Ian&Tausha Marietti

Oh Korea

2010-03-25T03:44:00.000-07:00

Well, I know that it has been way too long since I last wrote anything on here. (mostly its because I am HORRIBLE at spelling and English. sorry mom.) :)

I dont know how many people know but I am in the Republic of South Korea. It was crazy getting here. I had to fly to Atlanta, was stuck in the airport for 12 hrs, and then took a straight 15 hr flight to wonderful Korea. When I got here I had no clue where to go, everything was in Korean, and as you can guess, I have no clue how to read it, luckily there were lots of people that had the “where do I go” look, so I just kinda followed them and it took me to the passport check-in and one of the longest lines I have been in for a while. After I got my bags I pretty much had to swim thrue all the people to get to the armed forces desk to catch my bus. I went from Incheon air port to Osan AB, two hrs later I was in my hotel room off base (on base rooming was full because the people we were replacing werent gone yet) it was ok but the nicest thing about it was the super hight tech toilet. The day I got to work we started 12hr shifts in prep for the Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) that is coming up. (just my luck) I did get a room though, my suite mate is my old neighbor from Little Rock. Things arent too different here. I mean, other than the people are short, talk funny, and smell like Kemchi. Other than that though things are ok here. It really sucks to be away from my family for so long though, I miss them a lot. The other day I was walking into the BX and a lady there was holding here baby and just as I walked in she started kissing its cheak and for some reason I got really mad at it like she was trying to rub it in. well, I was mad at the moment, later I laughed at my self. Haha well any way things are going good here so far, we are off of twelves but will have to work next weekend, just to clean the shop and give things a quick once-over becuause the UCI starts a week from Monday. I got a new camera but every time I think I should take a pic of something I don’t have my camera but I should have some up this weekend, honest.

2009-12-13T22:13:00.000-08:00

Ugh! Ive got that feeling of knowing I should be doing other things, (like be in bed for me right now) But you choose to do something unproductive instead.
Im sitting in Trevans room trying to get him to sleep and stay awake myself, and I'm thinking about just plain life in general.

Ian and I just celebrated our 4year anniversary and I cant stop thinking about how fast its flown by! Granted, 4 years isnt a huge amount of time, but It seems like yesterday that I was planning a wedding and a life changing move to a place I could have never guessed Id be. If you'd have asked me 5 years ago if I was the kind of person who could just pick up and leave Utah to live in Arkansas as a stay at home mom of 2 kids and a military wife, I would have died laughing! Id barely ever visited anywhere outside Utah back then. But now I look at everything over the last 4years and I can barely remember not being who I am now.
Not all of that is positive, its hard to sometimes look at my house and think "Wow Im super great!" More often than I should be admitting, I can see that My kids fight constantly, they color on the walls with markers (some of them permanent, and dont even get me started on the acrylic black paint I once found in trevans closet) I sometimes only see the unmade beds and the seemingly endless mountain of laundry, and the sticky spot on the kitchen floor where someone spilled juice and I just looked at it and hoped the cats would lick it up. (ps, they dont).... and I just want to run! Hightail it for someplace less chaotic.

BUT there are also parts of me that I can look at now and say "Wow I didnt know you had it in you.." because I honestly didnt.
These are the parts of me that Im trying to really think about and nurture and hope can get us through a really trying time that is sneaking up on our family right now.
We have maybe a good 9 weeks before we leave AR and the kids and I move back home to Utah for a year. It's exciting to think about being back home where all our family and some close friends are, but its also going to be a really hard year for us without Ian. Our little family has been through 2- four to five month deployments, it wasnt easy, but I think we did ok. thinking about a whole year though, makes me wonder if I, little ol' me...with the laundry piles and the markered walls and the spilled juice... could do it without half my heart for an entire year.
Now Ian is NOT the cleanliest person on the planet, sometimes I think Im going crazy when he can walk through the same house with the dishes in the sink and laundry on the floor and the aforementioned "kiddy wall art" that drives me insane, and not even bat an eye. It can be really frustrating. But when Im really stressed out, or angry, or sad, there is no one in the world who can bring me back and give calm and caring and love the way he does for me.

Can I live so long without that?
I really hope I can! It seems to be all I can think about lately.

Update on Us!

2009-09-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

Everything here has been so crazy! I wonder where the summer went? We have so much to catch up on with everyone this might be the longest post ever.
First of all, (in case youve been hiding under a rock) We got our follow on orders to Spangdahem Germany!
Its the strangest feeling of stress and nervousness but alot of excitment too. Last year one of my best friends got surprise orders over there and not even a year later we got them too. We're both really excited and I think it will make the transition SO SO So much easier on us.
Ian and I will be in UT in mid Feb. Then he leaves for Osan Korea for year. Not looking forward to being apart for so long. But its not a deployment so we'll get to talk as often as we want and possibly do a mid-tour visit.
Then we are due to Germany by March 2011.

