Too tired to think of a snappy title

It's late, well not too late only 940 but lately for me I'm usually in bed by now.

I have a lot going on right now and feel like I have to much to do and not enough time to get it done.

Grace has two weeks until school starts and is so excited to start. I am praying that she has a great teacher and a good year. I'm going to be looking to my sister in law for some help in supplementing her education since the school here is behind what she is used too and I know Dot is a great resource. I joined a home school group but since I'm not really homeschooling I'm not sure how much I'll pull from them. Plus Dot has idea what I deal with from Grace so that can be a benefit in making a recommendation. Anyways I'm rambling.

Brianna is doing great. Her teacher at the daycare told me when I picked her up today that there is a huge difference between how she was before we left for summer vacation and how she is now. The difference (which I didn't mention to them I wanted to see if they noticed) is that we started her on ADHD medication. She has all the classic symptoms but without the underlying problems Grace has so it's nice to see such an improvement. I know it's going to help her in school next year.

Grace starts school on the 31st and Brianna starts on the 8th so lots of changes around here.

Speaking of changes the builder I've been dealing with for the last year told me he was meeting this morning the manager for our housing area and sure enough this afternoon the area manager called me. He said he had to submit out paperwork to the housing director but I should know the next step later today or tomorrow, seeing as it's 10pm I'm hoping to hear tomorrow.

In other news it see that another surgery is going to be in my future. I cried when the doctor told me but I knew there was still a problem and didn't really think there was going to be a different way to make it better. This time however he says I need to be seen by a specialist (which are in Hawaii) and that in HIS medical opinion I should have been referred along time ago. He said he can technically do this other surgery I need done but he's afraid in a few months we would just be right back where we are now. I have no idea about time frames or anything yet as that all still has to get worked out. I do know with the kids it won't be simple. Please God just let this be the last step in the process followed by a quick recovery so I can get back to a normal life.

I better go I've fallen asleep twice typing this post.

I don't sleep well when Josh is gone. Good thing he will be home soon. Even when he is working long hours it's still nice to be able to snuggle up to him at night.

I miss him.

Getting back into the swing of things...

Or at least trying too.

So since we've been home I've been sick, shocker I know. Then yesterday Grace came down with something. She hardly ever gets sick so I hope it doesn't last long.

I have a to do list a mile long with stuff involving the kids, my volunteer job and my house. There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to get it all done. Somehow though I still manage to find time to check facebook, hourly, and make dinner. I suppose that's all that really matters.

The girls are happy to be home but are missing California. They are also missing being able to play outside all day long. This does not happen here in Guam for several reasons. First it's WAY too hot in the middle of the day to be playing outside. Then Second rainy season started while we were gone and I think it's rained every day since we've been here. When I say rain I'm not talking about a drizzle or light shower that passes by I'm talking about heavy downpour for hours at times. Personally I love it, most of the time, and haven't been too bothered by it. I do have to say walking around with wet rubber flip flops isn't the best feeling in the world.

Remember me talking about how my house smells? Well after a year it still does and last week the builder told me that they think we're going to have to move. They want to rip out a bunch of walls and they just can't do that with us here. Understandable but still a hassle. They will pack us up and move us like before but it's still going to be a big pain. I should know more about that tomorrow, which in island talk means within the next two weeks, or so...

We're home!

Pray for open seats!

There is supposed to be a flight to Guam from CA on Monday and we are going to try to be on it.

I'm going to miss everyone like crazy but I am also ready to go home.

Pray we get on the flight and that we have an uneventful trip all the way home.

Family Photos

While Josh was visiting California we met up with Mandie, from Amanda Lynn Photography, who has been taking our pictures for the last few years. I think she is the best and always finds a way to get those perfect shots without it feeling staged a fake. A true talent!

We took the ones with the palm tree at the same location where we got married, ten years ago, the hotel has a new name and the area has been changed but this tree is still there!

I took these off the website so they are pretty small. When we get the actual ones I'll post some bigger ones! This just gives you a little preview!

I'm ready...

for a vacation AWAY from my children.

I know it's been quiet...

around here while we have been in California. It seems like I'm always running around and never getting everything done.

We are gearing up to head home in about a week and a half. I know we are going to leaving having wished we had done this or that. Or having spent more time with so and so but I'm finally realizing that no matter how long we stay we will feel the same way.

It's been great visiting but I am ready to get back home. My own house, my own bed, my own routine. I know though once I get there I will be missing here like crazy. Isn't the grass always greener? :)

I am doing much better health wise so that makes me feel better prepared to get back to a normal life, well as normal as I ever get. :)

Grace wants me to add " I love home, I love California home and Guam home. Love, Jeni and half Grace"

This last year is Guam has gone by pretty fast. I know next year will be the same, we stay pretty busy with school, activities and friends.

I'm going to miss everyone in in the states but I'm also looking forward to seeing everyone in Guam. Including a new baby! I love babies to cuddle and nothing beats new baby smell! :)