And so it begins...

Well, to go with my new job, I decided that I can't possibly move any more. So, I decided rather than move into an apartment and then have to move all my stuff into a house, I should just buy a house now. So I flew out to Clarksville TN (flew to Nashville and then drove to Clarksville) and looked at some houses. Yes, in true Katie style, I found one I love and made an offer...long story short, I am now the proud owner of a lovely 3BR/2BA 1250 sq. ft. brand spankin' new house! Yikes! As if thats not bad enough, I also decided its time for a new car. So,I bought a brand spankin' new car too! Yes, this now means I will be working for the rest of my life. I will be the wal-mart greeter at age 90 putting smiley face stickers on kids and trying to chase down people who set the alarm off (well....chase is too stong a word...shuffle might be more appropriate..I will be 90 you know!).

Below are some pics. Enjoy! I will try to post more! P.S. I'll be home (QC)the weekend of the airshow and then will drive to my new post. Also, mom drove the route to Clarksville, and its 8 hours 30 mintues (including one food break!). I do have 2 spare bedrooms for guests!! (hint hint)

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Walk in Master Closet

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The Big Move....Part 2

Well, its almost official (waiting on the paperwork to come through). I have a new place to work. Yes, its time for me to pack up my things (yet again) and head to another wonderful place to live. I am getting a little closer to home. Some place where everyone is related....no...not arkansas. I'm moving to Ft. Campbell. For those non military people its in KY, well, I should say half of it is in KY, the other part is in TN. Its a wierd place to work. Right on the border. Gotta love it. Confusion....with the government...nawwwww. So I have to pack up and move shortly before 26 June. So, all my time now is devoted to getting ready to move. I am headed out for a short trip to house hunt in the next few weeks, and then its time to move. This time I am going to fly back home, driving that long distance again would just not be good for me! So, I am leaving the land of almost no snow and headed for a little colder place with a little more snow, but not nearly Iowa's snow. I am actually very excited. I am looking at trying to buy a house, since this is where I will be until I decide to move (which I am not fond of). I want to stay there for a while and set up roots. To become a part of the community and to make new friends. Don't worry, its like the Girl Scout song says.."make new friends but keep the old...one is silver and the other gold". I'm not saying which is which, but I am sure you can guess! well, I miss all of you. I will try to stop by the QC the weekend of the airshow, so let me know any one will be in town, I want to try see some of you that weekend. Take care, keep in touch and see ya soon!

In the meantime.....

Ok, so while all the "baby stuff" was going on, I was on a business trip to Florida. I know you are all feeling so bad for me right now, right? Just remember it was to Ft. Lauderdale during spring break. yeah, not as much fun now that I am "old". Anyway, I decided to meet another co-worker of mine down there a few days early and see the sights of Florida. I got the chance to visit my grandparents. That was a great thing. I haven't been to their house since their 50th Anniversary (about 14 years ago). That time Cathy had gone with me. Remember that one, Cath? Anyway, I got the chance to see them and the house again. It was fun. We left there and headed for Kennedy Space Center. I was fortunate enough to get tickets to the Shuttle Launch (STS-123) at the Space center. We were right on the grounds. The launch was very late at night (or early in the morning). We got there around 830pm and the launch was at 223am. Yikes, it was a long night. Below are some videos I took of the launch. Enjoy!

By the time we got back to the hotel it was after 5am and check out was at 12pm. What a night. Then it was time to head to the conference. Not much I can say about it. The weather was nice. Well, hope everyone is doing good. take care!

Katie

Katie the Brat is now Katie the Aunt!!

Hello! Well, its official...I'm an aunt. Here is the picture to prove it!

Well, all I can say is I am happy and over the moon. He has his mom's nose, his father's face... and his aunts sense of timing. He was born right on his due date (thanks to his mom's pushing!)...just barely! Right on schedule! he he. Weighing in at a strong 9 lbs 3 oz., and 21" long. Tristan Gabriel James and mom are doing well! I will be home just in time for Easter to meet my new nephew! I just cant wait (and I've been told he cant either! Just had to share the good news. I will post more later! Take care!

Hello! I hope you all are doing well. In preparation for a class I have to attend, I had to create a Biography. I though you might enjoy it, as some of you are in it. It was nice seeing you, for those I didn't get to see, I will be back in March and hope to see the rest of you. Have a great new year. Be good, stay safe, and have fun!-Katie