Summer Lovin!!!

This morning while I was cleaning the house I got a call from a co-worker (who is currently off for the summer) she wanted to go to the water park on post. BACK UP~ her two granddaughters (she was one of the older ladies I worked with) are in town visiting 11 yrs old & 3 years old. She was wanting to catch up but always needed a extra hand at the water park for the little one. Since the hubbs was working and I didn't have any plans I agreed to go. It was a nice afternoon out and the park wasn't busy at all. Being my first time there I didn't know what to expect but that park was pretty nice and very well kept. Small but big enough to enjoy for everyone. And by everyone I mean EVERYONE and EVERYTHING God gave them. I've always been self conscious about the way I look in a swim suit, just something that comes with life. But I tell you what I didn't feel a lick of sham today. My worship pastor Big E back home (as well as the same man who married us) would always say "just because they made it in your size doesn't mean you have to wear it" AMEN!!!! I have to say it made for some good people watching thats for sure. For me, I have to be comfortable in it and love the way I look if I'm going to wear it our in public. We had a great time catching up but I was ready to get back to my hubby. (he finally was home from work) I just don't mesh with my co-workers here like I did in HI. I don't think the hubbs and I would go there just the two of us, its definitely more geared towards families with kids. But it's nice that we have it on post for these hot summer days we are having. 

Before heading home I stopped off for some frozen yogurt. I received a gift card to 32 degrees Yogurt bar a few weeks back from one of my parents and decided to finally use it. I'm not really a fan of different flavored yogurts so I stuck with Vanilla. For my toppings I decided on Sprinkles~ always, Mini Reese Piece's ~ because I'd never seen them before, and I added a few Nerds ~ shouldn't have. This was the first time I'd seen Nerds on a dessert topping bar, lets just say I won't do those again. I like them but it just didn't mix well with the yogurt.

For dinner I tried out a new recipe I got from a fellow blogger friend. I'd been itching to try it here for a while now and finally got around to it. Lets just say we weren't disappointed at all, it was fabulous. We even have enough left over for lunch for the next couple days.
You can find the recipe here ~ Summer Veggie Pasta, thanks so much Kate for sharing one of your families dinner dishes, it will forever be in our recipe book. :)

~DAY 255~

Living on Post

Just a typical day living on post. I do like the conveniences of living on post, and everything we have here at our finger tips. I will stop any day to watch hundreds of Soldiers walk across the road. Ok so I know here I kinda didn't have a choice but you get what I'm saying. Living on a TRADOC post there are always groups of new soldiers walking in formation all over post. Heck none of them have cars so they have to, not to mention loading them all on buses to go to the PX or other training areas would just be to nice. I mean they are going through basic after all right?!?!?! Speaking of the PX there are always loads and loads of Soldiers in uniform, I mean there were a lot in HI but here its like a million times more. Pour basic training guys have nothing else to wear lol. Its so neat to watch them all in formation chanting cadence as they march around. I think its something about being apart of the Military family that will never get old. Seeing a Soldier in uniform always makes me smile and proud of what our country stands for. I may not be one of them but by golly I will make sure to tell them how proud I am of them and what a wonderful job they are doing. Hands down I think its one of the hardest jobs a person could have. Its not for everyone and I will be the first to say I really don't think I could do it. I challenge you to give a little Thanks...a "Thank You" for say, the next time you come in contact with a service member. I can tell you it will brighten their day for sure. I love hearing stories from my hubbs when he comes home about people that talk to him about serving. The stories from the old folks aka retired services members are my favorite.

~DAY 145~

Welcome Home

DAY 10

Wont You Be My Neighbor

We have been really lucky with our neighbors that leave in our section. They are so nice & always offering suggestions on things to do & places to go. Just yesterday one of them was telling us about the flea markets on the weekend & then this afternoon his wife was asking if I would like to attend a arts & craft class with her. It's so great to feel welcomed & invited by someone you barley know. I may not love it here but I LOVE our neighborhood & the people that live around us. I can say with out a doubt that when Gabe is gone at Drill School I will feel safe here & if I need anything at all I know I have them to turn to.