Heard From Brian

Well, I got an EMail from Brian yesterday. I didn't expect to hear from him for awhile because he is in training in Iraq, learning more about his new job. He didn't have a lot of info to share, just wrote that he is still in training. I was just thrilled to hear from him. Really if he just sent one liner email's I wouldn't care.

On a side note, I did get him a very late wedding present. He has been asking for it since we got married... but I never remembered about it until tax time. I let him know I finally got the present and he is quite happy. What is it? For the past twelve years of marriage, while it has been correct on my drivers license, I.D. card, on bank accounts, credit card accounts, etc. etc.... my name has been "wrong" on my social security card. That's right, for 12 years my SS Card has had my maiden name on it!!! Two days ago I got my NEW card and now I totally, officially, completely carry my husbands last name!!! Took me long enough!!! The only time it ever mattered was when we filed for taxes, because I had to file with my maiden name on our joint filing. So, once a year I actually signed something with my maiden name. NOW next year we will share a form AND a last name... weee haaaa!!!!! It was a pain when I earned income, even the Alaska dividend, because all my money came in my married name, but tax guys knew me as maiden. So we would have to send a copy of our marriage certificate in with our taxes. Not that I earn any money anymore...lol. Still I am happy to finally make the change...lol.

How's the weather where you are (am I old now that I "talk" about the weather)? It dumped a bunch of snow here last night... it even STUCK. We plan to play in it after school. Do you have any weather activities planned for today?