Good morning to all! Bags are packed, well almost except for what needs to go into my carry on. Wanted to share just some flat out fun pictures with all of you..for example the yummy Margaritas in a can I talked about the other day..they also have a strawberry flavored on the I will have to try when I come back early next summer! Next is one of the old time standard fun places to eat in Sherman, Texas..City Limits..looks not so fabulous on the outside but man o man is the food yummo..see pic below for Veggie Nachos.
And below that are the results of our pedicures..pretty toes! I just had to go a little over the top for a couple of flowers to match my dress and hat that I will be wearing home today.
Needlass to say I am a bit sad to be leaving but also very excited to return home..this summer has been a crazy ride to 3 different countries and not a whole lot of time at home. All trips have been successful in what I had hoped to accomplish and I was super happy to be here to get Trevor set up and off to college, not to mention to visit with my parents and Oma..but I bet they are also a bit relieved to see me go as they are super busy also and having someone extra in your house is always a wee bit stressful..no matter how much you love that person. Anyway..hope that you all have an awesome day..will touch base again most likely on Sunday once I have settled back in to life in Deutschland!
Hello to all of you..sorry it has been a couple of days. Trying to wrap up my last couple of days here in Texas and at the same time plan out FY14 in my Army life..trying to get everyone seen and deal with the guilt that is sometimes almost overwelming for having a new life in Germany while the rest of my family is here. Was in Dallas last night to visit my dad, will have a busy day today fitting more visits in with other family members, got to Skype with my wonderful husband this morning as I am sitting in Panera Bread drinking Hazelnut coffee and taking advantage of their free WiFi service,
needless to say with all of the craziness here and the schedule that is taking shape he is without a doubt my rock at this point..our Skype sessions help me to regain a sense of balance and grounding. Have not taken the time to adhere to my workout plan for the past couple of days and in all reality probably will not for the next couple of days..at this point I am exhausted from lack of sleep and a bit stressed with winding everything up. I must say though..night before last my mom and I looked at each other and just knew that we needed Margaritas for a pre dinner cocktail..I must say for canned buggers they were pretty darned tasty..Thanks mom!! Cannot wait to wear my travel outfit..100% Audrey Hepburn style..will definantly post some pics!! Pedicure was postponed from Monday till in the morning..looking forward to the time with my mom. Okay, until tomorrow..have a great hump day!!
Hello to you all! Today was a great day, spent the majority of the afternoon with Trev and then for dinner my parents made him a totally yummy steak dinner. After all of that they got a tour of the new apt.(see pics below!!) Good stuff. Am so excited and proud for him on this new journey and page in his life..those who know us know that things have not always been so positve but with lots of prayer and faith great things do happen!!
Started the day with a brisk walk that was 6,598 steps or5.93 kilometers. and 20 push ups. I took a day for myself yesterday and went to the local pool..it was a much needed break from the past few months of non stop going. Tomorrow is T's first day of classes, will see him off and then visit my Oma, to round the afternoon off my mom and I are going to get pedicures..sometimes it's the small things like this that make me wish I lived a little closer than 6000 miles away..I miss being home but this makes me appreciate family and the way of life in small town Texas quite a bit. But one thing is for sure..just as we cannot leave our home in Deutschland you can bet your britches I will be home no less than once a year from now on!! Okay, time to wind down my evening..sleep well to all..
Good evening to all. Had a great day..started with a skype session with my fabulous husband..although I cannot figure out why people in the Starbucks in Sherman, Texas look at you so funny when you are speaking Deutsch..huh, keine Ahnung..;D Of course if I was going to be in Starbucks I had to have a Skinny Vanilla Latte..only 160 calories in the Venti size! Then proceeded to continue the home decor items for T#s apt..found some good prints that will brighten the walls up. Went to visit my all time favorite Cardiologist today, he was one of the first that I worked with as a relatively new nurse and now is my mom's doctor. We keep up with each other
through her but it is always good to be able to have a face to face. Found out today he drives a Passat also! My day proceeded to include donating blood..see sideways pic of shirt below..always cool to get a new tshirt for doing something good for others, not to mention just the feeling of helping others in times of need..Rounded out the day with a nap, a long walk, some push ups, and this yummy dinner of Natural Greek Yogurt with strawberries and blueberries..all in all I must say the day was pretty darn good!
