The Pinning...

...and his new uniform. REALLY weird to see him in khaki and not blue or white. REALLY weird!! The hat...WEIRD!!!! LOL He's so cute with that big ol' proud smile!! :)




Chief Geigley ladies and gents!




His Chief sponsor:

Justin's Initiation

Some photos of Justin going thru his Chief Initiation. Unfortunately, the person who had his camera did not get photos of him in his new uniform, so you'll have to wait with me to see those pics. Here are these....can you say....ewwwww?

Don't Blink - Kenny Chesney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ySSg4QG8g

I turned on the evening news
Saw a old man being interviewed
Turning a hundred and two today
Asked him what's the secret to life
He looked up from his old pipe
Laughed and said "All I can say is."

Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you're taking naps and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your better half
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

I was glued to my tv and it looked like he looked at me and said
"Best start putting first things first."
Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand
You can't flip over and start again
Take every breathe God gives you for what it's worth

Don't Blink
Just like that you're six years old and you're taking naps and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your better half
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

I've been tryin to slow it down
I've been tryin to take it in
In this here today gone tomorrow world we're livin' in

Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you're taking naps and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your better half
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster you think
Don't blink

Naw, don't blink

Well....it's almost official...

It's really hard to believe that after this year apart that Justin will have to head straight to a ship. I pretty much feel it's unfair....I'm upset, sick, mad, it's HARD, I miss my "side kick" and my best friend....you name it, I'm feeling it...but who am I to argue with the Navy? They don't care what I have to say. They don't care about how hard it is for me to watch the girls cry daily for their daddy. They only care about the needs of the Navy...and what needs to be filled. Blah.

Ok, that's the selfish side of me. The realistic side is saying, yea, I knew this was coming, but I still don't have to like it. I don't have to agree with it. BUT I also see how it works out for us in the long run. I see how it puts Justin's very last tour before retirement on shore, and he is there for the kids in (gulp) High School. Blah, blah, blah....I still don't have to like it. Last orders cycle there was nothing but Iraq and Afghanistan available....YEA RIGHT!! Justin said that if that came up this cycle (it's monthly) that he was NOT going to reenlist. Scary thought either way. We were watching for orders to either Jacksonville, FL or San Diego. Thankfully, a few other options came available....and we are lucky enough to get to return to San Diego. We "officially" have verbal orders back to San Diego. Justin will serve on the USS Germantown. We are very excited, as we loved being there before! It will really be different this go-round without Ryan, Angie, Jeremy and Venus...but we have Jason and Jebbye & kids, so that will be GREAT! We are looking at base housing this time, as they have a really nice new neighborhood in Pacific Beach.

So, anyway....that's my little update for the time being. Nothing TOO exciting going on these days yet. We signed Falyn up for Girl Scouts and that should start in a few weeks (be prepared to buy cookies!!!) and then soccer starts soon too. Faith is going to start gymnastics soon too....so....busy me!! Hopefully that makes these last months of the year go by fast.

Here's the boat!



XOXOXO

Freedom is not Free

First and foremost. Happy Birthday Niki! I love you and I hope you have a wonderful day!! XOXOX

A tribute to those that lost their lives on that horrible day and give their lives daily for our freedom (to those personally close to me...my husband and love of my life, Justin serving "over there" I miss you and I love you, to Jeremy, Jason and Rob, currently deployed on "the boats", to Jebbye serving and missing Jason.) To all of you, I thank you. God Bless America.

"TO MY DAUGHTER"

*Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry,
and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

*Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink,
and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

*Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone
and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the
backyard and blow bubbles.

*Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once,
not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the
ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.

*Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are
going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision
I have made where you are concerned.

*Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies,
and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

*Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy
us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

*Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you
a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

*Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

*Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit
on the porch and count all the stars.

*Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours,
and miss my favorite TV shows.

*Just for this evening when I run my fingers through your hair
as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the
greatest gift ever given.

*I will think about the mothers And fathers who are searching
for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are
visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and
mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching
their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that
they can't handle it anymore.

*And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter,
a little longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and
ask Him for nothing, except one more day..............

Why Did I Marry A Sailor?

When the last line has been cast
and you're left all alone..
You wonder..
Why did I marry a sailor?

When it's the 27th of the month
and you've only 84 cents..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

When the car won't start
and the nice man says "only $65"..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

When the washer won't wash,
the dryer won't dry
and the vacuum won't vac
all in one day..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

You stop and count and find
in 8 years you've spent
half the time alone..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

It's Christmas morning
with all the shining faces
and you're hoping
the bikes hold together..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

For days on end you wait
and all the mailman brings is "occupant"..
You wonder...
Why did I marry a sailor?

The one morning you find
all the lines are crossed out..
it's time...
for your Sailor to come home.

While you watch them pull in,
the lump in your throat grows..
You know why...
you married a sailor.

You remember all the other homecomings,
the look in his eyes when he sees you,
the gentleness as he hugs each child....
You know why you married a sailor.

The feel of his hand on your arm
and the way he says..
"Hi Hon, you look great."
You know why you married a sailor.

You wake up in the night
to a strange sound,
it's him breathing...
You know why you married a sailor.

You snuggle down,
his arms hold you close...
And you know why
you married your Sailor.