My Crazy Sleeper

Gianna is growing like a weed lately and sleeping in the weirdest positions! Enjoy some new pics of the girls but we will soon be there in person!! We can't wait to be back in Ma!

Officially Crazy!

I do believe I have officially gone crazy..or maybe just really soft. Madison has been ready for a new kitten for a while now, I have been putting it off. Well today we went for a ride to go pick one up and decided to get her sister too! Two more kittens to add to the household. Gabbi is so far not too pleased with us but Zoe and Cheyanne are trying to win her over! Mitchell is of course over the moon, (yes i know, these were suppose to be Madison's kittens- tell that to her daddy!)
All I have to say is I'm now even more looking forward to our trip to Ma on Tuesday!!!
Cheyanne is the gray and white kitten and Zoe is the black kitten. Zoe is Madison's baby and Cheyenne is Mitchell's baby!

Hey it's Matt

FFFPHEW! Finally a minute to breathe! Hey guys, it's Matt. I've been busy, busy, busy. For the last month I've had 12+ hour days which is a vast change from being in my Primary and Intermediate squadron where it was a busy week if I worked 3 days! Finally, today I am not scheduled! I'm in VT-86 now which is the Advanced Phase squadron, and thank God, the final phase before I get my Wings of Gold. Should be about 6-8 months from now. I'll find out what jet I'll be flying permanently in about 3 months. For now, just for those of you who are curious, I'm training in the T-39 Sabreliner which is pictured here.
Like Jen said, we are sad and happy that our good friends, Paul and Trish, have moved on to bigger and better things. It's hard when people move in and out of our lives to attach to them as strong as we should have, especially when it took a lot to forgive them for coming from North Jersey and being big Yankees fans(BOO...hiss!). We fear the hurt we feel when friends like these leave. But nonetheless, our families grew as great friends here. Paul and Trish, thanks for your friendship. We miss you already. Good luck to you both and we'll see you again, soon.

See You Soon Paul and Trish! Have fun in VA!

There is one thing harder than changing duty stations so often in the military and that is the dreaded moving van in your closet friends driveway. On the one hand, you want to be excited for your friends, be supportive- a new place, a new beginning, new oppertunities, and you of course only want the best for them. On the other hand you want to run screaming after their moving vehicle- Don't go yet! We haven't had enough time yet! There's so much more for us to experience together! And I swear, it never gets easier, whether you are the ones leaving or the ones being left.
To Paul and Trish- There's not many I become close to anymore. Whenever I move somewhere new I know I'll be leaving. In the military, bonding with someone often becomes another heartache for me. Even with you guys i tried to leave some space between us- but it didn't stop the feeling of loss as you pulled out of my driveway this morning. It's not that I didn't want to give you guys all of me, but after every move and every goodbye it becomes harder so staying aloof makes me think I have a little more control. It's stupid, I know, and you guys have reminded me of that. For this, I thank you. For as much as it hurts to see you go I am better for having you in my life. I wish we had become friends sooner but my reluctance to let people in is at fault for that. (I swear I didn't use to be like that! Don't ever be that way!) Thanks for sharing in our life and in my girls' lives. You both will be special to us always. Your friendship has given back a small piece of me,reminding me that the amount of time someone spends in your life is not as important as the quality of that time spent together.
You guys have great things in store for you and you have forever friends in Mitchell and I! I will not say goodbye to you- we will see you soon! Good luck in VA- you will both be great! See you in 8 months and we will talk often! (call me when you get there tonite!!!)
We love you both! Its a little cliche but-
"some people come into our lives and quickly go, others stay awhile and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same"

Congratulations Mike and Leah!!

Congratulations on the new addition to Mike and Leah! A beautiful healthy girl! We are so happy for you guys!! We cant wait to meet the new addition!!!

July Pictures

July pictures

July Pictures

Madison and Cousin Alex March 08

Just Another Monday

So here it is, monday night and the rest of the fam is in bed, but this is my me time, the only time of day I get some quiet time! We just got back from yummy dinner at Trish and Paul's..(thanks Trish!) Mitchell being as graceful as ever took a little tumble yesterday (while totally sober) turns out a whole 24 hours later he may possibly have his first ever broken bone!! Lucky me gets to drag the girls out of bed at 600 am to take hime to the dr for an early morning appointment. Hopefully he won't get downed and have to take some time off from flight training, turns out, broken bones arent allowed...(arent Marines suppose to be tough???)
So there you go, just another monday.......

the last 6 months

New To This!

So, in an effort to stay connected, we are officially blogging. I'm sure I'll screw it up along the way! This is for our friends and families to stay connected to us since we are constantly on the move!
A little background
I'm Jen, I'm a strength and conditioning coach with the NSCA but right now I stay home with my two daughters, work on CEUS and support my husband who is...
Matt, currently a US Marine Captain former M.P. going through flight school in Pensacola Fl.
We have two little girls, Madison Jessica who is five and Gianna Rachel-Marie who is 6 months!