Hey All!

I can't believe its been 2 weeks since I last posted. I guess that's a good thing though, that the time is going by quickly. According to the counter, we're down to 143 days. Or 5 months or 9 paydays. Somebody said they are counting the time in paydays and I thought that sounded pretty good.

Monte called me last night and it was so GREAT to hear his voice! They had been off the ship the past 3 weeks for training and there was only 1 computer for the entire battalion. Consequently, I think I got 2 emails from him the whole time they were on land. I've grown used to being able to email back and forth and it was hard not to have that. I've gotten used to that day to day contact with him. Monte is doing good. He wishes he was home with the boys and I, but is making the most of his time on the ship. He's turned into quite the workout addict too. He's watching what he eats, running and lifting weights. He says his weight is going down and his "guns" are bulking up.

The boys and I went to a Kinston Indians baseball game last Sunday. We went with some of the other CLB-22 wives. It was too hot and humid, but we made the most of it and it turned out to be a really good game. The Indians beat the Potomac Nationals 5 to 2. The boys actually want to go to another game, so we'll probably be seeing at least one more before the season is over. When Monte and I were stationed here before, we took Brady to several games and we always had a great time.

We haven't been doing much lately, other than the baseball game. Its been hot, so we've gone to the pool and hung out at home in the air conditioning. I've somehow contracted the cleaning bug and the last few days I've been cleaning and organizing. Nate's been playing with his friend Chase and Brady's been playing his PSP. Not too exciting I know, but what can I say. Oh, we did go to see Up at the base theater. It was a cute movie. Made me cry a little bit, but I would recommend it. The Pixar movies are always good.

Well, have a great week everyone. God Bless! :)