Goodbye Ellen

We are so sad to be losing our best friend at GFAFB. Ellen is leaving on Friday morning to visit family and will then be heading to her new base in San Antonio Texas. Ashely and I are going to miss her and JJ's company so dearly! Have fun Ellen!

Here are some pictures of one of our going away parties for Ellen. I will post the picture from the one last night as soon as Tanya sends it over to me.

Ashley has had a nasty flu that caused her to throw up 8 times in one night and then twice the next night. Last night was the first vomitless night since. I got sick this morning and have felt yucky all day long. I am just hoping that when I wake up in the morning I will be feeling better.

Mike should be home on Thursday sometime in the afternoon. I can't wait to get the phone call to go and pick him up. It has been 4 long months and I am ready to see my hubby again.

Playtime At the Mall

Ashley and I went into town with Ellen and JJ today. We went out to lunch and then went to the mall where the kids got to play. We had such a fun time. Ashley loved going down the slide and just about gave me a hard attack when she tried to crawl right down and almost tumbled to the floor. Thankfully I caught her before she fell. JJ liked the turtle and was content standing there banging his hands on the shell.

More bath time

Bath time!

Ashley was cranky tonight at bath time but I managed to sneak a few good shots anyway.

Today I kept busy going through all our stuff in the basement trying to get ready for our move in June. I have been trying to get rid of stuff like crazy. I don't want to have to move something and then decide I don't need it.

I sprained/broke my big toe two nights ago trying to get to the phone when Mike was calling. Geez you would think I would have learned my lesson from the last time. Oh well, it will heal.

I love shopping!

Ashley and I ventured into town today to do some shopping. I finally found a diaper bag that isn't totally ugly, huge, and uncomfortable to carry around. I settled on a black backpack style bag with some nifty hidden thermal pouches to keep things cold, and a separate section all together for the ~stinkies~! I know only moms can understand the excitement I found today!

I found out yesterday the my sister in law Jenni is pregnant. She just found out yesterday so we are assuming the due date will be in December. Congratulations Jenni and Chris! If we are right with our assumption of the due date December will be a busy month with Chris and I sharing a birthday on the 15th and Jenni on the 17th and a new little arrival. We better pad the wallet for the upcoming holiday season.

The BIGGEST LOSER...

Tonight was bunco and I was lucky enough to win..."Biggest loser" I got $15 in creative memories gift cards. So I get to go buy something fun to support my addiction to scrapbooking. Ashley got to go play with Chloe, and JJ. She refused to go to sleep until I got home at 9:20 pm. I couldn't get her jammies on fast enough. I laid her down and she was out.
Well I've got to hit the sheets.

Only in ND...

Mike laughed at this picture cause he could finally see her top 2 teeth. They have been hiding in all the other pictures I have taken. He was shocked to see how big they are getting.

Only in ND would you look at the thermometer and think "Wow, 36 degrees, It's a beautiful day, lets go take a walk!" That is what we did today. It is finally starting to warm up a little so Boca, Ashley and I all went for a walk outside. It was wonderful to get some fresh air and not get frostbite.

Whoohoo, Mike only has 19 days left overseas! I can't wait!

My first post!

I decided to finally try out this blog thing. It's a big step for me so I will do my best to keep it current.

Well, Mike is deployed overseas and has been since December 12th, we are expecting him home sometime after the 22nd. A week earlier than expected. It has seemed like a long deployment this time and I am so anxious to get him back. Little miss Ashley started walking on Thursday night while we were visiting at Ellen's house. I couldn't believe my eyes when she toddled off to Ellen. She came down with a fever tonight so I gave her some tylenol and off to bed she went. I just hope she is feeling better in the morning. Here are some pictures we took in February when my sister Kerri came to visit.