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Friday, October 16, 2009

Some pictures of homecoming

We cannot believe Dada has been home 1 week tomorrow. Kayla is having a blast. It seems like everyday she is shocked and beyond excited that he is home. He cannot leave her sight without her saying "Dada?" and without her following her. She is a Daddy's girl for sure. The way she looks at him is amazing.
The homecoming was truly a Hero's Welcome. Im so thankful to have had the chance to have it captured in pictures. Kayla was 3 hours past her nap time so it didnt go well for her. She cried and wanted nothing to do with her Dada. After a while he got some smiles and giggles and some laps around the plane's hangar we were in, and as soon as we got home she was all his.
Its wonderful to have him home and know that he now able to watch her grow as I did the past 7 months. Its sad to know all that he missed, but great knowing there is much more ahead for him to see.
The rumor is that he will head out again in 11 more months. But this we will not think about.
Thanks and love to all who have supported us through this sometimes difficult time.

Thursday, October 08, 2009

On the way

He is on his way home!!!

In just 25 hours we will be on our way to pick him up!

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Im tieing a knot and hanging on+Typhoon coming

I'm going down a tough road right now. I wish I could blog about EVERY aspect of my life on here...but I really don't know who is on the other end reading all this.

I will say I've been very hurt and I am very angry with Kayla's birth mother. It was the icing to the cake that I've already been eating...meaning...

I'm just at the end of my rope here...missing my husband for 7 months, him being shot at, have bombs, mortars and RPG's thrown at him, with his homecoming date being pushed back so many times, being a single mother for 7 months, living on this island with no family and only 2 people I can really call my 'friends', and preparing for these dumb typhoons and tsunami warnings is no fun, and not to mention the stupid BS with BM that just topped everything off, and PMS sneaking up on me real soon- I just have nothing left in me and I need my husband....and family.

Thank God I have Kayla here to keep a smile on my face. Even when I get frustrated that she screams starting at 2 am ONLY because she has developed separation issues.

A once blogger friend told me years ago...and to this day I use the saying a lot, "When your at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

It is October finally...after all. 8 more days to hang on to the rope all alone.

Anyways...

Typhoon Melmar is supposed to hit us tomorrow...Saturday. The possiblity of it turning into a Super Typhoon is there. Of course, this has a big chance of changing until then. So today I will be yet again preparing for a storm. A bigger storm...that better show it's face. After the joke of the last one mixed with my very last button being pushed...I will be ticked off If I prepare for nothing.

Gee...did this blog put you in a great mood or what?

Below is a picture of the storm that just passed us and the storm appraoching us. We are smack dab in the middle of them both right now.

Here is the lastest info: I will keep updated...as long as we have electrity. (I heard the last major typhoon here the power was out for a month! I dont know how true that is though)

A "rapidly intensifying" typhoon is tracking to pass north of Saipan, but it wouldn't be uncommon for the storm to shift farther westward and closer to Guam than forecasted, National Weather Service meteorologist Chip Guard said yesterday.

As of 10 p.m., yesterday, the center of the Typhoon Melor was located at 14 degrees north and 152 degrees east, or about 490 miles east of Guam, according to the National Weather Service. The typhoon was moving west-northwest at about 10 mph.

"Its going to be a pretty strong typhoon," Guard said yesterday afternoon.

If Melor doesn't change course, the typhoon is expected to bring damaging winds to Guam on Saturday afternoon. The threat for damaging winds is expected to increase. Winds of that strength can tear tarps or canopies or rip branches off trees and possibly down power lines, Guard said. Residents are urged to make storm preparations.

The Weather Service warned that Melor will be large and dangerous system before it reaches the Marianas. The radius of damaging winds extends far from the center and the onset of damaging winds is possible in the Marianas Saturday afternoon.

Guam is under a tropical storm watch, which means tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are possible within 48 hours.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Good news!

Still waiting on the worst of the storm...
STORM UPDATE: 5:30 p.m. — Tropical depression 18w could become a tropical storm before midnight

Good news is..

Nick is OUT of that God awful country of Afghanistan. He now sits in Qatar waiting for a flight home. We are hoping soon...but the date keeps getting pushed back. Could be at least a week.

You would think being a military wife for over 7 years now that I would be used to the hurry up and wait of the military. But Tis not the case.

Each day closer, is harder than the one before.

And watching that show Im addicted to doesnt help. (Army Wives)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

good news!

