Our Long Weekend

We have had such a great week! Friday's breakfast in Oceanside started off...eventful. We ended up getting lost for over an hour, but made it just in time for them to announce the awardees. Whew! Robert's name was called first, so we are lucky we made it. Other than that, it was pretty quick. After all of the awards were given out, everyone walked around and congratulated the Marines and Sailor for their accomplishment.

Robert receiving his award.

Lining up to shake their hands.

This is Robert and his 1st Sgt. Dinkus. He accompanied us down there for the awards ceremony.

We stayed with Jeremy and Shanna til Saturday; then came home and had to pack for another 3-day adventure to Palm Springs. We left Sunday morning, arrived to Palm Springs, and checked in to our hotel. After meeting another Sgt. that was receiving an award as well, we went to Fleming's Steakhouse for dinner. It was AMAZING!!! We were treated like royalty. Everyone came up to congratulate and thank them for their service. It was definitely a treat.

Mr. Thompson Lee Riedel at Fleming's

Monday, we attended the Navy League meeting where Robert was honored for being NCO of the Year for the 1st MEF. The luncheon was wonderful as well, along with all of the people we met. Many were former military servicemen. Someone graciously paid my dues for 1 year for me to be a member of the Navy League. I am excited to see what exactly they do, and how I may be able to contribute. Overall, I really enjoyed the luncheon. Thompson, I think did too. He got a little restless from sitting for 2.5 hours. Poor guy. But, he did great.

Robert speaking at the Navy League luncheon.

And receiving his award.

Afterwards, we went back to the hotel and took a much need nap. After we woke up and got around, we went to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory! And it was sooooo good! Robert had the ribeye and I had the skirt steak. Thompson munched on his grilled cheese and fries.

Thompson enjoying the Cheesecake Factory until...

He hit his head on the hard table! Poor baby!!!

I almost forgot to mention, while at our dinner Sunday night, Thompson ate and ate and ate! I, unfortunately kept feeding him to try and keep him happy! So, therefore come Sunday night/Monday morning Thompson got sick! And I mean sick! This was the first time he had ever really thrown up, and I am not ready for the next time. After giving him a bath, and Robert mopping the floors, switching out cribs, blankets, etc., he went back to sleep. Poor baby. I felt so bad. Glad to report that he is all better!

Not many plans for the rest of the week. I have got to catch up on some homework, but that is about all.

Here were some great pictures I took on the ride home of the mountains and its fresh snow!!

Take care til next time!