The mini Vaca before the waves...

I always love our mini vacations to Vermont. I inevitably feel at peace, relaxed and ready to conquer anything God throws at me. It's a time for me to reflect and set my heart. I feel like every time before a deployment we have made a trip up here and it is such a great blessing to be able to do that. I am really thankful to be around family before and during the deployment. This will be a fun, focused summer for me and the boys.....stay tuned :) 

A weekend to remember and reflect....

This weekend was a very special weekend. We took time to remember all who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I thank God every single day my husband has made it back but a lot of my friends husbands, brothers, fathers, uncles, boyfriends have not. We should remember them and their familes every day. We should take an extra step, extra card, extra text, an extra "How can I help you?"

"What can I do as an American to support our soldiers and their families". I read an article over the weekend and it gave some great points to remember and maybe try as Americans beyond the watermelons and flags. Take time to check the link out.

Beyond the bumper stickers

MAY 23, 2015... The new season

I've decided to start blogging again... I don't know why because I feel like life with two boys, the military and my attention span won't be able to handle it,  but I'm giving a go of it.... Again. Please excuse my Grammer,  I don't write papers anymore unless they are ABC's papers or papers about Batman,  spiderman or Thomas the number 4 man in my life in this season. Talking about seasons... Our little family is another adventure at this very moment I write this post. Our time in Missouri has come to an end and our adventure is about to begin... Again in Vermont and Boston. God be with us all!

Meet baby Seth

This is baby Seth, he was born on January 24th 2014 weighing 2lbs and 7oz on his 27 week mark. I have been talking with his Mama who is in California. The interesting connection is that baby Seth was born on Alexander's first year birthday, they both weighed the same and were both born on their 27 week. I've been following Seth and keeping in contact with his Mama. Seth is in the final weeks in the NICU and these are the longest most frustrating weeks. Please pray for baby Seth and his Mama, Daddy and two brothers. Pray he continues to grow strong and healthy, pray that his feedings are going well and he keeps gaining weight. Pray that discharge day will come quickly for this sweet family!

2014!! Updated post

A very late post, and I apologize, but our last part of 2013 was one to remember. My baby turned a year and my husband was hit with an RPG. Our year started off with a bang and literally ended with one. The day my husband called me and told me he was in a "little explosion" was the day I felt peace all over again just as when I saw my little baby struggling to breath. I had peace in the midst of the storm. The boys and I flew out to DC on Christmas morning to be with my husband. We stayed about two months in DC while his injuries healed up and he was cleared to return back to duty. We have had such a year to remember, but I'm so thankful for a God who knows all and sees all. God knew what He was doing January 24th 2013 and He knew what He was doing January 24th 2014!

Below is a video for my Alexander. We love you our miracle.

https://vimeo.com/83555466

Psalms
91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler[a]
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day.

September 19...I feel like I'm missing a few limbs without my boys.

Today my morning started at 4:30 am.....feeding baby A and saying my "see you laters" to my boys. My hubby got me a ticket to fly out and see him before he ships out of here. God knew I needed it because I spent practically the whole day in tears. Davidson is really missing Daddy and keeps saying to me " I miss daddy, but he is going to come back and he will take us to out other home" he will randomly spark up a conversation about the toys, his room in North Carolina and his daddy who is "at work" fighting the bad guys. We got to Skype with daddy the other day and Davidson asked him to show him his room and toys. Alexander just try's to talk and show off for daddy with his crawling/yoga poses. We went on our weekly trip to target yesterday to get grapes for Davidson's teddy bear picnic at school today and we saw a soldier....and of course my son went up and said, "hi, do you have a daughter?" It made as feel like home though, because at our target in Fayetteville it's rare to see someone not in uniform. It was a comforting feel to see a soldier....and he told Davidson to be a good boy for me:) anyway..I'm off on a mini vaca to sleep, sleep in, hug and kiss my husband as many times as I can before Monday....no kids....:) I might even shower a few times a day and take a bath every night. Thank you for everyone back in Massachusetts who will take care and love my boys while I'm gone. 

The End.........

September!...ABC...123's

September..ABC and 123's

So...another post which is long past it's due date. Sorry!! Our life is a bit in the air now. BUT I'm feeling a sense of routine now. D had some leave so we all drove up to New England, and those weeks went way to fast for our little family. All of a sudden I was saying "see you soon" to my husband...which our "see you soons" are months long. Any way...we have been here in Massachusetts for about a month now. I'm working out like WHOA! And want Dave to say WHOA! The next time he sees me :) I'm actually training for a half marathon at least that's my little goal this deployment. We also put Davidson in Preschool full days two days a week. Before I had kids and before I only had one squish I was totally like" I am keeping them home with me till After kindergarten and then life happens, deployments happen and another squish came into our lives and I LOVE my days with just Alexander. Alexander and I miss Davidson on those days but its our special days for just us, pretty special. Davidson is also doing incredible in school. He loves it, is having fun, and learning. I'm loving being around my family and having extra hands and of course LOVING Uncle Ethan....my angel :) He is an amazing Uncle to Davidson and I'm so happy he is here to tag team with me.  I'm loving that Davidson is going to SSCA with my mom, and loving that my dad meets us at the playground to push Davidson on the swing while I feed A, or randomly takes him to see the horses down the street. I'm trying to see the positives in this new adventure our little family is on. 

On a heavier side my 2 lb baby had his first appointment at Boston Medical and he is 14lbs 12.3 oz and 25 in long!!! He is rolling, laughing, and loves to pull his big brothers flowing locks.