Catching up!

Hello Everyone! I am sorry for the lack of posting... I just thought that since nothing really exciting has been going on I didn't need to post. However, I still have nothing interesting to say but will update you anyway.

Jared and I had a fabulous Christmas! We drove to Virginia with Izzy and had Christmas at my family's house this year. It was great to see my sisters, my parents, and our little nephew Owen (who isn't so little anymore). Izzy also had a great time with her doggy cousins and became more and more playful with them as time went on. She was plum-tuckered out each night and couldn't wait to go to sleep. All that running around and nipping at doggy-booty really took a toll. Izzy is in pretty good shape, if you only want her to get out of bed to then go lay in her chair all day! What can I say, my dog is plain lazy... she doesn't even play with her toys for longer than 5 minutes. After Christmas Jared and I drove to Chester to have Christmas at his parent's house. We had another awesome time with his family and got to catch up with them. We also drove out to Virginia Tech to walk around and see the familiar sights from a few years past. Like we were expecting, it was cold and windy... not much has changed! We also had the chance to swing by the office I worked in all through college and catch up with my boss Diane and her daughter Kelsey. Everything has kept on moving since I left the office, but it definitely isn't as fun or loud since I left! The most awesome thing we got to do over Christmas was meet Shannon O.VH. for lunch in Farmville. She was visiting her grandmother and family and was a closer to us than we normally are so we arranged for a lunch. It was great seeing Shannon and hearing all about her life and the lives of the other E6 wives. It had been about a year since we had last seen Shannon (thanks Navy!) and her life has definitely stayed almost the same... HECTIC! I was glad that we could spend a little time together and was very excited to hear how well (yet tiring) school was going for our Dr. in training friend. From Chester we drove back to Newport News to spend a few more days with my parents before heading home. The trip hasn't been too awful, only 10 hours with a 30 minute break each time. Izzy sleeps the whole time and only pops her head up every now and then to make sure we are still traveling and haven't left her in the car alone.

We have been waiting desperately for orders since... 4 months ago!! We were told, by a very reliable source, that we should expect them Dec. 19th. Well that day came and went and no orders. No orders over Christmas break and no orders since we have been home. We are about 45 days out from finishing and still we have nothing. So... WORD IS (hahahaha), we should be getting them today!! I will believe it when I see it. Jared and I haven't gotten verbals or written... we are left in the dark along with everyone else. As soon as we get written orders, we will be getting pre-approved for a loan and then house hunting in Whidbey Island (that is if we get Whidbey). I will then fly up to Washington to see the houses and make an offer if I really like one. The only thing with buying a house is... can we close in time to not have to live in a hotel for a month? I will let you know if we get orders.

We actually had visitors for Thanksgiving! My sister Krysten and her husband Rob came down to visit and share our food. I made a turkey cake for dessert, requested by Krysten. We also went to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure for the day. That was our first time down to Orlando since we have moved here and will probably be our last before we leave. We had fun riding the rides and just hanging out with Rob and Krysten.

That is all that has happened in our lives since the last update! I can't wait to see what you have new posted on your blogs very soon :)

<3 Megan