Judson Rollerskating

Here is a video of Judson trying to skate.

Back in Washington.

Christmas has come and gone and we are now back from Utah. We had a great Christmas even if getting to Utah was a little challenging. With Washington getting hit with snow, we decided to stay in a hotel by the airport the night before we were due to leave. We did not want to take any chances on the roads in the morning and miss our flight. We woke up on the 19th of Dec with a relaxing morning as we were only a few minutes from the airport. We made it through security and boarded the plane as it was ontime only to end up being on the plane for eight hours (should be a two hour flight) Salt Lake was getting snow and we were approaching as they closed the runways and got rerouted to Boise to refuel. We soon got cleared to try again to have the runways close and we were once again headed back to Boise for fuel and to sit for our chance to try again. After eight hours on the plane we finally landed in UTAH!!!! Boy was Judson excited.

While we were in Utah we were able to spend time with family and friends. It was great to see everyone and I am sorry for those that it did not work out with on this trip. I hope to see you next time. It was especially great to see my friend Charlee nad her family who were visiting from the Netherlands. I am so glad we were able to spend some time together and I was finally able to meet her little girl. I was also able to relive my past by going roller skating for my friends 30th birthday. Boy was that a blast. Who would have thought all these years later that Holly, Sara and I would be at Classic once again. Judson tried roller skating. we will have to work on that one.

We had a great Christmas but we sure missed Mike. We are more than half way through the deployment and can't wait for him to get home. Even if when he gets home we will be busy with getting ready for the move to Ohio a few weeks later.


I hope everyone had a great Christmas and that the New Year will be great!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDSON!!!!

It is crazy to think that my little boy is four. Judson had a great birthday!!! If today was any indication of what Christmas morning will be like, I will be up very early. Judson woke up at 6:30 asking if it was his birthday and if he could open his presents. He opened his presents and played for a while before it was time to meet some friends for lunch. After playing for a few hours at lunch, we headed home to play with more new toys before going to our friends for dinner. After dinner he played Wii which he is in love with and actually does a pretty good job in my opinion. Where kids get the energy they have??? I could have used some of it today.

Judson was so excited last Friday at school as it was his special day. We got to make a poster for him to take to class as well as treats. He was so excited to show his poster to everyone but most of all he was excited to be LINE LEADER for the day!!!

It was a great birthday!! The only thing that could have been better would be if dad was home to celebrate with us. We will just have to celebrate again when he gets home in a few months.

Happy Birthday Judson

Thanksgiving

I know Thanksgiving has come and gone. Thanksgiving was different this year, no husband and no family except my military family. I am so thankful for all my great friends that I have in Washington. This year I spent the day with a couple friends whose spouses/ significant others are also gone. My friend Abby took pictures of my kids with her new camera, I loved this one of Paislee so I just had to add it!!

Thank you to all our military troops who are currently serving our country and not able to spend the holidays with their families.This holiday season is going to be different as it will be the first Christmas in seven years Mike and I have not spent it together. Thanks Mike for the sacrifices you make. WE LOVE YOU!!!!

OHIO HERE WE COME!!!!

It is official we are headed to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio. We will be reporting to duty there May 31,2009. As of now we will be leaving Washington the first part of April as Mike has squadron officer school in Alabama starting April 12th. We will leave Washington make a month stop in Alabama and then finish our way to Ohio where we will be stationed for the next couple years. This was our first choice so we are happy that we got what we wanted. I am excited to be leaving the rain up here and to live another place and have new experiences. On the other hand, I am sad to be leaving all my friends. The last four years it has been me staying here as friends move on so this will be different. The next four months will be busy as I get the house ready to rent. Mike will return from his deployment to be home for a few weeks before we head out. With life in the military there is never a dull moment.

Visit From Friends!

Last week we were happy to have some close friends come visit from North Carolina. My friend Sheree and her two daughters Ellie and Aspen. We went over to Spokane to see Sheree's family since that is where she is from. We had a great time with all her nieces, nephews, sisters and parents. There is never a dull moment when we are all together. This visit Judson and Ellie got along great. They are either best friends or each others nightmares. It is always best at grammy's since it is neutral ground and not either of their toys they are playing with. I was excited for Sheree to see Paislee for the first time as well as to see Aspen again. I have not seen Aspen since she was three months old. We really wish that we still lived by each other but at least soon it will only be a eight hour drive instead of a day on a plane.

THANKS FOR COMING WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!