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Making Plans

This post is long overdue. I regret not posting anything since April, but I'll do my best to summarize everything from the past 6 months and what we're expecting next (No, not a baby. Although our family did grow!)

Meet our veiled chameleon! Her original name was "Chameron", but after I jokingly called referred to her as a ridiculous cartoon character from Adventure Time, "Melissa" is what stuck. So this is Melissa. I never thought in a million years that I'd own a reptile, but Cory loves them, and now I love her (even though she hates us most of the time lol).


Lots of visitors recently, and still more to come! Here's a glimpse of our recent adventures...
Joanna in March, Rachel and the Godings in August. Jo got winter/spring, the others got summer/fall :) So much fun yet never enough time! I miss them all dearly! Side note: Somehow, Elouise is already 1 year old! My little nugget!


Weddings: I've been to 3 within 4 months! The first was in Illinois where we got to witness Cory's brother Zach marry his stunning bride Michelle :) Love this new family of mine!

In July, our friends Ruth and Chad tied the not here in Anchorage. Perfect summer day for this lovely couple!
 
Then this past weekend, I had the privilege of standing with one of my best friends Katie as she literally tied the knot with her sweetheart Neil (they tied a sailor's knot together during their ceremony :) ) I've only known Katie here in Anchorage where we both live, so I loved seeing her hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and meeting everyone she grew up with. It was such a great mini vacation!
 
 
My longer vacation was in Phoenix. Some called me crazy for choosing to visit in July, but I wasn't about to miss Dad's 60th birthday! And it just so happened that Joanna turned 25 on the same day :) It was so refreshing to visit home without having to worry about wedding plans. Small exception: helping Diana shop for a wedding gown :) Loads of fun!

 
 
With all this talk of traveling...Cory and I are ready to officially announce that our time living here in Alaska is coming to an end. His 4 year tour at Elmendorf Air Force Base is almost up along with his 6 years of enlistment. He has decided to separate from the military and join the rest of us civilians in the work force. He is currently working on his insurance agent certification so that he can help his stepdad start an agency in Roscoe, IL. And yes, we will be moving there mid-November.
 
As expected, I'm excited/scared/relieved/sad/eager/apprehensive about moving forward in this direction. As hard as it will be for me to leave the hospital I've worked at for over 2 years, I know there will be some type of RN position for me in IL. For Cory, the transition will be much more drastic. It was such a difficult decision for him to make since he had envisioned a military career for so long. Still, he can't wait to start this new adventure, especially since he gets to live back home for the first time in 6 years. We're nervous about this huge risk we're taking, but we're certain that now is the time to take it. I'll share more plans as they develop. For now, I'll be making the most of these last few months of calling Anchorage home. Shoot, I'm already getting emotional about it. Thankfully, I have this stud of a husband to keep me company :) Nearly 7 months in and I only love him more!
 

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  1. donnaSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Wow kathy, that was nice to read! So much excitement ahead for you guys! At least you got the awsome experience of living in alaska, that is something many think of, but never do! And, if you miss it too much, you could return.

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  2. donnaSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Wow kathy, that was nice to read! So much excitement ahead for you guys! At least you got the awsome experience of living in alaska, that is something many think of, but never do! And, if you miss it too much, you could return.

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