Photography By Leslie Ann

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

On Wednesday morning, we had arranged to have photos taken at Butler University by a local photographer who is a friend of a friend. It was soooooo hot and the kids weren't uber cooperative, but the photos turned out really well. I had always wanted to get some photos done on campus and finally got them done 12 years after I graduated. Better late than never!

For those that live in Indianapolis or the surrounding area, here is Leslie's website You can contact her through the site or I can direct you to her. She does a great job! I received over 200 images.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

God Bless Daddy and All Those Who Serve

We spent a lovely weekend in Arlington and Bill was able to share a couple of his loves with the boys before he left this morning. We drove up on Saturday morning and got stuck in a horrible traffic jam on the interstate, but still managed to get there in time to enjoy some baseball and swimming. We were able to get some great seats to the Rangers/Royals game and also a good deal on the Embassy Suites.



(and mostly because I think it's so stinking cute!):


Bill also took the time to teach Ian how to hit a ball off a T in a moment of spare time between packing. It was so fun to watch those 2 out there playing together.


This morning was the "dreaded day" for me. I am so very proud of my husband and all of the servicemen that do such a wonderful job keeping our country safe, but part of me is very sad knowing that he will miss so much here at home in the next year. I had the pleasure of reading one of my friend's blogs this morning before I came here to write this. She is much more eloquent than me and also is a military wife, but is also a military mom. Her two sons have followed in their dad's footsteps and have gone on to become military men in their own right. Her second son is on his way to MEPS today. She writes of her pride and her sorrow. It's the letting go part that seems the hardest regardless of how many times you've come across the path of separation. I took great comfort in her words because they seem to be very much how I feel even though I am sending off a husband this time and she is sending her son off to basic training. (I'm going to ask her permission to link her blog to this post and will add it when she says ok.)

So our prayers today are with the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines that serve our fine nation. We pray especially today for Bill and for "Carkiller." Bill and his unit are on their way to Afghanistan to serve for a yearlong deployment and "Carkiller" is on his way to MEPS, his swearing in ceremony and then to basic training at Ft Jackson, SC. We pray for their safety and their success. We pray that God places His hand of protection over them. We pray for the families that are left behind. And we pray that His Will be done in all of the lives involved.

A Very Blessed Easter

The boys got up to find that the Easter bunny had been very, very good to them. Ian loves his new Fisher Price FP3 player and his light sabers. He also loves his books and of course, the candy! Aaron seems to like his things, too. It looked more like Christmas than Easter here except there were eggs to hunt! Thank you Easter Bunny!

After the egg hunting, we all got ready for church. The boys just would NOT let me get a good shot of them in their Easter clothes. Here's an outtake for your viewing pleasure! Ha!


So I decided to try out the timer on the camera and try to get a family shot. First the boys and I tested it. LOL

Then it was time for the family shot. It wasn't too horrible.


So off to church we went and Ian and Aaron went to their respective classes and Bill and I enjoyed the worship service. Ian did cry when we dropped him off which is not typical of him. I think he is sensing the changes around here and things seem to get to him quicker than normal. He was fine when we went to pick him up. Aaron did well and was asleep in the crib when it was time to pick him up.

From the church we decided to go to Cheddar's for a little Sunday lunch. Aaron ate soooo much. I can't believe how much food that little guy can put away! He really doesn't like baby food so we try to feed him table food. He had tilapia, rice pilaf, broccoli cheddar casserole, croissants (which he devoured!), mashed potatoes and french fries. What a little piggie!

Pancakes, Pancakes for Everyone!

Bill is getting ready to leave on a 10 day TDY to the Middle East so he's home today preparing and spending a little time with us before he goes. He got up this morning and made the boys and me some chocolate chip pancakes and bacon for breakfast! *wub* Aaron has been feeding himself finger foods so he got his first taste of pancake and it was a big hit! Ian always loves pancakes, but how can you go wrong when chocolate chips are involved?