Surprise

Last Thursday my department surprised me with a little shower for my baby girl. We generally have our weekly meeting on Thursday, but they totally took me by surprise. I walked into the room and there were gifts on the table. I totally wasn't expecting it. I got some really cute things that I can't wait to use. Here are the pics I took when I brought all of it home and put it on the couch;

Can't wait for my other showers. It was really fun to open gifts for my little girl. Seems to make it more real. Almost 8 weeks left. YAY!!!!!!!

Shopping Excursion

Owen and I needed to pick up some milk Friday night and we stopped by Smith's in Farmington. Some kids were coming out with these kid sized carts. Owen got so excited and wanted to get one of those carts. We headed into the store and they had a line of the little carts. He pushed it around and it was just so cute. We loaded it up with our milk, some powdered donuts and then we had to stop by the Easter aisle and got some delicious Cadbury Creme Eggs (YUM!). Owen did so well maneuvering the cart. I was quite impressed. We had to take some pictures;

Farewell

Today we went to Shane's unit farewell service. They are leaving tomorrow for deployment. It was my first time attending something like that. It was very emotional and kind of surreal. Shane has made some really good friends with a few guys in this unit and it was hard watching him say his good-byes to them because I know that deep down inside that he really wants to be there with him. I was crying because I felt for the wives/families that are having a loved one leave and knew that it would be a hard year coming up for them.

It was just very touching and I don't know how it would be to have Shane gone for a whole year, but I know that I would have the support of my family and it would turn out okay. I am very grateful that he isn't leaving at this point in time, but proud of him to be willing to serve our country and want to do things that not many people would volunteer for on their own. It is nice to know that their are those out their that have the courage to serve and willing to risk their lives to make our lives better here. I know that I wouldn't make in the military. I would be a big cry baby for sure!!!

Shane also received an award at this service that was expected. He received The Army Achievement Medal. It was pretty cool. He had to go in front of everyone that was there. It was a good thing that he decided to wear his uniform as well. The unit will be gone for a year total. That will mean by the time they get home next April, Shane will be done with nursing school and will be able to commission over to an officer. YAY! for school being over. I can't believe we are almost there.


Mountain Crest High School was the band that was playing

Shane's award he received

Shane and Kyle Jennings

Kyle is Shane's friend that is leaving for a year in his unit. We have hung out with Kyle and his wife over the last year. They are great people and have loved building that friendship. We will make sure Eva (Kyle's wife) will be watched over and go out for sushi. YUM!