Another catch up...

Ok, so I am really far behind…. And I do apologize. With Jayson's impromptu "vacation" in April and the addition of our fur baby it got a little hectic. So, as usual a quick recap on events (probably a bit longer than "quick"). Around the second weekend I believe it was, I went to London with my friend Faith for Country 2 Country. It is a two day event of country artists performing. This is the second year that London has held this event. We got to see Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Dixie Chicks, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, and a few more that I can't think of off the top of my head. About a week or two weeks after, we added Raleigh, our fur baby, to our family and it has been quite the experience. We picked her up on March 30 and Jayson left for his "vacation" on April 1, so basically the lesson from this is, if there are children in our future it's not happening if there is a planned "vacation". Just saying. So Jayson was gone for a month and during this time Raleigh and I started puppy classes together and I started my job at the movie store. Work is going pretty well, it's really simple and I am enjoying it and the people I work with. Jayson came home around the 1st of May just a few weeks before my parents and Lys came for their visit. They arrived on May 25 and left June 5. We spent 3 days in London which was a lot of fun and very exhausting at the same time. We went to the London Tower, did the big bus tour, went on the Eye and saw more than I think I can even remember. Overall having them here was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed getting to spend that time with them. I finished the spring semester with A's in all of my classes and even made it onto the Dean's List for Spring 2014!! I am taking an accounting class (online, which I think I am regretting) and a research class this summer to hopefully bring me to graduation in Germany next summer!! Keep your fingers crossed!! Jayson tested for Staff Sergeant in May and we will find out the results in either July or August, so again keep your fingers crossed for good news on that. He is also starting his college classes with Embry Riddle on the first of July. Otherwise everything here is same old same old. The weather the last few days has been really nice, like around 75 and no rain, which is the key part. It finally feels like a real summer.  I got a new computer and I don't have any of my pictures on it yet. Once I move everything over I will make another post with pictures from our visit with my parents and Lys. Love and miss everyone! I am off to bed so good night!!

This is Raleigh the day we picked her out. 

This I actually took today. I sat outside for a little bit this morning studying. We don't get very many nice days so when we do we have to take full advantage of them.

So I know I am a bit late (a few weeks, oops) on getting this up, however, better late than never!

I flew to Thessaloniki to go visit the new family and the new grandparents! Might I say it was an absolutely wonderful trip! Lots of walking, lots of fantastic foods, amazing history provided by some excellent tour guides (you guys should open your own Thessaloniki tour business along with your baby friendly tea shop).  

These pictures are from a crypt under the Church of St. Dimitrios.

This the Roman Agora. 

Just a cute little street!

One of the many things that I noticed around Thessaloniki was tagging, however, on occasion there will be amazing street art on sides of buildings such as this one. 

This was the beginning of our walk along the palladia. It is right along the harbor and is lined by small parks and play areas. Some of the parks remain unfinished due to the poor economy but regardless still looked pretty cool. 

Of all the ancient ruins and history we saw, by far I think the walk along the palladia was one of my top favorites. It was just a very pleasant and relaxing day for all of us. And most importantly on my end I think I may have replenished my lack of vitamin D. 

Ian said the water was too gross to swim in this area...... and then there's these guys.  

The amazing sunset as we enjoyed our lunch/dinner along the palladia.

Monument of Alexander the Great.

There used to be a wall the enclosed the city of Thessaloniki. The parts of the wall that are left are mostly from the Byzantine period. At the top of the city is the fortress. It was once used as a prison. 

A view from the top.

Wish I could have been these guys.

Rotunda of Galerius

We stopped at a little coffee/tea shop that had these awesome Disney cakes in the window.

Well, I think that's about it. Greece was absolutely awesome! I'm so happy that I got the chance to go and visit with everyone. I'm hoping that we will have a chance to go again so Jayson can go out and visit sometime soon too. 

So, everything else. I started class the day after I got back to England. This quarter hasn't been too bad. I'm taking a business and management class and a math class. Both are going very well. I am actually currently supposed to be working on a midterm but... I have until Sunday. Besides, my finest work comes when its down to the wire. Jayson has been busy at work and will hopefully be starting school in March! Plans coming up, I'm hoping to go down to London on the 15th and get in some real sight seeing for when everyone starts to come and visit. And that's really all. Maybe go see a cathedral here and there. A friend of mine just recently went to Warwick Castle, which has been on my list of things I want to do) and she highly recommended it. Well, I suppose I should start my midterm then. Good night....or well.... for everyone in the states happy Friday! And I will talk to you all soon!!