Nothing New!

I know that some of my friends and family check the blogg so I just want you to know that there is nothing new. I spend the morning at the doctors today ,which is nothing new since that's all I have done the last couple of month. Katie's ears are still infected,even after 10 days of antibiotics,but that is nothing new. Now she has to get a hearing test and tubes and more antibiotics. The test was schedules for yesterday and I did go there but there was a problem with tricare and my ped. so they send us home. That's nothing new because it's never easy in our live and on top of that dealing with Tricare. Tim has allergies and needs to get tested. Yeah for me! Some more time at doctor offices- nothing new!
One of my closest friend here at Ft Stewart is leaving by the beginning of march- and that is nothing new! I have been dealing with good byes for a long time now but it never gets easier. It gets harder because I just want to keep my friends around me. It is so hard to get to really know people ( I always learn the hard way not to become too good friends right away- but that's nothing new and all of my older friends know that about me).
I know this is a real pick me upper but next time it'll be better! :)
Oh and Mike just called and told me that he has pneumonia! I need a vacation!

Christmas went so fast!

Well, I have to keep up with all this craziness. We had a wonderful Christmas. Christmas Eve we had our friend over and had a really relaxed nice evening ( minus some whining here and there-you gotta love it!)
Christmas day was all around just perfect. The boys slept until 7.00 a.m and were just so excited that Santa came. There were days in our house we weren't so sure if he would show up or not.
They waited patiently until almost 8 a.m to wake up Daddy and Katie. They loved all their gifts and started playing right away. Little did they know that Santa brought the Wii! Daven has been asking for the Wii forever and it seems to be a great system. We held it back until lunch time and started pulling it out whenever the boys were upstairs.We wanted to start playing and have Daven walk in on us but our plan didn't work so great. Mike had the remotes in his hand just as Daven came running down. He sat on them but something was ticking out. If you know Daven then you know that you can't hide anything. He saw the remote pulled it out and started the happy dance! It was so cute! Needless to say that from that point on ALL my boys were glued to the TV and the wii. We had a great time and got a lot of exercise that day.

Santa on the firetruck!

This is so funny! My friend Jennifer told me to look out... Santa will be coming through our neighbourhood on a firetruck. Just about 20 min ago we heard sirens ran outside and... there was Santa. I love how much this community does for the children!

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Grandma and Tim

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The crazy days before Christmas

I'm trying really hard to get back into the swing of keeping my blog updated,so here is what we did last weekend.
On Saturday we marched in the "Richmond Hill Christmas Parade". Timmy's Karate school had a float and of we went. Mike was supposed to go with Tim and I wanted to link up with my friend Amber and her family but Katie had other plans. She wanted to be with Daddy so we all stayed together. Daven was so not happy with that. I don't think I have ever seen him so embarrassed before. It is so funny to see him get older and be his own little person. He does not like attention and so the thought that someone from his school could see him was so NOT cool. He was actually hiding in the corner of the float playing DS. Timmy and Katie had a great time. Timmy did a two hand wave and Katie was just silly.
After the Parade we went to the little Christmas Fest they had set up. It was cute. They had all kinds of fun things for the kids to do and they even had a snow machine!!! How funny is that. There was such a huge line that we didn't try to get in but since we just came from KS I don't think we needed to see the snow.
At last we went to the little candy store and everybody got to pick a candy. Including Mommy and Daddy (yum).
When we got home we were so hungry that we went right back out to our favorite Mexican restaurant.
We got home at around 3 p.m and my friend Jennifer stopped by and told us about a boat parade at the river (which is about 10 min away) at 6 p.m.
Yep so we went there as well. Way too much for Katie but it was really neat. People decorated all their boats (little fisher boats,...) and did a little parade. I guess they had fireworks at the end but we didn't last for that :).
We had a great day and Sunday we just hung out for a while. We had the kids play outside and then took them for lunch. That's all we did. Once we got home we pretty much just vegged out (is that a word?)

Christmas is here!

