Wordless Wednesday

10 for Tuesday

1. It's safe to say I really, truly miss Greenland.  No, not only because my husband is there.  And no, not only because I didn't have to cook, or clean really, or even do much laundry.  But because it was seriously beautiful. 

Ok, ok, and because my husband is there.

And I didn't have to cook.

Or clean.

Or do much laundry.

2. The kids love love love talking to their daddy on Skype.  Thank the good Lord that it was invented, because we all would be miserable by now.  Bryant is so amazing with them on there.  He makes silly faces to them, which they giggle with glee, and stick their tongues right back at him.  He tells them stories, and makes jokes, and overall just talks with them.  It's been great seeing it, and I'm so glad they are staying engaged with each other.  It will make this year so much easier, and the homecoming a little smoother.

    

3.  I took this picture of Bryant in Greenland.  And I can honestly say that it's my favorite picture of him.  Ever.  Ever ever. He's not too bad on the eyes.

4. My mom bought the kids some bubbles.  Colored bubbles.  In theory, they were awesome.  Let me tell you, they were messy. Austin was completely covered in green and pink, as were his clothes.  Sydney wasn't as bad, but W.O.W! 

5.  The base in Thule, Greenland is positioned right next to Dundas Village.  It use to be a little village that was home to the Inuit people.  Once the base came, it ended up driving the Inuits out because of the "noise."  What is left and really amazing actually.  A few little houses like this, that are completely abandoned.  I guess when hunters come around to hunt the polar bears, they still stay here.  But when they leave.  They're GONE.  They leave the doors open and everything... just deserted.  It was really neat to see.  This is positioned right on the bay, so we got to walk out onto the frozen ocean. Amazing experience!

6.  A small example of the bubbles I was talking about above.  I really love how the sky looks in this picture though =)  I can't wait for Spring to be here!  Wait... maybe it's already here?  Hell, I don't know.  Weather has been incredibly weird this year!

7.  Austin and Sydney got to meet their baby cousin Joey in March.  They were both quite impressed with him.  I got to see how Sydney would react if Bryant and I were to ever have another child, and it was so precious to see.  She was absolutely enthralled by him.  She loved him.  Austin did too.  He didn't quite understand how young he was though, and wondered why he couldn't just play with him.

8.  I seem to have a theme today.  A messy bubble theme.  He just had so much fun though!  

Austin's in pre-school these days, and loving it.  He has a best friend, Saxton, who he met there.  They are attached at the hip, and it's cute really.  They enjoy each other so much & I don't think either one can wait for their play date on Thursday after school.

9. Oh, do we look cold?  Maybe that's because we were!  This was a warmer day, coming in at a whopping -16 degrees.  We are at Dundas Village which I talked about above, and we are standing in front of Thule Greenland's claim to fame:  Mount Dundas.  They even have a picture of Mount Dundas on their napkins in the chow hall.  Cracked. me. up.  

10.  Last but not least, my baby girl.  Sydney.  She is so adorable I just want to squeeze her tight.  All the time.  I'm really having a hard time realizing that in shortly over a month, she is going to be two.  Time really has gone faster with her than it ever did with Austin.  Maybe because I kind of already knew the ropes, and had already done it before.  Not that she fit into her brother's mold at all.  Oh no.  She has been a spit fire since day one, and continues to show her independence and stubbornness.  

We're in for it.

xoxo,

k.      

4 months down.

I thought I'd be nice, and lead with a teaser.  Of our lovely, annoying, cute, hyper, frustratingly loving pupper, Petey.  He knows he's cute, and he knows he rules the roost.  Most days.

We're 4 months into this ridiculous remote tour.  I've already went to see him for a week, and It.Was.Awesome.  We both had a blast, and it was beautifully weird being there without any children.  I asked if we could have babies some day, but he said no.  Something about already having two at home. 

Men.

I don't get them sometimes.

It already feels like eons ago that I went to Greenland- and I'm ready for his mid-tour already.  Hopefully he will be coming home in June, he's really really missing the dog. 

Er, I mean the kids.