We'll be kinda between Pforzheim and Freiburg.
Just a few hours from Paris. :)

ok, now for my summer catchup since today is the first day of fall (can we say SLACKER?)

We took a trip to UT in July for my Grans funeral. It was a good trip but for a really hard reason. I gave the Eulogy for my Gran, it was a mix of feelings because I was so nervous, But also so honored that I was asked. I loved my Gran so much and even though we didnt see each other often Ive always felt (and continue to feel) such a strong connection to her. She means the world to me and I think about her and miss her so much everyday.

After visiting in Cedar we went up north to Ogden to visit family and friends before heading home. We hit up Lagoon with the kids, kyleton, and my sister Holly and her two kids Caden and Hannah. I dont remember the last time I had been there before that and it was SO much fun.

Kyleton Brodi and Trevan waiting in line.

Trevan and Brodi driving the boat.

Kyle and Brodi

Our boys Carter and Trevan.

Our nephew Caden.

Our funny niece Hannah.

Trevan waiting in line.

Kyle and Brodi

My sister-in-law Holly.

More waiting...

for the Carousel!

Carter riding the carousel

Brodi riding a dragon.

Trevan dodging the water

Brodi getting right in there.

The day before we went home to Arkansas, we planned a ice cream stop at Jakes Over the Top with our friends in UT. It was yummy and super fun.

Carters HUGE sunday that he couldnt even get close to finishing. but look at that smile!

Leslie and Trevan

Trevan and Mommy

Then for the looooong ride home.

Brodi did alot of this..

And Trevan was alot grumpier than this so I must have got him in a good moment.

This is a picture of a rainstorm that we thought would NEVER end. it rained so much it flooded our entire front yard. So we put on swimming suits and played in it!

Trevan smothering our cat Ruby. They do this regularly but the cats handle it pretty well. They're very tolerant!

Ian reenlisted this month for another 5 years. this is the ceremony that took place in the shop at work. Trevan and I went for support and to bring all the boys celebration donuts :)

And last but not least we had the Air Force Ball. It was for the AirForces birthday and they held it at the Peabody in downtown Little Rock. Our friend Jennie was sweet enough to watch the kids for us so we could spend the night there and have a really fun night.

This was the view from our room of the Arkansas River.

Ian and I attempting to take a picture of us in the hotel mirror before we went down to the ball.

These are our friends from the shop, Alex and Jennifer.

All the boys. Alex, Taylor, Jo and Ian.

Ian and Taylor.

Ian looking classy with our giant umbrella (it rained alot this night)

Getting down on the dance floor.

Getting ready to leave the next morning and go back to reality. :)

The "PeaBody Ducks" we gave Brodi and Trevan.

Thats it!
Happy Fall Everyone!

New warmer and scent for August!!

2009-08-03T14:11:00.000-07:00

Also everything in the catalogs are on sale this month at a 10% discount to make room for the Fall/Winter 2009 products so stock up on your faves because starting in Sept. they wont be there anymore!
Contact me or check the website if you want to order!
www.Scentsy.com/TaushaMarietti

2009-07-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

On the 4th of July my Gran and PaPa celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
They loved each other so much!

The next morning my Gran suffered a seizure and was admitted to the hospital, I got the call at noon that she probably wouldnt make it, But Ive watched her survive so many things, Breast Cancer, bad falls and countless surgerys, that I secretly hoped she would make it though this time. It was just too much for her and she passed away at 8pm last night.
Im heart broken, along with all of my family and pretty much anyone who knew this fiesty, beautiful woman. I loved her SO much and I'm going to miss her more than anything! I am grateful that I got to see her one more time in March of this year. She got to meet my husband and my two sons for the first and I guess the last time.
Im so thankful that I have that.
I love you Gran!

We are packing now and leaving in the morning for Cedar City.

Finally back!

2009-06-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

Well I know we havent been with you all on this blog for a while, so I am going to have to let everyone know what has been going on with us these last 4 months now.
On Feb. 25, 2009 (the day of Brodi's 5th birthday and our last post) my father Bruce Allen Marietti died of a heart attack. He was 53 years old. Nothing in my life has been harder for me to accept. He was an amazing Dad and Grandpa. Its so hard to believe that when ever I have a question he will never be there to answer it anymore. We love and miss him so much everyday.

