A Year Of Absence Six Womens Stories Of Courage, Hope and love

A Year Of Absence Six Women's stories of courage, hope and love by Jessica Redmond was a really good book. I enjoyed reading it I couldnt put the book down. The story takes place in Baumholder Germany. It was during April 2003 until July 2004. All 6 of girls share what they went through when their husbands deployed and how they felt when they when the First Armored Division got extended. Some of them went through a ruff time and I got teary eyed reading it. I reccommend this book. I really liked it.

I was in Germany to when this story takes place. We were suppose to be at Baumholder in February 2004 but when we got there they sent us to Hanau Germany and I was there when First Armored Divison got extended. The wives that were in Hanau were very upsett to and I felt bad for all of them.

Saturday Fun

Yesterday I had fun day I went to a babyshower for my friend Erika. It was nice to see her and all of my other friends that I know from a group that I belong to. Her shower was at my friend Lisas house. There was a lot of yummy snacks there. We played some fun games to and I won some lotion. Then she opened up presents and loved everything she got. I had a fun day hangingout with them. They are a nice group of girls. I should of took pictures but I forgot to my camera was in my purse.


Girls Night In at my house last night. I got home around 6pm and my friend Abby came over since her hubby was in the feild for the weekend. We ordered pizza and watched movies. I was gonna make us popcorn but we were full from the pizza. We watched Serindipity, The Last Kiss and Love Actually. They are all great movies. Has everyone else saw them. They are oldie ones but I like them. It was fun hangingout with her. I miss having girl night ins. :)

So Very Sweet:

Today Chuck made me have a big smile as we were talking oline. He said that they had sang a song for Kareoke Night in Iraq so he sang me a song. He said that it was dedicated to my sweet wife Amy. He sang Where Ever You Go by the Calling. That was very sweet of him to sing that to me. He loves Kareoke. He said he was nervous at first when he got up there but he was better after. That is one of his favorite things to when he is in the states to sing. I am glad that he fun with the other soldiers singing songs.

HouseHold Baggage The Moving Life Of A Soldiers Wife

HouseHold Baggage The Moving Life Of A Soldiers WIfe by Marna A. Krajeski was a great book. It made me laugh. She she shared so many great stories of all the times that she PCSed. Some of the ups and downs. I can say that I could relate to some of the stories that she shared. Has anyone else read this book.

She even had some helpful military vocab words. I knew what most of the words were but some I didnt.


Amy

Halloween

Today my friend Rhonda called me and wanted to go and see Halloween so I told her that I would go with her. I thought that movie was okay. It was how Michael Myers became a murderer. That movie had some really gross parts and scared the you know what out of me. I closed my eyes a lot so I couldnt tell you the whole movie. It just wasnt my kind of movie to see.

Camoflaudge Hershy Kisses

I found Camoflaudge Hershy Kisses the other day at the Commensary. I got excited when I saw them. I think thats neat that they had them there. I love chocolate especially Hershy Kisses so I bought 3 bags of them. Chuck thought it was neat to when I told him about the Hershy Kisses. Just wanted to share them with all of you.

Sunday Checkin

Well I havent done anything productive this weekend just bummed around. I watched the Ugly Betty Marathon yesterday on ABC Family. I love that show and I was happy that I was able to see the whole first season. I missed some of it being in Germany last year. I also read and had tortellini yesterday for dinner. Instead of putting speggehetti sauce I put Olive Oil, Butter and parmesan cheese on it. That made it really yummy.

Then today I am watching Crime shows on the Hallmark channel and reading to. I am still reading and hoepfully by next week I will be done with the book. I also talked to my mom to and my friend Liz. They both call me up a lot to check in with me and keep me company since Chucks been gone. I appreciate it when they do it. I dont have anything else planned for today just gonna watch the Hallmark channel. I also got to talk to Chuck today after a week of not hearing from him it was great to see him online and chat. We also webcamed to. I turned mine on so he can see me. Chuck also called me today to it was great that we got to chat online and talk on the phone. I guess it was a good day for me. :) Tonight I am eating leftovers and trying sweet delights for desert. Its also the new season of Cold Case so I am gonna watch that to.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Hugs
Amy

Nanny Diaries

My friend Abby and I went to see Nanny Diaries. I thought the movie was cute. Its about a girl that gets hired to be Nanny for a little boy. It takes place in NY. At first the little boy didnt like her but then he started to love her. It was very good.

