The Start of a Great Day

It is 6:45 AM, I am done with my workout and it is still quite in the house. This NEVER happens. It is so nice to sit at the computer with my first cup of coffee and veg before the crazy hectic day starts.

The Weekend flew by. Sunday we did not do a whole lot or at least I did not. Matt was busy in the yard and such. I was busy with the kids and organizing a little. Saturday and Sunday are still a bit of a blur because I was so exhausted from my trip still.

Monday was a great day. Matt headed out early to hunt and than was home in time so I could take Emma to the dentist for a second opinion on her cavities. The new dentist wants to only fill one for right now. Matt will take her next week, I don't think I can handle hearing her get upset at the beginning. My awesome husband than took both kids to Walmart and Home Depot so I could head home and get FRG stuff together for our meeting tonight. It was so nice to have the house to myself for a couple hours. After I prepared Dinner, Emma and I made play dough for her class, she LOVES to cook. Emma and I also had MOPS last night, it was enjoyable. Emma loves playing with all the kids and I enjoy the company of other moms.

Today is another jam packed day but it will be good. Today I am going to my first play date with the MOMS club. I have meant to do this for so long and I am excited to finally be doing it. The group has a few members that live her in Carthage and even have a few play groups that meet here. After the play date it will be time to prepare for the FRG Meeting tonight. As we prepare for our next deployment there is TONS of stuff to discuss and get in place.

Saturday at the Orchard

Today we got up with just enough time to go by the Orchard on our way to take Gramie to the Airport. We had a blast watching Emma run through the corn maze and slide down the inflatable slide. Logan really wanted to join in, he sat in the back pack kicking and verbally expressing his frustrations. We each picked up a treat to enjoy on our way to the airport. Emma and Logan enjoyed their donut while I enjoyed my Caramel Apple. After the kids were done with their treat Gramie started to eat her Caramel Apple only to discover Emma also loves caramel and enjoyed taking HUGE bites whenever she wanted.

Matt, I , and the kids enjoyed the afternoon and evening here at home. Matt got the pool closed and the cover securely on while the kids and I played on the swing set and in the yard. After the kids ate and had baths we all sat down to watch the new show Kids by the Dozen on TLC. 13 kids and one on the way- CRAZY!!!! While Matt ran up to get us Chinese for dinner I got the kids in bed so Matt and I could enjoy take out on the couch and a movie.

Catching Up

It has been a busy couple of days. Where to begin....

On Wednesday was our final day at the Conference, it was the best part of the conference too. After lunch and final packing the 10th Mountain Ladies headed to the DC Airport. All was well until we arrive at JFK, we were delayed 6 hours!!! We finally arrived in Syracuse at 4 AM. Needless to say when Emma and Gramie woke me at 7:30 AM I asked for another hour of sleep.

Thursday is pretty foggy. I did get up around 8:30 AM and hung out with Logan and Gramie. Emma and I enjoyed a little cuddle time and lunch after school before we all headed to Watertown to do all of our errands. As the night was winding down I feel asleep on the couch watching TV with Logan shortly after 6 PM. It was a early night for me.

But by Friday at 7 AM I was up and ready to go. Knowing it was our last full day with Gramie we planned a special little day. After school we started at the farmer's market so Emma could get her traditional Farmer's Day Market flower cookie. We than headed to the zoo. What fun!!! Daddy surprised us and was home when we got home around 4 PM. We had a nice barbecue and movie with Gramie. As normal I pooped out around 9 or so.

Pretty boring details I know, I hope to find some motivation for excitement soon.

2nd Full Day in DC

This is just a quicky little note to say that I have had a great day. I have taken in so much information it is unreal. I will have to look over the 15 pages of notes and 3 bags of information they have unloaded on us.

I am off to the North Country AUSA Chapter Reception tonight with a couple of the other Fort Drum Ladies. I will post again on Thursday or Friday after I get home and have seen my babies.

1st Full Day at the AUSA FRG Symposium

Today was a fun filled busy day. It all started when I woke up at 6:04 AM, why?? I did not have to wake up until 6:45 AM. So I got up and jumped on the treadmill for a quick little run. After a quick bagel and shower I met up with the group and headed to the forum.

I am so totally excited that I ran into our old Battalion Commander and his wife from Germany. I learned so much from this lady. Well, I kept running into her all day long. I hope we get a chance to have lunch tomorrow.

After the opening emotional powerful ceremony we were able to look at TONS of exhibits. Lots of the new army stuff and exhibits set up for the FRG leaders with all the new and cool stuff being offered to our military families.

The afternoon session was equally awesome. After hearing General Casey and his spouse speak it left me very motivated and excited for all that is to come. We had a few more speakers and there were dismissed early. I will plan on writing a little more in a day or two about some topics.

I came back to the hotel and talked with Matt and Lori and my little Princess. Emma was very excited to talk with me but when I called Daddy had just walked in, Dinner was on the table, and Emma was on the phone. A lot was going on.

I met a couple of the gals and we headed to dinner and than dessert and coffee at another restaurant. I know these gals from PWOC (Protestant Women of the Chapel) so we had a lot of fun talking about stuff.

It is super late and I really need to get to bed. I will write more tomorrow.

Acronyms

I will try not to use "Army Language" I am sorry:) We use acronyms all the time and I don't even realize when I am using one

FRG stand for Family Readiness Group

AUSA stands for Association of the Unites States Army

MTN stands for Mountain