Our back yard (side yard really) scene

We live about 1 minute (walking distance) from this place. It does not get better than this. The reason why it's 1 minute is because you have to walk up this long walkway. But I went out tonight I got these pictures right as the sun was setting. The light was perfect! The waves were huge, and the surfers were out. The weather is still really nice, if anyone wants to visit!

Our New Place

Ok, ok, that's not what the outside of our house looks like. That is actually our neighbor. This one is more like it:


We have another bedroom and bathroom that I didn't include, because Spencer is the one who uses them, and they were too messy to take pictures of. So just use your imagination.

I forgot to mention a couple of events

Before we came to Virginia, we were able to do some fun things in Georgia. We went to an Augustana/Counting Crows/Maroon 5 concert. Spencer now LOVES Augustana! But the show was good. We were a little bummed that Counting Crows didn't go last, but oh well. We also had a really fun sushi party with our good friends from Atlanta. Here's the proof:











Oh - and of course, another LATE birthday shoutout. Jessica- hope you had a good one. Sorry I didn't give you your own post, but know that you are still just as special. Love ya girl!

Happy Late Birthday Rachel!

I'm late in wishing you a happy birthday, and even later in giving you your pictures. Sorry!!

Graduation Weekend

As many of you know, Spencer graduated from OCS last weekend. His parents, my dad, his friend Erich, and I all went up for the events. Thursday night they had what's called a Hi Mom's Dinner. It was a chance for us to meet his friends, drill instructor, and other leaders at OCS. The food was delicious! We also had a chance to see his class get "beat".






Friday morning was graduation. It was fun to see them all attempt to march in formation (after watching the video of it, Spencer informed me that some people were off). They took their oath of office, and threw their hats. It was great. Then he had his first salute. That basically means that Spencer's drill instructor and senior class chief petty officer(i think), who have both been in the military for many years, actually saluted Spencer, after only completing 3 months of training. That's crazy! But that's just how it is - the officers outrank any enlisted guy. Oh, and please note that I do know my hair was looking disgusting the day of graduation. It was pouring down rain ALL day, and I just gave up on it.






After graduation we went out to eat at a nice pizza joint. We then went and saw Eagle Eye, then Spencer was ready for a nap. That's about all he's wanted to do since he's been done - catch up on sleep! His parents, my dad, and Erich went around Newport, driving through the rain to look at all the mansions. Then that night we just hung out at the hotel room, listening to Spencer tell all of his fun stories of OCS.

Fast forward one week, and here we are, moved in to our house in Virginia Beach, happy to be together again. Spencer had to report to school yesterday. The weather is beautiful - so we already spent a nice day at the beach taking advantage of the sun while it lasts. I think we'll really enjoy living here for the next 6 months. I'll try to get some pictures up sometime soon of what it looks like. We welcome any visitors!

So, all in all, our lives have changed once again. I think this was our 7th move in a little over 3 years of being married. It is so worth it though, to know that Spencer is happy with what he is doing. He is doing something important. I'm proud of you, Spencer, my sweet Ensign!