The BEST Christmas Present EVER!

Last weekend I found out that my husband was coming home last week. After 6 days of waiting to find out when, he finally was on his way and I went and picked him up Friday WAY early morning! What an amazing gift to have him home for Christmas!! So far things have been simply amazing and life at home has been so relaxed and warm.

We hired a photographer but she bailed on us and would NOT return my calls or messages....At the last moment, a girl who I barely knew messaged me and she came and snapped a few for us! I cannot tell you how grateful i am to her. So here ya go! Just a few snapshots :)

Our New Home

FINALLY! We have a house to call a home! We moved in almost 3 weeks ago now, but there have been many things keeping us busy! Everything is pretty much set up and unpacked, however there are a few piles still in the garage. I'm trying to have that cleaned out by the time Justin does come home.

Zacorro loves it here because he can run around! it's so funny too because when we first got here, i asked him " do you like our house? " and he started laughing and running in circles... i assume that's a big YES. Reina seems to like it here too, she sleeps with me and protect Zacorro.

We did embark on a new adventure last week, we got another dog, a german sheperd. However, he is going to a new owner, hopefully today. He is such a great dog, but he's doing things he shouldn't and he's very strong, and with my back he's hard to control. Anyways, i wish it would have worked out better but it just wasn't meant to be right now.

There is a program out for spouses of the military, $6,000 for school. & there is a program im trying to get into to go to school, and i have a year to finish to be a medical transcriber or work in billing and coding. Decent money and its something till i figure out what i want to do, really.

F Y I

After an 11 month deployment (minus the 2 week R&R) we have decided that our homecoming will be just the three of us. We've talked about it and this is an event that we don't want to share with anyone except our photographer. We've been the one's who've had to endure most of this deployment so, this is a family choice. I understand some people may be upset with our choice but, in the end, they will have to find a way to come to terms with it. We have a window for when he is set to come home, but that still may change. With that being said, that will be undisclosed as well. I can understand that people will want to know, but in reality, that's part of the rules of OSPEC. I am entitled to know because i am his spouse AND I'm the person he chose as point of contact. When he comes home, he will make sure to contact everyone.

I Need a Pulley.

I am BEYOND tired. I keep slacking on this whole packing/cleaning thing and i am moving in less than 48 hours! I don't know what else to do to keep my energy up. Zacorro is majorly teething and all he did was scream today and throw fits :( Poor kid. I have little stuff all over the house still. And there are a bunch of boxes that need brought upstairs and put in the garage but my back has been killing me! I need to go back to that physical therapist but i don't have time! I have to find one in Jacksonville asap! Well, I have some clothes to fold and i am going to find a way to bring those boxes upstairs. Hoping to be productive tonight while Zacorro is sleeping! Night!

Where or where is the HD reader??

I REALLLLLY wish i knew where the HD card reader is because i have SO many pictures of Zacorro i want to upload and can't :(
& i'd also love for someone from base housing to call me because i have some questions about our place & we are moving in ONE week!! AHHHHH! Im nervous but excited. I just want to know what kind of fence we can put up and how many bathrooms we have! These people are killing me!

Zacorro has seemed to forget what a nap is and has barely been taking any. And it sucks because he gets sooo sleepy and then wont sleep. He starts falling over and can barely stand when he gets that tired. Its hilarious.

I am going to try and find a way to get these pictures on the computer!!! Wish me luck!

Yay! For insurance!

So yesterday i was ready to walk out the door when i realized the thermos of milk i had for Zacorro in my bag had spilt and the only thing that seemed to absorb it was my phone at the bottom of the bag. GO FIGURE. So I went to the competition and all day yesterday and today without a phone. And finally i have another one! I also went ahead and changed my phone plan because it just so happens to be the last day in this billing cycle. I had to change my plan back but more importantly find a way to keep my air card and get justin his old number back. So what i had to do was add another line, i got a RANT for free for Justin, and thats a new number FOR NOW. After a month has passed, I can switch the air card and the Rant so Justin has his old number back and we still have the air card until we are settled in the house and can get internet set up. ill probably just keep that card until justin comes home for my regular internet access. I also had to get the oil changed in the Vue and i found out Zacorro has another ear infection in his left ear. All in all, thank goodness i had insurance on my phone because i was sure about to cry over that spilt milk!