Amy

Happy Birthday Joe

Happy Birthday to my brother in law Joe. Hope that you have a nice day even know that your in the sandbox. We are all thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

hugs,
Amy, Chuck and Sabrina Kitty

Some More Pics Of My Soldier :)

I was having a bad day today and not feeling that good but I cheered up when I got to talk to Chuck. He came online around 4 and we got to talk until 5. He said that he has a yucky cold and his lower back hurts to but other than that hes doing good. :) He emailed me some pictures to. Heres a few of them.

10 things never to say to someone who has a Soldier Deployed:

1o Things never to say to someone who has a Soldier Deployed:

1. Do you miss him?

2. I dont know how you do it?

3. I know just how you feel?

4. Are you scared or something may happen to him?

5. I would die if my husband left me for that long?

6. Has he had to kill anyone?

7. Arern't you afraid of him?

8. Aren't your worried hes gonna cheat on you?

9. Are you excited hes coming home?

10. Why couldn't he get a real job?

You Know Your Soldiers Deployed:When:

You Know When Your Soldiers Deployed When:

1. You sleep with your cell phone on your pillow

2. You use an entire bottle of his cologne so you can smell him around you.

3. You get nervous every time the phone rings or you hear a knock at the door.

4. The shoes he left in the middle of the floor are now oddly comforting.

5. The Postal clerk knows you by name.

6. You buy beef jerky everytime you go to the grocery store.

7. You check your email every 5 minutes including the middle of the night.

8. You have enough priority boxes, package tape and custom forms for his entire unit.

9. You have a ton of friends who you've never actually met because they're all online.

10. You dont just tie a yellow ribbon around a tree outside, you tie a tree a ribbon around your heart.

Need A Laugh Today

Well I needed a laugh today so here is the Purple Hippo Dancing. Just wanted to share with all of you.

http://www.mrcomputerservices.com/DancingHippo.htm

Plans Changed for this weekend. :(

My mom and my Aunt and my Uncle were suppose to come and visit me this weekend. Well plans changed now. They were starting on the road today and my Uncle got sick. So they had to turn around and go back home. I was looking forward to hangingout with them. They are gonna try and come down the first weekend of October. So I hope that date will work out. I hope that my uncle feels better to. Oh well I have nothing to exciting planned this weekend just gonna watch some tv and my new movie. :(

Amy

Excited For The Weekend :)

Well I am happy that this weekend isnt gonna be boring. My Mom, Aunt Micki and my Uncle Dave are coming to visit me. They were suppose to come today but my mom had to work. So they are coming tomorrow and staying until Tuesday. Its gonna be great to have some company at my house. I love having our family and friends come and visit. :) I am not sure what we are gonna do tomorrow night. I think we are just gonna go out to dinner. Then maybe the beach on Sunday and not sure what we will do on Monday yet. I hope for us to have a nice weekend and nice weather to. I will try and check in this weekend with pictures. Have a great weekend everyone.

Happy News

Its official I got a email from the FRG after the 15th no more sending letters and mail. I talked to Chuck today and he said to say thank you to everyone that sent him a letter or a package. He greatly appreciated it and kept his spirits up. They should be home next month before Halloween. :)

A Million Thanks to the troops

This is a great website for the troops. Its ways of saying thank you to them. It has upcoming events and stuff. There is a really pretty song on there. Please take a listen and tell me what you think ofi t. Its these two guys saying thank you to the troops. The song is even on Myspace to.


http://www.amillionthanks.com/

Remembering 9-11

Wow its been 6 years. Those familes and friends that lost loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.

