Thursday, October 27, 2011

We'll always be Georgia Peaches, even if we don't live in the state!

As you know, Dusty and I are/were on the move, again! This makes 3 places, 3 towns, and 2 states in the year 2011! The movers came last Tuesday and Wednesday and packed up our stuff and moved us to Raeford, North Carolina (Fort Bragg). They were at our house both Tuesday and Wednesday for hours, but finally got us all packed up. Layla, Paisley and myself were locked up in the guest room while they were moving the stuff. They took the front and side doors off the hinges so we stayed in the guest room with the baby gate up so the girls couldn't get out. Let's just say I got a lot of reading done while stuck in there! And of course, the girls slept most the day, when they weren't whining to get out! After the movers left on Wednesday, Dusty couldn't sign out of work until Saturday, so we stayed with our friends, Amy and Brandon, Wednesday through Saturday morning. Dusty's MCCC (Captain's Career Course) graduation was on Friday morning. He did really well during the 6 month course. He was in the top 20% who make the Commadant's list (an A avergae the entire course). I am so proud of him, and know he definitely earned it. Friday night, we got our last Georgia BBQ fix with our friends Amy and Brandon and also our friend Amanda,who now lives in Birmingham. It was a really sad goodbye leaving them. Amy and Brandon's little girl, who is a little over 2, kept giving us hugs and kisses as we were leaving. Of course, she thought we were coming back. We got up Saturday morning and drove to Dalton to spend time with my family. My mom was out of town on a choir trip, but we hung out with my dad, Grandpa, sister, her husband and my nephew. It was so good to see everyone. We stayed outside most of Saturday in the nice fall weather. We rode the 4wheeler (even Layla and Paisley, and Branton took a ride), walked through the woods, and went out to eat with my dad. That night we babysat Branton while Rachel and Beau (my sister and her husband) had their 10 year high school reunion. Branton is so much fun! He is 15 months old; runs wherever he goes and is just so much fun to be around! Sunday, Dusty and I got up and made the 7.5 hour drive to Fayetteville. We stayed the night in a hotel and Monday morning, got the keys to the house and met the movers and got to work. Dusty and I worked hard most of this week and got everything in place. We had dinner with James, Dusty's good friend from West Point, Monday night. Then James' mother came into town and we had dinner with her and some other guys tonight. We've been busy, but also have had some down time. Tomorrow, Greg, Dusty's other friend from West POint, will be coming into town from Savannah and hanging out with us. Any chance the three of them, and me, can get together, we do. It's rare that they are all in the states together, and within driving distance. Greg is stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah and James is here at Fort Bragg. We are excited to live in the same town as James, and be only a few hours from Greg! On top of moving, I got a phone call on Friday afternoon for a job offer on post. I did accept it and I will be working at the Child, Youth and School Services as a Program Assistant. I am looking forward to working with children and youth, along with their families, on post. And learning more about what I'll be doing. I don't have a start date yet, but hopefully it will be soon! Thank you for all your love, support and prayers!!! (Pictures to come, hopefully)

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Our time in Georgia is coming to an end...

Dusty and I went to North Carolina last weekend to check out the area, and most importantly, find a house. We succeeded in all areas and will be moving next weekend to Fort Bragg. We will be living there for about a year and a half while Dusty is in the Q course. We have been lucky over the last four years and have lived in Georgia the whole time, except for 3 months in Missouri. Our time in Georgia is coming to an end. I have lived in Georgia my whole life, except for the time in Missouri, so it's kinda bittersweet for me to be leaving and moving to NC. I think will we have a great time in NC; I've heard all good things about Fort Bragg, the surrounding towns, and NC as a whole. We are looking forward to the change- a new state, town, house, job, adventures and friends! We will be further away from family, but will be surrounded by good friends and more to come. I will keep you all updated once we are there and settled. Thank you all for your love, prayers and support!

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