everyday is a new day. each day brings new adventures. and it's up to you how you go about your day. you can make it wonderful or have it rain on your parade. sometimes there are circumstances beyond your control but you can always see it as a blessing in disguise. i don't understand some of the wives make themselves hermits and then complain about having nothing to do or not having friends to hang out with. you really don't need to be bff's with everybody but it doesn't hurt to smile and say hi when you walk past someone while you're out for walk, or make small take at the dog park. when i walk and i see people hanging out in their drive way i like to wave and say hi. who knows what doors that'll open up. i've met so many amazing people just starting off like that and i wouldn't change it. you don't have to be a complete extrovert to do it either! remember smiling takes less work than frowning.

i've been spending several hours a day at the dog park and taking my time when i walk. i love the fresh air and talking to everyone. it really brightens up my day. i haven't gotten baby fever yet for baby #2 but i love how everyone keeps egging us on for another one. it's interesting seeing everyone coo over babies that aren't their's lol. another wife in our unit and i have decided we are going to get together and throw a nice thanksgiving dinner for us, some other couples and the single marines that wants to join us. i think that it'll be really nice and i'm so excited to be able to plan and execute. i bought several more photo frames so i've gotta find the time to put them all up but i know i can do it :)

kris reenlisted next wk and we are now waiting on orders. there were a few spoofs at the actual ceremony but overall the kids were great and it went very well :) this month will be kinda hectic i think but so it will be through new years. im trying to go home and visit family while kris is away at the viper but poor hannah might get sick on the car ride. planning on giving her some gingersnap cookies or a bit of benadryll to knock her out. i'm also thinking about subscribing for the sunday paper just for the coupons but i hardly use any of them. this last insert from p&g was awesome! lots of make up stuff i love :D i've gotta get back on track and get serious about walking everyday with the ball coming up in about a month. it's crunch time! need to keep losing weight.