SICK! Yuck!!!

So since last week, Zacorro & i have been sick! He was first, and now he seems to be getting better. I, however am not. i went to the doctors today and i got antibiotics. SO i am praying that i feel better ASAP! This week, i have had colorguard every single day, a show on Monday, practice on Tuesday & Wednesday, a Competition last night, and a football game tonight, THEN tomorrow our chapters competition. Thank goodness i have a break on Sunday & Monday! I keep trying to get better but its impossible this week!

Then next week is my last week of marching band :( Real sad about it but i need a few days before we leave, which is in 13 days! I can't seem to fathom how quickly its all happening! But i am ready for it.

Last night, my sister and Zacorro came to the competition with me and this was them on the way home :)



how cute is that? :)

Because it's been awhile.

Here are some recent pictures :)


At his first birthday party!



Pushing around his favorite car!



He'd just given me a kiss and didn't want the camera to catch it!



My 21st birthday with my booger bear!



At my surprise birthday party!!

& i'm back.

so we've survived 9 months with an amazing R&R in August. With moving back to NC in two weeks i thought that i would just start this back up so that everyone can see what's going on with us!

Im almost done packing... and thank goodness! i only have two weeks and its going to fly by! i have guard every single day this week. and then almost the next week. ill have sunday-wednesday to load up the trailer. and thursday, november 5th, we're off! i am just hoping to find a job because we really don't have any nice furniture and id really like to get some.

Zacorro is almost 14 months old, and its so hard to believe. he's is running around everywhere and saying a lot of words now. he's such a happy little kid. he's still in 18month pants but he's going into 2t tops! its crazy! his shoes are 5.5-6.5 depending on the shoe. & i just know soon ill be needing some more clothes for this munchkin!

i finally made it to the doctor's about my back. i went for an MRI and found out that i have 3 herniated discs. & i was diagnosed with degenerating discs disease. hmmm not good for being 21 years old. im am now going to two physical therapy sessions a week. its really starting to slow me down with packing but thank goodness i started a few weeks ago.

im hoping to take zacorro for his halloween and two-months late birthday pictures soon. he's between being a cow and an elephant. and then we are off for NC!!

Testing. Testing.

I changed our URL.
I'm changing alot.
We, Justin and Summer-Rain have discussed it and we are changing a lot.
We are dealing with everything one step at a time.
For being apart for 4 months, we are still pretty amazing.
I miss him so so much.
Anyways... this was just a test. ;-)

My Public Breakdown.

SO today I had a math mid term and an anatomy lab final. Mind you, i got A's on both! At least i think so, we'll see on Monday, lol. But anyways, the real story. I dropped of Zacorro at 8am to daycare so I could make it to HCC by 9 to study for both tests some more. But I deserved a coffee. So I stopped at the Rutter's gas station to grab one. I wasn't paying much attention just doddling along. And I look up once i step onto the sidewalk and notice a man walking to his truck. Right before I actually noticed him, I noticed his,; truck's license plate. "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RETIRED" I looked at him and that tag again, and I just broke down. I mean, I didn't just have a few tears, or sob, I BAWLED my eyes out. I apologized and told him I have no idea why I just lost it, that I just was really missing my husband, and I have been trying not to think about it. And he literally smiled at me and told me it was ok. That he understood. He even gave me a hug. It was one of the dearest old men I've even met in my life. He was so genuinely sweet and he said to me, "He's doing a wonderful thing. I was over in 'nam quite a few times. Just remember, he's with the best!" And he patted me on the shoulder and winked. He almost looked like he was honored that I had talked to him. And I thanked him so many times. I went in, tried to gather myself and got myself some guatemalan coffee. As I left, he sat waiting in his truck, kind of like making sure I was ok. And he smiled and waved to me as I pulled off. No joke, he honestly felt like my guardian angel today telling me everything was going to be ok. He must have just been what I needed to put a skip in my step. It gave me something physical. Like, its seems so hard to explain, but it was almost a reinforcement, that people can go away to war, and come back just fine and grow old.

