official start into Marine life...

As I entered into my last week of my first trimester, we headed to Murfreesboro, TN to witness a great moment in our lives.  12 weeks of extremely hard work, no sleep, and 84 letters later, Caleb graduated from the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) in July, 2010 in Quantico, VA.  On January 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., Caleb was sworn in as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

This was an extremely proud moment in not only my life, but many others.  Joined with us to celebrate Caleb's accomplishments were his mother, father, grandmother, 2 brothers, 2 sister-in-laws, nephew, cousin, and my mother :) 


Watching him up there, I couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear.  I was speechless to watch my loving husband finally receive his dream...the one thing he's worked so hard for.  He definitely deserves it!  Even with the crazy pregnancy hormones, I must say I didn't cry until he gave his little thank you speech.  Thanks, Cabe.  I was doing so good too!

Basic School doesn't begin until October and although my hard-working husband is disappointed, we will both be in Cleveland to fully enjoy the birth of our first child.  God's Will is perfect for our lives and I'm very thankful for that.  It's peaceful to know that I can rest on Him.

new beginnings.

I've never really tried the whole blogging thing before, but figured with the military life I'm about to begin, it might be a nice way to catch a glimpse into what's going on around us.

I graduated from Lee University in December of 2009 with a BS in Elementary Education.  After graduation, I went home with my boyfriend, Caleb, to Michigan for Christmas.  On Christmas morning, he bent down on one knee popping the big question.  To my surprise, all I could retort was "Shut up."  Classy, I know.

This isn't the best picture, but it will do.  

In February, I began a new "Big Girl" job at Camelot Care as an in-home counselor for children with anger management issues, home problems, drug problems, etc.  Caleb finished his last semester at Lee and graduated in May of 2010 with a BS in Communication with an emphasis in Advertising.  He then went on to his 2nd increment in OCS, where I wouldn't see him for 6 weeks.  No bueno.  In July he graduated from OCS in Quantico, VA and I couldn't have been more proud.

On July 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm, we said "I Do."  Such an incredible day, one that, looking back now, went by way too fast.  I remember seeing him before he was able to see me.... How perfectly handsome he was.  I felt so honored to become his wife.  One of the best feelings I've ever had, one that I'll cherish forever.

We have been married for a little more than 5 months and we will be expecting our very first child in July of this year.  Baby Peterson is due on July 23, one day before our anniversary.  What an amazing gift God has given us!  I have had three prenatal doctor's visits so far.  At 7 weeks, we saw our baby for the first time.  Baby had a heartbeat of 133bpm. :)  At  11 weeks the baby had a heartbeat of 168bpm.  Such a beautiful sound to hear.  I have two more appointments and then on March 7th, we will find out if we are having a pink nursery or blue nursery.  ( I think it's going to be a girl )  Until then, we will just be waiting with anticipation :)