It finally happened!

Today marks the death of my Grandfather. He was a truel wonderful man and loved us all very much. Even at a young age he taught us many things and how to love nature and push through tough situations. I love and miss you very much Papa. I sometimes sit and wonder if he was sitting up in heaven watching the things going on in my life. Was he there when my kids were born, was he there at my wedding, during deployments, during the happy times. Was he whispering in my ear when I was doing wrong. Was he there with God when we were in danger. No one from my extended family went to my graduation (4years late) but I know he would have been proud of my either way. He would have loved me when I was a disappointment to everyone. He was a great man. (ok going to stop before I start balling)

I am so proud of my Kayley Bug. She went to the big girl potty today... TWICE! I think she was just as proud of herself as I was of her. She grabbed her daddy's arm right after dinner telling him "dada batrmm" It was so cute.

Michael Wayne finally took a bath without crying which is a big plus. I learned he doesnt like running water on his feet or laying in water on his back. He did chase his bath frog around the bath tub.

Sara came back with her attitude today... It seems like when we finally get her out of the attitude its time for school again.

I am very excited! I finally got everything squared away with my military benifits and got enrolled in my classes. I start my veterinary assistant courses September 1st, but my books should be here before then. I can not wait to start. Even if it doesnt much help me find a job I can use it for our own personal gain when we get back to Texas.

I am still not sure what I am going to do next year during deployment. Basicly all my options are still open... I just dont know.

It has been a while

It is good to be back. We were without internet for a while.

My oldest son, Logan, will be turning 4 years old next week. We are both very excited about it, but it makes me feel extremely old. He also starts preschool tomorrow morning. He is more excited about that then me. He is an amazingly sweet boy and has overcome so much in his short life. From birth defects to bad situations. He is my miracle child, they all really are very special to me. This picture is him and me when I finally graduated high school in August 2009.

Sara, my oldest, started school last week. She tells me that she has not learned anything yet. The teachers assure me that the first week is used to set up classroom proceedure and review. Im not feeling very good about putting them back into public education when they could be using their time to advance their education and not standing still in it. However, my husband thinks it is vital to my health that I work on improving my health issues and not stressing over lesson plans teaching and tests. I hope that changes before next year.

Kayley is talking alot more but is still very protective over her baby bother. I am happy that she loves him, but she will sit out playing with unfamilar kids to watch and play with him. However if he isnt present she is more then happy to join in on the fun.

Michael Wayne is running every where in his walker, just as fast as he can. He has two teeth now and wants to eat everything he can get his hands on. He still isnt sleeping through the night. I havent slept a full night through in a very long time. Even on Saturdays when Michael gets up with him I am still waken by the smallest whimper even from across the house.

I should be back in Texas next summer for a year. It is very bitter sweet. I will be glad to be in Texas but not very fond of being alone again and this time with more kids. I am going to spend the summer with my parents getting some work experiance and then the rest of the year probably with my grandparents (in laws). I am not positive yet though. I have alot to think about with that.

We are still struggling a little with some issues (who in life doesnt?) but I am pretty satisfied with the way everything is going in my family, marriage, and future. I will be starting a course for veternary assistant in the next couple weeks. That is pretty exciting. Even if I can not find a job with the training I can still use it for ourselves on the farm.