This weekend has literally exhausted me. Friday we were suppose to go to the drive inn with Mandy and Joe but Grandma Pat and her friend Kathy surprised us and came to visit. We are so happy they are here of course. Josh and I waited till 11p.m. for their arrival. We've been staying in one of the spare rooms while they have our bed. I really wish we could afford another bed for when people come and visit us at our home. The next day we didn't leave the house till noon. We went to Deception Pass & West Beach. Last minute we decided to go to Port Townshed. Which we would have to take a ferry. We walked on this time so we didn't have the hassle of messing with a car and not being able to make the ferry. I love Port Townshed there are lots of places I hope to visit in the future. Today we just did some shopping. I am so exhausted the other night when my head hit the pillow on the couch I was out. Grandma Pat has so much energy. I love it. Hopefully tomorrow she can get in to see the doctor at Seattle Hospital.

This week has went by fast. Monday was a hard day the family left. I cried for hours. Josh came home and we held each other and cried. Plus we apologized for what we did to each other. I wasn't feeling well so Josh made dinner. Tuesday I felt better. I wanted to hang out with Mandy so we ended up going over to their house just to hang out. Mandy let me come over the next day just to hang out will orientation yesterday. I am highly stressed. My name on my social security number is different than my name now so they might drop me if I don't pay for college by next week. Ah, the love of it. It took three hours. Finally I was done. I think I'll like it when I go but for now I am having a hard time believe that I am going to go. I have night classes which is nice. Today Josh has day watch till 330 then we might be making a trip to Mt. Vernon or I might go hang out with Mandy if Joe has night watch. Everything is going well. I think the family is tighter. Hopefully today goes by fast.

Yesterday was very fun even though we had to wait till Josh woke up from a long night of watch and he only got 3 and a half hours of sleep. We all went out and went shopping at the little shops. Next we went to the China Buffet but its called Jumbo Asian Buffet. It was amazingly good. I ate so much I made myself sick. Windjammer was next. We walked along the trails, along the beach, and we took Rhonda [MOM] on a little drive around this part of the island, closest to our home. I was dreading the day they had to go home. I honestly didn't want them to go. At first I was thinking its going to be awkward but now I've realized that they are my true family. Even if we aren't related through blood, we are family. I enjoyed every BIT of the time they were here. I guess I was just mad and taking it out on EVERYONE. This morning when they left I bawled. Nicole got me a shell I wanted so bad. When she gave it to me I already knew that she got it because Josh told me. I was so ashamed that I didn't talk to her more or hang out. I am so grateful. Josh's parents bought us food & a new BBQ that we are using tonight. Justin is going to be missed so much and it doesn't help Josh and I when we have his baby spoon and his baby food here. We sure do miss them. Erik liked it so much that he might be coming back next month. For the future I am going to try to talk things out nicely and not cause problems.

Today was a fun day we went to the beach today. We ended up actually getting there when there was beach. Paco, Ck [the chow chow], and the whole family really enjoyed it. Erik, [or Dad], really enjoys this place. I actually wish they were staying longer than this. Alisha is feeling better than yesterday which is amazing I felt so bad for her. Justin is being a goof ball like usual. He is just so big, I cant believe how time flies. Went to the harbor shores as well but we didn't get to look at many shops because like I said time sure does fly. Ck, [Calvin Klien] escape the back yard and Josh had to RUN and RUN for miles to get him but he didnt get him, CK came all the way home and Dad & Mom ended up getting the dog right outside the fence.

Everyone made it here fine. Today we might take everyone to the beach. Also known as West Beach and just look around. Alisha is super sick so Rhonda took her to the hospital hopefully they find out what is wrong with her. I am hanging in there. Josh sure does like to order me around hopefully that goes away within the next year because I don't think I could handle that. We'll see what today brings me.

This week I have been busting my butt on cleaning up the house. I am glad that I got to go hang out with Mandy on Tuesday. It was super fun. She made meatballs and spaghetti. I think next time I am going to do that when I make it. We also went to the gym. Then Wednesday I had my big test at Skagit. I cleaned all day mainly outside doing yard work then I went to Skagit. I was almost going to turn around and not do it I was just so scared. After I got there I was actually excited. I did really well on the test. Mainly in English and Reading. My math wasn't so good but good for me. Afterwards I came home because Josh was suppose to give the CHOW CHOW a bath but he never did. I cant wait for school to get here. Today parents come that should be fun. Since Nicole is coming, its going to be so much fun. We aren't exactly getting along. We probably wont ever get along. Due to everything being ALWAYS my fault. Anyways, Josh and I are excited for the parents to come. Maybe we could stay up late and play games like we use to. Just the parents and us. Good times. Whelp, I am going to work out later too. Lots to do.