On Saturday after Thanksgiving we put up some of our Christmas decorations. We had a good time. The kids love to help put the tree up and we seem to have our own little family traditions already. I really had to get used to the idea that the kids get to see the tree before Christmas eve and on top of that they get to help set it up. When I was a kid my grandma used to pick me up early in the morning Christmas Eve and she took my sister and me to her house. At some point we would go to the "Nuernberger Christkindl Market" and look at all the Boothe's and every year she would buy me a prune guy (they are little men made out of prunes. They even have clothes on). We would drink "Kinder Gluehwein" eat some brats and have a great time. Late afternoon we would head back to my parents house and my sister and I had to go straight upstairs to our rooms and get dressed in nice clothes. Around five p.m. My parents would call us downstairs. They had the bells ringing and we all (uncles,grandma,...) would wish each other "Merry Christmas". After that that's when I would see the tree for the first time and I just remember thinking every year that this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It was almost like magic.(In my mind the Angel brought us this tree and that's what I believed for the longest time). My Mom always had the nicest decorations and every year the trees were just beautiful.I don't even think we went straight for our gifts. The tree was the first big thing!
I hope even though we do combine our traditions now that my kids are going to have their own special memories about how we celebrate in our family.
This really makes me miss my grandma. She passed away when I was 16 and Christmas is still sad without her.
Here are some pictures of our tree. I think the kids did an fantastic job!

Disney on Ice

In November we went to see Disney on Ice. I just love to do things on the week ends with the family now. Not that I didn't before but things are just getting so much easier. The kids had a great time and to be honest I always feel like a little child seeing Disney shows.The characters, the lights,.. it's like in a different world. This is one of our favorite parts...

Time for update!

Well, since it is 9.30 p.m and Katie is still up for some reason I guess this would be a good time to put up some new pictures of us. I'm really tired lately and it just seems like things are never ending. One example is laundry. No matter how many loads I do a day it just never ends. I don't know about you but it bothers me and I can't figure out how to win this battle.
The days are going by way too fast. It seems like we have no together time. One of the kids always has something and on top of that we really don't see a lot of Mike. I know that we are lucky that he is not deployed right now but it seems like we are not spending enough time together.
On Saturday we will be going to see Disney on Ice and I can't wait. I'm sure the kids will have a great time.

What a crazy time!

This is just a quick "Hello" since I need to be better about updating the blog.We are so busy right now it just seems like there is no time for anything but going to some kind of sports,Halloween parties and cleaning.
The kids are all doing great.
Daven gets to have a lunch with the principal tomorrow because he is doing so great in school. I'm so proud of him and he has been working really hard. I'm so glad hat the teachers can see this in school.
Timmy loves going to karate two times a week. It teaches him a lot of discipline and self confidence.He got two stars the other day. One for a great week at school and one for doing his homework (they had to color a picture with all the belt colours and practise the number 10. It is so good to see him enjoying HIS special time.
Katie loves her dance class and she is just a happy camper. She is so funny and the things she says,...! One funny thing she did yesterday when we went to one of the biggest Halloween functions I have ever seen (pictures will come soon).
Katie was standing next to me and my friend Cathy holding her tummy and laughing out loud for about two minutes until we asked what is so funny she said "listen to this cow mommy it sounds just like a sheep! Cracking up some more. Well,... it was a sheep! Cathy and I couldn't stop laughing for a while. She is just so silly.
I will be putting some pictures up soon

We are still here!

Well,I guess it has been a while since my last post.
I wish there would be something really exciting to tell but we are just doing every day stuff and it is just so busy!
Katie is now going to school Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday and since then I feel like all I do is sit in the car. Now I know what people were always talking about.It is quite an adjustment.
We do love our house and our neighborhood. I found some friends already that mean a lot to me. (I guess that is one thing in the military I love. We all know we don't have a lot of time so you become instant friends. It just makes you feel so good and a little like home!
Daven just started soccer and he is really enjoying it.I'm always amazed to see how they change from year to year... They are getting so big!
Timmy loves school and has some fiends he gets to see after school which is great for him. He needs to let go of Daven a little.
Katie is so cute lately. The things she says are just too cute. Yesterday she found a ladybug at the pool and after everybody touching (and Squeezing )it,it didn't do so well (the ladies from Leavenworth know how I feel about that :)). Needless to say,we had to take the dead(yes it didn't make it) ladybug home and put in a pale so it could sleep a little.All Katie said crying hysterical was"I'm so worried about my ladybug ,Mom". It broke my heart!
Well,after not thinking of the bug all day she decided to check on him today in the late after noon. She picked him up - and oh no- the head fell of. Katie started screaming running up to me. Luckily I was cooking so I send her to Daddy and said that he might be able to help. After a lot of tears and trying to get this tiny head back on our little friend Mike finally got Katie to agree to send him back home to his Mom-bye bye little bug :)
Katie is in love with every bug and animal she sees and we always have drama when we can't take them all home. Must be a girl thing!
Mike is not feeling good the last couple of days. He has a fever and strep. That's the last thing I need in this house!
When I was gone last weekend Mike called me on Friday and Katie had the stomach bug. She couldn't keep anything down and I felt so bad that I wasn't there-but he managed and guess what-that's what happens to military wives all the time.
Well that's it for now I hope I can catch up a little.