I miss him......

I wrote this because I want all of you to know that, although you may be praying Justin's safe while he's gone. No one is truly going to understand. Unless you have gone through this before. It's extremely hard, but I think we are both doing a great job so far!

August is R&R and that it going to be strictly SUMMER-RAIN, JUSTIN & ZACORRO time. We don't care is anyone gets mad. Our family deserves two weeks together out of an entire year without other people being selfish. But our family time is only after Justin & I's two day getaway, hopefully ;-)

Zacorro's Very First Easter Dinner!

Ready to munch!!

He just wanted to get some more Easter dinner :-)

"HEEEREEE!" hahah

He can do it ALLL by himself<3

He is SUCH a good eater! lol

YUMM!

And even when i tried to take it away, he wanted some more!

Zacorro's First Easter Egg Hunt!

It all started with Popi hiding 157 eggs...

And here we go!!

On his first Easter Egg Hunt!!

Photo opp during the hunt!:)

He wanted to count his eggs!

He just loves those eggs.

He wanted to crawl in that basket so bad!

I love him so much<3

An OLD Video<3

so i thought id share this old video i found :)

not enough hours.

i have so much to tell everyone about! & i never seem to have enough time or energy. which is actually kind of good because that means im not dwelling on the time away from justin as much. especially since he's at corporals course.

but here's a cute little picture to look at:



i have to go finish cleaning before i go get zacorro from daycare...
but some amazing news!
IM FINALLY DECLARED AS A GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR!
Now i just gotta find how im going to put 20% of my tuition down by April 11th....

A little girl named, Grace.

Zacorro started his new daycare today. He really likes it there. There are bunch of little babies there. There is a girl in particular that is two months older than him. Her name is Grace. She's a cute little red-haired baby. Well, since he has met her, he has been enthralled with her. This morning when I dropped him off, she wasn't there yet. But when I came home, mom had picked him up for me. I was sitting here playing with him and mom was telling me about what Tara said he did today. Apparently, Zacorro and her just played together allll day long! So i asked him, "Zacorro, is Grace your girlfriend?" and wouldn't you know, that little booger shook his head YES! I asked him at least FOUR times, and YES was what I got each time. Hahaha. He cracks me up. Ill have to see if I can get a picture of them to post on here.

But he had a great day! He loves playing with a bunch of other kids. Tara said all the kids tried their hardest to say "Zacorro" but pretty much, all that comes out is "Oro". Cute huh? I didn't want him to have a nickname. But Oro does mean gold ;-) And the kids are just tooo cute! He took two naps and I know he got worn out because he pretty much came home and by 7:00 exactly he passed out. Cutest little boy ever.

Wayy Behind.

i have been so caught up in everything lately. I haven't posted a blog in what seems like forever. Zacorro we thought was getting better but he still isnt well. He has to be on a nebulizer but Tricare wouldn't authorize his medicine. So we are in limbo waiting to see whats going to happen next with the insurance company and the doctor's office. I should have looked to see when the last blog was because I am not even sure what I haven't updated. So lets start with school. Im doing pretty ok. Could always be better of course but i am so stressed out and with lil man being sick, it just has been tough. This week is spring break so i am spending everyday with him :) I had to withdraw him out of his previous daycare because there were multiple issues I was having with the daycare. We did find him one though in Waynesboro which means if i do get excepted for daycare vouchers I cant use them. But this lady is $20 a week cheaper and seems a LOT more organized. I think he'll be happy there. She gives them all a lot of attention. And lord knows my son needs a LOT of that. Umm, lets see. Justin is doing ok over there. I can tell he is being worked to hard. And he doesnt get enough down time. I actually haven't heard from him in about 2 days. The longest we've gone since he's left. But i know everything is just fine :)

Cheryl did call me last weekend and we went to lunch, i think it was, Thursday? I forget. But it was a nice surprise. It wasn't too akward, But I don't think she should have to apologize for Joel. He needs to do that for himself for everything. I honestly am not even sure I have respect for him because Cheryl was the one who picked up the phone, called me and was really nice at lunch. I'm sure there will always be negative things said about me but that's why i dont think i could ever truly let my guard down. It will be 3 years in April and since then, well its just sad. Ill just leave it at that. But i just get worked up when problems are taken to Justin who is undergoing more stress than anyone instead of straight to me. We are all adults aren't we?

