Almost Halfway!

Hola!

Yesterday we hit the 40% mark of the deployment! Woohooooo!!!

And today happens to be a SPECIAL day in our household. Since I am not joined by my husband, I'm going to share it with you guys!

Today is our THIRD ANNIVERSARY!

This is June 11th, 2008

Happiest day of my life!

June 11th, 2009

June 11th, 2010

I am so greatful for these past 3 years. My life has changed in so many postive, countless ways. I dont know if I would have ever lived in Washington, DC or in Southern California, had I not been forced to (and I dont mean forced in a bad way!). This has been an amazing journey and it's never slowed down! I am a better, stronger woman after being married to Jake and the Marine Corps. It has opened my eyes in many ways. I cherrish every memory....thank goodness for pictures, otherwise I would have forgetten a lot of the little things. I am truely blessed!!!

Here's to many more!!

On another note, June 11th, 2011 is a very special day in another way...it marks Jake's 4 year enlistment date, Max as well. Four years ago I couldn't fathom this day if I tried. I wouldn't have guessed I'd be married to my best friend, going through a deployment, owning a dog, living in SoCal, etc. I never imagined all the things Jake would accomplish over these 4 years. I remember watching them drive away in that van, headed to Parris Island. And coming out 3 months later....

(Each picture, Max is on the left and Jake is on the right.)

Look how much they've changed...they turned into men.

November 2010

Well....most of the time....

So this day means a lot to us.

Congrats to my guys, 4 years is a big accomplishment!

And Happy Anniversary to the love of my life! <3

5K

Greetings from SoCal!!

I am sorry for boasting about myself, but I dont do it often, and I think today is a good excuse to do so!

Today I reached two small goals of mine...

I ran a 5k without stopping! And I am down 5lbs since my husband left. I did not really start working towards my goal until just about mid-April. So in a month and a half I went from ZERO cardio - it was a struggle to run half a mile - to 3.1 miles!

If any of you know my cardio abilities, it's not my strong suit. Sure I used to run up an down the lacrosse field in high school, but those were more like sprints, not endurance. And that was 3 years ago! I have worked out after school, but it hasn't been the same, not being apart of a team.

So now here I am, 3 years to the day of graduating high school, and I can run a 5k! This is not a small accomplishment for me. I have never been able to pat myself on the back for any endurance workout before. I'm thrilled!

I have to thank my work-out partner Jenny Durkin! She is on the same journey I am. We secretly out-do each other everyday. So congrats Jenny! I am so proud of you for making this goal with me and I'm so thankful I have you beside me, pushing me to do better.

Now maybe we can keep up a little bit along side our husbands working out?!?

Wishful thinking, I think. They have a 4 year head-start on this whole long distance running.

Sexy beach body....HERE I COME!