In April Our oldest, Carter, turned the big 8 and was baptized. He is getting so big! its weird to think that he is already 8. He is so smart and funny and we are so proud of him! We miss him alot and love him even more.

I also started Airman Leadership School, or ALS in April. I needed to attend to be able to sew on my Staff Sargent stripe. It was 6 weeks long and very exhausting, mentally and physically. Every day I had to read lots and take tests and give speeches. We also did LOTS of running, just to graduate we had to do a 10 mile run, its the most I have ever run at once. I know Tausha was happy for me to be done.

On the 8th of June our littlest boy Trevan turned 3! He is getting so big too fast.
He is our last baby and that only seems to make it worse. He loves Diego and playing with his sister Brodi, even though they fight, alot! He's still a great cuddler and likes to make people laugh at all the silly stuff he does. We love him sooo much!!

On June 13th Brodi had her first dance recital, we enrolled her in Febuary for ballet and jazz/tap dancing and she really loved doing it!
She did REALLY well at her very first recital and we are so proud of her and look forward to continuing her lessons in the fall.

A huge change for our family is happening right now, just last week we found out that I have orders to Osan, Korea, along with 3 of my friends. Its kind of crummy because I have to go alone for a year without Tausha or the kids, but it is allowing us to go where ever in the world we want to after the year apart. Right now we put in to go (in order): Spangdahlem Germany, Ramstien Germany, Mildenhall England, Lakenheath England, Hickam Hawaii, Aviano Italy. for state side I have: Mt Home Idaho, and Hill Utah. We will let you know what we get when I get my follow-on though.

We've spent 4 great years in Little Rock AR and although it was hard to get used to at first, (can you say HUMIDITY?!) its really grown on us and we are going to miss the people and experiences we've had here.

Ok so that SHOULD get us caught up on most of the big things that we havent been posting for a while, I promise to keep up now so that we dont get that far behind again! Thanks for reading! Love you all!!

2009-02-25T13:45:00.000-08:00

My tiny little muffin girl is 5 today!

Brodi McKael is such a sweet loving and beautiful little girl,
Her favorite color is blue and she loves playing with her brother and kittens, Max and Ruby.
(although she says she loves Ruby more cause shes not as heavy as Max)
She loves pizza and spaghetti and loves to be in the kitchen when I'm cooking.

She likes being outside and riding her bike and drawing with chalk.

She loves singing songs and telling stories that she makes up.

her favorite song is "so what" by pink.
and her favorite verse is "so what, im still a rockstar!" and she sings that part loud :o)
and that says alot about her spunky personality.

she was the first girl in her class to spell her name and learn her 5 senses.

She also likes to look at words everywhere and spell all the letters.

and she loves barrak obama.

she'll change the channel from cartoons to CNN if hes on TV.

She has countless "boyfriends" at school (but she promises me she doesnt kiss any of them)
She was the "Character kid" for fairness this month.

And shes definetly earned it with her kind and loving heart.

We love this baby (whos not so much a baby anymore) SO MUCH.

and although I could sing her praises forever I'll keep it short and just say,
Happy 5th Birthday Brodi!
We Love You!

2009-02-24T19:05:00.000-08:00

I was trying to wait until we could get some pictures uploaded to post a blog, but since we're still getting the hang of our new computer and haven't figured out how to load them...i guess I'll have to settle for this :o)

HE'S HOME!!

And its SOOOO good to have him back.
He came in on the 19th, I got a couple calls from his shop chief updating me on when he should be home. It went from 230 am to 2am and up to 1215am. since it was going to be late I got a friend to come sit with the kids at home while they were sleeping so I wouldn't have to drag them out all sleepy and cold.
So my friend Jennie came over and sat with me at about 1045, And let me tell you i was a nervous wreck!!
I finally had to turn the clocks around because i kept checking them so often that the time was CRRRAAAWWLING. So Jennie and I were chatting and I told her "I'm not going to look at the clock anymore or I'm gonna puke. But i am gonna go grab my phone out of the bedroom in case he calls..." (this is at 11pm)
So I go running back there, grab the phone and I have 4 missed calls and a voicemail from him. So of course i freak out and call him back and he says "Where were you?" "I'm home, where are you?" "I'm here, we just landed, come and get me."
MUSIC TO MY EARS!!
So I hug Jennie, rush out of the house so fast I forget to put a coat on and drive like a madwoman to the mobility building to pick him up.
apparently alot of wives got the first calls from their Hubbies cause it was packed full of people. they had a roped off area that we had to stand behind and the boys came in from a door on the other side of the rope.
There was a woman in uniform who would come through the door and yell "first bus just pulled up!" and the boys came in single-file. No Ian. I was holding my breath at this point and hoping he was coming soon so i didn't turn blue:o)
so the boys stop coming through the door, and a few minutes later in comes the info-lady.."Second bus is here!" I swear to you Ian must have sat at the very end of that bus just to torture me, he was near the last of everyone to come through.
But the moment I seen him I smiled like a goof and wouldnt let go of him.
We didnt get home till 1am because we had to wait on his luggage and that took forever...but getting him home felt great.
The kids and I had made welcome home signs and tied balloons to them in the front yard. I got pictures so I'll post them soon.
So anyway, Its just really great to have him home!
I get the question about the honeymoon being over for us yet..and I honestly have to say we're still on cloud nine and enjoying being together again SO MUCH!