Back to more positive things. Zacorro can push himself backwards and turn in circles. He is trying to "hop" forward on his belly. He can pull his knees up but doesn't know where to go after that, lol. He is constantly smiling and TALKING! He just has so much to say. He has been sitting on his own now for over a month, and now he is reallly getting stable. He can go from sitting to on his hands and knees, and also he can pull himself up to stand! He is sooo strong. Kind of makes me sad though, lol.

Well I have pictures to put up but we have to get ready & go see Leslie & Presley today. :)

A MySpace Bulletin

Military Spouses Survey

TAKE THIS SURVEY!

Take this survey

Name:
Summer-Rain Bussard

Age:
20

Sex:
Female

Name of spouse:
Justin

Age of spouse:
20

What Branch of the Military is your spouse in?
USMC

Have you ever been in the military or are you currently in the military?
Nope.

If you have ever been or are currently in the military, what branch?
n/a

Has your spouse ever been deployed, if so, when and where to?
Yes, IRAQ

If your spouse was deployed, how badly did you miss them?
More than any words I could come up with.

If your spouse was deployed, how long were they gone for?
so far, a month and a half..total 12-16 months

If your spouse was deployed, did they get R&R, and if so, what did you do for it?
we're waiting on it.

Where are you and your spouse currently stationed?
MCAS New River

Do you like the benefits you recieve as a military dependant?
Yesss

Do you appreciate what your spouse's job entails?
YES I DO

Do you support your spouse as member of the United States military?
YES!

Do you like military life?
Yep for the most part

Do you and your spouse have children, and if so, how many?
yes! a beautiful baby boyy

Do you think your spouse looks good in uniform?
he's superrr sexyyy

Do you think military life is more advanced then civilian life, why or why not?
well its better for manyyy reasons

Do you think your spouse's job in the militay is respectable amongst other people in the military?
it should be, he can hold the lives of many people in it

Do you ever use your spouse's place in the military to your advantage?
hells to the no

Do you ever use your spouse's rank to your advantage?
um no

What do you think about other military spouse's?
god i cant stand them but im nicee

What do you think about people who have gotten out of the military during basic or AIT for reasons on injury?
they r shit bags and didnt try hard enough

What do you think about women who get out of the military after becoming pregnant?
they did it on purpose

What do you think about people claiming to be gay to get out of the military?
they are weak. suck it up and hide it, stay in and reap the benefits idiot

Do you think it is right to be forced out of the military for being gay?
no they should be made to stay in

Did you know that it is military law that you can only have sex with your spouse and only in missionary posistion, but it is not an enforced law?
haha yeaa ok

What do you think about that law?
do u kno how many people are married in the military and DONT have sex with their spouse??

What do you think civilian people don't know about the military or military life?
TOO MUCH. they assume.

What would you want civilians to know about the military or military life?
nothing because i like the secrets

When you see movies about the military, do you notice when things aren't right?
yes

When your spouse sees movies about the military, do they notice when things aren't right?
hahaha alllll the time

Are you and your spouse currently, or have you ever been stationed to overseas Europe?
nope.. one day tho!

Are you and your spouse currently, or have you ever been stationed to overseas Asia?
noppee

If you are or ever have been stationed overseas, do you know what AFN is?
nope i dont, justin does he gets it in Iraq

If you are or ever have been stationed overseas and you do know what AFN is, what do you think about AFN commercials?
no clueeee but justin says they are just ads

Where did your spouse go to Basic Training?
PARRIS ISLAND

Where did your spouse go to AIT?
?? school of infantry....Camp Gieger

Do you know where Fort Lewis is, if so, where is it?
Nope

Do you know where Fort Benning is, if so, where is it?
NOO

Do you know where Fort Hood is, if so, where is it?
NOOO

Do you think being a military spouse allows you to travel easily?
YEPP

If you and your spouse are stationed away from home, do you miss it?
yess i do but i looove being with HIM

Where are you and your spouse origionally from?
Maryland

Did either you or your spouse grow up as a military child?
Nope

If you or your spouse have grown up as a military child, what branches?
None.