He's excited to do fun things with them like this. ^

Hopefully we'll be able to afford another trip for me to go to Greenland in September, so we'll wait and see how that pans out.  Only 8 more months left- I think I can. I think I can.

I have these little things running around here calling me Mama that keep me insane grounded.

I'm pretty partial to them.  Bryant is too.  I think we'll keep them. 

Austin told me he loved me the other day. It went like this...

"Mom?"

"Yeah bud..."

"I love you Mom."

"I love you too bud, and I'm glad you love me, because I was about to trade you in."

*silence*

*chirp chirp....*

"No you wouldn't MOM!"

xoxo,

K.



Wordless Wednesday

                                    A Sneak Peak at Greenland

It's all about Love, baby!

Hope all you lovebirds have a fantastic day.  Tell each other how much you love one another, hold a gaze a little longer, hug a little tigher.

Better yet, do it everyday =)

Sicky Sicky

Well, the entire house now has a cold.  YUCK!  Austin had it, then Sydney got it, and this morning, Mom, Dad and I all three woke up with it.  Sydney still is in full swing with it, and Austin has not gotten better yet either.  So hopefully we all get over it around the same time, and that way won't keep passing it around.  I'll be airing the house out in a few days, and sanitizing everything once everyone looks like they're getting over it.  Don't want to stay sick the rest of the winter!

I did so crummy on my eating today.  I've been really trying to stick within my calorie range, and I have been doing well, and losing weight.  But this week has been a slow downward spiral.  First with Mom and my night, ended up being a night in because Sydney was sick.  So we got J's Teriyaki for "our" meal.  (We were going to go to dinner and a movie while my brother and Jen had the kids- but they only got to take Austin.  Then, Sunday was Superbowl, and you all know how much you eat during that!  Then a military friend came into town, so went to Thai food for dinner, and then we grilled hamburgers the next day before they headed on to Alaska.  So it's been a calorie overloaded week.  Last night we were all getting sick and didn't feel like cooking, so for some reason Pizza Hut ended up knocking on our door.  (haha) So today, was leftover pizza for lunch, and also had chocolate tonight after my soup. WHAT.EVER!  Tomorrow is a new day =)

My passport is suppose to be here "on or around" February 16th.  So as soon as we get the number off the passport, Bryant will start my country clearance and I can buy my ticket to see him.  I am SO excited!  27 days! But who's counting?! tsk, tsk.

Oh yes, and before I forget.... look what Bryant found:

Bear Tracks!!  These were from a Polar Bear.  Said polar bear actually got him a half day off work!  I guess they really freak out when one wanders on base, so they basically shut it down until it goes away.  Eeps!  He hasn't seen one yet, but there's proof they're there! 

xoxo
k.

February

I am a little more than surprised to see that it's February.  And the 10th at that!  Time since New Years has just flown by.  We are slowly getting into our groove here.  Austin goes to school 2 days a week, and I help in the classroom some days. 

The kids are growing like weeds, and really loving each other.  They are so cute together- and for the most part, play pretty well together.  Sydney has an attitude, a big one, so she gets a little mad at her brother for playing with her toys.  Or taking something from her, or talking, or looking at her. hahahaahha!  No, they do well together- and really enjoy each other.  You can really see the love between them and it just warms my heart!!!

As of right now, it looks like I will be going to see Bryant in Greenland March 9th.  I can't wait- and am SO excited for the trip.  The kiddos are going to stay with Mike and Nancy (Bryant's dad and step mom) in Oregon since they get to see the kids the least.  I am excited to go down a few days before I leave and spend some time with them, and will also stay a few days after my trip to hang out with them.  I think they will have a blast with the kids as well. 
I am going to be going over with a couple other wives whos husbands are over in Greenland with Bryant.  One of the wives will also be stationed in Germany with us- so it will be really neat to meet her and her husband. 

So we are all doing well- yes including Bryant.  He's truckin along over there on the ice freezing his butt off. =)  He's gotten a half day off last week for there being a polar bear on base- so that's a new one! 

Until next time!

xoxo
k.