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My sister informed me I haven't blogged in a while, it's true and I'm aware but here I am. I apologize how this post may go but with the way my emotions have been one would I was pregnant - which I am NOT so don't anyone get too excited reading that.

September 14-20 Justin and spent our "honeymoon" in Nashville and Gatlinburg Tennessee. What a wonderful trip we had. The weather was gorgeous, the food was scrumptious, the live bluegrass music we listened to every night was amazing and having the whole week just me and my husband was the greatest blessing. I could spend everyday with him. I love everything about him. We met some great people, made friends with a band, and hiked through some beautiful mountains and saw breathtaking waterfalls. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together.

The Sunday we returned from vacation, the 22nd I drove Justin (with my mom and nephew) to the Indianapolis airport and watched him board a plane to Georgia for 6 weeks. I have cried many times since he has been gone. I'm aware it's only 6 weeks, I'm aware I know he's coming home, I'm aware military wives have it worse than me (I appreciate them way more now that I somewhat understand) but this has been rough. We are one week down and 5 more to go and I miss my husband so much. He is my absolute best friend and I appreciate him so much, making a career change to better himself and in return better our family. He is a special man and doing big things for both of us.....and our future children.

So like I've said in every post life is exciting for the McMahans....and it's getting more exciting. I'm ready to have to husband home. To hug him tight, kiss him passionately and get back to live with him directly by my side. I am so grateful though that he is hardworking and future oriented.

In the mean time I'm getting lots of things done around the house :). I've started earlier work hours so I get more time at the gym and more time at home. Keep reading life changes are coming.

Love,
The McMahans

Update:

Once again I apologize that it's been a while......my only explanation is life is happening....and life is happening fast!

Justin and I have to survive this week of work and then we are off on vacation for a week.....just me, him and the mountains :). Two of my favorite things - my studly husband and the breathtaking mountains. We are looking forward to just the two of us, hiking, running in the mountains, eating scrumptious southern food, and celebrating us - as this is our honeymoon (5.5 months later)

The sad part of vacation is the Monday we get back I will be driving Justin to the airport and sending him off for 6 weeks in Atlanta,GA for training for his new job. I am NOT doing well with this. I know military wives go without their husbands for much longer and I respect them so much - but I honestly haven't figured out how I am going to do this. My husband is my best friend and we do so much together. Thankfully we have amazing families and wonderful friends who have offered their time occupy me.

Labor Day weekend was a lot of fun Justin and I did so much around the house. We installed and successfully hooked up a dishwasher - we painted the mudroom a lovely color that I refer to as " low-fat chocolate milk" and we purchased beautiful wood vinyl flooring for the mud room. Looking forward to working with my uncle while Justin is gone to install the flooring. 

I have many house projects planned for my husband-less weeks. Maybe I will be able to update more as right now I'm being very selfish with my time and its belonging to Justin right now. With the except of yesterday when I spent the day with my mom, sister, niece and nephew :)

Oh and we bought a 2014 Toyota corolla - it's a beautiful car!!!!

Much love
The McMahans