The Indian Summer is upon us, the nights are getting cooler, the colors are becoming exquisite.
Fall is my favorite time of year, but I don't hesitate to enjoy those last few Summer days.
Reflecting back on this Summer, I realize it was All-time. Josh wasn't away at camp or training for the first time in 3 years! We enjoyed Kent Fest together, hot weekend evenings bbq'ing, and enjoying each others company.
In July the Yankees came to play the Pirates for the first time in 30-some years. A 3-game series gave us one Rain Out game and another chance to see them deep into the month. Josh was able to come and see the first MLB game that he can remember. The Pirates won, though I prefer to see the Yanks win. But a hometown win is still a win for me!
This is Josh and I in front of the Roberto Clemente Statue, a Pittsburgh and baseball legend.
July was spent working and prepping to move. Being a procrastinator comes easy to me, but this time I did good. Our place was packed to move a week and a half before Moving Day!
Josh's hard-laboring summer job at a moving company made the move easier, along with friends and neighboors helping to lighten the load!
Our new place is a dream! On a quiet little street, far away from Fratland. Still within walking distance to downtown we've spend the past month walking to meet friends for dinner, to the library, and to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings!
Having a washer and dryer feels as good as a million dollars. Laundry gets done all the time, without expensive trips to The 'Mat.
Even Hank is finding the move positive! I knew Hanky loved to play, but he now often wakes me in the morning chasing his toys all over the house. Yo-yoing from one room to the next. It's a sight that makes my heart melt.
Then came Graduation. Feeling accomplished and all classes passed, Josh walked across the stage on Graduation day and I couldn't have been prouder.
The evening before we celebrated with friends and family as Josh was commissioned as the U.S. Army's newest Lieutenant. He gave me the distinguished honor of pinning on his Gold Bars. While other Lieutenants had gords of family on stage with them, it felt good for just the two of us to be on the stage together. He and I, all we have challenged and faced together the past 5 years, all he has accomplished, me by his side; closing a chapter in our lives, together.
Surprisingly I didn't shed a tear until I was able to hug him after the ceremony. We conviened at The Pufferbelly Limited (Josh and I's favorite place to eat) and had a roaring good dinner with everyone after the ceremony.
For a commissioning gift I gave JR a knife he can take with him on deployment engraved on the blade "True Gold Never Fears The Test Of Fire" a reminder that I know he can do anything he is couragous enough to challenge himself to do.
After that our Summer came to a quick close, Josh started work with ROTC the weekend after the festivities, as I put the final touches on our new place.
All-time it was. These years are behind us now and they have transformed us into the couple we are. I wouldn't have done them any differently, and I couldn't have gotten through them without Josh by my side. And even though I'm excited to begin a new chapter together, it's still all so bittersweet to me. Commuter said it best...
Fall is my favorite time of year, but I don't hesitate to enjoy those last few Summer days.
Reflecting back on this Summer, I realize it was All-time. Josh wasn't away at camp or training for the first time in 3 years! We enjoyed Kent Fest together, hot weekend evenings bbq'ing, and enjoying each others company.
In July the Yankees came to play the Pirates for the first time in 30-some years. A 3-game series gave us one Rain Out game and another chance to see them deep into the month. Josh was able to come and see the first MLB game that he can remember. The Pirates won, though I prefer to see the Yanks win. But a hometown win is still a win for me!
This is Josh and I in front of the Roberto Clemente Statue, a Pittsburgh and baseball legend.
July was spent working and prepping to move. Being a procrastinator comes easy to me, but this time I did good. Our place was packed to move a week and a half before Moving Day!
Josh's hard-laboring summer job at a moving company made the move easier, along with friends and neighboors helping to lighten the load!
Our new place is a dream! On a quiet little street, far away from Fratland. Still within walking distance to downtown we've spend the past month walking to meet friends for dinner, to the library, and to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings!
Having a washer and dryer feels as good as a million dollars. Laundry gets done all the time, without expensive trips to The 'Mat.
Even Hank is finding the move positive! I knew Hanky loved to play, but he now often wakes me in the morning chasing his toys all over the house. Yo-yoing from one room to the next. It's a sight that makes my heart melt.
Then came Graduation. Feeling accomplished and all classes passed, Josh walked across the stage on Graduation day and I couldn't have been prouder.
The evening before we celebrated with friends and family as Josh was commissioned as the U.S. Army's newest Lieutenant. He gave me the distinguished honor of pinning on his Gold Bars. While other Lieutenants had gords of family on stage with them, it felt good for just the two of us to be on the stage together. He and I, all we have challenged and faced together the past 5 years, all he has accomplished, me by his side; closing a chapter in our lives, together.
Surprisingly I didn't shed a tear until I was able to hug him after the ceremony. We conviened at The Pufferbelly Limited (Josh and I's favorite place to eat) and had a roaring good dinner with everyone after the ceremony.
For a commissioning gift I gave JR a knife he can take with him on deployment engraved on the blade "True Gold Never Fears The Test Of Fire" a reminder that I know he can do anything he is couragous enough to challenge himself to do.
After that our Summer came to a quick close, Josh started work with ROTC the weekend after the festivities, as I put the final touches on our new place.
All-time it was. These years are behind us now and they have transformed us into the couple we are. I wouldn't have done them any differently, and I couldn't have gotten through them without Josh by my side. And even though I'm excited to begin a new chapter together, it's still all so bittersweet to me. Commuter said it best...
But that was once upon a time
And happily ever after
It's time to start a new chapter
And I can't stand to turn the page.
You taught me how to love
And now I've got nothing to show for it
The time we had was so short
And I can't stand to turn the page.
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congrats to JR!
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