Hey babe- mom just left, miss her already! Max had another game they are 2-0 now. He got to play goalie and got a "save"!!! The boys are all taking turns being sick. Mason is getting more molars in and is very fussy. They boys are into cooking so we make muffins all the time, they eat all of them at once, they never stop eating. Hope you are doing alright. We miss you so much and love you so much.

Hey babe- Max had his first soccer game today. I think he had fun but was frustrated b/c he wasn't quite sure how to play. He's good at the passing/kicking skills, it's just different to put it together in a game. Anyways, cleaned the pool again today, trying to get it ready to winterize. Hope things are going ok there. Glad to hear you're getting our packages..... wish we could get some from you!! We love you so much and miss you so much.

Hey Babe- Hope all is well in the desert. We've had great days here. One day it rained 4 inches and we've had sunny skies since. Max made a pudding pie tonight. He's very in to helping in the kitchen lately. Only green smiley faces since the second day of school. Owen starts preschool in the am. Tues/Thurs 0900-1200. He is so excited and wants a "packpack" Max has his first soccer game on Saturday. I'll take pics and e-mail you. We love you so much and miss you so much.

Hey babe- just a few fun pics of the older boys at Mason's age. Max had a great week at school. He got to pick a prize from the treasure chest. He was excited to get a "pencil with a green eraser" I read the boys your "book" tonight, I practiced several times and executed it with perfection...... they LOVED it!!! The mason parts were there favorites. They wanted me to tell it over and over about the booger and dirty diaper! No school on Monday, Labor Day. Hope things are going ok over there. We miss you so much and love you so much.

Hey babe, Max had his first day with all the kids. He said he was "so excited" and was crazy all night long!! Where do they get the energy? Hope everything is good with you, we miss you so much and love you so much.

Hey babe! So, big day today. First day of school for Max. He was so excited, and was just fine when I left him. He said he had a good day and that he liked his teacher. The pic with all the boys cracks me up. I told Max "not to move a muscle" and he did it forever! It is such a long day for him and he hit the wall about 4:00, but we pushed it and made it till 7:00. Max and Mason both got haircuts, Owen didn't want one, "not today mommy." I sent the package yesterday, hope you get a phone soon! We love you so much and miss you so much!!!!!

Hey babe- Milton says hello and wishes you were here to run with him. Look how sad he is. :) Boys played pirates last night. Owen used 7 dollars from his Bday money to buy a plastic pirate ship from the thrift store. He loves it. We had to stay for a little bit b/c a bad storm came while we were inside...... went to church today, the boys love Sunday school. Thinking about you. Love you so much and miss you so much.

Hey babe- I've been at the computer for 3 hours filing claims for tmo. I have a meeting tuesday for the other 2. She said it would take over 3 hours!! Anyways, the boys played outside most of the day. I had a sitter come over to watch the little ones and took Max to run errands and get Subway....his favorite!! Wish so much we could get the webcam to work, but we will take whatever we can get!! We love you so much and miss you so much!

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Hey family -

Its daddy I miss you boys so much, and mama too. I sent a pic of the beautiful landscape around here for you to enjoy. I still haven't got to fly my helicopter yet, but I'll let you know when I do. Max, I am so excited for you to go to school. I hope you tell me all about it. Owen you get to be the big brother at the house while Max is in school. You and Mason will have so much fun. Mason, I saw your video feeding the animals and you did such a good job. You are too cute. Now all you boys dog pile mommy and give her lots of kisses for me. Love you Jen.

Dad

Hey babe! Took the boys to the zoo today. They had a great time and got to touch a lot of animals. Pools clean now, Amy is coming over in the morning and Shelly in the afternoon. Should be fun. Talked to your sister today, they are getting moved in. Hope work is ok. Any pics for the blog? We would love to see you. We love you so much and miss you so much.

Hey babe! Staffords came over today to say goodbye and swim. The kids had a blast playing tag and swimming. I'm going to miss Laura! It would be cool to get a bunch of us together and meet in Vegas! Anyways, how's work? Still trying to clean out the pool, miss you so much and love you so much.

I love the pic!! So weird to see you so far away. It is a different world!! Not much new here today. The boys played at church and swam. Went to Walmart for a little bit, then had dinner. Trying out the Love and Logic book..... "trying" is the key word. Miss you and so excited you can download pics!! We love you so much and miss you so much.

Hey Guys - it finally loaded an image. This is daddy his first day in Iraq getting off the plane. All the buildings by the flight line are surrounded by those cement walls. Got to go to work.
Love you guys,
Dad

Hey babe, great to "hear" from you today! Just being able to see you for a frozen second is awesome. Even if one eye was open and the other one closed the entire time! :) Went to the beach today. We turned right when you get of the bridge and went to an awesome spot that had tide pools all over for the boys to play in. We all had a good time. Nobody fell asleep in the car and Mason skipped his nap so my master plan failed. The days are so slow but this week has gone fast.... I know strange. I'm trying to get the boys to go down around 7:00 so we can get ready for school sched. but it hasn't been happening. Can you send pics via the blog? We love you so much and miss you so much.

Jen

Hello Mama and the Boys

Hey boys -

Its dad writing you. Your mom did a great job setting up this computer and now I can leave you notes. I miss all of you boys terribly. I miss watching how good of swimmer you are Max. And what a good big brother you are. Owen I miss you singing GI Joe and doing scrunched up eyebrows. Mason I miss your hugs and what a lover you are to rock to sleep. I wish I could be there with you guys. Daddy is in a desert where it is really hot and all of the ground is dirt and rocks. There is no grass or trees here. I haven't flown a helicopter yet, but I will soon. Max can you believe that when its night time here it is day time in North Carolina. It is because of how the world spins, remember when I taught you that. Owen keep being a good boy for mommy because I know that you are. Mason don't get too big because I still want to be able to hold you when I get back, that goes for you to mama. Love you guys so much.

Love, Dad

Hey babe! Nothing new here. Sad we didn't get to talk to you today! Maybe tomorrow. We are still having lots of rain. The streets were flooded today. Got some extra keys made so I won't have to cut any screens. Went to the grocery store and still am working on puting things away. Hope your day was ok. We miss you so much and can't wait to see you!

Hey babe! We got to see you and talk to you today! The boys were talking about it all night! We miss you so much already..... is it time to come home yet? Hope your getting sleep. Another rainy day. Found some time to clean out the pool and let the boys swim. I took some pics and a movie of the boys watching you read to them. It was so funny b/c they kept talking to you like you were on the computer! They were telling you to read a certain book next and they laid on the ground when you started singing! I need to get a small dvd tv to put in their rooms for the nightly book reading. Anyways, love you so much and miss you so much!

Hey Jake! This is a little something I've been trying to put together for you while you're gone. It's a way to see what's happening back home. I'll share pics and movies and notes.... Just want you to know how much we love you and miss you.
Jen