Ohhh the places you will go..

Well it has been decided, Christian will be flying the C-17 "globemaster". Huge plane, and really cool missions! Grateful and so proud of him to be able to fly such an awesome plane!! Assignment night was very ummmm thrilling, to say the least. We got "fake:" FAIPED. I was actually pretty calm when that happened, however when they pulled the switch a roo on us, that's when I couldn't breathe or figure out what was even going on!!! I just kept saying, No they are going to change it again. I still am not too sure about it all. Anyhow, I am sooooo stoked to be going to Mcchord AFB in Washington St. Such a gorgeous state. God answered my prayers with giving me my mountains back, and now I am semi near water!!!!! We cannot wait to begin our New adventure in Washington, until than back to the daily grind here in Oklahoma! Our orders should be here in a week or so!!! And than we get to see our beautiful family!! Oh and did I mention I will be DONE with school too!!! With everything going on, I keep forgetting that I am close to my goals too! 

Until than,

Enjoy some pics from the overwhelming night of Assignment night.

Boys with their life size patch! 

Terrified look, but oooh so happy

Finally. THE KISS

Us girls afterwards

Melissa and I at the after party

Anticipation is a Killer

Trying so hard to not think about Friday, but I have waited 52 weeks, for this day! Assignment night is coming!
As I am so nervous, I am now more ready to get it all over with. I can't believe it is finally our TURN! What a wonderful time for Christian, to know what he will fly for the next 10-15 years. Kinda scary to realize that your husband will be flying a multi - million dollar airplane in a blink of an eye. I am so happy, and have so much gratitude towards God for giving us this beautiful gift that we are about to receive. I have been praying a lot lately for different reasons. But the number one reason is I know God will place us where we need to be. At the end of the day, it is not up to us anymore. Where ever we go we will make it work!

So here is to hoping for a great assignment and that all Christian's classmates get what they wanted!!





So here is our most desired to our least desired choices, Enjoy!

Motivation for Regular Exercise

Six Tips for Work-Out Motivation 

48 days = 6 weeks! 

1. How you feel after a workout. I always feel great after a good workout. It’s a high. And I let that motivate me the next time: “You know how good you’re going to feel, Leo!”
2. Time for you. While many people make time to take care of others (kids, spouse, other family, co-workers, boss), they don’t often make time to take care of themselves. Instead, make your “you” time a priority, and don’t miss that exercise appointment.
3. Calories burned. If you count calories (and it’s really one of the most effective ways to lose weight), you know that the more you exercise, the more calories you burn — and the bigger your calorie deficit.
4. Having fun. Exercise should be fun. If it isn’t, try a different kind of activity that you enjoy. As long as you’re moving, it’s good for you.
5. How you’re going to look. Imagine a slimmer, fitter you. Now let that visualization drive you.
6. Blogs. I enjoy reading blogs about people who are into running, or losing weight. It can show the ups and downs they go through, and you can learn from their experiences.

"Life is a Journey, Not a Destination"

"To be without desires, is to be content.
If you do not wish to have something,
you are content with what you have.

And it always seems to me that,
the more we don't desire something,
the greater the chance of getting it,
and all the more exciting.

To be without desire,
is to be simple.
If life is simple,
then life is not complicated". 

 It's all about the journey. The lessons learned. The friends met and kept. The ride... Not the stop-overs.... With this said our NEXT journey is approaching quickly. I never thought I would say that this year has been a wonderful experience. We have grown in our marriage, I have made life-long friends, and even finished what seemed like years to come, my degree. All of these things I am proud, and will keep working on. 

In recent news, Christian passed his NAV checkride, for all of you who don't know this is the BIGGIE! This ride alone stands in front of you and your so called " flying career" or for wives our bragging rights. ;-) Christian got an E which is the highest you can get, and as I am told he got 17 upgrades. Not to sure what all that means, but I am assuming it was good when he didn't come home and directly head for the fridge, for a beer. I am so proud of him, don't get me wrong, but nervous for what it holds for our future. Usually if you do well and perform at the top of your class, you have a chance of getting FAIPED, which is a first assignment instructor pilot. Not that it's a bad thing, just the location is the pits. Since we would continue to live in ENID. So I pray, like many others, that we move onto bigger and better bases and places! So with that said I am proud, but nervous too stay and have my friends get to go to cool places.. It is always a possibility with everyone though ,that their fate could wind up here. ( Christian hasn't been told by any, but the boys always joke with one another). TERRIFIES ME. Since I have a love hate relationship with tornadoes, and we are sitting in the middle of NOWHERE, OKlahoma.... So just pray everyone, that we get outta here, and everyone gets their assignment they want! 

Starbucks has been great so far, loving the people I work with. Everyday I laugh, and am thankful that I was given this opportunity. 

