night before and roads were flooded and some destroyed. Homes and parking lots were flooded. People were kayaking in the parking lots of grocery stores. It was crazy. They even shut down the base. The last time they shut down the base was almost 2 years ago when Hurricane Ivan came through. So you know its bad when they tell all military personnel to not come in for 2 days. But even with the rain I still had a good birthday. We went out to Texas Roadhouse with friends. So all in all, I had a good birthday.

Grocery store parking lot flooded.

On the 29th, it was also mine and Andrew's 3rd Wedding Anniversary. I can't believe its already been 3 years. We both had to work but it was still a good day. We went out as a family and had dinner. Once things settle down though we plan to go do something really fun.

I am so happy the month of April is over. It was a long stressful month for us, but we survived it. I am ready to enjoy my new home and job. Spend time with family and friends. And overall enjoy Florida. Yes, we have some major rain storms but you cant beat these gorgeous beaches. Now that we have a toddler and not a little baby this summer, we plan to take full advantage of it.

Fishing on the pier

A big Turtle we found on our front door step.