Birthdays and Boats and Babies Oh My!

So the other woman will be demanding my husbands undivided attention very soon. The other woman being his boat (submarine) She's a tiresome mistress.
When I say undivided attention, I do mean it. Gracie's 8th birthday is next Thursday. Saturday is her birthday party. Do you think my husband will get to see her on either day....duty calls.

He will have duty on the day of her party and duty the day before her birthday...classes all day on her birthday and then he still has to check in with his division before heading home. So we will see him for a grand total of one hour before bedtime. That's if everything goes well. Otherwise, she won't see him at all.

You know, I don't have a problem with duty schedules...I understand why they have them and all that. I wish Chris could be home...while he's home, for Gracie's birthday. But the powers that be can't make that happen. So as usual...we'll deal with it. As a Navy wife we get used to disappointment. I don't have to like it...but that's the way it goes.
UPDATE: Chris informed Gracie about the plans for her birthday. The waterworks were turned on full power, but she's a strong resilient kid...and Daddy will make it up to her with presents!

On a much happier note...my cousin is going to have a baby in August!!! Hooray. It's her first and I'm super excited for her. I am trying to convince her that Kristine is the perfect name for a girl...I don't think she buys it.

My sister-in-law is also expecting in July. I'm trying to convince her that Kristine is the perfect name for a girl....I don't think she's buying it either.
That has been a subject of much discussion around here. (not the name, the pregnancy) Chris only found out day before yesterday...after she was already four months along....come to find out the rest of his family has known for two months!
He's always the last to know anything. For years he has called it the family party game of "let's keep a secret from Chris" so he is pretty used to it.
We are really excited for her. She already has a gorgeous son and two beautiful step kids. So I am excited to see the newest addition to their brood.

Anyway, like I said Gracie's 8th birthday is coming up. So be sure to check back for pictures of the worlds greatest luau party.