Move to Dyess... November 2012

Well, it's the summer of 2015! It has been a long time since my last blog... ok about 4 years! LOL! What can I say? Life got crazy and I got busy. I had full intentions of blogging everyday when I started this... OOPS! Please forgive me.
Since my last post we moved to Dyess AFB, Abilene Texas in November 2012. Leaving Guam was both exciting and very hard. It was a tiny island full of memories and great friends. We will always have a special place in our hearts for that island. We vacationed in Hawaii for 2 weeks on our way here. We got to see family and the Guzman's.
Once we got to Dyess our mission to buy our first home started. That was one of the most stressful events ever... buying a house is a long process and the Air Force doesn't give enough time. Thank goodness we started the pre-approval and loads of paperwork before we even left Guam. It was a huge help. Here is the house we found and decide was the best fit for us. We wanted something a tad bit bigger, but what can you do when you have limited time and homes available? This is perfect and we are blessed. I even got a cute ladybug house key. :)

 

The boys transitioned very well into their new schools: Darrien ended his freshman year at Cooper High School and Daelin finished up his 5th grade year at Dyess Elementary School. I am so proud of both of them and am happy that they have made some amazing friends. Darrien jumped right into basketball at the school. Daelin had to wait until football started. He joined the Eagles and continued to be a beast on the field!



 

I finally found a JOB at a local church working with wonderful ladies as a Mother's Day Out teacher. It was only twice a week, but I really enjoyed it and it got me out of the house a little.

 

Daniel left on what we hope to be his last deployment in July 2013. I then decided I needed to add something else to my day other than the daily duties of being a mom with two active boys... I got another part-time job at Target! It was just a seasonal job through the holidays... however they asked me to stay! Keep in mind I came to Texas still going to school to finish my elementary education degree (only 3 classes left). YES, I know I've been going to school forever. All in God's timing! 

New Year's Eve 2011

Well, we are still in Guam and as you can tell it has been awhile since I have blogged about anything! Life... you got to love it!
We are still enjoying life on the island. The boys are still playing football and basketball. Both are doing well in school (most of the time).
Daniel is still doing the same... working, playing his PS3, and always finding ways to change his Lexus.
I finally got a JOB! I started in September... I LOVE IT!

I hope 2012 brings everyone happiness and good health.

Here are the pictures of Daelin...they are both #24! Doesn't he look too small to even be on the field! The boy has no fear! In the third picture, he is about to take down one of the bigger boys on the field. I love it!

Yigo Jets Football

Since the 1st of August we have had two football games every weekend. Darrien and Daelin love being on the football field. They make Daniel and I very proud parents. We have been told by numerous coaches that our boys are easy to coach, because they listen and want to learn. That is so exciting! Darrien's team didn't have a winning season, but they all had fun and gained knowledge, and experience for the game. More importantly, great friendships! Daelin's team did finish second in his division. Since it was his first year, we are very excited with his dedication and willingness to learn and work as a team. As an ending to the season they both made the All-Star teams! We are so happy and proud of both of them and look forward to next season!
Here are some of my favorite pictures I was able to snap during their games.

One year in Guam today! WOW!

We have been in Guam 1 year! It's has gone so fast I can't believe it! So much has happened since I last blogged...time gets away from all of us in the hustle and bustle of life. I apologize for the lack of dedication in this area. I know it's important to some of you and look forward to seeing what we are up to, especially the boys! My goal I to get better, I promise!
As l look back on the last year I still remember the feeling I had when I got off the plane at 2:30 am. I don't think I will ever forget it, I was scared and nervous. That is when it hit me that our new life as started and I wasn't as ready as I thought. I worried that my boys wouldn't adjust to their new school and make friends. I had a lot of "what if's". Needless to say, my boys adjusted better than me and when I say my boys I refer to all 3 of them! :) They love it here and have love the last year. There is still many things we need to do and see while here and I just hope that life doesn't slip by and we miss our opportunity. Guam is a very nice place to live, and has many things to offer. For now this is our home and we will make the best of it while here. Love to all!

Yigo Jets in the Liberation

Here are a few more pictures of the Yigo Jets in the parade.

July 21, 2009 - Guam Liberation Day Parade

The boys got to be apart of the Guam Liberation Day Parade! They marched in with their football league Guam National Youth Football Federation (GNYFF). This new league is trying to get get the word out that they exist so they thought the parade would be a great way to advertise! The league consists of four teams: Yigo Jets, Angels, Raiders, and the Giants.
For those of you that might not know, Japanese forces landed on Guam just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, taking control of it until U.S. forces recaptured it in July of 1944. Marking July 21 — Guam's official Liberation Day holiday. With that being said, Guam is very proud of that day and celebrates with a parade, fireworks, and the Liberation Carnival at Paseo Park. It is much like the Mountain Home Air Force Appreciation Day Parade, but on a much BIGGER scale.
This was our first Liberation Day Parade, and to be in it was a blast! Something we all will remember.
The theme this year was "WE ARE GUAM". The floats were so beautiful. Take a look at the pictures and you will see what I am talking about.