Where did I go?

Okay, so I know you think I've neglected my blog this year. No I haven't, but my mind is slow like fire season has been this year. My husband's crew is almost done for the season and our winter-mode is setting in. With days filling up with personal events, life feels hectic. So I hope your season's have all been safe and that you, too, are enjoying the time with your husbands. It's funny how we want a busy but safe season (for obvious reasons), but I must say having hubby home more this summer really did change some things. I'd take him over a fire check any day.
Happy Fall!!!!

PS- I will continue to post during the "off season" however, there isn't as much to blog about........so posts won't be frequent. Hopefully you will still follow this blog and enjoy our lives together as firemen's wives!!

Feels like Fall....

Wow today feels a lot like FALL. The temps have dropped and some clouds have rolled in. Weather like this makes me realize we are near the end of fire season. Of course, it also makes me want to bake and make soup. This season seems short, of course, it wasn't normal. Hubby was home a lot more, but we still had a few good fire checks. Of course it isn't over yet, just starting to wind down.

Salad, Avacados & Fires

I should have known it. My hubby has been home for awhile and I've been making him some wonderful lunches with fresh veggies. I thought this afternoon I would buy a couple avocados to cut up in his sandwich and to eat with a salad I made. Mind you, these avocados are ripe and ready to be eaten. All joking aside, as I was paying for the groceries, my cell phone rings. Hubby called to tell me they are headed to a fire. I couldn't help but laugh and ask "Are you serious?". I guess sometimes we just never learn, do we. I should have known that if I buy lettuce and fixing and 3 ripe avocados that is a sure way of getting him to leave. So the next few days, I'll be eating salad with avocado............alone!!
I can remember over the years of making dinners, and getting a phone call 5-10 minutes before the end of his day; then feeling sad cause it went to waste. I have however learned that I start making dinner when he calls to tell me he's on the road home. I try to make meals during the summer that I can cook/BBQ in 30 minutes or less. Sometimes we just have to learn tricks of the trade.

Avocado or salad..........anyone????

Busy Weekend

So my dearest WFFwife friend and her daughter came up to my house on Saturday and we enjoyed a girl party. We swam, played at the park, ate some sandwiches, and did a little shopping. When we got home, we set up their bed and we watched Strawberry Shortcake. Her little one wore one of my t-shirts which we proudly let her. We kept telling her we were training her how to be a Fireman's Wife. When her daughter fell asleep, we stayed up until 1:30 just talking, watching TV and sharing some laughs. The next day we went to a bagel shop for breakfast, then we both went on our separate way. What a totally fun weekend!! It is nice to share the bond with another Wildland Firefighter Wife who has more in common than most...........her husband is on my husband's crew!!

Well today (no work....holiday today) I am going to do some Fall House Cleaning and get some of my Fall decor out. It is cooler today and feels like Fall. Our hubby's are still working on the fire in Southern California. So hope you have a wonderful Labor Day.............don't labor too hard :)

Condolensces to our WFFwives

My heart is very sad for the loss that the 2 families are going through after losing their husbands in the Station Fire (Southern CA). As I have shared before that is my worst fear, yet my husband has shared with me how we should be prepared. I feel so horrible that that firefighter won't be able to love his little baby and hold them when he/she cries. That baby will only hear stories about his/her daddy's bravery as a WFF. My thoughts also go to the other wife who lost her husband. Both of those wives are forever a part of our sisterhood as Wildland Fire Fighter Wives, and I hope they can feel our love and support during this horrible time. This blog has shown to me that we are all out there and we are all connected through our husband's or boyfriend's career. May they feel comfort, peace and strength as they face the days/years ahead of them. Their husband's died doing one of the most honorable jobs........ fighting fires!!

From a WFF wife in Montana... thanks for the email/comment

Hello,My husband is a firefighter for the FS in Montana, and he was just sent to the Station Fire (the big one near L.A.) I read your blog from time to time--especially when he is gone. We've been married for 2 years, and he has been in fire close to 10 years now. Its still tough to get used to the crazy lifestyle at times... I appreciate your blog, sharing your perspective and encourage other wives/girlfriends out there to share their experiences & appreciations as well.
I'll be praying for their safe return home, and for all the people displaced by evacuations. Thanks again,

Some of you have asked.....

An update on the adoption process (as mentioned in the below post from August 13th). Thank you for all of your prayers and we are picking up pieces and moving forward. Waiting with hope and trust that God will bless us soon!
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My Hubby is on the big fire in Los Angeles. I'm sure a lot of your husband's are too. Many prayers for their safety.