This whole week has been a roller coaster ride. You would think that families stick together no matter what gets in the way. I've learned that I married into a family that isn't like that. I am not use to that so its been tough on Josh and I mentally and relationship wise. We are working through everything. Josh is working hard to get is qualifications. He now has to go to ten hour shifts along with doing the E-4 test which he has to study really hard for. I've been stressing about my college compass test. I am not very good with test. I am hoping that I get my job at Payless I should be hearing about that soon. Weekend finally got here. Thursday night I had a slumber party with Mandy, her twin sister, and their childhood friend. I was so happy because I could finally take my mind off all the nonsense. Even Brady was staying here at the house with us. It was nice to sit around enjoy margaritas and just have girl talk. Josh of course was around for some of it and he actually can go into most of our conversation it was just weird having my husband there talking to girls. The next day they had to go to a funeral so Mandy & I [and Brady] sat at the house until the boys got off work. I loved having her here although it was embarrassing for her to come here when we have NO food. Next time hopefully we will. That night we went to a drive inn movie. We watched Transformers 2 and G.I. Joe. They were both good, I wish we could have sat out side and just take it all in. Saturday - We ended up going to the beach to see Mandy, Joe & her parents, Trista and Doc. The tide was in so we didn't really get to walk. We all decided that we were going to have a BBQ and go swimming at the hotel Trista & Doc were staying at. The BBQ was super nice. They had a lot of fruit salads, and the steaks were so good. We couldn't wait to go swimming!! Brady did enjoy the pool and afterwards we enjoyed the hot tub. Just what I need after all the junk that was going on outside of the fun. The hotel was super nice, it had cookies & a popcorn maker that guest could enjoy. Did we ever enjoy the cookies!! We sat and talked in the hotel for hours. It was so much fun. Now for Today. We didn't want to move around so we were slow but we met up with Johnsons/Howells at west beach. Then we ended up going to Windjammer to play some basketball and walk along the ocean. Of course we played horse but we had to squeeze in a game of 3 on 3. girls vs. boys. Guess what, the girls were actually GREAT. The boys had it in for them. Trista, Mandy's mom, did an awesome job, Mandy, was amazing, even though Joe accidently hit her in the face, and me, I tried my best, but Josh always gets my attention, somehow. We all had a great time. I hope things go well this week. I am going to always remember what comes around goes around.

Wow, Its been a while since I have wrote. Thursday- we didn't really do much we just took the dogs for their walk around the block and watched movies on T.V. Friday - all I wanted to do was stay in for the night instead of going and doing something. Saturday- We went to West Beach to take the dogs for a walk. It was the best day. The weather wasn't the greatest but it wasn't the worse either, it was a good day to take a long walk on the beach. Josh wore his hiking shoes which are hard to cross the water in so he left me in charge of the chow chow & Paco. I had to cross the water and of course I got wet. We walked at least two to three miles. It was just nice to be ourselves and relax with the peaceful water right there. Paco just loved being free and running around. Of course we couldn't do that with the chow chow he would never come back. Afterwards we officially got our numbers changed to Washington zip code, I found a job that is hiring part time at Payless Shoe Store. I applied for it and now I am just waiting. I think I just ended a childhood friendship with Kassie, but people grow up and change and life just isn't fair anymore. Sunday- we've just been hanging around the house. I cleaned up the car, very well actually, and cleaned up the house so it doesn't look like a disaster. Josh had to go into work today to do some classes. We will see what tomorrow will bring.

Today was a long day. I didn't feel well at the beginning and all I wanted to do is sleep! So I ended up sleeping till 11:30 on the couch. I wanted to do something with the Johnsons so they came over and brought a new movie they just bought. So we attempted to watch it but we weren't getting into it. Next, we went on Comcast and watched a movie but Brady was getting fussy. He is so big. Every time I see him he gets bigger and bigger. Thank goodness I have a lot of different necklaces. He loves chewing on them. The Chow Chow, named Calvin, rolls, shakes, and sits. He knows a variety of commands. Our apple tree has huge apples and they fall constantly. I pick them up EVERY day. I want to make pies. My grandma hasn't called this week which worries me. I love her so much and her watching someone else's kids just kind of sorta made me mad. I cant wait to go home and see everyone this is the longest I have been away from home. Maybe it is a good thing now that I am not around all the people that start so much crap. But don't worry it follows once in a while.

Yesterday was fun. Josh and I couldn't seem to get a long for one second. But it all ended in a happy story so don't worry we are still alive. We went on a little hike at deception pass, around one of the lakes. The lake we want to go swimming at didn't have anybody there but we had our dogs so we couldn't go there. No dogs allowed near the water. We ate out. Which we shouldn't but we just want to cook anything. Today I don't feel well I feel shaky & my head is spinning. Hopefully when I hand in my job application Friday I get the job at Maurices. They weren't even hiring so I don't know how good my chances are. Lets just pray for the best.

Mondays always suck. I didn't do much around here. It was my first time alone with the new dog and all he did was sleep outside. I am getting better at cleaning my nose. Its just annoying because I don't know how to twist it. We took them on a walk and saw great danes, they were like horses! Hopefully tomorrow we get to hang out with Joe & Mandy.

I am a CRAZY girl.

Kysondra and I have always wanted to do something crazy. We decided to get our nose pierced after we graduate high school. That way we would be out of sports and such. So yesterday was the day we did it. Although I wasn't going to go through with it because my grandma would KILL me, but I did it any ways because Kysondra was my friend and she was there the ENTIRE year for me when Josh was at boot camp & A-school. I went first. I thought it would be easier for me so I don't have to watch Kysondra go through with it and have the pressure of "okay, I have to do it now" going through my head. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was. The only thing that makes me sick is touching it because of the blood. Kysondra got nose & eyebrow. She looks good in both. Her brow looks really good on her. The night wasn't over. Josh and I wanted to go on a date. We have had a rough few days and needed it to ourselves. We went to the Drive Inn. It was so cool, it made me feel like it was 1950 and not 2009. We had popcorn, a HUGE pop, and some M&Ms. Although seeing somebody that Josh works with get it on in his truck during the second movie made me think can this day get any better. Josh faked a scream and scared me when I was sleeping and I hit my face. OUCH! I forgot I had a pierced nose. Hopefully we do something fun today.