Going...

Saying goodbye is tough - Saying it more than once is almost unbearable!!

Yesterday was the day we dropped Jeff off in Bellemont for him to head to Indiana. For the kids this will be the last time they see him until he gets to come home for his "Vacation". So this was a very emotional day. We were very lucky, My parents came, and also my sister Jo and her husband Gib, came they were part of the Patriot Guards (second picture) that came. There was a quick ceremony, and than a bbq put on by the American Legion, the VFW and NAMA. We hung out till about 3:45 and than it was time to go. Lots of hugs, lots of kisses and TONS of crying.

Competition 2009

A few pictures from Competition.

Going

So we dropped Jeff off in Flagstaff on Saturday morning Feb. 28th. So as of this weekend he has been gone 2 weeks. This past sunday Jeff called, he has been asked to work at Headquarters as the dispatcher, he will still go to Kuwait, but will only occassionally go on missions into Iraq. He has very mixed feelings about this, it is a privilege he was asked, but he also doesn't want to let his platoon down. He has worked so hard to get into physical shape to be ready to be strong and prepared.
Kamden and the dance team went to competition this past weekend, they danced great especially on Saturday, we all feel they were robbed, they should of taken at least 3rd in pom. I will post pictures later.
Lil' Man threw his first stomping fit today, kind of funny. He wanted to step on our keyboard, and when we wouldn't let him, he started crying and stomping his feet. Could thing he is so cute.
This weekend I was able to see 2 of my best friends from high school, Krystal and Amber. It was great to get to see them and chat, hopefully next time we can go to lunch or dinner and really get to visit.

The beginning of the end

Well it has finally begun. I drove Jeff to Show Low today to go to a 3 day training. He will be home Sunday evening. Then the boys and I will take him to Flagstaff next Friday night to drop him off Saturday morning, to begin his Arizona time.

Grandpa and Presley

Here is grandpa and Presley putting together Presley's John Deere tractor we have had for him since before he was born, he was so helpful!! He thought it was great fun to ride and get off.

Grandpa decided to give Presley a cupcake with chocolate frosting on it just handed it to him, both Jordan and I were yelling "NO" but you can see they won and grandpa had to clean the mess!! great memories.

what blogging?

So I have not been very good at this blogging thing, haven't done a post since end of December. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by all that is going on this week. But I have decided it will all fall together as usual.
the kids and I went to the valley this past weekend, we had a great time, the weather was great until yesterday on the trip home of course, rain and snow all the way home till we hit 10 mile hill than nothing!!
I am SO excited for Jeff's party this weekend, and for all my family to be here to share this time with us.
well I best get busy as I am starting on some of the small snacks we can freeze for the week.

Where does the time go?!?

Amazing! Frustrating! Unbelieveable! TIME, it seems like just yesterday it was the new year, 2008 that is.
It seems like an eternity since Jeff got the call he would be deployed this year, 2009 that is, but looking back it has been just shy of 1 full year. And now we are starting to countdown the days, and we just wish it would get here, so it can hurry up and be over!! His State orders start on March 3rd., just 2 months away, it still seems like a while to go, but I know I will blink and he will already be gone.