Time To Cut Back On The Garlic

I love garlic. I think I could put it on just about anything and be happy. Love. Love. Love. 

It's time to cut back though. I've had 7 months of garlic love, but I can finally say that in X (you know I really can't say it... OPSEC and all) amount of days I will be reunited with someONE that I love more than garlic. I have the biggest smile on my face as I typed that last sentence. It's so exciting and the anticipation of seeing Justincredible again is indescribable. If only you could see me do my happy dance.

Along with the anticipation and excitement comes a million other emotions. At first it was anxiety. I would spend my nights tossing and turning while my head rumbled through all these what-ifs and daydreams non-stop. It was a horrible few weeks knowing that time was creeping closer, but I still didn't know exactly when he would be home. I can happily say that now that I know, I feel such a relief and (most of) my anxiety over the whole thing has subsided. Now, I'm excited. A little nervous. Happy! I can't wait to see how my girls react to seeing their Daddy for the first time. We are so looking forward to those first hugs and kisses... we are REALLY sick of chocolate kisses.

The beginning 

Almost there!

The banners and posters are all made and just waiting to be used. I think I've finally decided on an outfit, so I need to return all the other possibilities I had purchased. I may have gone a teeny bit overboard. And to be honest I probably won't return everything (shhh, don't tell)... I love my new TOMS ballet flats, and I had to do A LOT of work to find them in my size!

The girls are pretty much set and I know it won't really matter what we are wearing, he loves us anyway, but I want to make sure we look our best for him. Our house too... I keep hoping that all that energy I had to clean in the beginning of this deployment makes it way back to me. Otherwise, maybe I work better under pressure and will be doing it all last minute. Ugh.

The Marine Corps other motto is popping into my head- "Hurry up and wait." I am just keeping my fingers crossed that Justincredible's travels are safe and smooth. We'll see you soon, Love!

He's Here!

No, not that one, the other (smaller) man I've been waiting on.

Tricked you! Sorry.

My fourth nephew arrived on August 7th, just after midnight. He weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and is just adorable. He's been in the hospital since then with Jaundice and a little weight loss issue that all seems to be under control now. I'm happy to report that he got to go meet his fuzzy brothers at home today!  Miss M cannot wait to get back home to meet him. She's been asking about him everyday and is anxiously awaiting for a first Skype date with him. Too cute!

Baby J (another J name in the family... that bumps the number up to 9) has already been on the local news back home, along with a quick blurb on Good Morning America (seriously, can you believe that?!) all because of a "You will never believe what happened to me" story involving a 40 week preggers lady, her hubs, and a bolt of lightning.

Baby J also received his first international phone call while in the hospital. I'm told the conversation was a little one sided though and his mommy had to take over and talk to Justincredible. I'm thrilled that with all the technology now, J was still able to call and say hello to the new guy.

Betcha can't guess who gave him that awesome hat!!

I am so, so happy for my sister, my brother-in-law and my new nephew. It's time like these when I really miss home. I wish I could have been there right from the start. Welcome to the family Baby J! We love you and can't wait to meet you!