As I promised here is my information on my trip I took last week. Den and I decided to take a weekend trip to the Outer banks of North Carolina. The island was so beautiful. I can't believe I've lived by it for 3 years and just know decided to visit it. We visited three towns while we were there, saw three lighthouses, and found out that we really love crab.



In order to get onto Ocacroke Island you have to drive your car onto a ferry. It's a really neat experience, you and about 20 other cars drive on (we were one of the first, big help because you get out faster!!!) Then you can get out of your car and look out at the ocean. We saw dolphins following our boat, a school of sting rays, and jellyfish while we were out. It was as if we were at our own aquarium.



Once we got to Ocracoke we immediately hopped onto another ferry to Cape Hatteres Island, this is where we stayed for the night. After we woke up we went and saw the Cape Hatteres lighthouse, it was so beautiful. We climbed all the way to the top. Also as we we're waiting for the lighthouse to open up we met a nice older couple from Florida who taught us the art of a happy marriage for over 30 years. Little do they know that Dennis and I are perfect for each other, but we listened to them and just smiled. It was nice to hear from a couple like that, and they told us that It was nice to see a young couple as cute as us. ;)

After we saw the lighthouse, we took an hour drive down to Roanoke. At this island we did most of our sight seeing. We saw the Elizabethian gardens, which were beautiful! After the gardens we took a stroll down to the lost colony of Roanoke. I was a little disappointed in that because it was a small fort with just a flag poking out. I thought there was going to be a lot more, but I'm glad that it made Dennis happy to see it.

After the colony we decided to drive back home. On our way home we saw a winery and decided to stop. This winery showcased the dessert wines like most do in North Carolina, only this one was better. We liked this one so much, because it wasn't as sweet as most of the ones in NC are. Sometimes they taste so sweet that it can get a bit syrupy. We decided to buy a couple bottles, and we also got a private tour of the place.

Finally we made it home so we could start our work week. I just want to let you all know Den and I are going to Illinois for 10 days, so I wont have any stories for a while. I'll put a link up of pictures and write more tales when I return. Bye!!!

Den and I took a weekend trip down to the Outerbanks of North Carolina. I hate uploaded photos on here because it takes so long on my slow computer, so here is the link to my facebook album. Hope you all enjoy. I'll try to write more about the trip later, but for now I have some much needed TV time to catch up on.

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http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2074691&id=200300690&l=6c6f25776e

D day

I want to apologize to all that read my blog. I realize I haven't posted a blog in a while, but work has kept me so busy. It's amazing how hard it is to work after being a house wife. I didn't have a problem working in Illinois when Dennis was gone, but now that he's home it's so hard. I want to spend the majority of my time with him, so once works done I devote my time to him.

Last week was hectic at work. Mother's day otherwise known as D day for me. You wouldn't believe how busy we were, we had to cut off orders by Friday we were so booked. Also my job only has 5 employees so you can bet the worked our butts off. Starting Thursday each employee was expected to pull 11 hour shifts, even more if they could. I now realize why America is obese because each night I begged Dennis to go out to dinner because just looking at my kitchen made me want to sleep. Thankfully Dennis agreed on the going out to eat, my pant size didn't agree. I cant believe how much money we spent and weight I've gained just from that weekend. This experience made me realize that I have to be a stay at home mom when I have kids. I don't want to come home and resort to fast food, or going out for dinner because "I'm to tired" It's not fair to the kids. I realize that in most families the guy and the girl has to work, I'm going to try my hardest to stay at home. I feel like that's what I'm supposed to do in my life, and if I have to give up something I enjoy to do it, then I guess I'll have to. Luckily I don't have to worry about that anytime soon though.

Dennis has about 3 1/2 months left in the Marine Corps, I am so excited for him. We've been waiting for this moment for a very long time. At the end of this month we'll be visiting Illinois for Andrew's graduation, my cousin Erin's wedding, and my niece Madeleine's birthday. It's going to be a very busy week traveling from Den's house to mine back and forth, but I cant wait. Not only to we have that vacation, we also are going to Disney World a couple weeks afterwards. This trip will be with Den's family. I can't wait to go and see Ariel. :)

Talk to you later.

i am writing a blog today!

I am writing a blog today even if it kills me! It's been way to long, and I swear when I get back from work there will be words on this thing. Sorry it's been so long, I had no idea a part-time job could tire me out so much! Talk to you later. ;)