Christmas Lights with Extra Trimmings

Every year I have to get my fill of Christmas lights, this involves Andrew driving me around (no matter the weather) in search of houses decked out in electrified Christmas Spirit.

Well, given that we don't really know the area and aren't sure where the Christmas crazies are we found a town that makes it easy for me.

The Clifton Mill in Clifton, OH

Yes, there was even animatronic reindeer, and a (fake real)Santa that climbs up the chimney and waves.

And this last picture...Sucks...looks kind of cool.

Air Force Museum

Nothing like a free museum to fill up a Saturday in Ohio. A museum filled with plane after plane...Only after the 2nd giant did I get a little bored. Andrew put up with me and continued to drag me from one to next like a 5 year old child. : ) Love you baby.

Of course, they're were some interesting things, like the boat-plane above and the currency from around the world.

Oh, and the fact that Clark Gable's beautiful face graced this wall and was a member of the AAF. Uh, how cool is that.

Andrew's favorite plane...His flight in Basic was the Mustangs.

My second favorite thing to see, UAV...Yeah I want one.

Did I mention that Andrew around all these planes was like a kid surrounded by cotton candy?

Especially when there are planes he can sit in...

There are actually pictures he won't let me share becuase the look of giddy excitement is just too much to show to the general public.

And my favorite, the satellite...Pretty.

Oh and a Star Wars style Laser Gun...or Space Drill

Ask Andrew about this one, he did a report on it : ) Once again, love you baby.

Finding Love in Ohio

We arrived in Ohio a week and two days ago. It feels like no time at all, we have been running around constantly since we got here.

Even though we are living in a hotel room I am so happy to be with Andrew and talk to him in person rather than on the phone every day.

We are working on some VERY exciting news, but I don't want to spoil the surprise until everything is final and for sure. : )

Ohio so far is not much different from Minnesota, except I'm 10 hours away from my mom. Which is super weird for me. Yeah, if you didn't know she is my best friend so not being able to see her every day is a little Twilight Zone-ish to me.

Every military member/spouse will tell you that new assignments are what you make of it. This is our first military move and I am making sure I stay positive. I can't wait to get settled so we can explore more of what Ohio has to offer. It's so important for a military family, and any family moving someplace new to find things they love about their new place. Make it feel like home.

Here are some things I'm loving about Ohio

• Trees. There are so many trees here. They didn't cut them all down building towns around here and it's a nice thing to see.


• Parks. There are a lot of parks here and nature preserves. We've already hiked a bit of one where there's a waterfall and cave. And the trails aren't paved (we love that!)


• People. The people here are really nice. We had a 5 mintue conversation with two cashiers at Wal-Mart our second day here. Strangers smile, open doors, say excuse me. It's refreshing.
• New territory. We have so much to explore! We love going to drives and trying to get lost, that's how you find the coolest things.