Gwyn and I have finally arrived in Hawaii, and it's beautiful here. We landed on the island of Oahu on Wednesday evening, exhausted and longing for sleep and food. After getting all our luggage and rental car, we headed out on the H1 to find the hotel. A few wrong turns later, we found the hotel and was checked in.
This was Gwyn's first plane ride. She amazed me. I was expencting her to have troubles with the altitude changes or time differences. What a trooper!! She slept some, played some, cooed at other passengers, and even nursed with no problems.
The moment I have been waiting for quite a while has finally arrived - our housing appointment. I was very impressed with how well the appointment went. We chose to be on the waiting list for one of the government housing subdivisions in Hawaii. I am very excited. I cannot wait until we get the house and know the address. (I will let everyone know our new address via email.)
Considering I am using a goverment terminal right now, I think I will keep it short. I want to post some pictures of Gwyn on the plane and in Hawaii. I may have to wait until I get home to do so. Everyone should start planning their second honeymoons/vacations in Hawai. The Meador's Bed and Breakfast will open shortly!! Get your name on the schedule soon.
We love you all!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Where are we now?
I have been meaning to post for a few days now, but life hasn't permitted computer time. The packers and movers have come in like a storm and taken away all our belongings. To put it simply, we are homeless now. Wes is living either in the barracks or on the boat. Gwyn and I have loaded up a small Uhaul and headed to Tennessee for some much needed time with the family. This Southern girl has longed for some Southern hospitality and charm that can only be found in the South.
It took us 12 hours to reach Virginia where my cousin, Lori, lives. I appreciate her allowing us to crash at her house and get some rest. Then, we drove another 13 hours to my parent's home in Cleveland, TN. It sure is nice to be back in the South. Gwyn had a nice trip in the car, with one exception. At about Bristol, TN, she had a HUGE blowout with her diaper. And when I say blowout, I mean diaper, clothes, car seat and all needed cleaning. Thank goodness there was a Walmart at the exit.
Gwyn is enjoying her time in Cleveland. She went to Sunday school for the first time at my home congregation. She handled it much better than I had expected - no separation anxiety. I am so proud of her. Hera, on the other hand, is having a difficult time with the transition. I wish she could settle down and enjoy her time here. Any suggestions for a dog that is too afraid to walk within a four-foot opening? She will eventually calm down and start acting more like herself.
Well, Gwyn and I will be heading to Hawaii on Wednesday to set up our housing. We will be there for five days, enjoying the beautiful, sunny weather. I can't wait to take her to the beach. Keep watching for some pictures of her in Hawaii. I will post as soon as I can.
It took us 12 hours to reach Virginia where my cousin, Lori, lives. I appreciate her allowing us to crash at her house and get some rest. Then, we drove another 13 hours to my parent's home in Cleveland, TN. It sure is nice to be back in the South. Gwyn had a nice trip in the car, with one exception. At about Bristol, TN, she had a HUGE blowout with her diaper. And when I say blowout, I mean diaper, clothes, car seat and all needed cleaning. Thank goodness there was a Walmart at the exit.
Gwyn is enjoying her time in Cleveland. She went to Sunday school for the first time at my home congregation. She handled it much better than I had expected - no separation anxiety. I am so proud of her. Hera, on the other hand, is having a difficult time with the transition. I wish she could settle down and enjoy her time here. Any suggestions for a dog that is too afraid to walk within a four-foot opening? She will eventually calm down and start acting more like herself.
Well, Gwyn and I will be heading to Hawaii on Wednesday to set up our housing. We will be there for five days, enjoying the beautiful, sunny weather. I can't wait to take her to the beach. Keep watching for some pictures of her in Hawaii. I will post as soon as I can.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
After the storm...
Well, we are finally recovering from the snow storm this past Monday. I guess we needed a final "blow" of snow before we moved from here. There is nothing like 12 inches of snow to increase your desires for warmer weather, like Hawaii. I do know that Hera enjoys the "free ice" when she can. So, it was nice that she was able to play one last time in the snow before she starts basking in sun.
Gwyn turned six months old on Monday! I believe she is starting to cut some teeth. At least she is acting like it - irritable, drooling and chewing on everything. This young lady has been quite the trooper this week. She had some tests run at Yale (everything is fine and normal). Then, Tuesday she had her 6-mo checkup. (Since I forgot her shot record...) She had her 6-mo shots on Wednesday. I am so proud of her - she cried only a little when the nurse gave her the shots, but calmed down fast and gave us all a smile. That's my little girl.
Wes will be heading out soon. Don't know when, but that's the Navy. He has been working very hard lately (and so has all the guys on the boat). I know it will be nice to finally get out to sea for some rest and sense of normalcy. I will miss him, but we will reunite in beautiful Hawaii, hopefully with a furnished house and full refrigerator.
Anyway, our prayers are going out to Hope that she recovers from her surgery quickly. Congratulations to our wonderful friends Ethan and Tricky on the birth of their bouncing baby boy, Rad. We wish you all the wonderful, happy moments that parenthood brings.
Gwyn turned six months old on Monday! I believe she is starting to cut some teeth. At least she is acting like it - irritable, drooling and chewing on everything. This young lady has been quite the trooper this week. She had some tests run at Yale (everything is fine and normal). Then, Tuesday she had her 6-mo checkup. (Since I forgot her shot record...) She had her 6-mo shots on Wednesday. I am so proud of her - she cried only a little when the nurse gave her the shots, but calmed down fast and gave us all a smile. That's my little girl.
Wes will be heading out soon. Don't know when, but that's the Navy. He has been working very hard lately (and so has all the guys on the boat). I know it will be nice to finally get out to sea for some rest and sense of normalcy. I will miss him, but we will reunite in beautiful Hawaii, hopefully with a furnished house and full refrigerator.
Anyway, our prayers are going out to Hope that she recovers from her surgery quickly. Congratulations to our wonderful friends Ethan and Tricky on the birth of their bouncing baby boy, Rad. We wish you all the wonderful, happy moments that parenthood brings.
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