This week is our only real down time though, I start back to school next Tuesday, full-time. and he'll get an extra week after then off, then hes back to work.
But for right now...everything is perfect so we're going to soak it up and enjoy it:o)

Love you all!!
XOxO

2009-01-31T19:40:00.001-08:00

Hello Fellow Bloggers!
Yes, I'm still alive...in a manner of speaking, I have a cold. A really miserable one.
But I'm spreading germs and using a friends computer to check in on everyone and say hello.(not really though,i promise i brought hand sanitizer and apply it regularly) My computer still isn't working, but Ian and I have decided that with our tax refund we are going to rebuild the computer and make it work again.
Speaking of Ian...Hes almost home!
we have about 2-3 weeks left, and I cant even begin to tell you how good it is to say that =)
We're planning on spending some time together for a couple weeks before I start back at school and he goes into ALS. Its R&R thats seriously needed
As for whats been going on lately here...not alot really.
The kids took turns being sick for the last two weeks, one with an ear infection and one with just a really high fever and tummy aches.
I took an OPI nail class on the 26th that was really exciting. i got a really great kit and got to spend a few hours being childless and back at school.
I found out that I really enjoy doing acrylics and Ive been practicing sculpture nails for the last few days on my down time. Luckily the stuffy nose keeps the smell from bothering me =)
In March the school is offering a trip to St.Louis to go to a hair show for 2 days.
We'll get to do some observing and hands-on so I'm pretty excited about that.

Anyway, I will try to keep up as often as possible and as soon as Ian gets home and revives our computer, I can get back to posting regularly.
I love you all!!
XOxO

2009-01-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,
I thought I would just write a quick post.
I haven't been keeping up so well. My computer continues to be useless. which stinks.
But hopefully it wont be for long. my uncle is sending me a magical disk that will fix all my problems (I wish). Just all my computer problems.
We haven't been up to much over here in AR. My Mom and little brother got to visit for Christmas for 10 days. we spent a few days taking turns being sick, but all in all it was great to have the company.
New Years was uneventful, we decided to ignore it and just go to bed :o)
Ian and I are starting to count down the days. There are about 45ish days to go.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Anyway, I hope you all had a great Christmas and a great New Year. I'll write again soon, on a fixed computer i hope!
XOxO

2008-12-17T17:06:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends!
I just wanted to post an apology for not keeping up on everyone's blogs. (or mine either!)
My computer has stopped working all together and i can only get online when nice people offer to let me use theirs.
We are doing ok though, getting ready for Christmas and the New Year.
My mom will be here Saturday morning and i cant wait.
the weather here has been awful but we are hoping it will warm up and we can shop till we drop when she gets here.
I don't know when I'll be online again so i want to wish everyone a holly jolly Christmas and a happy New Year.
Love you All!

Happy Anniversary part II

2008-12-03T16:36:00.000-08:00

I know that Tausha has let everyone know all ready, but since i have NEVER written anything on here, I though today would be the day.
As you all know its our anniversary today and I just wanted to let my wife know, and I guess who ever else is reading this, that I love you and that these last three years have been the best of my life. I could have never asked for a better wife, mother of my childeren, or best friend. You are my world. This deployment has probably been the worst TDY/deployment that I have ever had the missfortune to be on, but no matter how bad it gets, hearing your voice on the phone all ways makes me instantly better. These last three years have had their good times and their bad times, and though the good times were, well, more fun, i am happy for the bad ones too, because for starters, now I know what not to do to piss you off ;) and because now i know that no matter how stupid or how bad our fights are, we forgive each other with a simple "I love you"... and then I say "im sorry" (even when its your fault, i dont know how you do it) I know that three years doesnt seem like a very long time in comparison to the many more that I am going to torment you with :) but I am looking forward to the many many more we have together. I love you to death Tausha.

