Kamie and the Sergeant Major

So last night, there was a "Family Readiness" meeting, and Zack, Kamie and I all had to go to it. It was basically having to see who the new Lt. Col. was, and the rest of Zack's command. It was interesting. While they were wrapping up, and bragging about the highest collars' wife, Kamie started to act up. I really can't blame her. She was behaving quite nicely for 14 months old. I mean, she sat on Mommy and/or Daddy's lap, clapped her hands and talked softly for almost an hour. Then she wanted to run around. Since the meeting was for the non-military spouse, I had to sit, so Zack took her to the back. Sometime between then and the Sergeant Major going back up to speak, she played with Kamie. Kamie actually really liked her and practically jumped from Zack's arms. Boy was he surprised! Later he's like "I hope she doesn't make a habit of jumping into my higher's arms..." It was pretty funny at the time. I half expected it, because Zack's Staff Sgt. lost his daughter to the Sergeant Major. So... I knew she liked kids, and really. I get stopped about 20 times myself when at Walmart or anywhere for that matter, so that complete strangers can talk to her. Oy. LOL. So she's used to strangers. She's just never once at all jumped into their arms.

Kamie at the Beach

Hey everyone, so last night, Zack, Kamie and I went to the beach with a few college aged people from Calvary Chapel Jacksonville. It was fun, even Zack had a good time. Kamie still doesn't like the roaring surf too much, however, her and the sand are great friends. She even sat on Liz's lap and tried to eat the rind of the watermelon. Liz finally taught her how to hold the watermelon and eat it right. Kamie had soooo much fun, that she fell asleep on the way home, fell asleep during her bath, and fell right to sleep for good for the night. After we put her to bed, Zack and I watched a shoot 'em up movie, since he likes those, and then had a tickle fight. Well.. the fight was one sided. I was trying to defend myself. Thanks Daddy for teaching him the tickle from a distance thing... not really.

Today at church was also great. Kamie played hard, and I heard a song I haven't sung since First Baptist Church in Twin! Rock of Ages. One of my friends was like, yeah, that's and oldie. The pastor overheard our conversation, now my friend has a shot at being the bass player at church! It was awesome. Now... I'm wondering, since I watched 2 of Zack's favorite types of movies, do you think I could get him to watch Wizard of Oz, which I FINALLY own?

Kamie this week.

This week I've been blessed by Kamie being in an incredible mood. Sunday, she played with all the kids at Calvary Chapel Jacksonville, and ended up being very popular with the adults. Mommy's socialization with other adults went "talk talk talk, Can you hold on, Kamie! Come to Mama!" or "Hold Mommy's hand, we're almost gone." We got home, gave her lunch and she slept for an hour, got back up played, and went to bed for the night at 4:30. Zack and I were shocked. Monday, she totally played like crazy with her new friend, Phoebe Phillips. I had to wake her up at 4, so we could take Zack to work, so that I could drop off his truck so we could get it fixed, and waited on a friend of his to pick us up from the shop. It was so fun. Maria and I had met earlier, and totally hit it off, and we're both stay at home mom's that don't really do much during the day, so we were happy to hang out with each other. We took our girls to McDonald's, and let me just say: Playing on those toys was a whole lot easier when I was a kid! It still wore out our girls. We also went to Babies R Us, and was excited to see helmets that fit our little ones, now Zack and I can fix up the bikes he found and ride on the trails. I barely got home to unlock the doors for Zack, and had to wake Kamie up to give her dinner, then she went back to sleep. 4 am to 5:30 pm with a 10 minute nap is a long time for a baby. The awesome thing was is that she slept in, which meant Mommy could sleep in. Yesterday I was in such a good mood it showed.

Hopefully we get the truck soon, as we have possible plans for the beach on Saturday. Who knew I'd become a beach bum? I still wish we could go camping though. And it will be weird being home alone with Kamie in September, since Zack's going to Idaho then. I'm leaving him sometime in November, but it depends on a wedding and the Marine Corps Ball. He really doesn't want to go alone. So, we'll see.