It’s definitely cold in Spokane, WA!!!

I know Coy is unable to make a post at the moment, so I figured I’d let you all know what I’ve been up to!! 

I’m finally settled in at my parent’s house.  There’s nothing like… not moving away for college, getting married and moving out, and then moving back into your parents’ home!  Haha!  Sounds kind of funny, but I’m extremely thankful to have a place to stay when I come “home”.  It feels just like old times except Coy is not around.  My mom, dad, and friends have been keeping me busy, but I do feel like a part of me is missing at times.  It’s crazy…I want to go out with my friends and do fun things, but all my friends are married, work, are pregnant, or have kids, so it’s been difficult!  Hah!  Oh well, only one more day and I’ll be able to talk to Coy again…and then hopefully I’ll be able to see him in a few more weeks!!!  I’m definitely looking forward to that!

I do want to say to our family and friends that I’m sure most of you know its tough being a “military wife”.  I know all of you are curious as to what is going on, where Coy is, what’s next, when will he be coming to visit, etc….  Just know that I will try my best to give you all the information I know.  I also want you to know that I am emotional from time to time because the reality of all this is starting to set in.  This will be the first time I’m not will Coy during the holidays in 9-10 years!  So, if my answers to your questions and concerns seem short at certain times, it may be because I simply cannot talk about it at that moment.  I think some things are just difficult to say out loud…like, no he will not be here, he may not be able to come for Christmas, I’m not sure when I’ll see him again, etc.  Trust me, I’m a strong person and I know what we both signed up for, but it’s just the beginning of a long journey that I’m not used to just yet…I’ll come around, I just need a little bit of time!  What I can say is that all of your questions can probably be answered by reading our blog!  He’s very informative and usually he posts everything he tells me! 

How about the weather in Spokane!  Poor Coy is freezing his butt off!!  I spoke to him on Friday night and he was telling me that he was writing down the weather so he knows the temperatures everyday!  I couldn’t help but laugh!  That’s Coy for ya!  Personally, I think I’d rather wake up and say, “man, if feels like 30° out here!”  But really it would be like –?°!  Coy would rather know the real temperature (so would most people!)…I think if I knew it was in the negatives I’d be colder than I would be if it were in the 30°’s!!  Just a thought!  Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers…he’s definitely cold and by no means an outdoorsy kind of guy, so I know he’s not having too much fun.  But, it’s not for that long, and think of all the skills he’s learning!  I should be hearing from him late Thursday or Friday :)

As for answering questions about when he’ll be coming to town… I know he was hoping to come down for Christmas.  But, while in WA he was explaining to me that he might not be able to come to NOLA due to one of his report date (not sure where) changing.   Keep your fingers crossed!!  As it gets closer we’ll know more and can fill you in!

10-Day Forecast for Spokane, WA

High / Low (°F)

Precip. %

Tonight Nov 22

Snow / Wind Early

10°

70 %

Tue Nov 23

AM Snow Showers

12°/-3°

30 %

Wed Nov 24

Mostly Cloudy

16°/9°

10 %

Thu Nov 25

Mostly Cloudy

27°/25°

10 %

Fri Nov 26

Few Snow Showers

36°/32°

30 %

Sat Nov 27

Few Snow Showers

37°/28°

30 %

Sun Nov 28

Few Snow Showers

34°/23°

30 %

Mon Nov 29

Mostly Cloudy

34°/24°

20 %

Tue Nov 30

Snow Shower

35°/32°

60 %

Wed Dec 01

Rain / Snow Showers

38°/29°

60 %

Last Updated Nov 22 08:08 p.m. PT

CONGRATS to MIA and MATT on their engagement!!!  On Friday night, Matt proposed to Mia!!  Her ring is BEAUTIFUL!!! So exciting!!!  I love weddings!!  Mia and Matt are two of my most favorite people and I can’t wait for him to be part of the family!!!...I mean he already is like family, but you know what I mean!   I feel like we’re getting so old!  I mean we’re married…only for 2 years, but together since high school (which has almost been 10 years)!, Coy’s younger sister is getting married, our 10-year reunion is coming up!, my parents all their friends are starting to whip out eyeglasses at restaurants!  Hahahaha…it’s so crazy how time flies!!  CONGRATS to my cousin Sabrina and Brittney for making the 2011 VooDoo Doll Dance Team!!!  Tryouts were this past Saturday at Mardi Gras World!!  It was so weird going to watch the tryouts…I’ve never done that before!!  Myself, along with a few other veterans were helping out with the auditions.  It was nice seeing everyone!  It was like a VooDoo Doll reunion…and a bunch of babies!  I’m so happy the team is back in NOLA and 2 very special people in my life will be dancing on the field like I did!!!  I will admit I’m a bit jealous!!  But I can’t wait to actually be a fan in the stands…a season ticket holder!  The games are going to be a blast!!!  If you’re in NOLA and haven’t purchased your season tickets yet…what are you waiting for?!!!  Just kidding, but really, get your tickets…they’re affordable and the games are so much fun, especially for kids!!  For a limited time you can get season tickets at the 2008 price!!  O.K...I’m done with the advertisement :) On Sunday, I went to Houma at Aunt Stacey and Uncle Rusty’s house with Mrs. Dianne, Bill, Mia, Matt, Nanny, Paw, and Kailin…oh! and Oreo!  Stacey made some delicious gumbo and potato salad and Russ made pecan pies!!  Everything was delicious!  After we ate, Kailin made some exfoliating scrub with sea salt, honey, essential oils, and brown sugar!  I was impressed!  Then we played spa and she gave us all pedicures!!  It was nice!  I left with white polka dots on my toenails!!!  It was a really nice day!! Tonight I’m going out with some friends to Superior Grill’s block party!!  I’ve never gone there the night before Thanksgiving, but apparently it’s the thing to do!!  I probably won’t stay out too late…I can’t hang anymore!  Haha…I don’t know if I’m getting older or I’m used to not doing much in Del Rio!!     Oh! And I’m not sure if Coy will have time or not, but check back during the week…he may make a post about his dreadful (without all the details) week camping!!!  I guess I’ll rap up this post!! I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!!!  Eat some white meat turkey and all the yummy fixings for Coy!!  Till next time, thanks for reading :) ~Kristen