It's Really Real Now!!

So today I registered to take my NCLEX-RN exam to become registered as a nurse for the state of Florida!! It will be a few months before I actually test, but I'm already feeling the nerves. This test is ridiculously expensive to take, so I'd rather not suffer through it twice (especially since the closest testing center is hours away). Plus, I know the hubs is really looking forward to me working (even though I have been an AWESOME housewife the past few months lol). A.K.A. I have WAY too much time on my hands lol. Here are pictures of two of the things I made for BE's homecoming the other night:

and yeah, that's homemade fondant. The cake recipe was all in ounces too, so I had to use a scale. It was super yummy though (gotta love almond extract!!). Then I looked up getting him an Edible Arrangement, but they want over $50 for a patriotic one... well I made mine for about $15. Thrifty, right?

Buster eagerly awaited BE's homecoming all day...

and that night finally got rewarded for all of his pining!! lol. The minute we stepped out of the car when we got home from the airport we could hear him whining from behind the door!

We had a super lazy day yesterday, and plan on doing the same tonight. I think Taco Night and Rock Band with some friends are on the agenda. We had a scare about our cruise the other day when they called BE and told him they had moved him up a class date AGAIN (so much for them telling him they had taken care of it a month ago when they told us his leave was approved) and after much work, he was able to get someone to help him and we are good to go again (HUGE sigh of relief!!) so we are looking forward to that. Our base is also hosting a free Craig Morgan concert this coming week and we are super excited about that because we LOVE our country!!!

Also, not to brag or anything, but BE did AMAZING at IFS!! His check ride he got all good's and a lot of excellent's (which is pretty rare for people who come in without private pilot licenses!) so I am super proud of him for how much work he put into it and how successful he was! Now on to the next thing (which I'm sure he will do amazing at as well!)

See You When I See You...

"Let's don't say goodbye...I hate the way it sounds. So if you don't mind, let's just say 'For now'..." Well, it's off to the next phase of training for BE and the guys, but at least this time it's not as long as OTS was so I think I will handle it ok. Waking up at 3 a.m. for the airport run wasn't fun though! I'm hoping I can find some things to do during this TDY. I have a huge quilt in the works for our bed and didn't get as much of that done last time as I wanted to, so that's on the agenda; some of the ladies from BE's OTS class are considering putting a trip together, and that would be super fun (if it's somewhere I can afford to go!), and then I have two weddings to go to (it's going to stink going alone though) and then I have friends in Auburn I could go see as well as family (if they can squeeze me into their busy schedule). Honestly, what's sounding better than I thought it would right now is going up to stay with BE's parents for a while. They live on the side of a mountain up in North Carolina with a gorgeous waterfall in the background and some swings on the front porch looking over a view that will take your breath away. Nothing better than that to renew and relax!!! Plus, they are so sweet! I wish everyone had in-laws as great as mine are.

So, options are open, which is nice. I'm about to register for the Kaplan course that teaches strategy for taking the NCLEX, which I'm hoping to do by the end of summer so I can get my RN license and get to work. Lots of possibilities. Lots of things to do. Places to go. Projects to complete. All of which sounds awesome to me! Nothing like a busy schedule to pass the time! Plus, it's sunny out today, and the beach is calling my name :) Gonna stay positive!!