And So it Begins

Jeff and I at the Horse Race

Jeff has started the final phase of AOBC. He goes into the field every 4 to 5 days and comes home smelling and looking like full Army Man. Unfortunately he came home this last time completely covered in Poison Ivy. I spent the week prior to 4th of July in Vermont and New York with Jeff's family. I absolutely fell in love with that area. We were in upstate NY and Burlington, VT. People were so nice and it was just beautiful. I've decided Jeff and I will have to go back there someday for a vacation.


We spent the fourth of July weekend hanging out with friends and neighbors. On Saturday we went with our friends John and Laura to Churchhill Downs Race Track (where the derby is held) and spent the day losing money. Yay for us!! We had great seats though. We had Millionaire seating, which is where people like Donald Trump sit during the Derby. On the off season the tickets aren't that expensive. They had a buffet included and all day appetizers. Jeff was in heaven. Plus it was air conditioned. During the race we would go on the balcony then head back in to our comfy seats. We had a ball! Sunday was kind of a lazy day. We could barely get out of bed to make it to church so we watched it on TV. Ahh the age of technology. Our neighbors hosted a cook out then we simply stepped out of our front day and watched the fireworks. It is fabulous to live across from the airfield.


Another plus to the weekend is that we found out what courses Jeffrey got after he graduates. He got Armor Reconnaissance Course and Ranger. But since Jeff's sister is getting married in November we've decided not to do ARC and just do Ranger. SO, as of now, he graduates August 17th and starts August 22nd. So the stress begins of "when will we move." Due to the immediate transition from AOBC to Ranger the Army will most likely TDY (temporary duty) him. The Army will not move me or our house. So I'll be here until October. The other option is that we do get moved in between graduation and Ranger. YIKES. Most likely he will TDY. If that happens we'll figure it out from there.