I hate goodbyes

(A dreaded loud SIGH) as I write this post. It's the hardest thing to say goodbye or even 'see you soon' especially when you have to do it over and over again all throughout your marriage. Dont get me wrong we had a wonderful time these past 2 weeks but you know how time flies when you have fun. And that it did. So the clock has been reset, to wait another 6 months before we see him again. To know this is the last time we have to go through this is a relief but it's still hard. We took my parents out to dinner last night to Red Lobster had a delicious seafood meal. Then just came home and spent time together. I held back tears all day, all night, which is hard to do but I know he wants me to be strong and not cry but when he tucked Ashlyn into bed last night I broke down. She didnt go with us this morning so he said his goodbyes to her last night, of course she doesn't really know what is going on but I do believe she understands a little. She has had so much fun with her Daddy, she has him wrapped around every finger possible. He did go in this morning around 6 to hug and kiss her one more time and she hugged him and went back to sleep. He called us from Dallas and talked to her again and explained to her where he was etc and she responded with "ok" and "I love you too".

We will miss him so much and count down yet again till we see him again in 6 months.

I love you Baby and I thank you for all the wonderful memories we made while you were here on leave. We will be strong for you and we'll stay safe if you stay safe. I'll take care of your baby girl and we cant wait to talk to you again.

A night of romance and fun

San Antonio has always been 'our spot' It began in our dating days. Luis had joined the Army and his training school (AIT) was in San Antonio and I drove pretty much every weekend to go see him and we walked up and down the Riverwalk all day. On our honeymoon, since we were not able to go out of state or country because he was in the Army, we spent a few nights in San Antonio.

And now this past weekend Luis and I were able to get away for a night and spend the night on the Riverwalk at the Westin Hotel. We spent Saturday walking around, ate a wonderful lunch at Saltgrass yum! Went back to the hotel to relax, drank some wine and geared up for a night on the town. We went to a couple of bars, had a few drinks, listened to some live music and just enjoyed each other's company. It was so nice. Sunday we got up and had lunch one of our favorite restaraunts Pico De Gallo and walked around the Market Square and then headed home. Here are some pictures of our date weekend.

It was my first night ever away from Ashlyn and she and I both did great. She stayed with my parents of course so there were no worries.

Also I have been taking TONS of pictures for my photography class and once I edit them and bring them home I'll post those on my photography blog.

Love Birds ;)

Our Hotel Room

Waiting on Luis to hit the town

View from our hotel room at night

Pico de Gallo

4th of July

For the 4th of July we went out to Round Rock and watched the fireworks from Old Settlers Park. Luckily my mom's aunt lives right across the street so we always get front row parking without the hassle. Here are a few pictures from that night.

Swimming Lessons

All throughout my childhood my sister and I among with several of my childhood friends took swimming lessons at Bartholomew pool with Miss Pam O'Connor. That was over 20 years ago. It's pretty much a MUST when you have a pool in your backyard, esp for safety reaons if a child were to fall in etc. Well now I have a child who has a pool in her backyard and who did I find to teach her? Miss Pam! She is still teaching and has been for over 50 years! She's one of those teachers that we didn't LOVE to see everyday. She's a little rough around the edges and makes toddlers jump off the diving board at 2 years old in the deep end and find their way to the side!! Talk about torture watching this, as we have many home videos of these days, but her teaching works, we learned and we are great swimmers because of Miss Pam. Even better, she still remembers me and my family. So I have enrolled Ashlyn in her class stAarting later this month and I'm a bit nervous. Ashlyn is a bit of a drama princess and screams so this will be interesting. I'll update on this subject later after classes start! Wish us luck.

Soon to be....Officer Sanchez

These 2 weeks that Luis has been home he's been going through the Austin Police Dept application/hiring process. He had a great recruiter that hooked him up and let him do the whole hiring process from start to finish while he was here in town which usually is months worth of steps. This morning he had his final 'test' which was the oral board, presenting himself in front of 5 police officers high up in the ranks. After all his hard work he has passed all tasks of the APD hiring process. Now based on his overall score that will determine whether or not he gets hired on, but from what the LT told him today chances are he will be hired on with the APD, but we will get a letter in the mail letting us know for sure.

I'm, as always, extremely proud of Luis. He always accomplishes anything he puts his mind to, he's so amazing. Now am I excited about him being a cop, um..not really, but I am proud of him. Having to constantly worry about my husband's safety isn't something I get excited about but I've always had to worry so I guess it's nothing new. But I am excited that more than likely he has been hired on and has a job when he gets out of the ARMY, so we'll be able to transition smoothly and not go months without him having a job and looking for a job. God has truly blessed us and taken care of us through all these years and I'm so grateful.

Now on another, but sad, note, Luis does leave first thing tomorrow morning. Saying goodbye is always so hard, especially having to tell Ashlyn everyday that Daddy had to go back to work for awhile. But 6 more months and then he's home for good and we are back in Austin. But it has been a blast having him here. I'll be posting again soon with pictures from our date night in San Antonio.

I just had to brag about my wonderful husband and all the hard work he does to take care of his family. Soon he'll no longer be SSG Sanchez but Officer Sanchez. It's bittersweet. But I'm loving him in a suit! Had to take some pictures of that!

Bachelorette

Ok so I finally got to watch the Bachelorette last night. My DVR only recorded the last hour on Monday so I missed the dates and had to watch it online. Ya know, I'm pretty impressed with Jesse, the underdog. He's growing on me for sure. I was shocked that Jeremy went but I understood what she said when she said she cant let their connection confuse that with falling in love. I can see a genuine love in Jesse and Jason. At times Jason , to me, seems 'too sweet' and sometimes a bit child like, just a little annoying for me, but I still like him. I'll be happy with either one of those guys. I'm happy for Jesse for making it this far, especially since the first night looking all crazy. So I cant wait till Monday to see who she will pick!!

Recap in pictures

Just a few pictures from our week. We had a good time in Laredo visiting Luis family and getting to see Samantha. She and Ashlyn got along great as always.
We took Ashlyn to the Children's Museum, she loved it! I've been wanting to take her for awhile now so I was happy that Luis and I both got to take her. Here are a few pictures.


My adorable, handsome and oh so good looking love of my life, my hubby

Sammi swimming


And that's a wrap!