Life has taught me that making plans is basically a worthless endeavor. Just when you think you've got your future all figured out, life cackles at your arrogance and completely turns your world on its end or goes the absolute opposite way out of spite. Being in the military has further validated this outlook. Nothing goes as planned.
We were supposed to be leaving here by now, but it turns out we have another two months here. I don't really mind as this is probably the most beautiful place to be "stuck". But that's what it feels like sometimes. We're stuck. We came here knowing this was temporary, expecting to be here no more than a year...and it will be two in a month. We're just ready to move on, get going with our lives. While this place has become a home, it's hard to get too attached because we know it's not permanent. We're ready to go somewhere we'll "know" we'll be for awhile. We're restless.
Despite all of this, the last few weeks have been pretty eventful. The in-laws came out for a visit for Ty's graduation from his program. We haven't seen any family since Christmas. While it was good to see them, I'll admit it made me a little homesick for my own family (even though I don't miss "home" in general). It's hard to believe it's already been seven months since we've been home. Even harder to believe Christmas is less than six months away... Time moves so fast lately, doesn't it seem?
While the parents were here, we tried to show them every corner of our little piece of California. We took them to all of the touristy places and the places we enjoy. I'm pretty sure we ate out every night. And I have never done that much day drinking in my life. My in-laws are the type of people who follow they're cup of morning coffee by cracking open a beer. Yeah. My in-laws are more awesome than yours.
We had an amazing time with them. I know my husband enjoyed having them here especially for such an important occasion. I'm so immensely proud of all of the hard work he's put in over the last two years in this sometimes shitty program. Seeing him graduate finally after all he's gone through was perfect.
So now, the in-laws have departed and Fourth of July has come and gone. We spent the day eating and drinking with friends which is basically how you're supposed to spend it, right?
We now are wasting time until we officially get to leave here. Or Halloween comes. Whichever happens first.
That's all for the present. Now enjoy some pictures!
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| SO PROUD!! |
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| Aren't we cute?? |
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| The in-laws enjoying 17-mile drive. |
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| Yeah, I rubbed this in my father's face. |
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| Cocktails at Pebble Beach? Okay. |
