The Beginning

Hello there! Let me introduce myself! 

My name's Jennifer, and you've just been Jennifered! I'm 20 years old, but my birthday's coming up next week.  I'm engaged to Alex Robinson, who I just love <3 We just bought a house and have the start of a zoo here! We have:

Ares, who answers to Puppy or Tuna.  He is definitely a Mamma's Boy and has no idea what the word "chill" means. 

Velvet, a.k.a. Miss Brat, but really, she's a sweetie with separation anxiety and likes to sit on our chest and paw at our face to wake us up in the morning to let us know she's awake and wants wet food! This picture makes me remember her little kitten days... now she's 8 months old and has a little pooch she's starting to work off! 

And 2 ferrets, but I have to get the pictures off of my phone to upload them.  They're Mya and Kisses :)

Perfect timing, the dog and cat are playing catch me if you can! All over the first floor of the house.  It's so silly to watch Puppy do his little tuck butt run! But, as with all little "children", they like to get into absolutely everything! So we have to make sure everything is off the floor, and always have at least one eye on them! They are very much like brother and sister: they play and rough house all day, but come sleepy time, they curl up right next to each other. 

Both Alex and I are EMT's and work for an Ambulance company.

That's a good start, huh? 

So... to answer Facebook's famous question of what's on your mind, my answer is... lots. The biggest thing right now? Today one of my good friends is leaving on an Airplane going to Afghanistan.  I've had friends and family members be overseas before, but somehow this time, it seems more real to me.  Maybe because I'm older, maybe because we have a pretty good friendship.  Although he's been out of state since May, he's still someone I know I can talk to, and I can only hope vice versa.  My heart breaks as I think about how a military spouse can endure their wife or husband for being away for so long.  I know friendships are strong, but to be married to someone, that's an even bigger connection.  I don't know how they could do it.  I'd imagine if I were in that situation, I'd find a way.  Prayers and love sent their way! To the soldiers, their families, and their friends.  Because in some way, every one of those seems to serve the country by letting their loved one leave to protect what we all hold dear.  It makes me tear up every time I think of something ever happening to my friends and family who serve.  What they do is selfless.  I'd be on the first plane to some hospital overseas if anything ever happened... Letters and care packages are going to start being sent out of this house as soon as I get the address! I miss him already... and almost a year until he's back for good.  5 months until the wedding, and he's our Best Man.  I just want him home safe and sound. But I am thankful to have friends like him, and I hope that he knows it. 

God Bless the United States of America, and the Men and Women who serve this great nation. 

xoxoxo 

Comments and questions are always welcomed!