Your husband
Ian

Its Our Third Anniversary Today.

2008-12-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

Today is Ians and my Third Anniversary!
It stinks to be celebrating it apart, but we can always make up for it later.
Besides we have plenty of anniversary's ahead of us :o)
I love that man to death and three years ago today was the very best day of my life.
Happy Anniversary Ian!

Turkey Day Love.

2008-11-26T18:22:00.000-08:00

I haven't had the patience to post anything lately...My computer is acting up big-time and it takes me 20 mins to open a page. boooo.
But I thought I should at least brave it to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hopefully we'll be having one. The kids and I have been sick with the flu the last few days. Trevan is going through it right now and its not so fun.
poor guy.
we're hoping for the best though, I guess we'll see in the morning.
Hope you all have a good meal and get ready for Black Friday :o)
Love you all!!

2008-11-21T22:12:00.000-08:00

Was SOOO Good!
It definitely intensified my crush on Edward.
I recommend you all see as soon as possible!
(and take me with you cause i wanna see it about a million more times)
:o)

Just Whats Up...

2008-11-21T13:42:00.000-08:00

Today was Brodi's Thanksgiving lunch at school.
Her class made little Indian headbands with feathers to wear to the lunch, and some of the lunch ladies dressed up as Pilgrims. It was really cute!
We had lunch and then went down to the Book Fair and bought some Christmas books.
It was a pretty fun day.

And tonight I got a babysitter so I can go see Twilight :o)

And tomorrow is my 23rd birthday. (hence, the cupcakes in the background.ha)
Thanks so much to everyone who thought of me and sent me presents and cards. You made my day!!
I've been dreading it just because I dont have alot of people celebrate with, but an old friend of mine called me out of the blue and wanted me to highlight her hair, while she was here she noticed my birthday cards and boxes on the counter and asked me when my birthday was. When i told her it was on Sat. she told me she was going to do dinner for me and the kids and get a cake.
I thought that was sweet!
So I guess I do have some plans for tomorrow after all :o)
Have a great weekend everyone!

2008-11-11T14:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Veterans Day!
For Veterans Day,I thought I would post something about my own Veteran.

My Hubs!

Hes been gone for just about a month now, and the house has felt so empty without him!
Dont get me wrong, my house has never been so clean and the laundry and cooking has gotten easier. Not to mention the lack of video games being played all day Saturdays.
But I would gladly put up with all of it to have my hunny home.
I married such an amazing, loving and funny man!
He lightens the tension in almost any situation with his dumb jokes and he randomly breaks into oldies rock hits at the most inappropriate times.
Nobody I know can calm me down or make me feel better just by hugging me like he does.

Ive needed those hugs more than ever when he's not here to give them, but I know what he is doing over there is so important to him and I will ALWAYS support him 110% because I'm so proud of him. I know its hard for him to be away from family and friends especially during the holiday's.

He loves America more than most people Ive met and hes so proud to be able to serve.
Hes an amazing father, an amazing husband and also an amazing Veteran.
And I'm so proud I get to call him Mine.

2008-11-09T07:56:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends and Family!
I need to drop a little note to let you all know Ians email address.
I guess I haven't really let you all know that his Internet access is pretty limited when your over there, and he cant check any ones blog. the websites are restricted.
I'm sorry i didn't let everyone know sooner :o(
I forget that we're not all military and i need to share what I know.
Sorry Guys!
So if you've been hoping he was checking and waiting for comments, he cant, But I do check them and try to report back to him when i do get to talk to him.
BUT! If you want to email him directly, I know that he loves getting messages and seeing everyones fun pictures.
his email address is:

imarietti@hotmail.com

Also, to follow up on my last post a little...I forgot to include that you can get flat-rate boxes at the post office. They are for APO addresses (like Iraq) and they can usually save you some money if you use them.
Also, when you ship packages to Iraq (for those who havent done it before) you have to fill out a customs form and list all the contents in the package.
Its sort of time consuming so plan to spend a little bit of time doing that when you take your box. I usually will go into the post office and get the box and the customs form and take them home and put it all together there before i take it to be shipped.
Anyway, I hope this helps a little. if you have any questions you can leave a comment cause i check them.
Love you guys!!