This weekend we are headed to OKC for a HaLlOwEeN partay, should be fun!! Love, love, love dressing up!!!

Lastly, thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we are going to COLORADO to eat turkey and hang with the family. YAY!!!  My mommy is coming too :-) 

NOVEMBER 30th = 30 min of the rest of our lives... well not really, but four years at least!!! ;-) 

top left- Work and cleaning
middle  - Girls at Callahan's
bottom - Amanda and I at her birfday
Right- Great book I have read! Really opened my eyes too things!

Part of my halloween costume

Shades of Autumn

So it has been a while since my last post. I must apologize, but things have been quite busy in the Drescher household.

UPDATE: I now work at Starbucks, and love every minute of it ;-)
Christian is really enjoying T-1's and gets to eat good food, LIKE ALL THE TIME! Seriously not fair. ( As I sit at home eating macaroni and cheese, and hot dogs. But, I cant complain.. I wouldn't trade this life for the world.. I am still in school, seems like it will never end, But the finish line is almost there. I just need to hang on for a few more months.. Please give me sanity in order to achieve this!!! One of my best friends, and Christian's friend find out where there journey is taking him next.. ( and her) but its a long story this coming Friday Oct. 12th.. So excited to actually go to an Assignment night where I am really close to someone! On the other hand, it is starting to make me slightly nervous, because that means our's is right around the corner! It's a bit thrilling to know what your doing for the next 4 years, but with my anxiety and hyperness, I know this can only bring Emotion out of me! So I am really debating on going, CALL ME CRAZY, but honestly, I don't know if I can handle all that. Knowing that people are looking at your reaction, and trying to decipher   if you are happy or not...and let me tell you I am a very emotional person; In good or bad situations, So i know I will cry, scream, fist pump. Or what have you, in the auditorium. EEEEK!
My fur babies are doing great, crazy crazy cats! They are honestly the sweetest, most babied children ever.. Scary to see what will happen when we have kids!!
Did I tell you how much I enjoy Starbucks, and getting free coffee now will be the death of me! Like for real!!

This semester is tough, I flippin hate Biology with a passion! I feel so incompetent in that class. But I know I have to study to get the grade I want. Which is really tough to do, since I have to be a wife, friend, and colleague.

OMG - I ALMOST FORGET! A FEW FRIENDS AND I MEET FARRAH FROM TEEN MOM. I AM A REALITY JUNKIE, SO YOU KNOW HOW PUMPED I WAS FOR THIS! I WAS STAR STRUCK AND COULDN'T EVEN BELIEVE THAT I WAS MEETING SOMEONE "FAMOUS" IN SMALL TOWN ENID, AMERICA! SAY WHHHAATTT! IT'S TRUE, I DOCUMENTED IT. THEORY IS, IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PIC IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I HAVE A PIC!

TEXAS VS OSU 

FUN DAYS WITH GREAT FRIENDS

MY LOVES <3

Meeting Farrah from Teen MOM

Back TWO School

Hello, we meet again! 

16 weeks of hard knocks. school, work, and no play! UGH! I am well prepared this semester since I have taken so many classes before, I am not as nervous going into my last and final semester! -- Wait, did I just say final semester! HOLY COW! I feel like it has taken me all my life to get here, and it's approaching quicker than I know. I am blessed beyond measure to be able to complete my degree, and have an amazing, supporting, husband along the way. I couldn't have did it without him, seriously!

 I have realized I shouldn't have waited so long, but I also realized that sometimes you have to get there to understand. I know I should have taken school more seriously when i was 18, but I was more concerned about the parties and boys. Needless to say it has brought me here, at 25 completing my degree. But I am very proud of myself, and the potential I will now have!

Christian graduates soon! Well soon as in December, but I swear it will come before i can blink!

Our friends are starting to leave, and some are finding out their next destiny, but we are grateful for their friendship and know we will see them down the road!

My life right now is a dazed mess, with school and 30 hours of work. But somehow I manage a full load of everything! I guess I just know extra is always extra in the end! 

5 Things to Indulge In while in School:

 1) Cat naps

2) A good book, so all those textbooks don't seem to crappy

3) Movie night - I suggest a comedy so you can laugh and relive stress (hangover, borat, wedding crashers)

4) Chai Tea

5) A snuggle buddy (Cat, dog, bear, whatever you got!)

All Work No Play

Well, I officially am a work-a-holic! I got a job at Dillards, and am a full time student. Lets pray to Jesus that I can survive these next 4 months. Christian just had his dollar ride in the T-1 , So he is off to his busy days now. He wakes up at 4:00am and goes to bed at 8:30-9pm. Well, I get off work at 9 pm! So this will be a huge test in our marriage. But i know we can manage. And it's not forever, plus extra cash is always nice!!! (Lets be honest). I am almost done with my 3 Summer classes, they are okay so far. I didn't realize just how fast we learn everything, it's kind of ridiculous if you ask me. But I am honestly so close, I can't quit now. I just found out I am going to Colorado August 24th-27th. I am really excited to be back home for a few days! Well I think that is all the news in my life so far!

