Congratulations to Dusty!

As you all know, Dusty just got back from completing sapper school. It was a 30 day course and he did extremely well, so well he graduated and got the tab! We are all so excited and very proud of him. He did different tasks, tests, patrols and missions such as ruck marches, repelling, water drills in zodiacs (inflatable boats), and much more! Just to brag about him a little more, there were 32 people that started the course, and only 14 graduated and got the tab, 3 of them being girls! Those are some tough girls...I know I couldn't do the first task! We got to see our friends in MO, Melissa and Andy, for a few minutes Friday night. Poor Dusty was about to fall asleep he was so tired, so we visited for a little while, then got him to bed!

I flew up to Memphis to his parents house, and then the three of us drove us up to Ft. Leonard Wood on Friday, had Dusty's graduation on Friday afternoon, got up on Saturday and we all drove back to Memphis. We went to Bass Pro and got a great Japanese dinner that night. Then Sunday morning, Dusty and I left and drove to Dalton and had lunch at Tijuana's with my parents, sister and her fiance, and my grandparents. It was really good to see them!

Dusty and I had a really good weekend, first time seeing each other in about a month and a half, so it was really good seeing him. Also, spending time with his parents and sister was good too! Now for us, its time to start a new routine for me going to school and work, and Dusty starting work at Ft. Stewart.

We are looking forward to family coming to visit for Easter in a couple weeks!

The first picture is of Colonel Iverson putting Dusty's sapper tab on his left shoulder.

There is an upclose shot of his red sapper tab.

The other two are of me and him, and then me and him with his parents.

Movie Gallery, here I come!

I started a new job! Woo hoo! While Dusty and I were living in Missouri, I didn't work the entire time. I was suppose to, I put in applications everywhere, but no luck! So, when I moved to Pooler I put in applications everywhere and when I went for an interview at Movie Gallery, they hired me! My first day was Tuesday. I got all decked out in my khaki pants, tennis shoes, and either a red or white polo shirt, and got to working. It wasn't bad at all. I organized the movies on shelves, checked movies in, yess I got to scan! haha, and I vacummed and didn't leave until 11:30 that night. On Thursday, I learned how to use the register, which I had never done in my life. I got the hang of it for the most part, except when people use their rewards card or want to get one. There is so much you have to type in, scan, swipe, sign, and print. But that was my first time and I think I did pretty well. I think I was a little slow, some of the customers picked up that I was new and I had to apologize a couple times, but all were understanding!
Dusty starts sapper school today and so pray for him and wish him luck. I don't think he and I will be able to talk hardly at all, but that's ok...he has a lot going on there that he needs to focus on. He and a friend have been living with Melissa and Andy for the past two weeks, and now are living in the sapper barracks with a lot more people. Thank you though to Melissa and Andy for helping us out with that!

Green, Green, Green

Dusty and I got to see each other this weekend before his sapper school starts in a couple weeks. We had a lot of fun just being with one another! Saturday, we painted the kitchen asparagus green! I love it! Our house is looking more like a home little by little and we are so blessed and excited to have it! Now all we need are visitors! Here are some pictures of us painting and then the finished product. We started on Saturday and finished on Sunday. You wouldn't think, but painting wears you out, or it did us. Or maybe it was because we were getting high from the fumes, haha jk! We did have a lot of fun doing the little project and are glad it is finished. Now time for the bedroom and living room :)! It was sad leaving him at the airport today, but I haven't bawled my eyes out like a few weeks ago in Atlanta and almost running over a girl that decided to walk when cars were going! It is sad to leave each other and to know that we won't see each other for a month and a couple weeks, but we can do it. I am busy with school and searching for a job, and Dusty will be busy getting ready for sapper school and then starting sapper school. All in all, we had a great weekend and thanks to his mom for helping us find a cheap flight. Actually, he had skymiles so we didn't pay anything...thank you Delta!

Getting back into the swing of things!

My first day of class was yesterday back at Georgia Southern University. I haven't been in school since Spring of 2007, so it was a little hard getting back into the swing of things! But, I have to say, the day went pretty well. I have 5 classes and 1 lab on Mondays, so I go from 9-5:40....long day, but I made it! I was glad to get home last night to see Layla, poor thing had been locked up in the house since 7:20 that morning! She was glad to see me, and to go to the bathroom! I have some tough classes this semester, but I know I can get through it, especially if I want to graduate! I am only taking classes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Mondays are the only really long days, so I am happy about that. I am also happy that I get to see Dusty on Friday!!! He is flying down here and staying until Monday...no school woo hoo! Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Christmas and moving in!

