We're getting closer...

Well, it is a big week in Texas, possibly our biggest! Matt had his last two flights yesterday. This afternoon he selects (makes his wish list). There are four options. First, we could stay here and Matt would train to fly P3s. Second, we could move to Milton, Florida (outside of Pensacola) and Matt would train to fly helicopters. Third, we could move to Kingsville, Texas (about 40 minutes south of Corpus) and Matt would train for tail hook (jets, E2, c2s). Fourth, we could move to Meridian, Mississippi and Matt would train for tail hook. We know that we will be happy with whatever he gets. It is up to the Navy and we are ready and excited!

The crazy part is that we will probably be moving in the next two weeks, but we don’t know where we are going yet. For someone that loves to plan, it is kind of driving me crazy. Luckily, I have been filling my time with books, scrapbooking (Sadie currently has 16 pages), eating/drinking, and sunbathing. What a great summer. Basically, I know that the second that we find out, along with the excitement comes the stress. We will have to figure out a place to live. I will start the job search. We will have to plan our vacation (I have been trying to plan a trip home for months, but need to wait until we hear about where we will be living and when we will be moving). And finally, we will have to move.

To add to the excitement, Hurricane Alex is headed our way. We have been tracking the potential path of the hurricane and it is projected to hit below us in Mexico and southern Texas. However, according to the forecast we are slated to get 90 mph winds and heavy rain. We live on North Padre Island, key word being ISLAND, so this could be a problem. Needless to say, the next couple of days are sure to be memorable.

For now – back to watching the forecast and then headed out to buy water, batteries, and flashlights. I will keep you updated on the weather and, more importantly, our next moveJ

Here is how we have been spending our last couple of days...

Sadie taking a dip - she LOVES the water


Last Friday was the first time that we had dinner together in over a month - Matt has been flying nearly every day!


Matt is finally done with primary - let the celebration begin!!!!


What I woke up to this morning - Hurricane Alex - here he comes!


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