It is Getting Closer

Joshua has 1 week left to spend with the kids. He leaves 2 weeks from today. We moved up to Portland on Wednesday. We have gotten everything unpacked and put away. It has always seemed like it was going to be forever before Josh left. Now, with only a few days left, it is hitting me that he is going to be gone, for a very long time, and soon. The kids and I are going to miss him so much. He does so much for me & the kids. I know we are going to have a great time here. But, it just isn't the same without Josh. To make things worse, he is going to a more dangerous place than last time. This time he has to leave the base to get to work! That is just too scary for me! Please, everyone, keep Josh in your prayers! I am sure he will be just fine, but it is still scary. We are going to enjoy our last 2 weeks together!

I love you Joshua!!! 

A Night Out

Josh's sister Chelsea turned 21 in September. We finally got to go out and celebrate! We went to 3 different places. We had a great night out! It was so much fun!

Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with Josh's family. This was my first time having Thanksgiving with them. It only took 9 years. This was Josh's first Thanksgiving with his family in 8 years. We had a great time and lots of great food! We put Emma's hair in rollers and it turned out really cute!

Photobooth Fun

Photobooth Fun-Parker & Emma

Photobooth Fun-Carson

Photobooth Fun-Cooper

Moo Cow x 4

Here are all 4 in their moo cow outfits. Can you guess who is who? (Answers at the end of the post).

(Answer: 1. Parker 2. Emma 3. Cooper 4. Carson)

Parker's Moo Cow Pictures

Today was Parker's turn to wear the Moo Cow outfit. All 4 kids have worn this outfit. These turned out so cute! I'm very happy with the results.

More pictures, finally!

Here are some pictures from the last few weeks. I have fallen behind on this blog. However, as soon as we get settled in up in Portland, I will be back on top of things.

As of today . . .

. . . we only have 25 days before Josh leaves. The boys understand that Daddy is leaving and we are going to stay at grandma's, however I don't think they realize how long he is going to be gone. Next week we head up to Portland. We are all going to miss him so much!!!!!!!!

I love you Joshua!

Our Weekend

Our weekend consisted of . . .

1. Packing Scrapbook room/office

2. Haircuts for the boys (finally!!)

3. Grocery shopping done by Josh & Emma

4. Playing outside (it was nearly 80°, is it summer or fall??? I'm confused)

5. Coloring Thanksgiving pages

6. Donuts & coffee

7. Yardwork

Today, Nov. 16th . . .

. . . Parker is 100 days old!!

Finally . . .

. . . here are some pictures from the last week.

1. Taken this morning before going to Carson's last day of preschool.

2. Parker is loving his hands, especially 2 fingers in the mouth at a time.
3. Yes, the Halloween candy is still around.
4. This was Cooper's outfit.