Accomplishments and Goals

The couples that are Meant To Be are the ones who go through everything that's designed to tear them apart and come out even StrongeR!

I came across this quote the other day and have thought a lot of how the words compare to our family. With our struggles within this past year I feel as if a lot has happened that could tear one's marriage apart. Not only have the physical injuries been stressful for our family but the mental injuries and the emotional injuries. I believe that we have definitely come along way as individuals, as a couple, and as a family.

Since July, some accomplishments and goals have been met (Thanks to the public).

As I stated back in July, I entered Jeremy into a True American Hero Contest that was sponsored by Dickies and The Exchange. The second part of the contest was based off of public voting that ended August 6th. I am just so proud and honored to share that he killed it. SSG Jeremy Breece is the winner of the True American Hero Contest for 2012. A ceremony is being held on 17 September at Fort Sam Houston, Jeremy will be presented with a $25,000 check from the Fort Sam Houston Base Commander, the COO of AAFES, and Dickies Representative. Prior to the ceremony, a limo is being provided to pick Jeremy, Seth, and I up from the house to the ceremony and back home! I just think that this all so far is way cool for Jeremy and definitely deserves every bit of it. On the 18th, a photo shoot is taking place of MY wonderful HERO. We are so thankful for everything that has come his way, you don't always see a lot of social media regarding the positives of our soldiers and the sacrifices that the soldiers make on a daily basis. So, we thank you all!

A few items purchased thus far;

Another accomplishment our family has endured has been Mr. Seth starting pre-school. With all of the craziness going on in our household, the fact that Seth was growing and becoming more aware was beyond my belief of understanding. I sometimes look at the photos of when Seth was born and it amazes me how fast life changes. Although, he has gotten in trouble twice now for not listening and for knocking the play house over he has adapted very positively. I love to pick him up and see what he did that day. I love to hear what he did and what he had for snack. Even though I hear the same things everyday, "I played on the slide" "I ate pop tarts" I still adore him.

I would like to think that when a toddler hurts themselves its by accident and not on purpose. We are talking about Seth though, so when I see a 100% boy hurt themselves then its because it was a mission, a goal, and see how bad we can freak mommy out. He knows very well not to jump on furniture and not to jump off of furniture but that is all that he knows, until....... Seth has decided he is going to save the world by jumping off of the couch, landing on his back with his arm twisted underneath. I always knew that this little man would cause me to be in the emergency room multiple times throughout his life but never thought it would start at 3 years old!

The last bit of great news we have is, yesterday was the beginning of Jeremy's retirement! No matter the struggles we have endured to get here, who can honestly say........ "Hi, I'm 35 years old and retired"! Jeremy can. Congrats babe and I love you