Thoughts on Dust.

They say dusting is necessary.

However, dusting has always perplexed me.

Unless you are using a wet cloth or vacuuming dust up... aren't you just moving it from one location to another in your home?

Like, oh I don't know... the air?

I've been on a freak cleaning spree since 9pm. It is 2:30am.

I conquered and killed much dust :)

End of Watch: 03-08-11

In memory of our fallen officer, John Perry.

My heart and prayers are with his family and friends.

Life can be so cruel...

Back from Cozumel!

My dad took my aunt, younger sister and me on a 4-day cruise to Cozumel, MX this past week. Awesome!
It was my first cruise, and my first time out of the country. We went snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Cozumel beaches, basked in the sun at the resort, and ate until we couldn't eat any more on the ship! I never want to see a buffet again!!! lol

It was phenomenal and an amazing experience. ( I loved bargaining at the little Mexican shops!) I'd really like to take my next cruise with my hubby. Maybe the east coast in the fall?

I missed my man - 3 days of not hearing his voice was waaaaaay to long. Much longer than we have ever gone without speaking! But he had the sweetest idea that turned out to be my saving grace on the trip; we wrote each other a letter for each day we would be away :)  Cheesy I know, but it was absolutely one of the loveliest things we have done for each other.  I love that when it comes down to it, my rough and tough all gruff cop can be a sensitive, gentle, adoring teddy bear :)

I'm at home now while he is finishing out his shift.... he should be home in about 3.5 hours. I know I should sleep - I'm just so excited to see him!

First Night....

Tonight is Rev's first shift on nights...

I had my sister stay the night with me!

Still awake... but doing good :)

Christmas... AND anniversary

Did the math today.

Rev is working on our anniversary, Christmas Eve, AND Christmas this year.

Bummer.

I need some good news. F'real.

Bummer.....

Just found out that Rev can't go with me to Cali this July :(

I booked a destination wedding, they are flying me and an assistant out at the end of July for 2 days for the event.... we were going to make it our vacation this year (just stay an extra night or two) since we won't be able to afford a nice one this year otherwise.

So, we thought we had it all figured out so that he would only have to take (one) unpaid day off.

Not so.

Come to find out it's not "2 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off."  It's "2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off". 

Oh my gosh.. just kill me now! How am I ever going to keep up with these kind of hours????

Anyway. 

Yeah so he won't be able to go. He'd have to take 3 days off and that just doesn't make sense for us right now. 

My sister will be able to go with me... she normally photographs my weddings with me anyway (she is awesome!). It won't be the same though. 

Dang 2 off 3 off 3 on stupid scheduling messed it all up!!!

Another First Day...

It seems like there are a lot of "First Days" in law enforcement.

First day in the Detectives department, first day on the new crew, first day on the new shift.... It goes on and on!

Today was Rev's first day in full dress :)  Gosh, my guy looks good in that uniform! Like.... smokin' good!

His first day in uniform out on the beat with his FTO, and is now safely on his way back home.

Tonight we have his dad's 50th birthday party. He originally was scheduled to work tonight  (would have been his first night shift)... he got some flack when he mentioned it to his Cpl.... a little ribbing about being the new guy and already asking for a day off lol.  He was going to still work, but his Cpl told him to take the night to be with his family.  I don't know how if the family really understands that it was A BIG DEAL that he got this night off!

I know there will be multitudes of family functions in our future that he will have to miss, but for now I'm thankful that he will be at this one. It will mean a lot to his dad (who is celebrating a year of being cancer free!).

First day in uniform, first time getting off for a family function :)  It's been a good day!