Where Have I Been???

There is so much to catch up on. CiCi's birthday, May 22nd. We went to see Pirates of the Carribean 4. It was pretty good.
My birthday, May 25th. I went and got a pedicure. Took off work that day and the next. Went to lunch with hubby @ AppleBee's. Really enjoyed my time off. Had to go back to work on Friday but then a 3 day weekend!
We found a new place. Signed the papers on Friday. The house hunt has really taken up much of my time this month. We ended up staying in the same neighborhood. The house is amazing. 4 bed, 3.5 baths. 2,500+ SF. The kids are glad they get to go to the same schools.
Princess had a cute K graduation ceremony this past Thursday. I'm so proud of her. My mom came over to have dinner with us for Memorial Day.
C and L went to visit family in Temple over the weekend. I sure missed them. I think my hubby is stressed. He was promoted though- E6. Very proud of him! It's been a good year so far. My degree should be in the mail soon as well.
Just a brief update. We are doing well. I think the kids last day of daycare will be this Friday. Same day of Ellie's 6th grade graduation.

We Did It!!!

My Mavericks not only did it, we SWEPT THE LAKERS!
I have hung in there for many years. A die hard fan no matter what and I couldn't be prouder! And on Mother's Day no less!
On Friday night, I went to my cousin's wedding reception. They had the wedding before I could get off work. So hubby and I ended up having a nice time. I am really happy for them. They make a really cute couple. I got to see some of my family. It was cool.
Saturday, hubby stayed home with the little ones and the girls and I went to the movies. Cici and I saw Thor and Ellie invited one of her friends to come along and they saw Prom. Thor in 3D was excellent.
Today was in addition to mother's day, Ellie's birthday. She's 12! I took her to get her ears pierced and went ahead and got Cici's done too since her birthday is coming up on the 22nd. I also got Bruiser's redone and they came out perfect this time!
One more test on Tuesday and I will have my associates degree! This is gonna be a doozie though! Wish me luck!

"Justice has been done."

Our Commander In Chief stated this fact last night after the news of Osama Bin Laden being killed by U.S. military forces last week.
My first thought was honestly joy. I am an avid facebooker. I first noticed all the posts expressing the same feelings and later lots of them leaned toward it being wrong to celebrate the death of another human being. Another consensus was that it would be the beginning of some new terror, that nothing would change.
Now, I am very much a lover of my fellow man. Sure, everyone may have their prejudices. Mine are more pet peeves. Things that people do that irk me no matter their race, religion, sexual preference, etc. I love everyone equally. So, I would be the last person to rejoice in the death of another, even if they were an evil bastard.
I know some think it's wrong for those who are construed as evil by society to be executed. They believe it's not up to us as men to decide the fate of others. There is also a belief that when its your time to go, it's your time to go... It's God's plan... So who's to say God didn't plan for us as men to carry out executions such as that of Osama Bin Laden. on the same side of the coin, who's to say all that perished in the 9/11 attack weren't selected by God. I mean, He works in mysterious ways, right?
I'm a realist. I know things probably wont change. I know we may risk further retaliation. I know it's wrong to celebrate death. I am by no means an expert on the Taliban/Al-Queda nor do I know God's ultimate plan. However, being a military spouse, I know it feels good to have someone to blame for my experiences. I am blessed to have my husband home in one piece. I know there are others who have suffered far more than I have. My husband missed out on huge moments in our family's history from deployments and training geared toward deployments, including the birth of our twins, children's birthdays, Christmases, school programs, Thanksgivings... The list goes on. I firmly believe that if it weren't for Osama Bin Laden, my life would have been totally different over the last few years. So, I am not saying from a human stand point that I agree with his execution but I'm not saying I'm not glad.
I also want to add, I don't see all those who are saying things about not agreeing with our decision to take him out, moving away from the U.S. either. I wake up every day, gas prices and all, proud to be an American. Proud to be a Seabee wife.