Do you think being a military spouse is a job, why or why not?
I love it. I love him and I love this country. More than what Michelle Obama can say...

Do you have any other military spouses as friends on Myspace?
Yepp

If you have other military spouses as friends on Myspace, do you think any of them will re-post this bulletin?
ahh probably not sure though

If you have anything else you would like to add or say, please do:
OORAH> Im a moto wife<3

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My Answers for Justin :)

Here are my answers for Justin, like if he were to post it :)

1: The love of my life is: SUMMER-RAIN JARAMILLO
2: Where did you and i meet? @ St. Mary's Catholic Church
3: Take a stab at my middle name: Matthew
4: How long have you known me? since middle school
5: The last time we saw each other was? January 14th, 2009 in person.
6: Would i ever go skydiving? With me you would<3
7: Your first impression of me upon meeting/seeing me? OMG tall dark and handsome. so what if we're in middle school. lol
8: Am i funny? You try so hard and sometimes you are.
9: Whats my favorite type of music? Anything with a beat you can jam to or sing with
10: Can i sing? NO but you love too.
11: My best physical feature? Your everything. I loove your calves and back!
12: What do i want more than anything? To be home with me and lil man.
13: What is the one thing you think i should do? Stay positive and find a way to have a good time over there!
14: Do i have any special talents? if so, what are they? YOU KNOW>>&& an amazing husband and father..its natural.
15: Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else(what)? you're sporty, and a bit preppy, country and hip. average but amazing to me!
16: Have you ever hugged me? OMg yess i want to right now.
17: My favorite food? mac cheese, hotdogs and beans hahaha
18: Have you ever had a crush on me? YESSS & now i got you
19: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be? muddy pants lol sike i have no clue
20: Your favorite memory of me? 3 days..1. the day we got together 2. the day we got married && 3. the day we met our baby boy together.
21: If I was stranded on an island, what would i bring? me and lil man and a bottle of JACK
22: Do i believe in God? yes you do even when you don't think you do, you still do
23: Who's my best friend? me me me
24: What's my favorite color? green.. since you wear it all the time
25: Will you re-post this so i can fill this out for you? you already did fill it out!! i love you<3

Posting this for Facebook...

go to my blog and fill this out!
www.summer-rain-n-justin.blogpsot.com


1: The love of my life is:
2: Where did you and i meet?
3: Take a stab at my middle name:
4: How long have you known me?
5: The last time we saw each other was?
6: Would i ever go skydiving?
7: Your first impression of me upon meeting/seeing me?
8: Am i funny?
9: Whats my favorite type of music?
10: Can i sing?
11: My best physical feature?
12: What do i want more than anything?
13: What is the one thing you think i should do?
14: Do i have any special talents? if so, what are they?
15: Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else(what)?
16: Have you ever hugged me?
17: My favorite food?
18: Have you ever had a crush on me?
19: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be?
20: Your favorite memory of me?
21: If I was stranded on an island, what would i bring?
22: Do i believe in God?
23: Who's my best friend?
24: What's my favorite color?
25: Will you re-post this so i can fill this out for you?

Its [not] Falling Together.

I can't seem to get everything organized. If it's not one things its another. I almost wish I didn't go back to school. But at the same time I just wanna get it over with. There just seems to be so much going on and I cant handle it like i used to. There are people like Laura who I used to talk to all the time about everything and now we never talk. Then there is all the guard drama every weekend because it always has to be brought up about Katelyn and Jess. They don't like me and I don't care about that, but it pisses me off they didn't give my sister a solo because they both know damn well they had them, not to mention if you look at their senior shows... well let just say they were the main points. Jess is getting married so I am super excited about that but I just feel like there is nothing for me to do and it sucks because im her matron of honor and i feel like i should be doing a lot. BV has pretty much been losing contact with me since she's been with Jon. And Mallory and Kate, we all have so much going on but I miss them soo much. Sometimes I wish it was like it used to be, but I don't even feel that any more. I really wish I was in Jacksonville helping Becca move out and spending time with preggo Jess and miss Mandi! Its so crazy because I wasn't close to them until i was moving away and now i wish we would have been before that! Those guys have been nothing but amazingg to me! Amy has offered me an amazing opportunity to design an outdoor guard show with her!! And its soo nice to talk to her again, i missed her. I havent heard from Ryan and Derek really since Justin left, and thats kind of a surprise. I love the fact that I have more family around me though! I wish i had more time to go and hang out with my cousins. Nathan wants to stay friends with me and be with Ashleigh. She wants me to hang out with them, but I still feel like it'll be akward. And then like the other 20 of my friends I haven't even had a chance to catch up with recently. I just feel like i am drifting away from everyone. Then on top of that Zacorro and I have been so sick! I missed an entire week of class because of it all. I just want to give up. But i'm Summer-Rain, and I can't.

