Iraq

Greg is finally starting to adjust to his enviroment now that the jet-lag has finally worn off. He found a way to get around the system, and we get to talk everyday now. "yeah!!! " It makes it alot easier for the both of us. Heres a few pics he's sent me. The top is him and one of his buddy's from Hill taking a break. I think Sadie will enjoy the middle picture. It's a can of Mountain Dew in Arabic. and

the bottom picture is wear greg sleeps. He's on the top bunk. Theres four beds in his room which is about the size of a small bedroom.

My little Shy

Scince the day that shy was born she has alway's been a mommy's girl. I can remember her at about 6 months old, alway's stuck right to my hip, and when she wasn't, she would sure keep her eyes on me. As long as i was in her sight, she was OK. Hayden was alway's so content just hanging out with some toy's. It's funny how they get their personalities so quickly because nothing has changed. Hayden still want's to play with his toy's, and shy is constantly wanting me to play something make believe with her. " lets pretend this, lets pretend that" Shy's favorite things to do are: Play with Mom (anything, as long as i'm playing) Play with Halle. Swimming, Dance, and she would be lost without Hayden. Even though she doesn't act like it, she depends on him more than we all know. I'm so excited for Summer to have her babies, what a blessing!!!!

Our Hero!!!

I've realized over the past week without greg just how lucky me and the kids really are. The past two years being married to greg has been the best years of my life. We met through some mutual friends and fell in love instantly. I new that he was who i wanted to spend the rest of my life with and be the father of hayden and shy. He's such a great dad to them, he's patient, and loves them as if they've been his forever. Now we have beautiful little london ( who is the spitting image of greg) and could not ask for anything more. We miss him very much, but know that this temporary leave will only make us stronger and happier. I'm so proud of him! We love and miss you so much.

Run Hayden Run!!!

T-ball recently started for hayden and he loves it so much. I think we might have found his sport. He's been practicing how fast he can run all throughout the house and is sortof driving me nuts. He has games twice a week and is loving every second of them. He plays soccer also, and is a little intimidated sometimes.Now that it's the end of the season he's finally getting more aggressive. He's such a sweet boy, he alway's wants to impress me, he's alway's looking around for me making sure i'm watching his every move. Hayden has a soft heart, he gets his feeling hurt very easy which makes it hard to give him any tips or help with anything. I can alway's count on hayden to make me feel good when i'm sad, He's very concerned with that. What a great kid!!

Greg deployed on Saterday, He first stopped in Maine, then to Germany, and now he is in a Country called Qutar, where he is sleeping in a giant tent in 100 degree wheather. He will be flying into Iraq in a couple more day's. He gets four free 15 minnute phone calles per week. I've talked to him twice. I miss him so bad already!!!

Hogle Zoo

Hey guy's this is the last week gregs in town so were trying to squeeze in a few fun activities before the big day. Monday we went to the zoo, It was a field trip day for lots of schools so they had the animals doing lots of stuff It was probably one of the coolest times we've had at the zoo. Londons finally getting teeth, infact she's getting four all at once. I geuss that explains all the drooling and fussing (poor girl) she's been sick for like three weeks and is finally getting better. Thank Heavens!!!!