Watch Out Germany...

...the Sullivans have arrived. Just letting everyone know that Julia and the kids made is safe to Germany. How Julia made it through security at Savannah, a flight to Atlanta, going from terminal A to terminal E (with a 45 minute layover) and then a 9 hour flight to Germany with not just three kids...but my three kids...is a miracle! That girl has unreal patience. I guess the kids kept her busy the whole flight asking for everything from books to candy. I spoke with them and the kids are having a great time at Oma and Opa's house. Right now I know everyone is tensly watching the Germany-Turkey soccer game...as am I!

I signed into work today...not much of a work day. After five minutes of paperwork I was sent home and told to show up at 0850 tomorrow for my "VIP" inprocessing appointments...sweet! I went to the division HQ. It is brand new and beautiful. Most of the staff is on leave right now so its a ghost town. Needless to say, my arrival is perfectly timed!

The house is awfully empty without Julia and the kids here. Chloe and I are trying to adjust to the silence and the lack of cartoons...I'll turn on a "Lilo and Stitch" or "Tom and Jerry" every now and then just to stay current! We'll have lots of workout time together!

That's the latest from Georgia/Germany. I hope Germany can take the Sullivan kids for 5 solid weeks!

It is coming up soon!

It's Friday and we just have to sleep 4 more times and we are on our way to Germany!I can't even imagine that I will be sitting in my parents living room soon and I get to show of my beautiful kids :)! It is hard right now because I'm so nervous and excited and it is so hard for Mike. He won't be able to go with us because he is starting his new job.He is so worried and sad but I know he'll be fine and he'll be so busy and time will be going by fast!
As for me I'm just nervous to fly all by myself with my three little angels (Oh yeah). Daven already said that he'll be my helper and I know he will.
I just have to make it through the flight and I'll be back home and see my family and friends! I can't wait!!!!!
Germany - here we come

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To the beach and back...

Yesterday we hit the beach. In less than an hour, we were sitting on the sands of Tybee Island. $5 for parking, no fee for beach access and the warm waters of the Atlantic...it was awesome!!1 Tybee Island is a beautiful place. It was easy to get to (less than an hour) and pretty empty...going on a weekday was key. The beach was beautiful and the kids had a great time. I'm sure Julia will get some pics up soon. After the beach we went to the Crab Shack (www.thecrabshack.com). What a place! Right on the water, lots of alligators on display (live ones!) outdoors and under big mangrove trees. We then went over to see the Tybee Island Lighthouse which is right next to Fort Screvens...an old coastal defense fort built in the late 1800s. A quick trip for ice cream completed the day and we made it all with out sunburns!

We passed Fort Pulaski, build by General Lee when he was a Lieutenant which Mike will end up spending a lot of time at. Looks like another warm sunny day. Have a great one where you are!

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Now we understand....

...why everyone loves Savannah!!! We took a drive into downtown Savannah the other day and it is just a gorgeous city!! The palm trees and spanish moss creates an unreal atmosphere, especially as you drive down a literal tunnel of trees! The weather has been great so far, just as warm as Kansas but not as bad as we expected. We continue to meet more of our neighbors and should be able to get our pool key today for the neighborhood pool...now that's just cool!

We've got internet and a phone in the house as of this morning. Julia will e-mail out the phone number later today I suspect. I'm waiting for the movers to arrive with our stuff so we can start getting the house put together. The kids continue to enjoy our fenced in yard with the huge swingset and Chloe loves being able to run around outside...so far it is a home run!

We'll try and get pics up once we find Julia's computer amid the approaching wave of boxes!

And we made it!

Well the travelling Sullivans made it to Richmond Hill yesterday. For over 1000 miles of driving, the kids and animals are fantastic! Julia had the three kids and Chloe in the minivan and I had the two cats in my car. We stayed in southern Illinois the first night and in Kennesaw, Georgia (outside of Atlanta) the 2d. We arrived in Richmond Hill around 3 yesterday, picked up the key and Julia finally got to see the new house in person. She loves it! Its a great neighborhood, lots of kids and the house is just perfect. The painters last week did a great job getting the exact colors Julia wanted and the Rainbow play system in the back yard (fenced in back yard mind you!) was an instant hit with the kids! I'm not sure who was happier, the kids with the swingset, Julia with her new house, or Chloe running around in her own fenced in yard. I'm just happy that everyone loves it!

