Hello all! Sorry to have been away for so very long! Things have been a bit hectic so there is lots of catching up to do.

First off, Hawaii!!!! Best vacation ever! We had the most wonderful time. I so wish we could have stayed longer. We ate tons of amazing food, hiked to Diamond Head Peak, went snorkeling and snubaing, saw a ton of sea turtles, visited Pearl Harbor, and much more! It was amazing. Having that time together was such a gift! At the same time, it made me a little sad. We do not get a lot (if any) stress free time to really *really* enjoy each other. It took a few day in Hawaii to really relax and it was so refreshing to see that side of both of us. That was priceless! I just wish we could be that way more often.

Just a few photos from Hawaii!

At the Peak of Diamond Head Crater

  

At Alan Wongs for Our Anniversary

Two Years! :)

Sunset Near Our Hotel

North Shore

North Shore

Now we are back and things are in the normal hectic full swing. I was sick over the 4th of July. Though Travis really pushed for me to go to the ER, I was obviously not bleeding out or anything so I just stayed in bed for a few days. That was no fun! The following short week, which was his first days back from vacation, was a very stressful week! Lot's of trouble with other people not planning training. Glad that's over. Then we celebrated my 23rd birthday with some friends. Travis got some good training last week. We went to a play and The Melting Pot in LA this past weekend. And now he's off to 29 Palms for a few weeks before his parents and grandmother come to visit. Whew!

Despite all that has been going on, I have started school!! My first day was actually our first full day in Hawaii but I've managed to stay on top of everything and I have As in both of my classes!!! I'm super proud I'm doing so well since it's been over two years since I left my college in Ga. This week is the halfway midterm week, which I am a bit nervous about. While I'm glad to be back in school, I already can't wait till it's over! Taking small breaking in semesters has made it feel like I've been in school forever!

Happy June everyone!! I am very excited to see June hit! It is going to be a wonderful month and summer!!

This month Travis and I will be heading to Hawaii for our second wedding anniversary and our make-up honeymoon! I am beyond excited!! I should also go on record saying I have thought of the best anniversary gift, maybe best ever! :) This will be the best anniversary yet. Unfortunately our wonderful wedding ended with Travis leaving for training. Married on Saturday and he was out on Monday. Our first anniversary, I am very happy to say we were able to spend together. But we also had to attend a pre-deployment brief, so a little bit of a buzz kill you could say. Third time is a charm! I can't believe we've been married for almost two years! It seems like it's gone by in a blink of an eye but in the same time it feels like five years has been shoved into the two year time span. It's been a busy two years!
As if having our wedding anniversary isn't enough, that same week I will be starting school! I'm a bit hesitant about overloading that week but somehow I'll make it work. I hate the idea of waiting until August to start school. After dealing with all the crazy VA paperwork, I am so close to having it done I just want to start school! If everything goes as planned I should be graduating in about two years! (and as Travis says, "be his sugar mama" Hahaha!)