Jenna's First Field Trip!

Jenna went on her very first fieldtrip on the 18th of October. They went to the St. Mary's Pumpkin Patch. They got to each choose a tiny pumpkin and decorate it with fun stickers. They also enjoyed a fun outdoor story time. Jenna and Kelsey both had a great time.

81st TRSS Fall Festival

Jeffrey's Operation Hero

Henry at Operation Hero

Operation Hero is an activity on Base where the boys spent the morning "deploying" with the Air Force. The received Dog tags, got "uniforms", became part of a flight, took their "immunizations" (kool-aid in a syringe), met with the chaplains, learned how to stand at attention and other commands, and boarded the bus! Our friend Tony went with the boys on the bus and through the remaining activities because Dustin was TDY and I was finalizing everything for the squadron Fall Festival later that afternoon. The boys went on to have their faces painted, to tackle an obstacle course, to check out military vehicles, to be a Wounded Warrior, and to try out Chemical Warfare gear. It was all followed up by a big hot dog roast. The boys had a great time!

My Birthday!

Happy Birthday to me! My friend Shaley Spitzenberger took me sailing on the Back Bay and it was wonderful. A storm had blown through the night before and the bay was super choppy. We got totally soaked. The water felt fabulous and we had a great time. We talked and laughed and laughed and laughed! It was a great start to my special day.

Kelsey's Present Time

Kelsey has been so cute about her birthday this year. When we would tell her it was "her" birthday she would ask, "For me?" and we would say, "Yes! For you!" and she would laugh and give us the biggest smiles. She sure was ready when it came time to open her gifts as well. The other children had a great time choosing gifts for their littlest sister. They are great at choosing gifts, too! She loved them all. Kelsey really loves SpongeBob right now, which I really shake my head over. Anyways, Henry chose a SpongeBob projector flashlight which is actually pretty neat and works remarkably well. Kelsey loves to take it to bed. I think it must have an auto-off feature or she really knows how to work it. Either way, the thing is usually off in the morning and the batteries are still going strong. Jeff chose the giant SpongeBob bouncy ball which has also been quite a hit. Jenna chose the talking Dora backpack which Kelsey will kindly, alright not-so kindly, inform you is hers'! She also got a new halloween costume and the ride-on truck from her Grandmas!

Kelsey and her Candles!

Here is beautiful Kelsey Anne and her two bright candles! She didn't quite know what to do with them. We told her to "foof" them out like blowing on her hot food. She couldn't quite get it so Daddy helped her blow them out. She did not, however, have any trouble eating her cupcake!