Snow at the BEACH!

In January, our area of coastal carolina got hit with snow! Base was closed! The MARINES had a snow day!  They are not quite as prepared for snow around here as up North and therefore, the roads were horrible! My husband, however, not being afraid of a "little" snow, decided we should make the 3 mile trip to the beach. Even though I thought we were sure to die about 87 times in those 3 miles, we made it there (and home!) safe! It was totally worth it. I had never seen snow on the beach before and I'll have to say it was pretty darn cool. That is a day we will never forget! 

blogging is way cheaper than scrapbooking

Well, obviously a lot has gone on in the last... oh... 9+ months since I've blogged!

We are are moving out of our house here in North Carolina in less than a week! My husband is retiring from the Marine Corps after 4 years of active duty. It is certainly bittersweet. I have absolutely loved and cherished being a Marine Wife. Not only do I find it so admirable what my husband has sacrificed to serve our country, but I also love the sense of community and many friendships that the military has provided us. It will be a huge adjustment to transition into the civilian world. I have never known Scott to be anything other than a Marine.

He has accepted a job with amazon.com and will be working out of our hometown in Ohio. This means we will be moving back and living close to both sets of parents! We are both thrilled to be able to spend more time with our families. We are both very excited to begin this new stage in our lives. It is also very scary! Like I said, there is NOTHING that compares to the community of military families, and I know it will be a challenge to find friends like the ones we have made here.

Since I have missed out on quite a few blogging opportunities over the last few months, I am thinking I am going to write up some quick highlight posts to celebrate our memories here in NC. I have realized, that recording our the special moments in life is very important to me, and at least for now, blogging is way cheaper than scrapbooking.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The Marine Corps birthday ball season is a special time for me and the hubs. Our first date was actually a birthday ball three years ago (courtesy of a set-up from his sister/my college roommate and dear friend). We had two balls to attend this year and we had a great time at both! OohhRah! Happy Birthday Marines!

2nd Marine Division Officers Ball

2nd Tanks Ball

A Lonely Newlywed

Welp, I've gone and done it. Started a blog. Life as a Marine Corps wife has already taken me far from friends and family and I think this will be a way to help stay in touch and connected.

On May 8 of this year I married the love of my life, Scott.

On May 26, Scott left for his first deployment, Afghanistan.
Lame? yes. Not fair? correct. Upsetting? very.

There's nothing I can do other than accept that deployments will be part of my married life. It certainly isn't what I dreamed of as a little girl, but I am beyond proud, honored, and humbled to be married to a man who has chosen to serve his country.

Here are a few more pictures from the wedding to lift my spirits as of now.

Scott and his Sword Arch guys

My Bridesmaids and I before the Ceremony

My nails, shoes, and flowers of course had to be PINK, my favorite color

My Dad walking me down the aisle, a very special moment I will never forget

Marine Corps Traditional Sword Arch... Welcome to the FAMILY

My husband is a FANTASTIC dancer

Myself and some of my sorority sisters, I felt so blessed that so many could share in the day