The end of summer

We enjoyed our first summer in North Carolina. Moving is never easy and we have definitely had our ups and downs here like everywhere else. This move for some reason has been the hardest for me. I think after moving 5 times in 7 years I am just tired of making friends then leaving them behind and making new ones. I do miss some aspects of San Antonio like our first house (that I know went to good hands), I miss the U of Texas, I miss my best friend there- Jeannie and a couple other good friends I made... I was really excited about moving back to the East Coast. But I have definitely lost a piece of myself since I have been here. I am not as motivated as I used to be about a lot of things especially in the effort to make friends. I have made a couple good friends but I am so bad about calling people. I guess military life has finally dragged me down and I am suddenly turning into that person that realizes home is where you sleep and that everything outside the home doesnt really matter. I realized this past week I am not going to become that antisocial person that I am turning into..hehe. So many changes are already taking place. I am getting my fat butt to the gym more starting next week (haha), I am going to call people more often, and I am going to start doing all the things I always love to. I realize we are here for 4 years and I need to make the best of it. Ok I am rambling. This almost sounds like I miss Texas and hate it here. That is definitely not what I am saying. North Carolina has been the best thing to ever happen to us. I love the small town we live in, everyone is so nice- total southern hospitality, fall here is absolutely beautiful and the weather is great, I love our house...etc. I have just been drained ever since we moved because the past 7 years have come and gone and it always takes a little piece of you away when you move. But that is the life of a true military wife. I dont think military wives who husbands never deploy and who never move truly understand the sacrifice and dedication it takes to follow your husband and change your life so they can support our country. I definitely feel like with every move a piece of myself disappears but at the same time, I grow and learn what really matters in this world- my family and friends who I can truly call friends and not someone who didnt make a difference in my life.

The kids have grown so much since we moved here. Zack is amazing. I had a parent teacher conference 2 weeks ago and his teacher said he is in 3rd grade reading now in 1st grade and that he is an Angel in class. Wow. My boy who used to give me headaches is now such a grown up boy. Megan is liking her school now to. Megan is also losing her first front tooth at 4- very strange. The dentist said she'll prob need braces around 8 years old. What?? I better get a job soon!! :-)
Here are some pics from the end of Summer.