I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
We left Missouri on the 21st in a huge Penske truck, with a trailor on the back for my car, and drove to Memphis, TN to see Dusty's parents, sister, and Grandmother for Christmas and had a really good time! Then on Christmas Eve, we drove from Memphis to Dalton, GA to see my family. We also had a really good time there too, seeing about 40 of our family members! Then on the 26th, we drove from Dalton to Pooler, GA, where our new townhouse is and moved in! We got there on the 26th around 5:30, immediately started unpacking, and didnt go to bed until 1ish, got up at 8 in the morning and were back at it! It is so good to be back in Georgia! I know that I am going to miss Missouri, especially the friends that Dusty and I made! In Missouri, we had been wearing sweaters and big jackets for a while now, and when we moved in on the 26th, it was 80 degrees down here....so hot and we so weren't ready for the chance in temp...too bad its not like that anymore, I think the cold followed us here! We are all moved in and are so excited! Dusty left today to go back to Missouri to finish his engineer school until the 14th. At the beginning of February, he will be starting sapper school! I am so proud of him for doing the training and now going on to the school! We will be away from each other for a couple months, but it is well worth it! Gooo Dusty! (haha) I love him and I know that he can do it!

Team: MoDust

1. Where did you meet your husband? I don't remember the exact time I met Dusty...we grew up in the same hometown, so we always knew of each other since I guess first grade.
2.What was the first thing you said to your husband? Oh goodness, such an embarrassing story, I really don't remember, but probably something like its good to see you...haha I dont know!
3. Where was your first date? We went to the Tennessee Aquarium and then to Cheeburger Cheeburger.
4. Where was your first kiss? Out in my driveway...under the stars...haha
5. Did you have a long or short courtship/engagement? Long, I guess....we started dating in December of 2005, got engaged in August of 2006, and got married in June of 2007.
6. Where did you get engaged? On a huge rock overlooking the Hudson River on Flirtation Walk at West Point during sunrise!
7. Where were you married? The Tennessee RiverPlace...right by the Tennessee River...so pretty!!!
8. How was the reception? A whole lot of fun...we danced, ate, cut cake, all that stuff!
9. How was the Honeymoon? Amazing! We went to Costa Rica, stayed in 3 cities/towns/resorts, and just had a lot of fun. Some of the things we did: hot springs, treetop cables....so scary, but yet so fun!, and relaxed in the sun at the beach!

What's his name? Dustin Lee Eggleston
How long have you been together? 2 years, but only married 6 months
How old is he? 23
Who eats more? He does, but I do have to admit, sometimes its about even
Who said I love you first? He did
Who is taller? He is...he is 5'10" and I am 5'2"
Who sings better? He would say I do
Who is smarter? He is way smarter...hello he went to West Point haha!
Whose temper is worse? Mine
Who does the laundry? At first we both helped out, but I dont work, so I usually do it
Who does the dishes? The dishwasher! But usually we help each other out by loading and unloading
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does...like Melissa said....just in case an intruder comes in, he can protect me!
Who pays the bills? Me, I guess. Although I do not balance the checkbook...the computer does!
Who mows the lawn? Dusty does, but I go get the mower from Melissa and Andy's and take it back.
Who cooks dinner? I do
Who drives when you are together? It just depends on the car and how far the distance.
Who is more stubborn? I am
Who is the first to admit their wrong? Dusty
Whose parents do you see the most? Right now, his parents...they live a little closer
Who kissed whom first? Dusty asked if he could kiss me and before I said yes, he was already coming for it!
Who proposed? He did...and I didnt think he was for real!
Who has more friends? He does
Who is more sensitive? I am
Who has more siblings? I do...I have 2 sisters and he has 1 sister
Who wears the pants in the family? We both...we're a team!!!

I love doing these kind of surveys, so I hope yall enjoy!!!

Turkey Day

Dusty and I met his parents and sister Wednesday night in Branson, MO to stay in a cabin for Thanksgiving.On our way there, we ran into some snow flurries and really cold weather...28! Thursday, Turkey Day, was filled with cooking, eating tons (Dusty and I still have leftovers), playing BINGO and Spoons, and sight seeing. Friday we got up and went to Big Cedar Lodge where his parents and sister had stayed a month before. It was so pretty!!! From there we went shopping at Branson landing and had dinner at Garfields...really yummy. That night, we went to a magic show, Kirby and Bambi, and had a lot of fun. Kirby made motorcycles, people, and cats disappear; Bambi could be blindfolded, turned towards the back of the stage, and tell aloud what people in the audience were holding up. She even told how much money this one guy had in his wallet that was sitting the audience...$194, and no it wasnt Dusty or Big Dan, haha! They even cut two girls in half, and then when they were put back together, they had each other's pants on...crazy! Saturday we checked out and had lunch before we said goodbye. Dusty and I headed for Branson and went to the Bass Pro Shop. It was huge!!! The store had live turtles, snakes, fish, spiders, tons and tons of stuffed animals, waterfalls, a litte kids shooting range that I wanted to do, and so much more! From there, we went to the mall, then to the Petland pet store, and had dinner at the Japanese Steakhouse that was so good! We had a great Thanksgiving with the family!

Wish me luck on Thursday...I am flying down to meet my Mom to close on our townhouse!!! I cant believe we are buying our first house! We can't wait to move in after Christmas!