Package Information

2008-11-07T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to let everyone that if you plan on sending something to Ian for Christmas, the last day you can send it so it will make it by Christmas is Dec. 4th.
I talked to him and asked what he would like to have sent, but he said he didnt need anything.
(of course)
you can look up gift ideas for soldiers and there are some fun ideas, i even found one about sending them a "Christmas in a box" with a little Christmas tree and decorations.
Pictures and letters are always a favorite for them though.
Anyway, you can get as creative as you'd like with just a few restrictions.
I found this list of banned items to kind of help out.
I'll also post his address info on my blog so everyone has it.
Love you all!

Marietti,Ian SrA.
USAF/332 EMXS/Metals Tech
APO AE 09315-9997

What NOT To Send a Soldier in Iraq

Prohibited items that will be confiscatedPlease do NOT send the following items to a soldier in Iraq. Packages are scanned and these items WILL be confiscated:

Alcohol and alcohol-production products and ingredients (R, R1)
Fruits, live plants and animals (M)
Pork and pork by-products (H1)
Pornographic and sexual materials (including nudes and semi-nudes) (E2)
Obscene materials and horror comics (C1)
Non-authorized political materials (E2)
Religious materials contrary to Islam in bulk quantities (E2)
Firearms and ammunition (F)
Cash, coins, securities or precious metals in their raw state (A)

Hazardous, flammable, toxic and radioactive substances
Tip: Don't use packing boxes that are labelled with a prohibited substance.

Items that may melt, leak, explode or turn onUse common sense and realize that packages can be subjected to high heat and bouncing around. Use Ziploc bags and lots of padding where applicable:

Batteries in summer
Aerosols and other pressurized products
Liquids in glass containers
Perishable food products that can spoil
Electronic devices with batteries installed

Tip: Don't send food and scented products together. Several weeks in transit at 120°F+ temperatures will result in deodorant-flavored cookies.

Halloween Pictures

2008-11-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

OK, Enough of my laziness!
I need to get on the ball and post our pics from Halloween :o)
We had a pretty good one, although it did rain for just a little bit when we started out around the neighborhood. We also went to the Harvest Festival at the community center to play some games and win a few prizes.
The kids had fun so it was well worth it.
Friday morning we took Brodi to school for an award ceremony where she got an award for recognizing her name. I'm posting a few pictures from that as well.
Other than that, we are just living our pretty boring lives and hanging out together.
We miss everyone and love you all even more!
XOXO

2008-10-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
Ive been awful at keeping up on this blog but its been a little chaotic here and its hard to find the time or the guts to sit down at the computer and leave the kids unattended. haha.
We've also been having computer trouble, so...
Anyhow, we are all just getting ready for Halloween, Yay!
Hopefully I'll have lots of pictures to post and more to say (and time to say it)
But for now I'll let you all know that we are loving and missing everyone and we hope you have a fun and safe Halloween.
Love You All!

Tagged

2008-10-21T10:54:00.000-07:00

Tagged!!

What's your husbands name? Ian Scott Marietti

How long have you guys been married? 3 years on Dec. 3rd.

How long did you date? 1 1/2 years

How old is he? 25

Who eats more sweets? We both do but in totally different tastes, he doesnt like chocolate...(I know right? hes crazy.)

Who said I Love You first? He did. but he'll never admit it, but its true.

Who is taller? Ian for sure

Who is the better singer? I dunno he's pretty good, but after 5 years of choir I would hope that I am.

Who is smarter? I think he is

Who does the laundry? Me, always.

Who pays the bills? Its usually me

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do

Who mows the lawn? Ian does, but I do now. boo.

Who cooks dinner? Its always me, but Ian has certain dishes he likes to make so he does sometimes.

Who drives? Ian

Who is the first to say they are wrong? Ian, Im way too proud.

Who kissed who first? I think it was pretty mutual

Who asked who out first? He asked me out, and I said yes even though I was sick, and we went to Red Robin and I couldnt eat, so Ian and the waiter made fun of me all night. haha.

Who wears the pants? I think we both have a leg in there...its pretty even.

I Tag....
Holly, Kara, Kristin and Caroline.

2008-10-18T17:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
Today Me and the Kiddos went to the Air Show here on base, I figured if we were going to have to hear all the noise anyway, we might as well get front row seats for it right? we went at about 11:00 and stayed till 4. It was fun, The kids had a hard time concentrating and didn't like the noise alot but they had fun being there anyway, I think they're favorite was riding the shuttle bus down there :o)
I got pictures of them riding around in little planes that you push with your feet and they had to follow a flight path with them.

I also went this week and bought the kids' costumes for Halloween, Brodi is going to be a witch and Trevan is going as Frankenstein. We're getting excited for the trick'or'treating. And Brodi's Field Trip to the pumpkin patch that Trev and I are going to go with her to. I'll post more pictures soon.
Love You All...