Our stuff comes on Tuesday so we'll stay in a hotel for a few more night but at least its the same one. We'll spend the days getting stuff for the house, setting up and letting the kids play. We're headed up to Savannah today for what I'm sure will be the first of many trips up there!

Thanks to all of Julia's friends who called her during the drive and kept her sane! She by far had the worst car to drive...I only had to listen to hours of meowing! We'll get pics and more posts up in the next few days, especially after we "offically" move in!

Moving Update

Mike on the mike here. Update to our move. All of our stuff is now on a truck somewhere between Kansas and Georgia. Russ, our 75 year old driver, showed up with a truck with about 6000 pounds of another move. Needless to say, not all of our stuff fit in the truck. Most of our outdoor toys and furniture are now strapped outside and on the back of the truck. If you see a North America moving truck with a large green turtle shaped sandbox strapped to the back of our truck, thats ours!

Julia finally took the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge around 5 yesterday after we realized it was going to be a long day of packing the truck. I ended up leaving post around 10 at night. The kids had a great day yesterday and this morning at the lodge, playing in the water park. Both Timmy and Katie had swim vests, making it even easier to enjoy the water! We ended up back on post this afternoon cleaning the now empty (nearly) house while the kids played with their friends outside. We're in the Embassy Suites tonight and tomorrow night. We'll be back to clean again tomorrow then turn in the keys to our Infantry Barracks apartment after nearly 3 long, but great years!!!

I outprocessed SAMS today, and more importantly, got my final copy of my monograph turned in....whew!! Now the wait to see if I was successful in my KSU quest.

We'll keep you posted when we can. By Thursday, the Sullivans with 3 kids, 2 cats and a dog will start the trek southeast to Richmond Hill, Georgia!!!

It's here!

Wow,I can't believe the move is here! The packers got here a little bit ago (or should I say packer?!) Yep you read this right they sent one packer for today but he seems pretty confident and said that it won't be a problem. More power to him and his words to gods ears.
Katie is watching TV right now,Tim is in school as is Daven. Now that it's THE day I'm just sitting here letting it happen. What can I do. Things are going to get there some how- right?! Ask me about the last couple of days though. We were running around like crazy trying to get ready- but as most of you know there is no such thing.Well it's out of my hands from here on- but I guess I should start packing my clothes. Oh wait... they are still in the dryer.
Being a mom is such a weird thing. I got every body's stuff packed and ready but mine of course. It doesn't matter that I might be in my Pj's the whole move because I forgot to pack my things. As long as my family is dressed well :)! I love it!!
I'm in a really good mood and the day I have been waiting for is now here. I'll keep you posted. I can't wait to leave in seven days and get even closer to our new home.

Needless to say...

...that we are really busy right now. I'm trying to get ready for another move and I know that in the end you just can't be ready. Of course going through all the closets and storage bins I find more and more stuff that should have been out at the yard sale but I guess we'll just give it to people in need!

Mike and I are trying to see all of our friends that one last time and it is so hard to say good by again.Here at Ft Leavenworth we had to say good byes so many times and I'm glad that at the next place people are not coming and going every six month (even though sometimes it's not a bad thing).

Right now I'm torn between being sad and excitement. This is the first time that we bought a house and I can't wait to see it (remember- I sent Mike by himself). I'm sure it'll be great and who cares I WILL HAVE A YARD WITH A FENCE!!!!! The kids are excited because we are going to have a rainbow play set installed for the kids which is going to be great.(It's a really sturdy play set that is going to be installed by professionals, so I don't have to constantly worry that the whole thing is going to fall apart. Check the system out at their web-they are huge!!)Can you tell how exciting that is. I might have to play on it ,too.For all our friends and family - come on over and play!!!

I'm going to have a "jet tub" in the master bath and that's where you'll find me. I miss taking a nice hot bath so bad. In our house now the bathtub is so tiny and yuck I just can't do it :)
Mike is looking forward to explore Savannah! Every body we talk to has nice things to say and love it there.

Well, I have to go and get some more things done ,the movers are coming on Thursday. I'll keep you posted!

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