How long until Clayton and I get married?

Free day

Today Greyson and I went to see the sneak preview of "Puss in Boots" on base; boy am I glad I left when I did. I drove to the front gate and per usual they were doing ID checks. I stopped and gave the Marine my ID. He proceeded to ask me if I had a military ID, to which I answered "No, we're not married." This next part is not usual, actual them asking for military ID isn't usual. Any other time I've driven Clayton's car on base I was either waved through, or stopped briefly while my driver's license was viewed and then off I went...so I had to pull over to the area where they would typically do a car search. They continued to ask me questions, and then finally told me that I had to go to Pass and ID to get a pass in order to get on base. At this point the tears are balancing on the edge of my eyes. So I turn around and head to Pass and ID. I go in and ask them to give me an pass for the day, but unfortunately I have to have a sponsor present to verify who I am and claim responsibility for me. So I had to call Andrew to come and rescue me. At this point we are 2 minutes late for the movie, and now we have to wait for Andrew to drive to the front gate from the barracks, get me a pass and then I have to drive to the movie theater (of which is already packed, even the parking lot). It then turns out that you must have military ID to see the movie because the movie is free! I didn't realize the movie was free; that explains why it is soooo packed. It was a great thing that Sheri-Lynne and her family happened to be attending the same movie because Bill was able to get me in. The movie was funny, and I got to cuddle with my baby boy the whole time.
After the movie Greyson and I went to Little Ceaser's (which I do not particularly like, but I had a coupon for free pizza and crazy bread so that's that) for dinner. Now Little Ceaser's is just down the road from the front gate so that is the way we took. Normally when we leave our house we turn at the stoplight and drive a ways and tada there we are...but today we took a "shortcut," according to Greyson. He is always talking about shortcuts, but in all actuality none of the ways he talks about are actually shortcuts, they are just different ways of getting some place. Anyway, Greyson says to me as we are coming up to the Little Ceaser's entrance, "Mom, you took the shortcut!" "I did," I said. "Mom, you're amazing! Greyson said. My heart melted and I had a permanent smile on my face. If a shortcut (which really isn't a shortcut) makes me amazing, I'll take it every time. This is one of the perks of being a mom...the simple things we do for our children make us amazing!
I just realized I didn't spend any money on today's "festivities." Cool beans!

Thank you Disney Jr and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Tonight when Greyson and I were driving home from dinner with a friend we had to drive behind a [very slow] dump truck and we only had one lane to drive in. I'm not a fan of slow cars [and traffic in general] so I made an ugh sound. From the backseat Greyson says, " This is exasperating." I couldn't help but chuckle; it's a pretty big word for a 4-year old. Then I asked him if he knew what it meant. He said, "No, but Donald says it to Goofy."

Putting out the Fire

Last night IT was a fire hose putting out a fire. If you've read my previous posted you know what I'm talking about. Hahahaha. :)

From Pinterest, friends and a little thing called Google

 Save the Date

 Cake topper

 Decoration

 Decor

 Hors' derv es

Bacon, jalapenos and cream cheese inside croissants

 Dessert

Crispy treats on a stick, dipped in chocolate

 Dessert

Fruit tacos

(sugar cookie, fruit dip, and fruit)

 A gift for my daddy!

 Cake table or head table?

 Picture idea

 Picture idea.

 Picture idea.

 I would actually put a picture in the frame and then put the scrabble letters on the matte.

 Engagement photo

Decoration

Need to exercise

This might be a little graphic, and you might possible think TMI, but I had to share. :)

Tonight while getting ready for a quick bath/shower Greyson was pulling on his penis (should I censor this word?) and he said "My penis is stretching. It needs to exercise."

How does a child's mind operate?

Cheers!

Went to El Cerro's tonight for a going away party. It was a blast. Greyson tagged along, as did some other children. We had a room in the back as to not disturb the other patrons. On each of the table there are salt and pepper shakers made from empty Corona's (or quite possibly purchased that way). Kenzie, Sophia and Greyson were playing with the bottles; at one point they toasted their bottles with a "cheers" and a while later Greyson came up to me with two bottles and said "These are my two beer cuz I'm the papa." He cracks me up. Also tonight he ate an entire jalapeno (fresh). My kid is crazy!

Leslie, you are...

Smiley and Fashionable (I'm a Maxanista).

From Michelle.

Dedicated and Funny.

From Renee

Outgoing and Good Listener.

From Tiffany

Yankee and Teacher.

 From Jen

Positive and Welcoming.

From Alisa

Optimistic and a Boob (Crybaby).

From Carol

Genuine and Friend.

From Sheri-Lynne

Best Friend.

From Linda

I am going to miss these ladies oodles and oodles!!!

40 days until Michigan

I started packing today. Three boxes complete; full of books, DVDs, boardgames and video games. Now I just have to go to the store and purchase some packing tape so that I can close the completed boxes and turn the folded cardboard that is in my kitchen back into useful boxes. It is very difficult to determine the things we will need while in Michigan and the things that can go into storage. How many animated movies to I keep out? What boardgames should remained unpacked? What toys get packed, sold, and kept easily attainable? What books need to be kept on the shelf so that our nightly routine isn't effected? So many questions. I'm slightly overwhelmed. But it is safe to say that I am super excited to be heading back to Michigan where I can spend plenty of time with my family and friends...and I can start making concrete decisions about the wedding! I will miss my North Carolina friends immensely, but I know that they are only a phone call, facebook message, 2hr plane ride or 17hr car ride away.