I have to say that I am sad that my visit here is winding down, did not manage to do all that I had planned or get to see everyone that I wanted to this trip but the next trip will be in less than a year..did however spend some much needed time with my oldest kiddo and that was priority number 1 and of that I have no regrets. I am however, ready to be home and see my husband and youngest, not to mention my babydogs. The crazy schedule will not slow down for another couple of weeks after I hit ground but it will make me appreciate our somewhat rooutiene and very domesticated lifestyle even more!! Now, to read some and get some beauty sleep..bis morgen!
Good evening. Trev's apt is almost done..need a couple more small things and some pictures and stuff to make it look like home..stay tuned for pics tomorrow. I plan on hitting some garage sales in the morning and am hoping to find some good buys and cute stuff..won the battle today of bedskirt or no bedskirt..I won since I played the "I'm paying the rent card"..yes, gentlemen out there..I totally went there,( ladies, esp moms..you already understand and are nodding your heads) and his bedroom looks sharp!! Steps for today were 8,667. I am tired and feel like being lazy the rest of the evening..actually, I am washing clothes, so not completely vegging out..pretty darn close though. Okay, so until tomorrow. Have a great rest of your day!
Hi there!! Spent an awesome afternoon with my mom, even though I am staying at my parents house I have been so busy with my own child that I have not got to spend so much time with my own parents..would not change it but I quickly figured out that being here for only 20..well not counting travel days..so 18 days really would not be enough but it has definantly made me realize that I need to come back at least 1 time a year..not over 2 years like last time I had been home..WAYYYYY too long. Anyway, we had a yummy, late lunch at Olive Garden..love their salad and we both got entrees off of the light lunch menu..my mom Apricot chicken , me Mushroom pasta..see pics to make your mouth water!! I could not resist a Citrus Margarita..I have to say it was delish..much better than the ones in Poland in June!! We did a little shopping..saved so much money it was crazy!! By the way..had to buy a new rolling, carry on bag for the trip home..I just knew when I emptied all of the gifts out of my suitcase I would have tons of room..would have if it were not for the pesky thing called a weight limit on flights..but by golly I figured that out..just buy a larger carry on bag..wah la..problem solved!!
My entire day was not spent shopping and eating..final step count for the day..only counted actual exercise steps was 11,757.Food and activity journal is in full swing..yes,the Margarita is included in my writing for the day!! Tomorrow is super busy with moving and furniture shopping..will touch base in the evening!! Bis morgen..sleep well!!
Good morning to you all!! What a morning for a workout..crunches, push ups, jumping jacks and a walk-run of 6.34 kilometers. I feel great! Wearing some of my new workout clothes purchased after I first arrived, I must say besides the sweat I look pretty sporty..or maybe it is becasuse of the sweat! ;D Okay, spending the day with mom and then catching up with my son later to plan our day tomorrow of furniture shopping and putting the finishing touches on his apt..full day but planning on another workout and pic posting session with all of you..enjoy your day and stay hydrated!!
And below that are the results of our pedicures..pretty toes! I just had to go a little over the top for a couple of flowers to match my dress and hat that I will be wearing home today.
Needlass to say I am a bit sad to be leaving but also very excited to return home..this summer has been a crazy ride to 3 different countries and not a whole lot of time at home. All trips have been successful in what I had hoped to accomplish and I was super happy to be here to get Trevor set up and off to college, not to mention to visit with my parents and Oma..but I bet they are also a bit relieved to see me go as they are super busy also and having someone extra in your house is always a wee bit stressful..no matter how much you love that person. Anyway..hope that you all have an awesome day..will touch base again most likely on Sunday once I have settled back in to life in Deutschland!