Tomorrow Nick turns in all his bags to be shipped out! Which means he will soon be on his way out of that terrible place he is in....to sit at another place...to wait for a flight home

Thank you Lord!!!!!

A little more than a week and he should be safe and sound at home, with us.

All together again!

In his words:
Nick Alessi: Well, 41 Missions, 4254 miles, a few fire fights, a lot of IEDs, some mortars, some RPGs and my last mission is over!!!! Another two weeks and I will be home to my family. Thanks everyone for all of the support. I made it out of this one alive. RIP to those who didn't.

Yes, RIP to those who didnt and much strength to their families. These guys are the real heros.

And YES, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT. This deployment was anything but easy.

We been keeping busy here. Days are flying by. Today we spent most of the day out back in the pool.

Tomorrow....BEACH and picnic lunch on the beach!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Typhoon Choi-Wan

Typhoon Choi-Wan will pass over the Marianas with heavy rain and winds at Andersen. If the storm track changes, this storm could
have higher impact with less preparation time. Households and duty sections should review preparatory actions for Typhoons and
secure items which can be damaged or cause damage if blown by strong winds.

Enjoying the rain right now.

Nick called me this morning. He is safe. They are working their butts off to finish this convoy mission sooner rather than 5 days later.

He will be home in less than 3 weeks now. About 20 days or so.

It cant come soon enough.

Thanks to all my blogger friends. I could feel the love and hugs and I needed that.

Great....

5 Americans just killed in Afghanistan.

And my husband just went out on convoy today.

And will be out for 5 days.

I want to curl up into a ball and cry.

But I cant.

I have to be strong for Kayla and her painful teeth.

3 weeks seems like 3 months away.

I need sleep.

I need peace.

I need my husband home. NOW.

Friday, September 11, 2009

3 weeks and lots of pictures.

Only 3 weeks, give or take a couple days, until Nick is home. And he still has 2 more convoy duty mission's before he leaves. Yuck.

Here is Kayla a couple days ago. We got lucky with our house location on base here. I can look out my front door and see the elementary school. So the playground is within very close walking distance. And the built a new one for this school year. And Kayla loves it. She runs wild on this playground! All the other playgrounds on base have sand and she cant run that well in the sand. But this one just has a rubber like solid ground.

Monday, August 31, 2009

To all of Nick's supporters...

Please keep him in your thoughts. He is out for 4 days on convoy.

Good news is:
only 1 more convoy duty, and then....

HE COMES HOME!

Also, I got there words from him he wanted me to share:

Also babe, can you have everyone hold off on sending packages? Tell them thank you for all the support, but I don't want anything to need to be sent back to sender if it arrives after I leave.

I cant even belive when I wake up in the morning it will be September.

September.

How did it get here so fast?

Why did it take so long?

I haven't seen my own husband since March 1st.

Can it get here any faster?

Monday, August 17, 2009

Possible...

Possible storm or typhoon headed to Guam in the next couple of days. I guess we will spend tomorrow shopping for supplies since I'm not in any way, shape or form prepared.

We'll have to get some cat food and litter, first aid supplies, can foods and a manual can opener, fill the car with gas, get a couple more flashlights and extra batteries and fill up containers with tap water, etc.

Today I wanted to get Kayla out of the house. Living on Guam is getting very old very fast. There isn't many things that are toddler friendly to do with Kayla. Besides the beach, I can think of 2, maybe 3 other things to do with her. It frustrates me. I would love to take her to a zoo, to a park, to an aquarium better than the one here, to an amusement park...ya know... all the things you do with children.

So, today we went to Sam Choy for lunch and then to Underwater World. She crashed hard when we got home for a 2 hour nap.

Im stunned at the words she picked up today.

Pear, Peach, Plum, Blue's Clues, Lotion, Grape, Hot Dog and Mat (she was asking what the bath mat was while I was in the shower)

I will put pics up once I upload them.

I got this email from my hubby this morning and I was reading with a smile, then I go to the second part and my smile was joined with tears. I'm so lucky. What more can I ask for? I live in paradise. It can be boring, but nonetheless...it's paradise. I have a very rare husband and amazing daughter whom I get to spend all my days with. A great home, 2 perfect cats (except at 3 am). Really, what more can I ask for? I feel blessed that is for sure.

