Prayer Request

Just wanted to give everyone an update. We got the rest of our TMO yesterday. It looks like someone blew a bomb up in our house. They broke the TV Stand, DVD stand, desk, and the bookcase/toy chest from Lauren's room. We got the desk back together but it is damaged. We broke the rest of the feet off the TV stand and it's on the floor but it works. The DVD stand was just chipped so we'll just glue that back on. The bookcase is unsalvagable. I now have to find something to put all of Lauren and Gabbie's toys in since they decided to put us in a tiny ass two bedroom. Oh well! Hopefully by the weekend the house will begin to look like the house. The government will hopefully reimburse us for the damages, we just have to wait for a while.

On top of all the moving and such, poor Lulu has been teething and fighting a very bad cold. Her second tooth finally popped threw and she seems to be better from that. Her cold however, has only gotten worse. Her cough was so bad last night, I thought I was going to have to run to the emergency room. I got up this morning and we took her to the doctor. They heard wheezing on her right side so they took a chest xray. Her right lung was very hazy so they are treating her for pneumonia and allergies. Like her sister and her father, they think that she has bad allergies but they want to rule that out before diagnosing her with asthma. What a great day it has been. She now is on augmentin (amoxcillin), zyrtec, and has to take her breathing treatments again. If she's not showing signs of improving by Friday, then we have to take her back and they are probably going to put her on steroids. Poor little thing, she's been through so much in her 1st year of life.

Please say a prayer for us. We are exhausted, frustrated, and I think all of us are fighting colds. Pray that Lulu gets better, that we get our house straight, and that this place goes from being a nightmare to somewhat of an enjoyment. I wake up everymorning wondering what is going to happen that day. I truly hope that it starts to get better soon. This has definitely been an adventure, although I wouldn't say an enjoyable one.

We love you all lots!

P.S. I know that I keep promising pictures for the blog, by this weekend they will be there since we have our stuff now!

Hello Again - We have landed

Hi Everyone! Hopefully you haven't worried too much about us! We have made it. We have been on a rollercoaster but hopefully, after next Tuesday we will begin to settle down a bit. Lauren did great on the flight! 13 hours is hard for a 10 month old. We spent 15 days in the hotel and finally got moved into our place. We are still waiting to get our furniture but found out today that it should be here on Tuesday. We both got our license! That has been interesting to drive on the other side of the road but I am learning. I promise to post some pictures of the island, our townhouse, and our car this evening. The camera is with Robbie at work. Please email us and catch up! I will try to start updating more often now that we are getting settled!! Love ya!

Updates

Well I hope yall are still reading. I know it's been a while. We have been without internet and traveling some. Here is a run down: The packers came and in 3 days I watched all of my belongings get packed into crates. They are in 3 different places. Two are on the way (one should already be there) and one is in storage until we come back. The cleaners came and cleaned the rental house and we moved into a hotel. We then came to Durham and our staying with my mom and visiting all of our family. We have been back and forth to Jacksonville to see and pick up Gabbie and then we took a quick trip to Georgia! I can't believe that it's down to a few days before we leave. If we haven't seen you, we want to. Call or Email us! I will try to post one more time before we leave.

Georgia

Last weekend we went to Georgia to see our best friends, The Esguerra's. We hadn't seen them since September 2007 when they left for recruiting duty. I told Robbie I wasn't leaving the country for 3 years without seeing them first. So after we drove to Jacksonville to see Gabbie's stepsister's highschool graduation and picked up Gabbie - we drove to Kennesaw, Georgia. It was lots of fun and I am so glad we went. WE ARE REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU GUYS!!!

The Kids

Lauren (the post deployment baby), Gabbie, Mekaylah, Ethan (the deployment baby)

Me & Bev

Robbie & John

The Couple's

Ethan loved to give Lauren hugs!

I don't think Lauren was very happy with her Uncle John

Look how big Ethan is compared to Lauren. He's 18 months and looks like he's 3

Bev & I were worried that the babies wouldn't play well together. They were great!

Awww...I think my girl found her boyfriend. I told you guys...they're destined for each other!

Mekaylah

Lauren watching the big kids play

Ethan

Ethan liked to get right in my face as I took the pictures! Close up!

The kids at the mall!! What a happy group!!

The Pool

While we were at the hotel for Gabbie's Dance Recital, we decided to let Lauren experience the pool for the first time. So we went the Walmart and bought a crab float. I didn't think that she would like it since she disliked the ocean so much. She LOVED it!!

Gabbie's Dance Recital

The last function (and the reason we stayed longer) that we attended in Jacksonville was Gabbie's dance recital. She did a ballet dance and a hip hop dance. She was the best one up there (I know I am biased, but seriously after 14 years of dance - I think I know something...she really was - especially hip hop). We were so proud of her!!!

Memorial Day Cookout

We went to my cousin Kristy's in Raleigh to have a cookout for Memorial Day. I know that they are late but we have been without internet!

Lauren and I enjoying the outside

Kristy & Rynal waiting for the burgers

My Uncle Jimmy enjoying not having to cook!

Lauren trying to drink Kristy's drink...she tried but did not succeed!!!

This picture isn't from Memorial Day but afterwards when we were waiting for Robbie to finish his last formation from the holiday. Lauren wanted to drive and Gabbie was trying to help!

Updates

Hi Everyone! We are still here. We finally got everything out of our house and on it's way over the ocean! We stayed in Jacksonville through this past weekend to see gabbie's recital and then came up to Durham Sunday night. I promise to post some pictures from our adventures tomorrow. The camera is in the room that Lauren is asleep in and trust me, with all the changes that she's been going through, when i finally get her down...I don't disturb!! We would love to see everyone before we leave so give us a ring and we'll try to get together!! Talk to you tomorrow!

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all!! I had a very relaxing one. My mom came down for the weekend and we went to the beach on Saturday (pics coming soon). Today was a take it easy day. We took the mom's to Outback and then Robbie and I attempted to get a few things done around the house.

Please say a little prayer that everything that needs to get done this week gets done. I didn't think that this week would get here as quick as it did. Next week, they come to pack us as we begin the great adventure. I have so much to do before the packers come and well, with Lauren crawling all over the place, going through separation anxiety, and teething...it's going to be almost impossible. I promise to try to post as much as I can but after next week we will be without internet for a couple of weeks. I'll try to get somewhere that has some! Anyways, just say a prayer!

Toliet Paper & Toy Cars

The other day while Robbie and I were getting ready, I put Lauren on the ground and she took off for thebathroom to hang out with Daddy (her favorite person when Gabbie isn't around). She normally comes in and just sits and doesn't touch anything but on this day, she discovered toliet paper...it's never been the same since...

What in the world is this?? It just keeps coming!!

Look mommy...

I LOVE TOILET PAPER!!

Since Lauren had started crawling and trying to walk on all fours, we have pulled out her push walker...it also turns into a car and she likes to get on it and be scooted around the house. Here she is waving, which is also a new feature she likes to show off!!

Let's Go, Mommy!!!

I think that Lauren had finally worn Gabbie out!! :)