UPDATE: So I am officially free from Summer School. I got two A's and 1 B. Which I am so proud of myself, I really over-worked my brain, and I will never take 3 summer courses at once again! So much work, but it did pay off. Now it's just work until Aug. 20th. Christian loves the T-1's and is doing well. So hopefully we get the heck outta this place! It has grown on me, but I am ready for something new. However, I know that the final decision is not up to me. Otherwise, I would have been outta here quicker! November 30th cannot come sooner! It has also be so RIDICULOUSLY HOT! 110-114 degrees everyday, this Colorado native cannot take the heat!!! YOWZA!

This is what i feel like on a day to day basis..

Until next time,

AD

Chariots of Fire

OOH MY.. well back home in Colorado there has been a huge fire. (Waldo Canyon Fire), and it has hit over 350 homes, and damaged so much. The mountains have always been something i have taken for granted, but now I know that they are truly a gift from GOD. It has shaken the whole state, and I am forever touched by the firefighters who have risked everything to contain this massive disaster. My heart is forever broken, but I know in time Colorado will grow. It has been extremely touching though to see the community come together and donate their time, money and heart in relieving the fire victims. I wish I could have come home to help, but I understand that their are a lot of people helping already. It is a very proud moment to be from Colorado, knowing that when the times get tough, the tough get going. So thank you to everyone who has helped thus far. I actually am not much of a religious person, so to speak, but I have prayed a lot lately, for people, family, homes, lives...all at risk of destruction. It is very sad, and I know through prayer God really did help.

However, on a happier note:
Oh Friday nights, how you come and go so quickly. 

It's almost the fourth of July, and I feel like I have no plans. (considering I am in Enid). Kind of bittersweet moment when you use to hang out with family under the stars and watch fireworks. Ohh, growing up is the pits! Tonight I am seeing Magic Mike with some ladies! Definitely going to be a fantastic movie filled with men half naked dancing... did I mention Channing Tatum.. OH BOY!!! I am like a giddy school girl in every movie he's in.

Saturday I am going to the City, to do some much needed shopping! And i get to go with some other wives! YAHOO! I am feeling a little weird, and let down lately, so i will leave you with a song..
JASON MIRAZ
*I won't give up*
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jason_mraz/i_wont_give_up.html ]
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got Yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end you're still my friend, at least we did intend for us to work
We didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not
And who I am

So easy is our life, what's mine is yours and yours mine. Hardly do we ever fight, we'd rather be kind

Night, Night :-)

Sizzlin' Summer

Here comes another hot one folks! It's already reaching over 100 degrees, and no signs of getting cooler! Well, it is nice tanning weather, but other than that, its a drag! This summer I have started summer courses, I am taking World Lit to 1650, Physical Science, and Psychology... I will let you know how i do in them once i am confident i will pass! :-) We have enjoyed snow-cones, and pool parties. Also I have indulged in some much needed girl time! I Look forward to every Monday because it is the Bachelorette, and we girls get together and gossip, and try to figure out what EMILY is thinking.. don't judge.....and have delightful, bad for you treats! Thanks Courtney!! Other than that, nothing too crazy here in good ole' ENID AMERICA! Christian is still in academics for a few more weeks...

Jamie and I hanging out!

Pool time! 

Lovely Tara Shufeldt and I

BDAY TIME WITH THE KITTIES

1 Year Anniversary To Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX

Holy Moley, how the time flew by! I cant believe we made it our first year of marriage! 

Woooohoooo! First year as a wife, feels great!

 It has been the wildest yet best ride EVER! I couldn't imagine life without Christian, and I love him more and more everyday. This first year of marriage to me means that we made it through tears, laughter, his crazy sleeping habits ( as well as mine) and getting adjusted to military life, and what is up ahead! I know this journey gets harder, and more stress will be had, but we did beat the odds, and that feels great! I know i will have to work just as hard in our marriage for the years to come since deployments will be in our future, but i am excited for the times that we have without distractions! ( and have i mentioned i cannot wait for a new change of scenery) :-) Christian is now T-6 complete and will Track select in just a few days! 6 more months of this crazy thing called Pilot Training, and i am very humbled to say, Enid, will be missed..... just a wee-little bit! I have met some wonderful people, and i am such a baby at saying goodbye! 