2008-10-12T22:27:00.000-07:00

I'll Keep this one short since it's pretty late.
We sent Ian off tonight, I think he had a little bit of a hard time since the kids were there this time (The last deployment was at 3am so the kids couldnt go)
We're all doing ok, although Brodi is having a much harder time than I thought she would. She cried all the way home and continued to cry all the way to her room.
We sat down and talked to a while though and I explained how we needed to help each other not to cry and to be happy when we're missing Ian. It must have helped because she calmed down, and when I was leaving the room she said "Mom, you sure make me happy."
And I thought that was sweet.
Anyway I will keep everyone posted on whats going and here and what we hear from Ian.
He should be in Balad soon, but we dont know when for sure.
Keep us in your thoughts, especially Ian and the kiddos.
We love you all!
XOxO

Not so great October so far...

2008-10-09T11:01:00.000-07:00

So this week has been stressful. We said goodbye to our good friends on Monday, they are now in Germany and hopefully getting settled soon. Arkansas is strangely different without them, and definitely more lonely.
Ian is getting ready to leave very soon. Only a few more days left. For me this is the hardest part of the entire deployment, The Waiting. Once he is gone it feels a little better, like I can start counting the days till he gets home. But hes been so busy with training and certifying that we haven't really had any time together yet.
We do have friends that have volunteered to watch the kids for a while on Friday night so we can have a date night. we haven't done that in a long time so we're excited.

I get alot of questions about how school is going..and really it isn't. Since Ive been on leave I only go in on Fridays for class and I feel a little out of the loop. The girls are on the floor all week and I envy them..I miss doing hair :o(
But I know that I'm in a place that I should be right now and I'll just have to play catch up later. Patience has never been my forte really...

One good thing that did happen this week though, is that I got to book the flight for my Mom and little brother, Kyleton, to come out for Christmas. They will be here from the 20th to the 30th of December and I couldn't be more excited. It gives me something to look forward to and that's just what I need right about now.
I have to say "thank you, thank you, thank you" to my Grandma for buying the tickets for them. Its the best Christmas gift ever for our family this year, and is very dearly appreciated.

We took more pics this last couple weeks that I'm posting for everyone. Laura and I took Sophia and Brodi up to the Old Mill for "Best Friend Pictures" before they left.
I also have some from our double "Going Away Party" for Ian and the Kelty's.
Thanks for reading!
Love you all..

The Girls Pictures

Party Pictures...

2008-09-29T10:20:00.000-07:00

So I have new pictures to post.
Its been a long time since I put updated pics up so i'm gonna post them for you all.
Enjoy :o)

Brodi's first day of school,

Trevans 2nd Birthday,

There are a few more that I need to post, but I'll do these for now.
Love Everyone!
XOxO

2008-09-28T09:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Ian!

Today my wonderful, loving, fun and HANDSOME hubs turns 25.
We're celebrating today by having a "Thanksgiving" dinner with all of our friends because we'll be spending our actual holidays apart this year.
Ian's spending his birthday morning cooking turkeys and rolls and gravy.
It just goes to show you what a good heart he has. And how much we really love our friends that have come to be like family to us.

Happy Turkey Day Friends!
And Happy Birthday Ian!
There is SO a birthday cheesecake with your name on it!

Our New Additions

2008-09-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

So I think I love Ian way too much.
Ive come to this conclusion after he talked me into adding some new additions to our family.
Anybody who knows me knows that I'm not a huge fan of animals. Its not that I hate them, I just didn't have alot of them growing up (except hamsters, I made my mom buy me hamsters every year and claimed that I needed them for science projects, sneaky right?)
But we never really had alot of pets...just a few small caged rodents.
Well, anybody who know Ian, knows he's practically the animal whisperer. Cats, dogs,ferrets, all that.
Well he goes to Walmart yesterday and right outside theres a woman with a box that says "FREE KITTENS".
So he calls me and tells me about them, comes and picks me up and then not even 15 mins. later, we're pet owners.
haha. We got a little girl and a little boy. they're names are Max & Ruby.
they're heart melters, I didn't stand a chance.

Now I'm on a constant dose of benedryl (because of course I'm allergic) But they are just so stinkin' cute, and we love them.

I think you'll think so too....

