When I got married...

When I got married, I knew my life would change some. I grew up in a house with little to none militaryness (I had grandfathers in the military, but they both passed away when I was younger, and my dad told stories, but not the same as what Mark had. Marks dad was in the Air Force.) Anyways, so I knew I what I would be getting into and becoming (an Army Wife) and was excited for this new life. Well, it didnt really hit me until I was out to lunch with a good friend/old roommate, Amanda, and looked in the back seat of the car. This is what I saw...

It pretty much sums up my life. High heals and guns. Whats not to love? Now, it is different, but good different. For Mark and I's first date, we went shooting with 2 other couples. It was a lot of fun, something new, and at first I wasnt sure what to think. But, I ended up liking it and had a great time! Now, we go shooting periodically. (My goal is to be able to shoot the clay pigeon and have it shatter.)

Cookies go with...Milk?

The other day Mark and I were relaxing on the couch watching some show, most likely Law and Order SVU, when I discovered one of those "I thought everyone did it" moments. We enjoying some Milano cookies. Me, I had a nice cold glass of milk, and Mark had a cup of...WATER!!! I couldn't believe it. Who doesn't enjoy a yummy warm cookie with a cold glass of milk? Apparently my handsome husband. He then insisted that a lot of people do it (?!?)...or maybe just his family. Well, I texted his sister Katie and asked which she would prefer while eating a cookie, milk or water? Her reply: Milk. Of course...! Later that day we talked to his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Randy, and again asked the question, which they would prefer while eating a cookie, milk or water? Their answer came as no surprise...milk!
So, I am now working with Mark to help him enjoy cookies and milk...the American way :-) (In his defense, he says he is thirsting after eating the cookie, and water satisfies his thirst better. I just dont know. Haha.)

The Best is Yet to Come

I dont know how things could get any better; I have a loving and fantastic husband who loves me through my little moods, I have a family who also loves and supports me, I go to a college where many of the students and faculty share my same beliefs...and much more!
I was able to get my first ID card with my married name on it/military ID card. Mark has drill Thursday-Sunday, 8-? this week. I went to class on Friday and drove down to Blackfoot to meet Mark where he was filling out paper work, medical checks, etc. I can now get onto any base/post, PX, BX, commissary, etc :-) I haven't "legally" changed my name however. Earlier this week we went to Idaho Falls to the social security office. (Apparently there is some rule that only one person can be working at a time. When you walk in, you sign-in/take a number and sit down. There are two windows...yet only person will work at a time?) Anyways, so after waiting a little bit, they called my number. I explained I just got married and needed to change my name and get a new social security card. I handed over our marriage certificate, drivers license, birth certificate, current social security card, and who knows what else. The lady then proceeded to tell me that I did not have the correct marriage certificate. I brought the one from the state. She said it didn't have the "right seal" on it?! (The Army took it though!) So, I am going to try again another time.
Well, I should probably start getting ready to make dinner. Mark has been training all day...Oh, also, on a random side note. Mark and I went and saw "An American Carol" last night. We didn't stay for all of it though. I wasn't too happy with it and left. I know that we as a people have differences on President Bush, the upcoming election, war, the troops, etc. But, I do think that regardless of your opinion, George W. Bush deserves respect as President of the United States and the troops fighting to defend our freedom and to keep us safe deserve that same respect. (I think things like this have hit me a little harder because Mark is in the Army and could be deployed in a few years.)