Random Pictuers and Thoughts

Its so hard not knowing when you are going to hear from your loved one. My phone is ALWAYS with me and if it rings I pretty much jump hoping its Drew. When it is I am so thrilled hearing from him (hasnt happened alot cause were he is) knowing he is okay and safe is a feeling I cant describe. I often worry and think of him all day, its hard not to when he has completly stollen my heart. He is such and amazing husband and father. He is so great with our girls and other peoples children too. Drew if you are reading this We Love and Miss You. Stay Safe see you in Feb.

Deployment Day

Deployment Day Came and Gone TWICE! How does it come twice you ask? Drew was due to deploy on the 13th of this month. We all (girls, drew, and I) got there before 8am and we were out there ALL Day most of the day spent outside in the 104 degree heat. the last 2 hours they opened the gym. It was a hard and long day for everyone as family members and soldiers were saying there good byes. At about 4pm they formed up and then they annouce there was a problem with the plane and they would not be leaving till tomarrow. We were all kinda puzzled but thrilled to have just 1 more day. So after 11 hours we were able to go home for 1 more night together. The next day we left the girls with my grandpa who was staying with us as it was really hard with the girls and kylie was got sick because of the heat. The 14th wasnt as long as the 13 and they were on the bus at noon. I was sad that the time had come and I tried my hardest not to cry and I didnt until I got in my car to drive away leaving my husband there on a bus leaving. I wished I could have stayed and watch the buses pull away but it would be that much harder to watch and I was trying to stay strong and not show how upset I was. Pictures are form the 13th drew gave kenzie a dog tag with his picture on it and it says My Daddy My Hero on the front and on the back has his unit patch and says Daddys Girl. She loves it and is so proud of her Daddy (we would have gave kylie 1 but she is still too little)

Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Baby Girl

So things have been crazy here. Can you believe it Kylie is 1!!!!!! WOW has time gone by ever so fast. It seems like we just welcomed her into the world and now she is walking and talking. She has grown up so very fast. She is so precious and such a happy girl (most of the time). We Love Her so very much. We celebrated early because Drew was due to deploy on her Birthday.

Happy Birthday Kylie We Love You!

Not something you want to hear or read

I avoid the news that has anything to do with the war. It scares me and not something I care to listen to before my husband leaves. Today we were informed via email the subject stated __ Brigade Soldier KIA Not something you want to see about your husbands brigade. Yesterday they lost a soldier and 4 others were injured. Talk about scary, WHY would they send that out to all the spouse knowing that some of our husbands are leaving soon? I am scared and worried I know this is going to be a long 15 months. I know where they are going isn't all that safe, but that's what happened when they go off to combat.

Could you all please pray for the families of the solider KIA and the soldiers the were wounded and there family's. Also for the family's that are preparing to say goodbye.

Thank You

The time is drawing near

We are about to enter into our 2nd deployment, this time should be easier right? One can hope but we both know this one is going to be a lot harder then the first. Last deployment we only had an hour difference between us, drew was in a safe zone, he had Internet in his room and had a government issued cell so he could call me and I could call him. I was spoiled! This time phone and Internet are not going to be as readily available as last time. Not to mention life at home without him is going to be VERY different. Kenzie was a baby last time and didn't understand, this time she is older and knows that something is happening and daddy is leaving for a while but he is coming home. But I know she doesn't grasp how long it will really be. She is a huge Daddy's girl so it should be an adjustment to say the least. Kylie is still young and wont understand. I will be raising our girls by myself for the next 12-15 months and am ready for the task we knew this would happen although we were hoping not so soon. To add to mix we are expecting baby #3 in Jan.-Feb. So things just keep getting more interesting...lol We are a strong family and will make it through this. Oceans my separate us but we will always be together. We went one day to build a bear and had bears made for the girls and drew did a voice one so they can still hear daddy. Kenzie loves it and knows that when she hugs her bear (well cat) that she is sending daddy a hug and receiving one from him. Kylie loves her bear and is always hugging and kissing it...too cute. Today after drew gets off we are going to have a dog tag necklace made for kenzie with drews picture on it and saying my daddy my hero, we may have 1 made for kylie but she is still to young to wear it. Well that's it for know kylies fussing.