We're MOVING!!!

So, It has come that time yet again that we are getting close to our yearly lease being up. Matt teases me that I am now an offical Curdy. I get the itch to move about 6-8 months in. Believe it or not it was a very hard decision this time. We where planning on staying and making things work here but our stairs as of late have been to hard for this old lady. So, we looked all over this crazy town and found nothing. We thought and thought and thought... finally we came to the conclusion that living on post would be the best option. We'd be spending way less in gas, the parks are all there as well as the pool, It's close to Matt's work and most importantly close to the hospital where all our doctors are. Also the best part is Lexi will have a GREAT school to go to next year. When looking for places to live all the good schools off base are to far away. So, through process of elimination here we are moving into a very nice duplex home with for the RECORD NO stairs. I could not be more excited!!! Now we are patiently waiting for the call saying we're all ready to move in. They will at that point come pack and move us. I get to sit on my lazy duff and let them go at it. So, when we move we'll let ya'll know our new address and post super cute pictures OF OUR NEW PLACE. Just remember to... we have more than enough room for visitors now so we're looking forward to seeing you all soon! xoxoxoxo To everyone!

It's been a Year ...

I can not believe that we have already been here in NC for a year. Where has the time gone?? We've been so blessed over that year I can hardly speak because the tears just wanna come right out! It's been so hard being away from all our Family and friends BUT it has been so rewarding to see all we've accomplished as a family. The kids and I have grown so close and rely on each other so much. The confidence and strength Matt has found nearly floors me and the women I have grown into amazes me everyday. The military can strain a marriage in so many ways but for us it has been a great way to renew and refresh. It helps you live for everyday and every moment that's for sure. We haven't even had a deployment yet! :) We are again so thankful for the courage we find everyday and the love that grows here in our home. We are thankful for the journey we've been called on as well. We've met the most amazing people and we can say WE HAVE LIVED WELL! Here is my favorite picture taken over the last year. If you look closely you'll see the tears rolling down Daddy's cheeks as he says FAREWELL A-GAIN.. to Lexi! Here's to another year... and Thank you so much Matt for having the Faith to follow your dreams!

Andy's 3!!!!

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Here's a brief update on what's going on with us. Lexi and Andy are getting ready for school. They both start at the end of the month and are going to be able to go to the same school. They LOVE the thought of being able to stay together. They're both very excited and have their backpacks all ready to go. Matt's still kicking BUTT in Russian. There's still NOT a day that goes by that we don't give all the credit to Heavenly Father for that! He's got eight more weeks and than onto his "Special" camp. He'll be there and away from us from November onto February. He'll be home for the Holidays but than back out again. As for me... I FIGHT ON!!! It's been a very hard battle for me. I know that I have already spoken on the possible LUPUS diagnoses. I saw my Family doctor on Friday. I was nervous because usually it's a hit and miss kinda thing. We go to a Clinic where our Doctors deploy as much as the soldiers here. So we make progress with one and than end up starting all over again. This is the battle we've faced. Friday was a different day! Matt met the kids and I and stayed with me through the doctor's visit. He kept them entertained and gave me some well needed moral support. The Doctor was AWESOME! She actually listened to me and decided to do a few more testes to rule out things like thyroid issues. That way when they came back negative, we'd know that the LUPUS was in fact there. She also gave me several new meds including a round of steroids that have been working very nicely! The thyroid option was eliminated by the end of the day! That's when I knew IT was in fact LUPUS I've been dealing with. I've heard this a few times but had been keeping the hope that each doctor would be different. I'll be able to see the specialist in the next two weeks. He'll be able to poke at me for a bit and help decide where we should go next. I will admit I was still hoping for something simple like a thyroid issue. So, friday was a rather dark day in our house. Matt has been so good about all of this... he's always on the internet trying to learn more and he's always got a great attitude about it. I feel horrible about the diagnosis at times like it's my fault or I could've stopped it. I know all silly BUT I know it will change the lives of myself as well as my children and husband. This is my most sensitive point because as everyone who knows me well can testify... I DO EVERYTHING for my family and the thought of sometime not being able to do that. That's my darkest thought. I take great pride and pleasure in being SUPER MOM! So I'll keep going and FIghting the good fight. I love being a mom and a wife. I hope that I can show them that more than ever. Thank you all so much for your love and support. WE can never thank you all enough for that. We'll update on this all soon. xoxoxxo and all our love!

Passing Through...

Today we had a great visit with a wonderful old friend from back home! Thank you Chris and your Beautiful wife for thinking of us when planning your trip to your new home in California. You're so lucky to be going back home! Green with envy!! have a safe trip and thanks again for the wonderful visit and all the great memories!

Happy 3rd Birthday Andrew!!!!

Andy had a wonderful 3rd Birthday! We were planning on having a party for him but we all wound up getting the flu. Our party goers also fell ill. Lots going around right now I guess. Anyway, daddy came home after a good long work out and we opened Andy's presents first thing! He loved that!! We made sure Nana and opa got to be on the phone when he was opening theirs.. that would be who was listening in on the phone. He loved everything he got even his books! Thank you so much grandma for his policemen outfit.. no more princess dress up for him! Thank you so much to Nana and Opa for the amazing geotrax set as well. To all our friends... thank you so much for all your love and support! WE WILL EVENTUALLY have that party! Love you so much baby boy! You're 3 now! Can't believe that!!! Thanks for going with sissy and I to the movies and the toy store... we had so much fun!

Our Fourth of July Parade

Our Local town of Hope Mills holds a fourth of July Parade and all day / evening party. We were all so excited to go and have fun as a family. We were picturing something much more like a Cache valley fourth of July. We were pretty let down... the kids didn't notice the difference though. They enjoyed filling their bags with all the candy being thrown at them. After the parade we went over to our amazing friend Katie's house and enjoyed a BBQ and fireworks with her family and some friends. It was a great day! Especially being able to share it with our daddy our HERO!