A serious lack of updates

Sorry, I have no time in updating this thing. I have a full time job working with my sister at the home offices of Rodgers and Holland (jewelry store) which is very boring, but very fun when I can try on the beautiful rings we get in =]. Fred has been gone for more then a month, but hes only been in Afghanistan for two weeks. Sometimes the time feels like it drags then there are other times when the week goes by so fast. He wont be home til May, and it seems like forever and a day until he comes home. But we talk everyday,email, and we even get to Skype! So, its not as bad as I thought it was gonna be. I was thinking I would only have to rely on snail mail. It doesn't take from the fact that he is in a very dangerous place, I'm always worrying for him. I don't want anything to happen to him or anyone over there. I just pray that these next seven months go by so fast. And in a way it has, because Halloween has past and so has Jovani's first birthday. I can't believe how fast his year went. He is no longer a baby, he looks like a big boy and it breaks my heart. I wish I could go back to the days when he would just sleep in his swing. Now, I'm always asking myself," is it bedtime yet?" lol Just kidding, I cant wait to come home from work to see my little buddy. Here are a few pics of Jo, for Halloween he was Brobee, his favorite character from Yo Gabba Gabba. Its this show on the noggin channel, now know as the nick jr channel. I like it too lol and some from his first bday party this past Saturday. Enjoy! I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FRED!! MTYEK

Congrats Grad!

Well, Fred is officially a St. Leo Alumni. The ceremony was nice. It wasn't too long. I was worried Jovani would get fussy, the night before I didn't get any sleep on the count of Jovani teething and I have a level 3 sprain and a small fracture in my ankle (I fell ), plus Fred had duty at the hospital so I spent the night alone. So both Jovani and had no sleep and we tired yesterday. But Jovani did a great job. After the graduates walked in and the speakers started to give their speeches, Jovani thought he would give his input also and he blabbed away along with them. I had to shush them and quickly find something to give to him to keep him quiet. Then , the moment we were all waiting for, diplomas!

I have to admit, I didn't like not having help all week long during school because Fred had to stay up late papers to write, math to study, get up at five in the morning to study some more. I never got to spend anytime with him and I didn't get as much help as I wanted with Jovani. But seeing him walk across the stage and seeing that nervous/happy smile on his face made all those nights alone worth it because he's happy. I'm glad he finished college. I'm very very happy for him. He said he was gonna do it and he did it. He's made it a long way, a lot farther then a lot of other people we know.

Fred, I wish you nothing but the best in your life. I hope that the determination you have will stick with you forever so that you will be successful at everything you do. I'm so happy for you and I love very much!

Walking in, Fred is the second one

He was pointing to me and Jovani HM2 Menchaca FMF now AA =]

I like his shirt and tie I love this pic lol **Thank you Dr. Luna for taking the pictures for us!

123 Numbers #

I hate math. I always have, I always will. Numbers are bad. But for now, I guess they are good. considering Fred got his leave for Chicago approved! So as of today, there are only 23 more days left til we go back home!! We'll be leaving on the second right after Fred gets out of work and we'll be getting there on the third God willing. No more surprises. I'm tired of those.But I can't wait. I miss everyone! I can't stand this nasty Texas heat. Til then, two days til our mini trip to Houston to see the Cubs play against the Astros. (I, as last year,am going for the pretzels and to get out of Corpus, Jovani is going to get a foul ball). And 17 days til Freds college graduation. He'll be getting his associates and then in the fall he'll be attending Texas A&M CC for pre meds. The best for last, In August, we'll only have one more year left in Texas! YAY! Maybe San Diego after that? I wanna shoot for Virgina Beach. We'll see. Just a small post cause I haven't post in a long time.

A Quick Pic

We went fishing again this past weekend. We went out to the beach on the island. It was very nice out. I caught a fish...again. At first I thought my line got stuck on the rocks, but as I kept reeling my line in I saw a big fish at the other end. I swear I thought my rod was gonna break. I needed help bringing it in so John grabbed the line and I was so excited because it was a big fish! (This time for real Rachel lol) Come to find out it was a Drum fish, I guess they are hard to catch and I caught one! Fred was down further on the rocks and when he came by me he asked to take a picture with my fish and claim it his. I said no lol.It wasn't legal size so I had to throw it back in. I forgot my camera but I took a pic with Natalie's iphone. Pay attention to the background, Fred was mad and stomped away. But, I gotta give him credit, I think he caught a gold fish or something =D

Easter

This was Jovani's first Easter. This holiday was better than Christmas considering Jovani is older now and he can enjoy toys. Hes very grabby and curious. Enjoy...

See what I mean?

"Come on mom! I wanna play

Yikes

Sorry I'm falling behind on this blogger thing. Well, I have two post to write about so lets get started shall we?

I think it was two Sundays ago I got introduced to a new hobby. Fred and I made some new friends, they go by the name of The Medranos. Very nice people. I don't have many friends out here. I have a handful of them and I, as always, am the youngest one. The Medranos, unlike my other friends (no offense lol) are young like us =]. In their 22s, married for 5 years. (crazy huh? Im surprised I made it to two haha just kidding Fred, love you.) Anywho, they are originally from Corpus Christi and they are into fishing. So one Sunday, they took us fishing on base and I caught my first fish and it was a MONSTER! I'm surprised I reeled it in. Jovani was then due for a feeding so I had Fred throw my line out and I caught another fish! A catfish =] Fred says he caught it, I say I did, so I'll give him partial credit for it. Men!!

Captain Jovani

Shrimp bait yummy

There is my MONSTER!

Award winning fish, you'll see me on ESPN soon

Then we used him for bait =[

See that white spot on Freds face? Thats a fish ha ha

Theres our (MY) fish we (I) caught

Cute, we threw him back

Easter Eggstraveganza!

**There is a lot of spacing between the pictures so bare with me. Its 1201 AM and Im so tired** This is Jovani's first Easter. So in honor of this occasion, we went to JcPenny's to take some pictures. Now, we wont get them til the 7th of April, sooooo, ya'll back home will get them late.But, I expect to see those pictures in a frame when I get back home. The Navy sponsored a party/carnival for the kids who live on base. I was kinda iffy about going since Jovani is so young, he wouldn't be able to participate in any activity's. I still went and I met up with some friends there. Jovani had his first egg hunt. Fred took him, he got three eggs =]. After, we went to take some picture with the Easter Bunny. Jovani wasn't in a picture taking mood. Every time we would call his name to get his attention so that he could look at the camera, his head would go farther and farther down. I told the guy not to wait for a smile, just get him looking up. It didnt work. Fred did the hula hoop contest, but didn't win. Its ok, there is always next year. They had a deejay, a few of those inflatable jumpy things. I dont know what they are called. The sure did look fun though. There were pony rides, a petting zoo, and free food. I'm looking forward to next year when Jovani will be able to participate in the events.

So GQ don't ya think?

Hunting time

He was so tired.

Oh Jovani...

The other day he went to his cousins birthday party. I love dressing him up lol.

Isnt he BEAUTIFUL?!