Connecting to the Mountains

Andrew is in heaven.  He has the best of both worlds - ocean and mountains - and he's feeling really connected to the mountains outside his back door.  Here's a pic of the lake where he and his buddy hiked a few days ago.  Andrew says it's some of the cleanest, clearest water he's ever seen.  And judging by the photos he took, it looks pretty gorgeous up there!

Photos courtesy of Andrew!  :-)

Must Be Doing Something Right

Some days I wonder what kind of a mom I am. A good one? I hope so!

Last night Andrew and I talked for an hour. It was like he was right here next to me, and that made my mom heart really happy! Then tonight he texted me and told me he was going hiking. That made me happy because I know he loves to do that. But the best part was when he said he would like us to live in WA near him. Cool! My kiddo wants to be near me!

From Harry Potter to . . . .

an 80's guy!  Really?  Yep, that's how Andrew and his buddies decided to dress for their kickball tournament this weekend.  Love those tight shorts!  And the long socks are nice too, huh?

But mostly I'm happy that he was able to do something completely unrelated to Navy stuff.  I know he was ready to blow off a little steam!

Ah, the 80s!  Long socks and tight shorts.  

Can it get any better?

Talk About Irony!

Tonight I was looking at cakes on the internet and found some gorgeous wedding cakes.  I spent a long time just looking and thinking about decorating a cake now that it's summer vacation and I'll have some time.  My search led me to many cakes and I started to think about when Andrew gets married and wondered what kind of cake I'll make for him.

Then my phone rang and I got to spend time talking with my guy.  Of course that made my heart happy!  We talked about what he did while he was at his friend's house in CA this past weekend.  He had a great time AND met a girl who he liked.  He actually told me I would like this girl and her family.  He also said he hopes I get to meet her.  OMG . . . was looking at wedding cakes karma or what?

So now my search has become more specific.  What kind of cake will I make for his wedding?  It's never too early to start planning!!!

Safe Travels!

Safe travels to Andrew and the rest of the crew of the RMD.  I'm not sure where they're headed - so many possibilities and likely spots right now - but Andrew has been on my mind all day.  I'll breathe a HUGE sigh of relief when everyone from the RMD is back on shore, safe and happy!

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Back in Port

The RMD and its crew arrived safely.  Andrew is in Everett, WA and won't have another long deployment for about 18 months.

When I talked with him last night, he was cold . . . he's not used to the WA climate after his recent tour in South America! Guess it's time to "bundle up"!  Makes our KS winters seem tame?!  :-)

Near Everett, WA

KS Landscape

 

On Their Way

It's not much longer till the RMD is back at its base in Everett, WA!  In some ways, it seems like this 6 months has flown by.  In others, it's been an eternity.  Mostly I'm thankful that everyone on the ship is safe and will be reunited with family and friends in the very near future.

And that's cause for  a big sigh of relief from this Navy mom!  

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