I’ve alluded to the BIG announcement on Facebook and Twitter so if you follow me over there you know what I’m about to say.

Several months ago, SGT Daddy decided to NOT re-enlist to continue his career in the Army. Today, he officially started with ACAP (Army Career and Alumni Program) as part of our transition out of the army. Yes by the end of the year, we will no longer be an Army family.

The BIG Announcement is that as of today I will not be continuing with my ArmyHousehold6 blog. (boy this  was hard to write ) It is with a heavy heart that I no longer will be blogging here at ArmyHousehold6.com. This blog has been a MAJOR part of my life for the last 5.5 years. It has been my saving grace through basic training, issues with Tricare for our kids, promotions, TDY’s,  3 PCS moves and of course the year long deployment.

I have made so many wonderful and close friends because of my little blog here. I love you all. I’ve been given so many wonderful opportunities and have been honored to be part of something amazing.   I truly never expected when I started “this blogging thing. ” back in November 2004.

Now I’m not giving up on blogging,  (did you really think I would ?) I’ll continue to blog about everyday life over at tammymunson.com. I hope that you follow me over there.  I will continue to leave ArmyHousehold6.com up as an archive for other army wives, girlfriends and family members looking for information, resources,etc.

I’ll still be involved with the military community through my volunteer work with Soldiers Angels and continue to support our troops, military families and of course  the milblogging community. As always, I’ll still be available to anyone of my military family member who needs help. I will always here for you.

I’m sure many people want to know where we are going. We will be moving to North Carolina (near Camp LeJeune area ) so I can work in the corporate offices of Jane Wayne, LLC. SGT Daddy (his real name is Dan ) will be getting a position in that area as well.

xoxo-
Tammy aka ArmyHousehold6

We decided to have dinner to catch up — We mutually agreed on Outback — since we all love it!

Of course the food was awesome as it usually is .. but the amazing thing was that it was like they never even left. I’d usually post a picture but we were so busy talking that I forgot to take any.  (we are so glad that they are here with us … once SGT Daddy is home we are ALL going out to dinner)

I think that is the thing about really good friends — that no matter how long you haven’t seen each other , it seems like it was yesterday. They are always there for you no matter where they are and what they are doing. You can trust them completely and  know that  have your best interests at heart.

SGT Daddy and I are so grateful for all the good friends that we have both here in our military family but also in our large internet family too.  (you know who you are ) As we endure this last phase of this deployment — We couldn’t have gotten through this deployment without you.

Over the next several weeks, as we near the end of this deployment– I’ll be focusing many of the posts on reflections of the last 11 months and of course looking ahead  to redeployment/reintergration.

I had 9 inch snow drifts in my yard in March!!!

I don’t know about you but there is something seriously WRONG with that statement.That , my friends , is Colorado weather for ya!

Most of it has melted and we are looking at more snow again tomorrow night/Saturday. Honestly I can handle this kind of weather when it is … oh I don’t know…  WINTER!!

Anyway — the girls have been having a fun week off playing and being lazy. So despite the snow, we’ve been having a great week.

The new exercise regiment is going pretty well… I’m really sore. (so that means it’s working right?) This week I only did 1 day of riding my mountain bike up on the trails of Cheyenne Mountain and 2 days running on trails on Fort Carson.

How was your SpringBreak? What did you do? (or what will you do if it hasn’t started yet?)

Photo credit - Stock Xchange

Yep R&R is over and SGT Daddy is on his way back to “the Stan“. We really had a great time together.. did some shopping, ate out A LOT and just loved all being together.

So now we are officially in the last phase of this deployment … Can I get an AMEN?? It’s hard to believe that 10 months ago

we started this process , not knowing how the process would change us.

It did change us — that’s for sure. We learned a lot about ourselves and what we want in our marriage and our life.  I think even the girls learned a good lesson or too .. mostly not to take things for granted.

To our friends that are just starting this deployment journey (you know who you are ) –
My advice to you is simply take it day by day. Try not to think about how long it will be until you are physically together again. I know its hard but each of you can do it . Set milestones and when you reach them … reward yourself.

It’s taken a little bit of an adjustment on everyone’s part to get used to him being back home .. but such is life right!?!

We had our first disagreement the other day and now that is out of the way, we can move on with the re-adjustment process while he’s home.

Now he does have to go back sometime next week but only for a few more months…. then this deployment is OVER!!  (wow that just feels awesome to say )

So now I’m off to watch SGT Daddy play some Call of Duty and enjoy having him home!

So thanks to the  Army’s Hurry Up and Wait Policy – I’m in a place where I haven’t been in a LONG time .  No its not the waiting on when he will get here … it’s my to-do list.  I’m officially on vacation now .

Until I get that “come get me ” phone call, there is NOTHING on my to-do list . No client work , no household tasks to do,  NOTHING.  This seems very strange and foreign to me … I keep wondering did I miss something??

So now to enjoy my lazy days until SGT Daddy gets home .. then I’ll enjoy spending them with him!

Now you guys know because of OPSEC I can’t give you the specifics on when he’ll be here ,etc…. but I can say that ALL of us are very excited about. We haven’t been together as a family in almost 9 months.

We also recently found out some important details about homecoming which isn’t too far off either (again OPSEC ) It seems weird to even be using those words but we in definitely in that zone now.

Things are going pretty well , the kids are doing good and life is generally good. I really can’t complain. I hope the same for each and every one of you!  : )

picture taken by Beck

This is pretty much the scene that you will see for me lately — always busy working!

Our internet went down for a few days but was still able to do some work thanks to my awesome Blackberry phone!  Of course BIG THANKS to our local Starbucks and my friend Sara for letting me use their WI-FI!

Business is booming so I’m busy with client projects and blogging projects these days (what recession? LOL ) Of course, I’m also busy getting ready for Sgt Daddy’s R&R which is not too far off.

How have you been? What have you been up to ?

Don’t forget our contest for the Sony Reader Touch Edition ends Saturday January 30th at 1159 pm (MT ) ..you can enter here

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