Falling In Love With The Girl Next Door

Falling In Love With The Girl Next Door was a really cute movie that I watched today on Hallmark. It was really sweet. Its about this girl and guy that parents live next door to each other and the mothers are always in competition, They try to plan their wedding and both of the moms want it a certain way. Its ends up being good. I dont want to ruin anything.

Summer 2007

I had a fun summer. It was good to be back in the states and I am getting use to being back at Ft Bragg to. I got to go shopping and see lots of cool movies with Rhonda. We also went out for lunch. I was happy to have her this deployment she kept me busy.
My parents kept me busy to and I am thankful to them. We went to Writesville Beach for the day even know it was rainy we still had fun. Then they took me and Sabrina to NY for 3 weeks and I had so much fun there. I got to see my family and Chucks family to. I also got to hangout with my friends in NY. I got to go to my family reunion and that was fun to. I got to see all of my family from all over the states. It was at my Aunt Doris's house. Then my parents took me and Sabrina back to NC. We stayed at the Super 8 for the night in Virgina and I will never forget how unhappy my cat was there. She cried the whole night. It drove me insane and I got no sleep but I love her anyways. She was just a unhappy customer there. My parents and I went on a boat cruise in Wilmington and that was fun. We also went and saw a movie to. I am thankful to my parents for keeping me busy.
The rest of my summer was fun because I am starting to read now and gonna scrapbook again also.

The World According To Mr. Rogers Important Things To Remember

The World According to Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers. This book was really good. It had great little stories in there and inspirations. I enjoyed this book very much. He shared some stories about his childhood and his kids and grandkids to. He said that life is wonderful and he is right.. Thank you Aunt Nancy for the book. :)

Naughty girl

Lately Sabrina has been naughty she has been testing me lately in the kitchen by getting on the counter. I am not sure why she is starting to do it but it annoys me. She thinks she being funny and sometimes is she is but I just dont like her where I cook my food. I have a squirt gun that my friends little boy gave me to use. I havent had to use it here because when I walk over to her she gets off. I guess shes trying to get her own snack because I wont give her one when she wants it. :) Is it just Sabrina thats naughty or is other peoples cats like that to. I am just wondering.....I do think the pic is cute but I just wish she would not do that.

Making New Friends

Making new friends is part of Army life. I met Abby she lives next door to me. Shes really nice. We chatted for awhile and then we went to Walmart and got some groceries and had lunch at Blimpies. Blimpies is a sub place its okay. We both bought movies to. I bought Delta Farce and she bought a scary one. Its nice to have friends and its great that she lives next door to me. Everyone knows me knows that I am shy but after we chatted for awhile I talked to much. Her hubby is a MP which is cool. We had lunch at my house and she got to meet Sabrina... I was suprized my cat wasnt afraid of her she really liked her. She sat in the dining room the whole time while we were eating. I can say that I am happy to have another friend. Friends are great. :)

Sound Of Music

Sound Of Music is one of my favorite movies. It was on all weekend on the ABC Family channel. I think its a great movie even if its a classical one. :) I love the songs that they sing on there. Julie Andrews does such a great job on there. Her movies are the best. :)

Amy

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day to all of our family and friends hope that you have a fun and safe holiday. I dont have anything planned for today just gonna hangout with Sabrina.

Hugs
Amy

Under The Sabers The Unwritten Code Of The Army Wives

I actually finished Under The Sabers The Unwritten Code Of The Army Wives. . It was a really good book . At first when I read it I thought it was gonna be boring but it got better. The story takes place back in 2001-2002 when the murders happen. The story is of the strong Army Wives and what everyone of them went through raising their families and being strong for their husband. It was a really good read. Has anyone else read it what do you all think of it. I cant wait to read another book. Reading is fun and is helping a lot through this deployment.

My New ACU Purse

I finally got my new ACU purse. Its really cute and the lady did a nice job making it. She makes them here in NC. I put my tags on them and it looks cute.