Life in the Military....or renting...life in general

A few blogs back we said we are waiting....we still haven't heard anything, but it looks as if the job in Colorado is a no go. The job posting is still on the line but the requirements for time in service have changed just a little bit, so it looks as if Eric doesn't fit that job description. On a more random note...I know you move a lot in the military, but I have been married for just over three years and I am going to be moving into my third house. The only problem is....I am still in San Angelo, Texas (that's were I started). Is there something wrong with this picture? Good news, on July 7th we sign the lease to move into the new off base housing. Did I say NEW...yes, and they are a little nicer then the house we are currently renting. A little bigger too, its a 4 bedroom, Savannah can have a room, not a closet. Our contract for our current rental is up June 30th. We asked our landlord if we could stay until the 8th...first she said "Yes, I would do anything for you" and then...well I am sure you can imagine. We thought maybe she would pro-rate the rent for the extra week, but Eric just talked to her today and she is being a little difficult, she said we would have to pay the whole month of July. Is she crazy? So it looks like we have two weeks to pack our house, put our stuff and our family somewhere for a week, so we can move it all a week later. On a side note...the older kids are leaving Sunday morning to go stay with their mom, which means less people to find a place to live for a week. To make the matters a little more stressful, Alex says he wants to live with his mom. I guess we are cruel parents for having a bedtime and regulating TV/movies/video games time. So that is us for now. We are still trying to find some sort of an assignment, but for now we are still waiting. If Eric doesn't get an assignment by October. We are here until his code runs out next summer.

Fun for now...

Maybe someday Savannah will try to walk. Until then she is having fun trying to stand. We enjoy watching her reach those little milestones.

Las Vegas...

What a great way to start the summer by going on vacation. The vacation was surrounded by a baptism and a blessing. (Talk about perfect timing) It was a long week. The list of activities included; a dance recital, Adventure Dome at Circus Circus, swimming at the the recreation center (water slides included), swimming at the hotel, baptism, lunch at the park (a sprinkler park), neon mini golf, blessing, family water balloon fight, coca cola taster tray from around the world, M&M factory, shopping at the outlet mall, Emily & Dad go to the Lion king, Alex watching a movie with the family, and last but not least eating at In & Out burger (a must to go to) before the keys got locked in the car and we almost miss our flight. Okay, it wasn't that close because we planned so far in advance, but dragging 8 bags from the car to a shuttle and to the last terminal was not fun at all. We all survived and made it home. We must have caught the bug going around my sister's house, or ate bad airport food, because Emily woke up sick and Alex didn't really feel well the next day, needless to say there was a lot of sleeping. Dad and Savannah came back with a cold and Mom, well even if she is sick life still needs her to do what she does everyday so she keeps going.

Here are some pictures from our vacation. We had fun and Came home exhausted.

The perfect picture at he M&M Factory.

At the park... Emily, Liberty, Savannah, and my mom.

Did you notice their outfits match...polly's project before coming.

Yes, Alex is even wearing a tie...(Picture taken after baptism)

Liberty telling Savannah, "I will help you walk "

The Adventure Dome at Circus Circus...Yes even the two year old didn't want to get off the rides.

Dad and Emily before the Lion King.

Water balloon fight outside...it was dangerous grounds.

New baby Jericho is Savannah's new friend. She always wanted to be by him.

Family after church on Sunday.

Family at the house.

Schools Out...Summer is here!

To welcome the summer into the Lescarbeau family, we decided to hit the pool. (Alex was only there for short cool down. He spent most of his time at the soccer field and the gym.) Eric managed to make it just long enough to get a little wet. Polly managed to sit on some ants, so she took home some lovely ant bites. (That's one thing you have to love texas for is the Ants.)

Sisters...having fun in the sun

Another exciting moment... ALEX GOT HIS BRACES OFF!! (Just a little over two years.) He now has bragging rights to the straightest teeth in the house. Not a bad smile for just a few thousand dollars. The things we do for our children.

We are looking forward to the summer, no news about orders, but no matter what we are going to be moving in July. They are just finishing the new base housing and our rental lease is up, so if we don't get orders, we will be moving there.

Memorial Day Tribute

Today we pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. We also want to recognize those who have served, are serving, and those who will serve this great country we live in.

I would like to say thank you to all those who have served, but especially may dad, Dan Lescarbeau, and my grandfathers, Waldon Ellis and Eugene Lescarbeau, both of whom served during WWII. If it wasn't for those who have come before us we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we may take for granted at times.

I am thankful for the opportunity that I have to continue that service and I am proud to be a member of the greatest Air Force in the world protecting this country that I love. God Bless America!!

Mother's Day Fun...

I am not much of a fan of Mother's Day--for me. For other Mother's I think they should have the best day and get spoiled and treated like a Queen. For me, I prefer not to have the attention and I feel out of place if I am not doing anything. Luckily for me I have a wonderful husband that despite my protesting went and found some wonderful Mother's Day surprises. I woke up to a table arrayed in cards and gifts.

My daughter made breakfast. We enjoyed a nice morning at church and I was even able to get a nap in. (That's really the best gift for me.) The kids enjoyed their afternoon doing anything from golf to soccer. Savannah wandered around the house taking every chance she could get to go outside.

We invited the Stratton's over for dinner. The girls came over early to give mom a little break.

Eric, with the help of Emily, cooked dinner. The menu: Three cheese Manicotti, Salad, Cheese bread, and dessert was a Strawberry Ribbon Pie (Cream Cheese/Strawberry Jello layered (yummy). It was nice to relax and not have to cook.

My favorite part was supprising Amylee with her Mothers day gift. I felt like a little kid at Christmas, I couldn't wait to give it to her. The gift is a wax dipped scented bear. I recieved one for Christmas and realized it was the most unique, but perfect gift.

My day was perfect, because I have a wonderful husband who does so much to make me feel special. He even lets me help him when I am not supposed to do anything. (Because that's what I like doing) Last of all I was able to share my day with a friend, and hopefully make her day special.

Happy Mother's Day to all.

Waiting...

Eric finished his package for the job at the Academy. Now we are in the waiting stage. The hardest thing about waiting is not knowing what is going to happen and that means not planning. I am a planner. I plan my meals a month in advance so I know what I am going to cook and I can be prepared. If it was up to me I would plan what I am doing for the rest of the year. (I am not as bad as my sister yet...she plans more than I do.) It doesn't always work that way, especially when you are in the military, but I like to know the major things. Not knowing when or if you are going to move can drive a person like me crazy. Not to say that I am not already crazy...but you get the picture.
Eric found out that a friend of his applied for the same job and there were over 300 applicants. That makes the task of obtaining the job more competitive where you have to stand out to get noticed. I know Eric would love to do this job, he has enjoyed teaching so much, he would love to be able to continue his time in the Air Force doing something that he loves. He truly doesn't want to go back to what he was doing before, it would be like taking a step back in his career. I guess we will see what the Lord has in store for us. This is when you just have to trust in him, but that can be easier said then done.