Lillian
The youngest member of our little family is now 13 months old! You know what that means... WALKING! She's all over the place. Step, step, step, fall. Get up. Step, step, step, fall... hit head. Pick up, kiss, calm her, put her back down. Step, step, step, fall. You get the idea! She really likes exploring the world on her own two feet and has become Addison's shadow following her everywhere! She's also learning new words and can finally say Mama! It really melts my heart to hear her say my name. Up until now, all I've heard is Dada... and he hasn't been home since she was 3 1/2 months old so don't even get me started on that!
Addison
The BIG girl in the family continues to make me laugh more and more everyday. She's extremely imaginative and comes up with the craziest stuff. If only I could be in her head for 1 minute! She misses her Daddy so much and talks about him all the time. She has mastered all of her letters and is currently working on her writing skills. She is so.. excited to go to pre-school in the fall and asks me to buy her homework every time we're at the store. :)
Me
I have officially lost 18 pounds (20 if you count from this time last year) since Mark left for deployment! Wooo hooo! Bye bye baby weight and hello 125 pounds! I would shout this from a roof top if I could find one to stand on. I have worked SO hard! I started a running program and ran a half-marathon. I won't be continuing on to the full marathon just yet. My left foot needs some recovery time but as soon as it's 100% better I'm back to putting serious milage on my Saucony shoes. I've been attending dance/cardio classes as much as possible. My favorite is Hip Hop Booty Camp! LOVE it! Overall, I'm just excited to fit back into clothes that I haven't worn in 2 years. I finally feel like myself again!
Mark
It's been a while since I've given you an update on my hubby. He's now been gone 260 days. I would say that's long enough to put any marriage to a real test. The good news is.. we are passing with flying colors. If you ever need any tips on how to keep your marriage alive half a world away.. e-mail me. :) He has done such an outstanding job on this deployment and I couldn't be more proud of my Seabee. In the last update I told you about his SCWS Pin and his CAP. He's since added two big accomplishments to the list! 1) He ran a full marathon on base.. all 26.2 miles in 4 hours and 47 minutes with NO training! 2) He was awarded a NAM Navy Achievement Medal. We're very excited about this new eye candy and I'd say it was well deserved! I can't wait until we're no longer separated by oceans and war.
Moving
If you're my friend on facebook then you probably saw my post about us moving. We will be relocating to Gulfport, Mississippi due to Military orders sooner than later. I can't give any specific details right now but I can tell you that I have a million and one things to do in a very short time period before this happens. It's very bittersweet. I will miss my hometown, my family, my friends, and life as I know it now but I'm very excited about a new adventure with my husband and kids. I'm praying that we get on base Military housing and that the move is a smooth transition! Stay tuned..... If my posts are few and far between for a little while.. that's why!
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That's awesome!! We were hoping to get Gulf Port, MI too! But we got Japan... Your gonna have a good time there. :) Goodluck in moving!! :)
Great Updates for all of you!! Way to Go on the weight loss. Now to be 125 lbs would be out of control for me :) I am down 6 and 15 to go would be nice. Can't wait to hear all about the move and updates when Mark gets home. I love Addison and her homework. Peyton does the same thing. Love you guys--hopefully we will see you in July.
I stumbled across your blog and I must say I absolutely love it! Good luck on the move!
Congrats on everything!
125 is my goal right now! Although, mines not baby weight I'm fighting off.. It's the constant snacking my hubby and I do. Only 6 more lbs to go! (Wii Fit really works!)
Addison is just too cute, and I remember the early walking stages what fun they are. Carson runs everywhere now and he is super fast. You are super strong with the whole being apart from Mark, I am so excited for you two to be reunited. I feel ya on the weight loss thing it feels so great to be in pre baby clothes. I can't wait to see you on Saturday, I am so excited for my pictures. See you then
may the blessing be always with you!! ........................................
Good luck with your first PCS! It is a tough life, but it is such an adventure--msking friends all over the country, learning new places, etc. Gulfport is a fun town--I had friends there. Hope your move goes smoothly. If you need any help or have any questions, be sure to email me and ask!! We're moving to Ft. Hood in July--my 4th PCS and 7th move in almost 7 years of marriage. :) Good luck!! And hang in there--he'll be home soon and ready to celebrate your new, fit physique, lol.
Ashley...finally spending some time getting updated on everyone's blogs...so sad you're leaving but excited for this new adventure for you and your family! We have been so blessed to have met you and can't thank you enough for capturing the most precious moments in our lives with our first pregnancy and our first miracle coming into the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you Ashley. We will keep up with you through your blog and find you on facebook! Much love and blessings...The Morris Family!
Wow, Lady! You seem super busy! First of all, major kudos on the weight loss! Keep it up and you'll be at your goal in no time!! Also congrats to your hubs on the two big accomplishments!
As for the moving, is this y'all's first PCS? If so it'll definitely be an experience. But having survived one, I can tell you that it can be done! And on base housing rocks! It's so convenient!
It may be to early for you to know just yet...but are you going to continue your photography business? If so, do you have any pointers on how to start one up? I've done a few shoots for some friends but am not totally lovin' the "day job" anymore, so would like to delve into photography more. Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated!!
Again, keep up the good work!!
How are you dealing so well with deployment? Any ideas of how to keep the marriage alive?
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