Grandma, when are you coming to mine house?

I keep hearing those words that came from Olivia on Wednesday when she called. I had to tell her I don't know. The more I think of it, the more I think that should be an exceptable excuse for missing work. Graceanne suggested I have Olivia call crew scheduling, she might have the right idea....LOL  I pray the USMC will be moved to station Joshua somewhere on the east coast, after his stint at 29 Palms is up.

In other news:
Missy had a fun time over spring break with her mom. She went to work with her and felt very grown up. She also went to the zoo and took some great pics, I can't wait to see how she scrapbooks them. She was eager to get back to school on Monday, somehow I don't think it was the academics she was so excited about.  I think it had more to do with a certain boy named Brandon, I could be wrong but I don't think I am.

Mike & I will be traveling to New Jersey in May to attend his youngest sister's retirement from the Air Force. I'm looking forward to seeing Mike's dad & his sister Janice again & meeting Martha and her family. Mike somehow thought he would be able to have his alpha's altered to fit him......instead he had to order a new alpha top. I'm kind of excited to see him in uniform for the first time.

Gotta love those flight benefits!

I made a quick trip to San Diego on Friday evening, met Josh & his family. Offered to give Josh & Stacey my room under the guise of letting them have some alone time. Think they realized I just wanted to spend every minute possible with my favorite kids? We got up Saturday & spent the day at Sea World. What a fun time, watching Justin & Olivia as they went through the exhibits. It's funny, in years past I was more interested in getting pics of the exhibits than of my kids (not that they weren't in their share of them...LOL). What a difference being a grandparent makes. I found myself focusing on them as they looked, wanting to capture every minute! I must say, I was extremely tired by the end of the day, should I blame it on being in a different time zone?
 Sea World  does not charge admission to military & their dependants and also recognizes them during the Shamu show. Thanks Sea World.

You can see pics of our day at Sea World here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58064&id=1407031271&l=1d3dd11f7b

I wanted to get home to Mike, since he was home alone so I took the red eye home Saturday night. The best part: watching the fireworks from Sea World while waiting for the flight at the San Diego Airport. The worst part: getting the very last seat: last row, middle. I'm not really complaining though, I was thankful to get a seat as it was showing oversold! Praise God!

Mike, bless his heart, asked me if I was ready to go to Jacksonville when I called to let him know we had landed in CLT. I didn't know he was heading down to help one of his best friends celebrate his birthday Sunday afternoon. Needless to say, this jet lagged woman stayed home! Mike had a good time, as always when spending time with the Woleslagle's.

You might be asking yourself 'where was Missy?' while we were out traveling the country. Not home alone (imagine!?). She's been with her mom since Friday evening, spending her spring break there. She'll be home Friday evening, not soon enough for me, I miss her!