Thanks Mom, Dad, Star-Lena, && especally Elisa for all your help. I miss you Justin ... and I love you all for your support.

Valentines...No Valentine.

What is Valentine's Day anyways. Hearts, flowers and chocolates...Spending the day with the one's you love most. But this is what I did wake up to...


Because Justin is not here. This year we could not celebrate the most romantic holiday there is. On Thursday, he had me waiting around for a package.. I suspected it was flowers and it sure was! It was a dozen red long stem roses in a red vase.


I seriously couldn't have been happier. Then Friday, I come home and there was another 1800flowers.com package! I thought at first it was the empty box from the day before. But I checked it and there was a card on there. I got so excited. I went inside and opened it up and there was another bouquet of flowers! They were pink roses and dark pink carnations. So freaking beautiful.


It was awesome to come home to right after picking up my gift from him from Kay Jewelers! It was the mother and child charm bracelet.


I so didn't expect anything like that. He is amazing. It does make me feel a little bad all I got him was a Valentine themed package of things. But, there were some good things in there! :)

The only plans I had for the actually day was my sister's indoor colorguard competition. My mom wanted to go secretly set up her room at the inn for her and dad, so she sent us out with dad to go to the competition at Bruswick. It was a lot of fun but lil man was already sick before we went, and he just wasn't feeling well. We stopped at Roy Rogers to get some food and we went in to eat because we all had to use the rest room. It was pretty good but there was this weird guy who kept looking back at us. I got so freaked out i kept telling dad to watch my purse. Then we left and I started feeling a little sick. As the night went on, Britt and Corrine came over and I was getting sicker and sicker to my stomach and so was little man. I felt so bad because I planned on some things with them. So when I went to go lay down with Zacorro, I ended up falling asleep with him. Elisa came in to wake me up to tell me Britt and Corrine went home because I fell asleep and they didn't want to wake me up. But before she could get that all out ....

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I looked at her and RAN to the toliet. I just barely made it. I then continued to throw up the rest of the night. I text mom and told her and they got worried so they came back home and took care of us. Thank goodness because Elisa start throwing up too. It was horrendous. By morning we all were sick except Star.

What a holiday. Hopefully St. Patty's day will be better.
Zacorro is such a ham, and we loove taking pics... Here are a few. Enjoy!


My Lil Booger<3


"mom, wtf?" haha he's so cute


He was so sleepy, but he loves this carseat! thanks Heather!


He's SUUCH a Momma's Boy.


Monkey from Nananet!


First Guard Stamp!


Captain Star-Lena!


I loooove it<3


Big && Littlest Sister


"Look Daddy! I have the same one!"

Adventures of a Macbook

So it didn't take me long to figure this out. Its the sweetest thing in the world. I still need to buy Microsoft Office but ill get around to it soon. I love everything about it. Its fast, its simple and its sooo pretty. I love how that made the top 3.

I have been video chatting with Justin about twice a day. We love getting to see each other all the time, and i love watching him, watch Zacorro playing, eating or whatever else he is doing.

Today we were messing with the Photobooth..And here is some of the products!








Oh I have pics of my laptop on my phone, I just haven't got to. Ok so I lied. I totally can bluetooth things to my laptop! And I just did in less than -30- seconds!! hahh I love it! so hereee is my fancy smancy laptop!





AHH I LOOVE IT<3
IM A TOTAL MAC FAN.