Our Latest Trip

Well I have been home a few days now from my latest trip down south.....nothing new there except we spent a few of those days in VEGAS. This was the trip we had been planning since Sniper was in Iraq. We had wanted to spend the Marine Corps Birthday together this year. We weren't able to go to his ball because some Jack Asses don't realize, most normal people, me, have to work during the week, but that's ok, we made up for it in Vegas. We had a wonderful time. I can't tell much because ya'll know what "Happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," but I can tell a few of the details. We enjoyed some much needed "us" time with him dressed up most of the weekend in his Blues and me in a different dress every night. Boy does that man look yummy. Good enough to eat, oh wait a minute, I did get to.....oh can't tell ya! The first evening (Friday) with both of us dressed to the nines, we ate dinner at the Bellagio's Sensi Restuarant. That place was really good, small portions, but very filling. Afterwards we meet up with a few Marine Moms that were in town for the Birthday weekend to "Hug" all those Marines at there Balls. I have been coresponding to some of these women for months now via Marineparents.com. It was nice to finally put a face to those that helped support me when Sniper was in Iraq to now. Sniper received lots of hugs from them. Saturday, we spent the whole night between bars, clubs and casinos. We ended up meeting some Marines that were there for there Ball and shared a few drinks with them. Sunday, we stayed in bed the whole day and slept. We only got up to have room service deliver us something to eat, then right back to bed. We didn't end up leaving the room until almost 2000. When we finally left, we went to see a show, La Femme. It was spectacular. From there, it was a few more clubs. Monday, we came back from being out all night, just in time to pack up, check-out and leave for home. Overall, the weekend went well. We both enjoyed our time with each other. Monday night at home, we meet up with a few of his Marines that were with him in Iraq. Some of them, I had talk to several times, just never meet them personally. We all enjoyed the evening just sitting around BSing. I am now back home and look forward to our next weekend together. I am not going to whine about not having him here with me because we all know nothing is going to change overnight and we still have a few more months of dealing with the distance between us. I will say this, it still SUCKS ASS. It does look like I will be back down there the day after Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, he won't be able to make it home for the Holiday and I have to work the day after. I promised him last year, it would be the last year he would have to spend a Holdiay without his family. Well as we all know, life gets in the way and somethings we just can't change. On a side note, I was very humbled from all the support, gratitude and appreciation towards Sniper for what he is and does for our Country while we were in Vegas. We only paid for a few drinks, had a meal bought for us and never payed to get into any of the clubs. As a civilian, I don't think most American's truly know how to show there appreciation or thanks and it was a very humbling, but a gratifing expierence to be able to witness it first hand. It really moved me. Maybe someday, I will be back to blogging regularly. I am still sorta studying and am scheduled to take my next exam (Series 66) on the 28th of November if I don't reschedule it again. Then again, if I do that I KNOW Sniper will kick my ass. Here are a few pics from our trip. There isn't much. Sorry, but I can't show them all, they are just for Sniper's and my eyes. Dyzgoneby Sniper, I love you with all my heart, body and soul. Soon we will be living as one and the distance no more than a few feet from each other, not miles.