Time Flies!

We can't believe it has already been 4 years since Clay joined the Navy. In that time he has advanced in rank from E2 to E5. He is currently a Petty Officer Second Class (HM2). We miss family so much and hate that life goes on without us. ON the other hand, we have enjoyed our experiences and love seeing so many new places. It is exciting not to know exactly where we will be after each set of orders. We can't wait to get into dental school and be near family again.

Talent show

I've been tagged. Times!

What is the best thing you cooked last week?
I wish I cooked enough to have something to write here.
The best thing that we had was chili dogs
If time, money and babysitting were no object, where would you go and with who?
I would go to Henderson and Utah to visit our families. Then we would go to Hawaii
When was the last time you cried?
During my talk in sacrament meeting. I didn't blubber, just got a little choked up.
List 5 things you were doing 10 years ago (1998).
1. Working for the city of Henderson doing safekey.
2. Taking care of my 1 year old, Dallan
3. Living at 448 Republic st
4. Enjoying Clay's lunch break when we would play ping pong with Kelly on our porch.
5. Trying to save up to buy our own home
List 5 things you were doing 5 years ago (2003).
1. Enjoying my second pregnancy that we prayed 4 years for.
2. Living in my childhood home and making home improvements
3. Being an active PTA member at Dallan' s school
4. Hating how little I saw Clay because he was in school
5. Making plans for our new life since Clay enlisted to join the Navy
List 5 things you were doing 1 year ago.
1. Enjoying our new home in Damascus Maryland
2. Not being able to afford our bills
3. Replacing our carpet with laminate wood.
4. Studying to be a medical transcriptionist
5. Hating how little I saw Clay because he was in school.
List 7 of your favorite hobbies.
1. sewing
2. reading
3. scrapbooking
4. Playing games with the family
5. computer stuff
6. piano
7. watching movies or shows with Clay
Name 5 of your favorite foods.
1. pizza
2. hamburgers
3. Chicken wings
4. ribs
5. fried rice
Name 9 places you have been.
1. New York
2. Canada
3. Washington DC
4. Hawaii
5. Boston
6. Florida
7. Dallas
8. Las Vegas
9. San Francisco
List 5 of your favorite memories.
1. Getting Married
2. Having my 3 babies
3. Going to disneyworld
4. Campouts with the family
5. Roadtrips


I tag Dave and Jaron

Military Spouse Day

I was honored to be able to attend a white house event that honored military spouses. Clay was a sweetheart for helping me get the kids dropped off and he rode the metro with me until we got to his stop. I went the rest of the way, but it didn't take long for me to find a friend to hang with for the day. First, we had a nice breakfast with the yummiest food. Then, President Bush spoke to us (at least 1000 spouses) about the great support that we are to our country as we support our spouses in the military. He also honored a few spouses that have done amazing things within their communities. It was a nice speech and it was great to visit with others and just be there. It was quite uplifting and encouraging.

We also got to tour the white house; which was nice. I have been spoiled by seeing gorgeous temples, so the white house did not affect me as much as it impressed others. Still, it was nice to see the history and see the way things have been preserved through the years.

A country music singer, Phil Vasser, was there to sing the national anthem and then entertain us afterward. We had a great time! Here are a few pictures...enjoy!