Road Trip

We are finally on the road. Yesterday was pretty emotional, but we got through it. We're now in Oregon and just heard the first classic quote of the trip, and I thought I'd share it with you. "Do these people speak our language or Bonjour?"

Change of Command

Today was the Change of Command ceremony for HHC. Steve has worked so hard these past two years as commander for both A Co and HHC. I know it's tough for him to give up the company right before a deployment and not be the leader taking them into combat. Steve, I am so proud of you and love you so much! P.S. Thank you, Mark, for taking pictures for us!

Saying Good-bye

Tonight I had to say good-bye to one of my dearest friends, Becca Rae. Everyone knows I am awful at good-byes, and this was definitely one of the hardest.

BR, I'm so thankful that God put you in my life. You helped make this miserable place bearable. Here are a few memories of the last 2 years. I'm now realizing that I really should have brought my camera more often. Love you lots!


Jana and BR at the Colgate Country Showdown
This was my first time hearing BR sing...Amazing!



Becky, BR, and me at BR's CD Release party




We worked late into the night for several weeks to get this accomplished, but had a lot of fun doing it. I may be biased, but I think it looks great.



The military ball last year which was also on BR's birthday. I was very preggo!



Suprise party the day after the ball



First time holding Wyatt (and having great cleavage at the same time! Sorry, it's the only picture I had.)



Halloween 2008



Today, trying to get in our last poses before saying good-bye



Good-bye, my dear friend. I'll miss you!

Test from Steve's phone

Our Houseguest

Recently, Kaylee invited a friend over to stay. She has taken residence in our living room. I've asked her several times to leave, but she refuses.

A gift for Ms. Noble

Kaylee is always going through the house picking up random household items and crafting them into all kinds of projects. Kaylee's teacher, Ms. Noble usually is blessed with them and is always very appreciative. When Kaylee asked me how to spell a whole sentence this morning, I was unaware of what she was up to. Instead of spelling it all out for her, I wrote the saying at the top of a sheet of paper for her, and 20 minutes later she came back with this masterpiece. It's now displayed for all to see on the classroom door.




You must click on this to enlarge it to get a full appreciation of her art. You can't tell, but the cotton ball does have a happy face drawn on it.

Kaylee's Library Book

Every day at school, Kaylee's class goes to the library to check out a book for the night. There is a designated section for the Kindergarteners to select from just to make sure the books are appropriate for young readers. Before she goes to bed, I read Kaylee's book to her, and last night's book seemed much like her normal selection. It was a book about a katydid interviewing a tarantula and seemed harmless enough until I came to these two pages...