Good News!

Hubby got a job ...
with a dear friend from Reno...
in Australia!

Just kidding,
nothing new to report,
so I thought I'd start a new
"Fantasy Friday" blog post.

I know,
NOT VERY NICE OF ME!

Anxious for something new from us?
ME TOO!

My ultimate Mother's Day weekend!

The whole point of our adventure was to get my hands on Christopher for REAL!
Family Day is the Thursday before graduation where the soldiers are allowed to have visitors for the first time and spend the day with them around base. WITHOUT a battle buddy and/or Drill Sgt. A big deal.

We don't look tired of each other yet, do we?

Chris warned us about the scary people in round hats!
Actually, he really liked his Drill Sgts and has a lot of respect for them.

When I asked Chris if he cried or ever wanted too?
He replied, "Not until Family Day when Annie and Geoffrey jumped over the fence and came running on to the field to greet me!"

First thing after a few hugs...Hamburgers!

Christopher received a special acknowledgment, being chosen as
Soldier of the Cycle for his company,
by his peers and Cadre.
Quite an honor and we are very proud!

We made it to him!
And more importantly HE made it through Basic!

Of course I made him show me his muscles back at our hotel.
He did not approve this posting, but I don't think he has access to my blog yet!

There is so much to tell about this experience. I sometimes find it difficult to express that which is so close to my heart, publicly.

When our kids first started school we told them, that the most important grade ontheir report card was for deportment.
Attitude, citizenship, what ever. It has been called different things at the different schools they have attended.
It has always been most important to me that my children are contributing to the bettering of those around them, not just getting ahead.
Wouldn't every parent rather have a kind "C" student than an "A" student who is self righteous or judgmental?
Now, I don't think the two are counter intuitive, you can have both. I just always wanted my kids to know that being important is not the same as being noticed.

When Christopher mentioned he was nominated for this award, I was so happy for him.
He hasn't had a lot of experience in being recognized for his abilities.
As his mom, I've known they were there,
I'm just not sure he ever knew, really knew what he was capable of.

We fasted and prayed as a family that Christopher would get the Drill Sergeants he did.
They helped him find the best parts of himself.
I am so grateful to them.

They decided that Christopher, among his entire company, best exemplified the Army values:
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage

The ultimate Mother's Day weekend!

Idol Boycott!!!

My eyes have been opened and I firmly believe Idol is rigged!
I know I may be the last one on the planet to realize this, but for me, I was on the fence about the suspicious practices of said producers until now.

I will not be watching tonight, even out of curiousity.
A girl's got to have some standards.

I will most likely be watching Deadliest Catch or House.
People I can relate too.

Hard to believe...

we left this guy behind!

More details on our trip to follow.

Yes, i have put dieter in a sweater.
Yes, it is a Mens size medium.
No, my husband doesn't know about it.
It is purely coincidence that they both wear the same size.

Stay tuned ....

I think we can all agree no more Phil Collins please!
Especially if you also went to high school in the '80's!

What I would like to hear more from is...

I found it today at the library in preparation for our drive.

I know you are all jealous now!