I want you to:
Get mad at me for not putting my clothing away
Make fun of me for pooping 5 times a day
ask me to take the garbage out 3 times
booty bump me in the store
hold on to my arm and make me feel proud at the bx
tell me to get off the laptop
make a salad while I cook the stake
ask me if I need another beer
tell me not to scare you when you arent expecting me to be there
cuddle up next to me when your cold
tell me its to hot in bed
make me beg for sex
ask me to change kaylas diaper
ask me to go for a walk
get grossed out by my feet
scrapbook while i play a video game

I want to:
Fix all the things above that I do wrong

I want:

YOU

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

I need....

my husband.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

I woke up to this email

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE

I I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Michelle, you have been hacked!!!!!!

After guessing different logins and passwords, I have made it into her blog. I being her husband, Nick.
First I want to thank everyone for supporting Michelle and I, and most recently KAYLA, through this journey, adventure, experience, or whatever you may call it. I would call it a dream, but the only truly dreamy part has been the outcome. Not that it hasn't been a building block of our marriage and taught us we can overcome anything, but because of the heartache it caused so many along the way.

Most importantly, I really wanted to thank you, Michelle. Thank you for being there for me through all my good decisions, bad decisions and indifferent decisions. I know I told you many years ago that the Air Force was my life and I don't want to miss opportunities in my career, but I know I have taken that mighty far. There have been times when I am sure I could have stayed home, times when I could have gotten out of those holiday shifts, and times where I chose missions that I probably shouldn't have. But, through it all you remained there for me. You supported me, you supported yourself and you ran a household when the odds were stacked against you, us. Thank you for the concern you show and the unwaivering trust and support you give me, even when not hearing from me from days, sometimes weeks on end. I try my hardest to check in, but you would be really surprised if you saw the whole picture of what we do sometimes. Someday I will explain it all, maybe.
Thank you for rallying support from your girlfriends, your blogger friends and our family. Even living 2 feet from a guy next to me for 7 months, its amazing how lonely it can get out here. How depressing your down time is and how unmotivated silence can make us. When I receive mail, emails, packages or blog updates it brings me back to reality and reminds me why it is we do what we do.
Thank you for raising Kayla. I am sorry how hard it was to begin a family, but I am thankful for the end result. I wouldn't want it any other way. She is a perfectly little girl, a lady, a munch kin, but above all else, our daughter. Thank you for putting up with early mornings, long nights, stinky diapers and teething slobber. Thank you for raising her with our values, our pride, our commitment and most importantly, our love.

Again, thank you everyone. I don't always get to read Michelle's posts, but whenever I do, I check the comments and am thankful for the advice, sympathy and congratulations that we receive.
I love you Michelle, Always and Forever!!!!

Saturday, May 02, 2009

IMPORTANT- Deployment address change!

Nick informed me today that his mailing address has changed. Dont be alarmed though. He has not changed his home base, it's just that his home base has changed names.
Seems weird to me. But tis what I was told.

Please, if you are one of those that are sending mail, contact me if I havent contacted you already with his new address.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

This will also change June 1st again because Nick will be changing rank. His address wont change but the SSgt will change!!!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Is Dada hiding??

Monday, April 27, 2009

Boring

I wish I could spill ALL the beans on my blog about every detail of my life. But my blog is set to public and I don't know who reads it.

I would love to spill every bean's detail and get advice on a certain topic. A topic that consists of Birth Mama Drama. But I cant.

Anyhow, no life= boring blog. I apologize.

Im still working on quilts. I finished sewing all the squares together of my BDU quilt. The next step would be to sew all the rows of squares together, but I'm putting that on hold so I can sew all the squares into rows of Kayla's quilt.

Yesterday Nick called me. I hadn't heard from him in 2 days prior to that. He was only able to say a few things in fear of the satellite phone failing again. But he did say he was safe and he is stuck at one base for a little bit hauling tools and equipment around to those who need it. The base is actually NOTHING. I mean nothing. They have nothing. What I mean by this is, they are going Number 2 in plastic bags and then burning it to dispose of it. He expects to be there a couple more days. From there I don't know. He said it will probably be a few a days before he can call me.

Above it a picture of Kayla from Sunday. (Yes, she has BBQ sauce on her face) She has become such the little girl from such the little baby. The past few days she has picked up on "Give me five!" And she smacks my hand to give me fives. She is such the little miss independent. And still at almost 9 months old, we cant leave a store without getting compliments on her hair, her eyes, her smile, her perfect skin tone and her good behavior. It reassures me I'm doing a good job.