We spent our wonderful 1st year anniversary in Dallas/ Fort Worth Tx, with some awesome friends!! And we ate our booties off, since we don't get this luxury in Enid! We also watched our friend Steve get married, to his beautiful wife Jana! ( I am kinda excited for the pictures of me dancing! haha) :-) 

1 year down!

beautiful girls!

fun at the Wedding

handsome men!

Welcome to COLORFUL Colorado

I cannot tell you how excited i was to be home!

I love being around my family, and it is so nice to drive five minutes away to Target, Olive Garden, and Bed Bath and Beyond.

Yes i have boughten quite a few things already, but i do not get this in ENID! ( sorry Christian)  I have spent the past several days with my BFF Jordan Mcmahon! Which has been so fun. It's crazy to know that true friendship exists! We can go 6 months without seeing eachother and in one minute everything seems to be right back where it is. My grandparents are doing fantastic, and my bro and his girlfriend are doing wonderful. My cousins are getting SO BIG!!! Time sure flies by, I cannot believe they are 7 & 9. I am  in shock at how beautiful my family is becoming each day. Here are some fun pics from my trip! Enjoy, Stay Safe, and always Love!

COUSIN TIME

YUMMMMMY!

Best Pizza ever at Fargos, Bishops Castle, And Garden of the Gods <3

I have had the best time in Colorado! See ya soon! :-)

On another note: When I return to the all wonderful Enid, OK, we will be headed off to Dallas for a friends wedding, than shortly around the corner it will be Christian's track select! He wants T-1s so the suspense for us is very low. Which is good, becuase i don't think i could handle that. School will be starting up again for me June 18th, which is good so i just dont sit around the house!

Our lovely friends Brigid and Matt will be taking off to Florida for their next adventure in the Air Force! Good luck to you, and you will be dearly missed! But i know Florida will be your cup of tea!
Other than that;
Nothing too crazy planned for the summer since Christian will be back at Pilot training in just a short few weeks!

Feliz Cinco De Mayo 2012

Cinco De Mayo, Enid Oklahoma Style! :-)

Some wives from 13-03 got together and drank delicious margaritas at Chili's and finished the night off at my house, for boys and beer! :-) WE had fun, and although it was not a "fiesta" we still had fun! 


May/ June is a big month in the Drescher household:
1) Christian is almost t-6 complete, has a few formation rides left
2) I get to see the wonderful rocky mts. and my amazing family, who i have missed dearly
3) We get to go to Austin and Dallas for Memorial Day Weekend
4) Christian Track Selects to T-1's or T-38s.. ( which he is leaning towards t-1)
5) My bday - of course!
6) Surviving tornado season is a huge plus in my book!


Can't wait to see what life has dealt us, till then
ADIOS

Dressing up and Staying Classy

Some of us wives met at Calahans and had a few drinks over some well deserved girl chat. I am truly blessed with the friendships i have obtained here in Enid, OK. I was not so sure I was ever going to have awesome friends here.. BOY, was i wrong! So thankful that i have a support system out here. We are all enduring this adventurous ride, but its nice to sometimes not have to listen to Planes this, planes that! :-) 

I also am now starting my rigorous work out plan... again... for the 15th hundreth time! haha But this time i will stick to it! Gotta get that bathing suit body. before i even look at a swimsuit! I must do this for my self - esteem hehehe

GOING TO GET RIPPED! ONE MONTH 

A Family For All Seasons

I can't even begin to tell you the love and admiration I have for my family. 

They are the most unique,

 yet inspiring people i could grow up with! 

My family is my life, my strength and the reason I live!

Love you all truly, deeply, madly <3

                                                                       

The Wheels On the Bus

Back to school, back to school! 

Probably the most terrifying, yet rewarding, thing I have done thus far in my life!
I have been able to make straight A's and am so blessed by being able to focus on my academics.

Study Sesh!

NOC Main Building


Dislikes about College:
1.) Doing homework until 2:00am while my husband is sound asleep
2). Drinking coffee religiously
3. )Waking up at 7:00am to get ready for school
4. )Turning in " This is me" Essays in 5 different classes..really?
5.)  Dissapointing my husband by possibly getting bad grades

WELCOME TO THE FLY OVER STATE

Welcome to Enid, Oklahoma! 

This is where we will rest our heads for the next year. Christian is in Pilot Training here at Vance, Oklahoma. His talents amaze me everyday, and i am so lucky to be his wifey! 

This town is really lacking, no target, no "real" mall. We do have a Walmart though, so i guess we are good to go!? ...Right???

I am currently going to school at Northern Oklahoma College, and will graduate in December. :-)

I work at a preschool, ( greatest birth control EVER!)

Welp that is our daily life, thus far!

ENID, AMERICA, cannot wait to see you in the rear-view mirror, until than we will make this place our home.

Good ole Enid 

Yup, old school Apartments. I swear they are not as bad as they look!

Railroad tracks, which makes me late everyday!