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Chapter 16

To:

Subject: wow, what a summer

Date: August 15, 2011

My Dear Edward,

I love this time of summer. I entirely forgot to tell you what I did last weekend. I was so caught up in our date, it slipped my mind. So, last weekend I went to the Seattle Seafair for Fleet week. Have you ever been? It is so much fun, and I go every year. There are all these ships that come into the bay. This year, there were ships from the Navy, Coast guard, and the Canadian Navy. You can even take a tour of some of the ships. That's my favorite part of the time there. I love the Destroyers.

I also went with the girls this week to the local county fair where I proceeded to eat my weight in junk food, and ride every ride there; some more than once. Last night was incredible though. We went to Seattle to see Katy Perry live in concert. It was the best show I have been to yet. It was loud and crowded, and a blast. So, as you can see, I have been super busy. Maybe, if you are home around this time next year, we can go together.

I'm excited that school starts in a few weeks. I can't wait to hear how well the children's pen pal assignments went. I truly hope they got something more than writing out of it, and I hope that some continue to write. Rose and Alice mailed out a few letters for your men. They are being mailed to you but are more for your entire group than any one individual. They said 'why give their words to just one soldier, when you can all benefit from it'. I seriously love those two. OH, and speaking of the girls, they can't wait to meet you. They are already planning an outing for all of us when you come home on leave. I get to start my school shopping soon as well. Each year, I say I will start sooner, but it never happens. I'm the same with holidays. I tend to wait until the last minute.

I'm glad your mom is happy for you. She sounds like an amazing woman. You know, if you want, you can give her my email. I would love to tell her hi. I hope the guys aren't on your ass too much. Besides, tell them it's my ass now and to back off, or they get no more cookies. 'Between you and me, that will never happen. I love to bake, and it makes you happy, but they don't need to know that.'

Forks is boring, and there honestly isn't much to do. Mostly, if we want to do anything fun, we head to Port Angles, but we enjoy the many trails and beaches that the area has to offer. When the weather is agreeable that is. It's quiet here, and I like it that way. We often rotate houses and just get together and talk or play games. Sadly, it really is kind of boring, but it's home.

So, when will you know when your leave is? I'm so excited to finally see you in person. I told my dad about you. He wanted to know why I looked so happy. He would like to meet you when you come home if you are up to it. Maybe we could go to dinner or something. Hell, if you want, we can maybe invite your parents as well, and just have everyone meet all at once; if that's not too awkward for you. I know we just started dating, but it's an idea.

Well, I have an early day tomorrow. I have a few workshops at the school, and then I will be out of town with the girls. I won't be home until the twentieth. We take an end of year vacation. This year we are going to Vegas. I'm so excited. I have never been, but I've always wanted to. I'm not sure how much time I will have to check my email, so if I don't get back to you, I'm sorry, but please know that I will be thinking of you. We are staying in the Luxor; I mean, come on, who in their right minds wouldn't love to stay in a freaking pyramid. We are going to see a few shows and do a bit of gambling. It should be so much fun. I will be sure to tell you all about it when I get home.

Stay safe for me, I'm sending you a bit of my heart.

Good night Edward,

Bella