Happy Birthday to you dear Enoch

Today is Enoch's birthday and unfortunately he is not with us to celebrate this day with him. But, we celebrated his birthday early before he left.
Enoch has been in AF Basic Training for about 2 weeks now. I haven't been able to talk to him since he left and don't know when I will be able to. This is the hardest part of him being gone, not being able to hear his sweet voice. I miss him every single day and find comfort when I write to him, hoping he will be able to hear from us and how things are not the same without him. Not receiving a letter, or a call is tough but I knew it would be like this during basic training. I can't wait to see him again:)

So we are sending our good vibes and best wishes to him in Lackland, Texas.

Why do we love Enoch so much?

1. He is a great father: responsible, dedicated, kind, patient, and caring

2. Loving husband: he is my sunshine, my rock, my best friend, and just plain AMAZING!

3. He is a wonderful human being: considerate, helpful, and super funny:D

Melany loves her papa

Family picture from Enoch's birthday party 3 years ago!

You always know how to take my breath away my handsome Airman

(4 year-old picture!)

The Wild Blue Yonder!

Hello friends. I am using my phone to write a quick blog. This is Enoch and I am currently writing from a hotel room awaiting my military processing ans ship date. Some time this afternoon I will be in Lackland Texas for Air Force basic military training.

It's going to be a hard two months, especially without my wife amd companion by my side. She has supported me, helped me and encouraged me since day one. I owe eveything to her amd of course to our baby girl who is only six months old! That little girl teaches me so much by her little personality. Sometimes I feel that she is God's little messenger and just by looking into her eyes she is delivering a sermon on God's love. Even without words you can understand her with your heart.

I like to feel, despite the challenges that lay ahead, that this savrifice willproduce something food amd that our experience right now is where God wants us to be.

Thank you for all your support!

Enoch Trefflich (Airman in training)

6 month baby old Melany

It's hard to believe our little Malany turned 6 months on the 10th of this month. Last week we took advantage of this and took her swimming to our local YMCA. She already loves the water when we bathe her but it was so fun watching her splash the water at us at the pool. We enjoyed seeing our baby girl moving her little feet in the water.We're glad she enjoyed it because she will start swimming lessons soon. What a joy and blessing it is to be Melany's parents!

Her sassy look, what a model!

First Hike of the year at Point Vicente

Enoch and I headed to Point Vicente Interpretive Center on January 2nd. This beautiful park is located adjacent to the Pt. Vicente Lighthouse in Rancho Palos Verdes. We really enjoyed the hike and I was also able to run by myself for a little bit and loved every moment of it. The scenery was amazing! What a way to welcome the new year and enjoy each others company.

Melany loved the scenery too!

The Baby in the Hat

Melany is a great model for her mommy. She was happy (well..almost) enough to model the new hats her mommy got on Totsy. As you can see, she loves to get in to character.

Good company, good year

We came back from Utah just in time to celebrate New Years Eve with our family. We had our laughs, danced a bit, and enjoyed each others good company.But earlier that day,  Enoch asked me what I wanted to set as a New Years resolution. I had been so busy I hadn't really thought of it. Nonetheless, after I gathered my thoughts I gave him 3 goals I have for this year and vise-verso. We both agreed we always need to work on these goals and not just this year of course!
Enoch:

 1. Make it through Boot Camp Alive- Lol. This is a funny but important goal, Enoch has already lost 20lbs but its normal that he feels a little anxious about going through boot camp.
2. To maintain his sanity- This is also kind of funny but true, with everything Enoch will have to go through in the military, he wants to continue being his fun, humble self:)

Enoch was very tired after 1am, can you tell?

Me:
1. Keep and increase my faith- in Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, and the plan He has for our family. Faith and hope will be one of the ingredients necessary to make our long distance relatonship work until we are re-united again in May.
2. Be stronger than ever- to withstand the trials, and difficulties that may arise while being a "single" mom to Melany while her dad is in Air Force training.
3. Loose 20(or more) pounds this year and be in good shape- I am doing this for the right reasons, to be healthy, strong and energetic.  I already started on this goal by cutting my bread, meat and sweets intake, juices of any kind, and exercising at least 3 times a week. I also signed up to take Baby Boot Camp classes in Long Beach.

This 2012 year will be full of changes, and exciting new adventures for the Trefflich Family!

CHEERS!

Christmas in Salt Lake

This year we decided to have a "mini" vacation and visit Salt Lake City for Christmas. Enoch wanted to see his brother Arnie before he left for Afghanistan since he is also in the Air Force. It was nice to visit with Arnie's family as well as visit Temple Square. Melany had a blast with her cousins and her aunt Sarah as well.We had a fun time and were grateful to be able to remember the Savior's birth everywhere we went.

Melany was all giggles riding the rocking horse while waiting for our plane at Salt Lake City airport

 

Beautiful view!

Only a little bit of snow

At the Church History Museum- So excited to see a Guatemala quilt!