Homecoming

Most all of you know by now but, Andy came home yesterday (Thursday)! His ship was due to pull in at 10am and they were tied up at 10:05am!!!!!

All day Wednesday I had butterflies in my stomach and sudden bursts of energy all in anticipation of seeing Andy for the first time in 2 months. I did not take the dogs with me to go pick him up b/c I knew we would not be able to drive with them bouncing all over the truck trying to say hello to him. If you are ever looking for a feel good moment go down to your nearest military instilation and witness/watch a homecoming. It is tear jerker watching couples (kids or no kids) unite.

Some of you may remember that Andy has never seen our house (another reason why I was nervous) until yesterday. He loved the house and all the decorating that mom and I did; which was mostly mom's doing : ) I have never seen Hogan (the pointer) so affectionate to anyone. Brandy (lab) wasn't quite sure what to think; Andy says she ignored him. She has since warmed up to him.

Today was another beautiful day in Kodiak. Andy enjoyed sleeping in until almost 11. Finally around 4 I convinced Andy to go for a hike up Old Womans' Mtn behind the house. I took it easy on him and went slow. He was very happy when we got to the top and he saw the gorgeous view of Kodiak from high in the sky.

Okay enough is enough and I need to get back to spending time with my Coastie.

Hopefully I will get Andy to write the next blog.