Love everyone!
XOxO

Support Our Troops

2008-09-18T19:52:00.000-07:00

Deployments aren't easy..for anyone involved. Its going to be really hard for me to give up my husband to Iraq for 4 months. Its going to be really really hard for my kids to understand why daddy has to be gone for so long and that they can only talk on the phone. But what I find the absolute HARDEST is how to deal with those people that are totally against what my family is sacrificing for those 4-5 difficult months.
Today when I picked up Brodi from school I thought it would be fun to swing by sonic on the way home and get some drinks for everyone. While we were going through the front gate, We seen a group of protesters that call themselves "God hates Fags" (classy right?) Their posters read the most awful things about our troops, and while we're preparing for a deployment right now...it really hit home and made me upset.
It sucks that Ian is going over there for four months just to defend the rights that those people abuse in such a negative way. I made sure to tell Ian how proud of him I really am, and how much I really do support what hes doing, even though its hard for us.

So anyway..besides that fun part of the day, I went to school and learned how to roll perms. Super fun, haha. They definitely aren't easy though and we'll be on them for the next six weeks. I also decided to take a leave of absence from school for awhile until Ians deployment money starts coming in so we can afford daycare. probably mid-Nov. But I think I could really use the break anyway.Its been a stressful month, and I cant wait to send more time with the kids.
Anyway! Hope everyone is doing well...Love you all.
XOxO

2008-09-18T18:25:00.000-07:00

Happy September everyone!

4 days until the official first day of Autumn and I cant wait.
especially for cute sweaters.
I haven't posted anything since July so there's so much to catch up on.
First, We found out a couple weeks ago that Ian is deploying again to Balad no later than the 15th of Oct. so we are stressing about that and trying to get everything in order before he goes. Its always so tense and worrisome right before a deployment and the feeling in the house isn't the happiest one. We are trying really hard to push through that though and enjoy the time we have together as much as possible.

If that wasn't enough, some our very best friends here in AR just got orders to Spangdahlem, Germany. The orders were really unexpected (especially since shes having a baby girl in Nov.) and we were both taken by surprise. They are leaving about the same time Ian deploys so it will be a really hard October for us.

It really is just typical military life, and I knew what I was signing up for when Ian and I got married, but it still doesn't change the fact that this just plain stinks! :o(

Oh well though, What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger...right?
So I'm gonna pretty tough after this next month.

Hope everyone is doing well, We love you all!

OH! and thanks Holly for helping me make our page fun and pretty :o)
OXxO

Life

2008-07-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

This weekend has been great. Spending a little time with the kids and getting to see Ian again after a week of not seeing each other a lot was really nice for both of us.
Now its back to the work week. Ian's got work tonight and today is my last day of peace before another week at school. (which I'm loving). We're studying nails this week and I have another test for Thursday. I did pass another test on Saturday though with another %100. I'm really feeling like I'm in my element right now, and I'm loving every minute of it.

Another fun thing we have to look forward to this week is Ians parents and Carter coming to visit. they will be here until the 29th and We're really excited to get to spend time with some family and show them around where we live.

It should be a good week, with no rain...really warm and sunny and summer like.
Write again soon,
Love everyone.
XOXO

First Day of Class

2008-07-08T16:01:00.000-07:00

So today was my first day of Cosmetology school. It seemed like the longest day ever, and I still have to study tonight for a test first thing in the morning.
I knew it would be alot of work and I was up for the challenge...But now I'm tired! ha ha.
It's going to be a long 8 weeks with all the book work and tests, but once I get onto the floor and start gaining clients, I know I'll love it!

Ian stayed with the kids and did really well. He even cooked lunch and cleaned the kitchen. I forget what a good husband he is until I really need him for something, he always comes through and goes the extra mile for me and I love him for it.
I'm gonna miss him while we juggle this schedule, but it will make weekends extra special.

Its been a really long day and even though I should write a little more...I'm sleepy!
ha ha.
Off to study!
Love everyone!
XOXO

First Post

2008-07-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

We've decided to join the craze and create a blog!

With alot of family and friends being so far away, and all of us having busy lives, we figured this would be an awesome way to keep everyone informed on how we are doing and whats going on in our lives. We will try to write and update as often as possible and add pictures of the baby's.

Today we are just having a pretty slow and relaxing family day. We went with our friends Jenny and Mason to their family's house last night for the 4th. We had a little barbecue and went swimming in the pool, then Mason and Ian set off 250.00 worth of fireworks that would be illegal in Utah. Trevan and Brodi didnt like the noise, and were glad when they were done. but all in all it was a good 4th of July and we were glad to spend it with our friends. We did miss being with family though, as with every holiday.

Later today we plan on going down to N. Little Rock and eating at Famous Daves BBQ. Ian just found out that they had one here, and now he can't wait to go. haha.

Write again soon!

We love you all

XOXO