Treadmill

David and I bought me a treadmill this past Monday for a super early birthday present. We then went bowling up on base and then came home and assembled the new Horizon T700 treadmill. Well, it's a bust. It doesn't even work! i'm so mad! We are going to return it probably tomorrow, but we are so mad! I was looking forward to starting to work out again, but I guesse it's going to have to wait. Anyway, nothing else is up right now except being stressed out about moving. I have to get a kennel for the dogs while in Albaquerque before we are in the house. I never realized how much it costs, but it's ok. Anyway, lots and lots of homework to do before I have my pack meeting.

Duart Castle

Our Castle
Originally uploaded by The Dunns

From Jan 2004 to Dec 2004 I was privileged to live in England with my sister and her husband who was stationed their. During June of 2004 my oldest sister Donna came to visit Jeni and I. While she was their we were able to go to Duart Castle which is the MacLean castle. My maiden name is McLean, so it's my castle. It's been in a couple of movies, one that was british and I don't remember the name and the other one is Entrapment. Well, the movie for christmad that I can't wait to watch is The Water Horse. It has my castle in the movie also! http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thewaterhorse/ is where you can watch the trailer and looks like a good family movie.
Today was Sunday and David had to work, which isn't normal, but every once in a while he has to work. So, we ended up missing church because he was suppose to get off at one and so I just had him take the truck but really he didn't get off until 3:30pm. So we just went to the Camp Gieger service that he holds...and he went in cammies. So cool. I wish I could go in cammies and not a dress. But I guess it's ok to where a dress, I look good when I wear dresses. :-D

Just a little Dirty

Stella
Originally uploaded by The Dunns

So yesterday it was on and again off again raining. Not that that's a bad thing, I do enjoy the rain. But Stella had to go to the bathroom really badly but I forsure wasn't going to let her go in the house. So I let her outside, right after the rain, and was planning on letting her in right away, but someone called so I needed to take the phone call. Well, ten minutes later and you see the results on the side. Cleaning her up wasn't so much fun. But I made sure I took the pictures because I knew they would be funny later.

David and Lt. Miette

David and Lt. Miette
Originally uploaded by The Dunns

Well, it's official, we're in the military for another five years! I'm excited but I'm not at the same time. I never thought I was going to be a marine wife, but I don't mind it. I just hate when David deploys and things like that. But supposedly he won't be deploying at his next duty station, so that's a huge plus. But, I love my husband and he's planning on staying in for a career, so, the fun will not end soon.

I don't know

Well, as much as I love dress blues I don't enjoy spending three hours at the uniform shop. But on November 2 it will be worth it when we have 2 new tops and 3 new trousers...for free! Also, David is re-enlisting tomorrow. YAY for us we are lifers for sure now. But you know,

He is the best so it's very worth it. I get to skip school tomorrow so I get to see him re-enlist and just enjoy the day. Will try and take lots of pictures but I forgot the camera for the family fun day which wasn't so fun. But we got a free dinner which is always nice. Well even though I don't have to go to school tomorrow I have a lab report and more homework to do tonight and make dinner before cub scouts. So, unti next time....

Dress Blues

With Davids new orders we have to get him 2 new sets of dressblues. Does anyone have any idea how much that cost? Let me tell you 1. It's a lot and 2. the average amount is around$300 to $400. Thankfully because we have the orders and he's doing I&I duty we get them for FREE! So anyway, today after school I picked David up and we went up to mainside...since he works on the air station and had some lunch. We then went over to the uniform shop and we had the whole form filled out but for some reason they said it wasn't correct. So we went over to TMO (the moving people that we go through with the military) and picked up some papers we need for our upcoming move. I then took David back to work to re-fill out the form but he was told he has to go to a brief so I then went home and now I have to wait for David to call me back to pick him up...again and take him to the uniform shop...again. Oh well....new dress blues....totally worth it!

Friday!

Fall in IN 2006
Originally uploaded by DanMcLean

So, it's FRIDAY! YAY! I love Fridays. I only have two classes, bio and math....i love math not so much bio. My house is pretty clean, so I don't have to work on it right now, and I just plan on working on my cross stitch. Later on today I'm going to Davids Family Fun Day at the marina for work. I must take pictures since this will probably be our last one other than the ball for the squadron. The temp is finally going down. It's 61 degrees F right now but wil get warmer up the low 70's. I just love it. I love wearing sweaters and putting on boots and wearing warm hats. it's the time for the trees to change colors. This is mainly the only time I'm ever homesick. The trees just don't change like it did in Indiana. The picture is what I'm talking about!
Yesterday I made a reservation at a hotel for the night of the Marine Corp Birthday Ball. We are staying at the Sheraton in a jacuzzi sweet with 2 privat balconies. I can't wait! It's also to celebrate our 3 year anniversary! Our anniversary will be 9 days later which is also on a Monday after Thanksgiving break during the school season. That's why we will be celebrating that night. Also it makes it nice then for the ball to get ready at the hotel and just coming and going as needed. I already have the dogs taken care of and life is good. Thank goodness for Elizabeth! Anyway....not much more has happened...until next time!

So Sick

Today David and I were driving up to check him in to work when he told me he wasn't feeling well. He had already told me that once before today, but he says he doesn't feel well all the time. So we are driving (I'm driving actually) and David's in the passengar seat when he says "pull over now" so I pull into the Marina cafe parking lot when David jumps out of the truck and starts throwing up...a lot. I feel so bad that I just thought he didn't feel well but I had no idea how bad he felt. So now he's at home in bed....not checked into work with his sprite in his drink. I hope he is feeling better soon.

Giraffes are more Human

I had do idea that giraffes hold grudges just like humans and they duke it out. It's somewhat amusing and somewhat sad that we can't figure out better ways as humans to fix things other than by fighting.

Moose and Stella

Moose and Stella
Originally uploaded by The Dunns

I have two really awesome dogs, Moose and Stella. I love them with everything I got. They are like my own children. Well, we have been treating them for fleas all summer and it's a never ending battle. It's been awful. Anyway, last night we were giving them yet another flea bath (as usual) when the shower head just fell off! I know I talked about it yesterday, but I still just think it's hilarious! Anyway, those are my two beatiful dogs.

Moving!

David got his orders...finally for Abulquerque. We weren't sure if we were going to move or not. We are super excited and are taking a long 30 days of leave along with it. We will be spending Christmas with his family and new years with my parents. We will see more family and friends along the way and look forward to a new start. We are sad to leave NC, as much as we dislike our town we are going to miss the company (friends) and the ocean. But on to new and bigger things.
Yesterday I also bought my ball dress for the Marine Corp Birthday. It's black with sparkles all over it! It's spaghetti strap, but I already have a good coverup but am going to look for a little more classier one. But the best part was that I got it at Ross and it was only $25! That is my cheapest formal dress ever! I'm super excited about that.
Today, we washed the dogs in the bathtub and funny enough the shower head just fell off! It wouldn't re-attach or anything so I went out and bought a new one. I bought a double shower head...I'm super excited for it! I can't wait to take my shower in the morning. So, for my random note of ending, I'm going to bed now!