Update...

In case anyone was curious...I ended up cooking Halibut with Asparagus for the welcome home dinner. But while I was cooking, Trevor was sitting on the couch, eyes slowly beginning to close. So, we had a quick dinner and then it was off the bed for him. There is something to be said for jet lag.

I did make the pesto pasta dish a couple of nights ago and it was so gourmet. We loved it! It is a definite dish I will make again. Here is a picture of the dish...

Trevor and I have had a wonderful time since his return from Iraq and have enjoyed our time together.



I finally downloaded some pictures that Trevor took over in Iraq...

The flight from Kuwait to Iraq

Trevor with some "guards"

A Sandstorm

The "courtroom" where Trevor did his work

The bomb shelter- just in case

Trevor at a wooden shoe store in Amsterdam

A windmill in Amsterdam

Trevor flew through Amsterdam on his way back from Iraq. He went on a tour of the city during his layover.

July 4th fireworks in San Diego

What's for dinner?

I am definitely ready for Trevor to be home. I know he was only gone for not even 2 full weeks, but the time sure did crawl by. I kept myself busy especially with work, but it is still hard to be away from your best friend and the person that you enjoy being around so much.

I am also ready to start eating better dinners. I find that I just don't cook meals when it is just myself at home. Tonight, I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Now, don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with PB&J...I love it! but several nights in a row for dinner can get a little old after awhile. Trevor will be home tomorrow night and if he is home in time for dinner then I am going to cook a fantastic meal. Maybe salmon with grilled asparagus and cous-cous? How does that sound? I saw a great post on a friends blog about a recipe for pesto. I love pesto but have never made it myself. I think I may have to give it a try. Perhaps tomorrow night for dinner?? I will have to let you know what I decide.

For now, I think it is time to put my 3 brown bananas to good use and make some homemade banana bread for Trevor. YUM!

US Open - Torrey Pines, CA

Here are some pictures from our visit with the Grant family and the US Open...

Trevor and I in his office

Trevor and his old CO - CAPTAIN Hunzeker

Trevor and his family at the US Open Practice round(I was working)

Tiger Woods

Justin Rose

Tiger Woods(again) and Bubba Watson

Trevor and Luke - Brothers

The Grant Family

Trevor onthe 18th green at Torrey Pines

New Gym

SO, I have always made it a point to find a nice gym whenever I move to a new city. Well, we have been living in San Diego now for almost 8 months and I just now found an awesome gym. After months of gym hopping and finally settling with using the free navy gyms..I thought I was content...until today. The gym just opened up a few months ago and is great. It is called fit (http://fitathletic.com/sandiego/index.html). I worked out there tonight and as I was stretching out on the porch, I was watching the San Diego Padres and the Minnesota Twins play baseball(of course the Padres were losing:( ). The gym has a great view of the inside of the baseball stadium, is super clean, has a cool lounging pool, great music, nice locker rooms, awesome classes(including yoga and spinning), I could go on and on. Trevor is gone so he hasn't seen it yet, but as soon as he comes home I will take him to check it out and hopefully we will become members!