Road Trip

Yesterday I completed my first road trip by myself. I know, I couldn't believe it either, but I've been thinking about it and I can't ever remember a time road tripping alone. I always have companions to share fast food, old school tunes, and all the other joys of a long trip.

I left Daleville Friday night and spent the night in Pensacola with Dane and Angela. Then I headed through the rest of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and made my way to Texas to spend the week with our niece.

A lot of states, a lot of miles, and only one pit stop! The pups came along for the ride. And all of my pictures are of them being so darn cute.

This week is going to be filled with Easter crafts, library trips, movie nights and other fun girl activities with Aunt Rachel. Let the fun begin.

Meanwhile, Zachariah spent the weekend spring breaking it up with his classmates in Panama City. Mustache March is an Air Force tradition that us wives unfortunately have to endure. His class decided mustaches didn't quite go with their beach weekend attire, so they all shaved on Friday. I didn't even get a proper picture!

Solo and a Check

Last week my husband soloed in the Huey. This week he completed his contact checkride. I am so proud of his studying and all his hard work in UPT!

Sometimes he comes home with some crazy stories. And I still always worry about him when he isn't on the ground. It's unreal how fast this training goes and how much they learn. Just 3 more classes graduate, then 13-09 will get their wings! Let the countdown begin!

This weekend we had lots of fun with friends. Kayaking, picnicking, visiting, and, of course, eating. (Oh, plus a little dog sitting). Loving the springtime weather and trying to make the most of our time that is flying by in Alabama.

Southern Drawls

So, I knew that moving here would affect the way I said things. I pick up people's accents without trying and/or noticing. Apparently, I let some of the southern drawl out from time to time and Zachariah never lets it go unnoticed. I must say, it isn't the worst sounding accent I've heard. I'm actually pretty fond of it. But with the right words, when it becomes too redneck, or when certain people speak the whole-southern-accent-thing sends me into uncontrollable giggles.

Things I now say that I never thought would come out of my mouth:
"y'all need more sweet tea?"
Ma'am and sir just roll right off my tongue.

Words I had never heard before but are now just part of our vocabulary: kin-folk

I love the south. We always say this, though, "we love living here but we're so glad we ain't from around these parts"

Just thought I'd share a little about life in Alabama.

Aunt Rachel & Uncle Zack's House

If you were 7-8 years old, got a weekend away from mom, dad and all the little siblings, and were spoiled at Aunt Rachel and Uncle Zack's house...this is what it would look like.

 

dance queen

rudy has moves!

taking the pups for a walk around the pond

 

mom, these kids wear me out!



the huey

group pic

too cute



i scream for ice cream

 

we aren't sure who loved the tent more: us, the kids, or the pups

backyard campout



rudy got to start the fire

shamrock rice krispy treats

rainbow jars, too
 

We had a great weekend with the kids. A lot of Just Dance 4, Halo 3, happy meals, playing at the park, ice cream, manicures, "camping," St. Patties crafts, and wearing out the pups. You sure can fit a lot in to a couple days!