Life Since August

It has been a couple months since I last updated this blog and much has happened since August. The quick summary is that in mid-August I returned to the United States as Joe got ready to go Gunnery/out in the field for 2 months. After a couple weeks in MN visiting my parents and my sister Betsy and her family I packed up my car and started a road-trip to my new home in California. Along the way I stopped in South Dakota to see my Aunt Sue, Uncle Jeff, and my cousins Isaac and Anna, viewed portions of different pioneer trials, visited Utah for the first time in my life, drove along what has been called the loneliest road in America (Route 50 in Nevada), and saw Lake Tahoe.

My trip ended in California at the end of August when I moved into a condo with two absolutely wonderful roommates - both named Lisa. We bonded over a burglary experience when someone stole electronics, jewelry  and other items from our place, and decided to celebrate Christmas in September later that weekend in order to boost our mood. Unfortunately  our neighbors who live below us were not too thrilled with the fact that we put up Christmas decorations in September.

In mid-October Joe's Mom came out for a visit and to be there for my change-of-command when I took command of a Military Intelligence Company. The weekend was non-stop with work and I wasn't able to spend as much time with her as I would have liked, and we were not able to do any sight-seeing, but I guess that just means that she will have to eventually come back out for a visit.

Two days after I took command I boarded an airplane and flew back across the ocean too be reunited with the love of my life. Joe returned from Gunnery/Twin Bridges Training Area, the same day as I took command. During Gunnery, Joe and his Troop scooped up a ton of awards and bragging rights. While out in the field, he and his troopers made a video about Joe falling asleep and having a dream about his Troop.

It is so nice to be back with Joe. Even when he is supposed to have time off, work issues usually come up that he has to deal with immediately. Though I would love for us to be able to get away for a weekend, I am very happy for the time I do get to spend with him right now.