8 weeks and more

hello! Its been a while since I have written on this blog. I lead a very dull life and so I don't really have much to write about. Anyway, Stacey has been gone for 8 weeks now and things are going more smoothly as we are into a routine. Halloween was a lot of fun and I am still recovering after all of the many activities that were being held That week. Noah dressed up as Iron Man and I had a hard time tearing the costume off of him... And when he had it on he wanted me to address him as Iron Man.. he was adorable for sure. I just got back from visiting stacey in Mississippi. I stayed in the Gulf coast town of biloxi. It was amazing there. The people, he culture, the views, the houses, everything...I loved being in the south!!!!! It was so much fun and I can't wait to see more of it one day!!!! It was so nice to be with Stacey! We felt like we were on a honeymoon or something.. It was crazy! we totally were tourists and wanted to see everything...
Saying goodbye the second time was much worst then the first! Now, I know what it is like to be without him and he is going to Iraq.... it isn't just army games its the real deal... I am so proud of him and I can't wait to see him again!!!!!!!!

Two Week Mark

Hey, Its been two weeks since Stacey has gone to Mississippi and things are going okay. I miss him a lot but I really enjoy talking to him via text everyday.. I don't know how army wives did it before texting and email... Brave women!!!! Stacey is doing good and I think really enjoys what he is doing. I think he is homesick and missing his family!! (:
Noah is doing amazing in School! I am so proud! He is learning how to read and its sooo adorable!! He gets some of the letters confused but that is okay he will be a great student..
I can't wait for Halloween! OMW!!!!!!!!!!! Noah and I have started putting up our decorations!!! (: It is going to be sooooo fun!!!
BIG NEWS!!! So I am changing my life goals at the end of the month and I can't wait! I am starting an online school learning to do Medical Transcriptioning. This is a way amazing opprotunity to stay at home working and being a mom. I always wanted my mom to go to PTO things at school and I feel like I can make good money and still be able to be a better mom! It might be a little boring but I find it rather interesting field and I am excited!! By Nov 1, 2010 I will be a college student! The program can be done in 4-12 months and I will graduate!!!! After I finish this I will finish my degree in accouting! Gotta make some money!!! Well here are some new pics that stacey sent and some extra pics of the last few weeks. enjoy!!

Deployment has COME!

Stacey was deployed on Sept 21, 2010. I can't believe that the day finally arrived. We have been planning and waiting for the day to arrive, but it came! He had to be at the Idaho Falls airport at 5am. Which was incredibly early. My alarm went off at 3:45 am and I couldn't sleep anymore. I felt nervous, scared, sad, anxious and all other sorts of emotions. I wanted to lay in bed with Stacey all day but I Knew I couldn't.
My dad came over to watch Noah so I could say goodbye. I just didn't feel like Noah needed to come or I was being selfish and wanted Stacey to myself. We arrive at the 5 am. Of course, its the army, they weren't ready. And we waited outside so that the people could get ready for all of the soldiers checking in.
After Stacey got checked in and weighed all of his gear we waited. His flight wasn't until 8 am so we were there for a while. Well... to my dismay, they were going to start boarding the airplane at 7:15. We only found out moments before. So our goodbyes were short and to the point. Which I am grateful for actually... I didn't have too much time to get overly emotional. Stacey hugged me and held on.. OH MY GOSH I could have melted... He wispered that he loved me and other things. When he hugged his mother is when I got emotional.. I was thinking, "really? is this really happening???" and he was gone. They had a final formation of soldiers before boarding the airplane as they called thier names to make sure they didnt make a run for it. I was bawling like a baby by this point... A year is a VERY long time to be with out someone.. As they called his name, he turnaround and waived to me and his mom... then was gone.. I was heartbroken. I stood there crying my eyes out and praying that he would be okay. The airplane took forever to leave Idaho Falls... At this point I was like, come on leave already... Leave so that they could come home!!! But after 1 1/2 they took off and I watched with many other people as they disappeared.. The emotions started up again. So now, with him gone it is time for me to become a STRONG woman. I know God gave me and Stacey this trial so we can grow from this and hopefully grow more united. I am nervous to do this on my own but I have too!!! So GOOD LUCK Stacey!!! I can't wait to see you in a year!!!! Be safe and please take care of yourself!! I am going to miss you like crazy! You are the love of my life and I can't wait for you to be home so we can live our lives again!!! Stay strong for us!

WEEKEND FUN!!!!!

We had sooooooo much fun this weekend. First it was Noah's 5th BDAY!!!! My baby is growing up too fast for my liking. So we planed a small gathering at my mothers house, We had water under the tramp, water balloons, cake and ice cream, pizza and just plain fun!!!!!! (: The biggest surprise was that Stacey's kids came down for the action. Noah was super excited that they came to visit on his day! After the party we took the kids to the movie store. IT is so fun that Noah and Lincoln are like twins. They agreed on the movie they wanted, G Force, in seconds. Kennedy had a hard time picking. But after all of the many movies we passed we settled for ICarly. So the boys watched their movie and we watched our movie!!! The next day we had Stacey's Mom's Family, the Gees, had their reunion at Nature Park in Rexburg. We all had a ball meeting all the family and getting reacquainted with everyone. I love the Stacey's family they are so nice and welcoming. I don't deserve in laws like them! Next we went to go see Stacey's Grandpa. He was sooo cute! He took each kid on a tractor ride around his farm. The kids were soooooo excited. And were begging Stacey for him to buy them their very own tractor. (some day, right?)

Welcome!

Hi! Welcome! This is a new adventure for me... I have never done a blog before ! Anyways.. I am Ashlee! I am making this blog for several reasons. A. everybody has one. B. Hubby is leaving soon with the US army to Iraq and This will keep him posted with life at home. C. It helps me show off my family and what is going on in my life to everyone new and old in my life.
I am new at this so I will be adding more stuff soon. More pics of everything! I can't wait to show it to you all. Stay tuned for more!