Dear Jason

Dear Jason,

I never really got to thank you in high school or even when we were younger, I hope you know that you are one of the most amazing, wonderful, and kind people I have ever met in my life. I honestly was and still am jealous of you. You have all of the talent and abilities in world. You have done somethings that I myself would never have the guts to do. You are kind loving and just an amazing person. You have loved me when I hurt one of your best friends because I didn't love him, and he loved me. You were my big brother when boys at school would hit on me, You were my shoulder to cry on when I needed help, You are perfect to me. I love that you can make friends, and that you look like Jeff and I, You tried to keep me from trouble, and tried getting me out of trouble; you shared your snacks; your insight; your knowledge; You shared everything...
I know that sometimes I acted like I knew more then you or that I was better then you, but really you were always ALWAYS better then me. I wish I had the kind of heart that you do. Your compassion and forgiveness is more then I have ever experienced. More people love you and respect you then you know. I am glad you haven't changed because others didn't understand who you are and what you stand for. I honestly have the best feeling that who ever you marry will be one of the luckiest people in world; She will be everything that you want. I just hope that you know that you can achieve what ever you want in your life. Don't ever take what you have been given for granted. Never loose your faith in your family, your friends, and yourself.
I am one of the luckiest sisters in the world for having awesome siblings. I am just glad that in heaven we all chose each other.
I love you Jason.


(I think I am going to write more "letters")

-Christin

It is ALL about the pictures.

Snap shots in time. They explain themselves.

























-Christin

Fort Drum Diaries, Dear life.

Dear life...

Things have been interesting... Kyle and I have moved into our wonderful Apartment. Things are wonderful, We have furniture a TV a good size floor plan. I can't help but tell you but it has been an amazing time. We JUST got Cable and internet and so as promised I have been taking pictures.
Bathroom:



Bedroom:


Kitchen/Living room/Dining Room:








Grocery shopping is a blast we did that for the first time together and I have almost as much fun shopping with him as much as I do with my mother. He is just as bad as a little kid; He sneaks things into the cart when he thinks I wont notice. We are good at compromises we have learned, and Meal Plans are ALWAYS a good idea for us. We wanted to eat healthy so we have gotten lots of fruit and veggies, Lots of Organic foods and low fat food.
We have bought two things of cottage cheese and each of them, taste horrible. So! We will be asking the mother about what kind she gets.
Hoping to get lots of pictures on the walls soon, things will be homey feelings as soon as it's time to move back to Iowa. I miss Iowa with all of my heart, I miss my dogs, my Mom, my rusty old truck, Jen, my Dad, The Corn, Kyle's mom, but I guess most of all I miss the security.
Speaking of Security... I will admit I am a very Cedar Rapids Iowa person. But here in New York I am ok here, I am happy about being home but I am happy with being here with Kyle Everyday is an adventure. I know as time goes on and we change that it will be different but for now I am content. both of us have agreed we will live close to home. Or at least try to. We are both home bodies, but in the end we will go where ever we need to go.
Sometimes I wonder about how life will go. I want an education so bad, and I know I will help support my family later on in life. I will have kids and everything. I just want Kyle by my side and a good family and friend base behind me. Mostly family though cause family is important. Thats why I love hanging out with Jen, we had our downs and our ups but now we are better then ever. I am happy about that she's awesome. My sister still doesn't talk to me though. Work in progress. Wish I could be a better sister... I will try harder I guess I have wrongered her. I have to be better.

-Christin