Among other definitions, I am someone who has fallen head over heels for a Marine infantryman. I am a portrait photographer, chocolate addict, wine lover, sometimes writer, dog lover, and oh yeah, a military spouse too.
This blog was started as a personal outlet while the aforementioned Marine was deployed to Iraq very early in our dating relationship. I decided to continue posting periodically after he made it safely home. Three months into our marriage he returned to Iraq for another tour, and I continued to write. After he returned home we encountered two PCS moves in 7 months and another year long trip to Iraq for him, so I figured I'd just keep blogging and hang on for this crazy ride! Another deployment and a cancer diagnosis later and I'm still writing, often just as an outlet for the crazy stuff the goes through my head.
Creole met his first duck a couple of weeks ago. He's a pointer mix and while he certainly can swim, he just isn't as fast as the ducks are. :giggle: He sure tried, though!We're about two weeks away from finding out what's next. Our fin… more »
The spotted one is a ball fanatic, but being as hot as it is here, he needs periodically soaked with the hose if he plays outside. He tries to drink it at the same time, which made for some hilarious photos! :)) more »
The spotted one is finally a water pup. He and the husband have lots of fun at the beach. :adore
More after the jump, including some pics of the wrinkly one.
The wrinkly one isn't much for the beach, he much pref… more »
I just spent the last hour cleaning out and washing my car, so the dogs were in their kennels because they can't be trusted to roam the house unsupervised.
I could hear Creole whining pitifully even through the door to the garage. I came inside and… more »
The dog is on his last leg here. :frypan:
I've been grumpy and lazy all day. I finally made myself a latte and ordered a pizza since I've put off going to the grocery and wasn't in the mood for more cereal. When I went downstairs to get the pizza,… more »
Tonya's comment reminded me I should probably post an update on things around here. :hug Thanks for checking on me, Tonya!So far, the Ambien helps me fall asleep and allows me at least five hours of sleep. I'm not staying asleep the full seven to e… more »
Remember this post?
:question: Guess what I got to relive today. :mad: Anyone? :gaah: :fit:
Oh, except that he bent the front of his kennel severely trying to claw his way out, broke the zip ties holding the tray in place, ripped up the towel he… more »
Puppy presents. Gumbo got a new chewy bone, but that stayed at home. Creole thoroughly enjoyed his hedgehog.
Christmas was spent at my surrogate family's this year.
Thanks for being there, K. :hug more »