So we stopped by the BX the other day while on base. We walked into the mall part headed to the store itself when I saw Brandi Chastain sitting there. There was a short line to see her so we grabbed a soccer ball and went to have her sign it for Judson. She was so nice to all the kids, she even had her Gold Medal there for everyone to see. I kept telling Judson not to touch it so she handed it to him then put him on her lap for a picture. She did a little training session later that day with only a few kids but hey I thought it was cool that she just handed Judson the gold medal to hold. I would not trust a three year old with my medal if I had one.
We had the kids Christmas party on base with Mikes work. We got to go to the passenger terminal and see Santa get off the C-17 then it was over to the club for breakfast with Santa. While at the party every kid got to sit on Santa's lap and get a toy. Judson told Santa all about the transformers he wants and who knows what else he came up with. Too bad for Judson Santa did not have any transformers with him so instead Judson got a Spider man car which he was pleased with.
So I have not been good at keeping the blog updated. Thanksgiving came and left and Judson and I found ourselves at home getting ready for Christmas. Mike had to go to New Jersey for training to the decorating was left up to us this year. We put the lights up outside and got the tree up. Judson was so cute decorating the tree. As I grew up we always got a new ornament every year and Judson just thought it was a blast to play with all of them. He had the most fun with my Tigger ornament that is heading a soccer ball!!! Tigger was jumping all over the house, the bear on a bike was riding and for a moment there I was not sure where the ornaments were going.
I have finally caught up on my lack of sleep from Thanksgiving. The BX on base which is like a big Target was giving out $20 dollar gift cards to the first 100 customers on Thanksgiving day and all weekend long. I don't really know what possesed me to go stand in line but I did. After four days of standing in line at 3:30 a.m. I got my gift cards. It was actually entertaining watching people get mad at other people.
Thanksgiving itself was good. My in-laws came to visit so it was a pretty mellow day. The last few years we have had lots of people over so it was nice to have just us and them. This year I also had lots of help with the cooking. The only down fall to this year was my in-laws left on Saturday and Mike had to go to training on Sunday so I got stuck with all the left overs. I guess it is not all that bad since I won't have to cook for over a week!!
Saying goodbye to friends. We decided to go bowling instead of thinking of friends leaving again. This time at least they get to leave the rain of Washington and go to the warm sunny beaches of HAWAII!!! I will be over to visit so save me a place on the beach. Best of luck Jane and Troy you will be missed.
Mom and Judson getting ready to throw the ball
Dad and Judson having a good time
Us girls and Ryan and he sleeps though the noise
You go Jane! Was that a gutterball or a strike???
Troy, Joe and Mike. Troy you look a little sore from that fall you took...
We went bowling on base the other night with friends. Judson had a blast and even got a 74.!!
No one can miss the Puyallup Fair. The biggest Fair in the Northwest. Judson loved every minute of it. From the animals to the rides. He went on a roller coaster by himself. I must admit I was nervous and afraid he would try and climb out but he wanted to do it. He was so proud of himself after and had to tell everyone he saw that he went on the roller coaster by HIMSELF!!!
