Goodbye 2011

& hello 2012! It's been a while since I have blogged. I have stepped away from doing this for a while, and I've decided it's time to do it again. There is a lot I have to update, and I will do so through some highlights.Well first things first, Jerry came home safe to me and it was probably one of the best feelings ever!!

Getting ready to see my man

The first embrace

Words couldn't describe how it feels to see someone you love again after seven months of being away from each other. (Me, Jerry, Jerry's mom and dad)

Our disneyland trip on his post deployment leave

His birthday with his family on June 22nd, 2011

 Hanging out with people I love before I make the move down

Last day working at the Alameda Trader Joe's. It was bittersweet to leave the people I've been working with for the past four years. I can't believe it has been four years! I was able to transfer to a store thats close to the apartment I will be living at. 

Friends at my Farewell BBQ

And family of course!

On the 5, my journey begins! I'm surprised my car had so much potential!

Our kitchen - preparing our first dinner

simple salad, spaghetti, and garlic bread

& Setting up the living room

Our bedroom - all ikea-ed out!

Our dog, RYU!!!

We got him at the pet store at the mall. The apartment didn't feel complete without a dog!

Our third Marine Corp Ball in the Hilton at San Diego

His proposal on our two year anniversary <3

And our VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE! 

Jerry has started leave from the 15th to the 3rd (today, sadly) but we had an amazing time together 

So that concludes the year 2011 all in a nutshell, and it is time for a new beginning