Sometimes I just sit and watch her play, watch her entertain herself, watch her think, and it breaks my heart that Nick cant see her.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Thank you

Thank you kindly everyone for the wonderful comments on my quilting. Yes, Im very excited to see these done, especially Kayla's.

Honestly, I have burried myself in these projects for a reason. Nick has left on another convoy mission yesterday. This time he is away for 2 weeks. I dont know when he will back. I cant sit at the computer waiting for him to sign onto messenger when he wakes up and during his lunch break. I cant wake up up to his emails in the morning. I cant sit here and wonder and wait all day. So the quilting is to keep me from doing this.

I did get a call from him at 2 am this morning. It consisted of a few words beofore the phone went dead. He said he was calling to say he loved me and I asked if he was ok and he said yes, he just missed me. Then it went dead. He called back right away and said I know your sleeping but I had to call. I said it was ok, and then it went dead again.

I got no sleep last night and Kayla had to be up before 5 am. Great.

Oh, another thing. I have to also take a break from this computer because today is 4th day in a row that my right arm has been hurting. From my elbow all down to my wrist. It hurts. Its painful. I dont know what else it could be but the onset of carpel tunnel. I hope Im wrong. I felt it for years but only recently has it been this bad.

Above picture is from yesterday. You cant really see it, but Kayla is wearing a onesie that I made. It says, I Love(heart shape) Mickey (Mickey face.)

Sunday, April 19, 2009

He's back!

This morning I was going to blog about our Sunday in pictures. But I will save that for tomorrow.

No...he's not home. But Nick had been gone for 3 days out on a mission. I felt pretty low the whole time with no contact from him, not knowing where he was, or what he was doing caused me to loose a lot of sleep. I woke up this morning exhausted and my throat hurts. Not cool. But I also woke up to an instant message from him that said, "Nick Alessi: I miss you boo. I am back safe and sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Reading that feels like entire brick wall lifted off my chest.

Here are a few pictures.

Here are his wheels and the load he was convoying.

Some guys on the side of the road that would seriously scare me. It just doesnt look right.

Check out this guy...if the 2 other guys above didnt scare to me death..this guy surely would.

Thats right, they better know better than to mess with my husband. Little do they know that my husband gets perfect scores on his shooting training. Not many can do that.

By the way, Thank you Kate for sending Nick's care package. He did get his package a couple days before he headed out on convoy so he has some snacks to take with him. He really appreciates that thoughts and support from you. A little package means so much to him, and me.

Oh and by the way...please stop over and see Bobby and Gregg. Their precious daughter Sabrina was just born. They are headed to see her and their Birth Mom now. And I cant wait for them to hold her and fall in love with her and melt in her hands at first sight just like Nick did with Kayla. Its a moment that they shall never forget. Congrats Daddies!

Friday, April 17, 2009

I love it

I love it when Nick tells me, "I love you always and forever."

Gosh do I miss him today.

*Sigh, with teary eyes*

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Easter Eve

Well, It's the night before Easter. Kayla has had her dinner...or as much as shes going to eat anyway, she has had her bath and now she is emptying out her toy basket. Soon will be bed time and soon I will get out her very first Basket, arrange all the items I, I mean Easter Bunny, as gotten her and sit in on the living room floor. And in the morning I will bring her out to the living room and go on as normal. Lay her down on the pillow on the floor, giver a bottle, and change her diaper...and we shall see how long it takes her to realize there are goodies she can dig into. And you bet, I will have pictures to share.

In the meantime....PLEASE remind me that I am an AIR FORCE wife. NOT an ARMY wife. When I look at these pictures they tell me different. I see my AIR FORCE husband wearing ARMY patches on his uniform and wearing ARMY weapons and ARMY body amour while doing an ARMY job. Where did I sign up for that position as a wife? Oh yeah...when I said, "For better or worse." He is lucky that I love him enough to put up with him.

Here he is in front of his wheels.

Here he is in his wheels.

Here he is in his wheels again. No, that is not beer or apple juice in that bottle. Lets just say when he is out on a convoy job off base he cannot leave his wheels. Not even to use the bathroom.

Here are the local people watching them go by in convoy.

Here he is with his 'partner in crime.'

His wheels again.

Boy oh Boy, some days I cant get over just how very lucky I am. Today is one of those days. I have a real live GI JOE husband and the most beautiful daughter anyone could ever ask for.

I guess this would be the proper time of year to really be Thankful for all that God and his son have given me.

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