Trick or Treat

The kids had a good time trick or treating. Dillan still isn't 100% so after about 3 houses he decided he didn't want any more candy. That's ok because the other 3 got more than we need that's for sure.

Enjoy the pictures.

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Update on Dillan

Well, my little one was miserable all day yesterday. He was vomiting every 30 min- 1 hour all day long. Finally, about 7 or 7:30 last night was the last time. He fell asleep at that point and slept until this morning. This morning, he seems better, but still not complete. He asked for water and said he was hungry--I bet so after yesterday. I made him some toast, but he hasn't actually eaten any yet. At least he was up and talking and not completely lethargic. He's watching Bob the Builder right now and even has a smile on his face so..... hopefully he is over it.

The kids don't have school today--teacher work day for the end of the quarter--so I think we will do a few Halloween projects today to get ready for Trick or Treating. I'll keep you posted on what we come up with.
Have a spooky Halloween!!

Sickie Boy

Well, I am home today with a sickie. Poor little Dillan has been throwing up all morning. It's so sad. He's just miserable.

Today is the day that Brendan attends the public school for gifted ed.--so we had to implement plan B quickly this morning. It has given me a day at home with no teaching to do--so I'm getting some things done around here that need it, but I'm also busy snuggling a sick one when he needs me....

Hopefully no one will be sick tomorrow for Halloween!

WOW!!

I was just looking back at some of my first posts--just to see what I wrote about way back when--and I can't believe how much the kids have grown!! They were so cute and tiny. Now they are just cute and big I guess:) It's amazing how fast they change. I just don't always see it when I'm around them everyday. But, they sure did have some little baby faces...

2 year olds

Here is something that only a really cute 2 year old can get away with....

The kids were playing with Legos on the living room floor. Meghan evidently took the pieces that Dillan wanted and he started punching her and tackling her. Being the good parents that we are we watched him thinking it was kind of funny (he wasn't hurting her). Then he started to kick so Shane stopped him and told him not to ever kick, even when play fighting. Dillan's response...
"But I kick her ass..."

Potty Training

Well, Dillan was really really into potty training for a while, but now not so much... So, we have been trying any tricks we can. Today when we were at the commissary we saw Cars Pullups. Now, I was not planning to use pullups with Dillan--we have a bunch of undies--but, anything that works I'm all for. Anyway, Dillan has a Cars Stool, a Cars Potty Ring, and now Cars Pullups... he is thrilled with the idea--for the moment anyway so..... keep your fingers crossed for me.

On a side note: I am so proud of me today!! I have been trying really hard to turn myself into a runner. All the 5Ks we have been to I have walked. Heck, when I started this whole idea running 1/4 mile on the track wore me out. So, slowly but surely I have been plugging away at this idea and today--I ran 2 miles!!! Yep, I ran the whole way! I was really slow and about dead when I was done, but I did it!! Now my goal is to run the entire 5K here on post on 15 Nov. (my birthday--it's my gift to me)

They Will Never Be Forgotten

As I put in my last post, we have had changes in our lives. Shane has changed units and is finally home for good. In light of the soldiers returning, and our moving on, I feel it is time to change my sidebar. I do not, however, want to diminish the sacrifice made by Our Fallen Warriors. For that reason, I am going to move thier names to this post so they will remain indefinitely. The loss we have felt will never go away...May they never be forgotten...

SPC Jacob Lowell
PFC Timothy Vimoto
SPC Chris S Honaker
PFC Joseph A Miracle
PFC Jessy S Rogers
PFC Juan Restrepo
SGT Travon T Johnson
1SG Michael S Curry Jr
MAJ Thomas Bostick
SSG William Fritsche
PFC Adam J Davis
1LT Benjamin Hall
PFC Thomas Wilson
PFC Mathew Taylor
SFC Matthew Blaskowski
SSG Larry Rougle
PFC Christopher Pfeifer
SGT Joshua Brennan
SPC Hugo Mendoza
1LT Matthew Ferrara
SGT Jeffrey Mersman
SPC Sean Langevin
SPC Lester Roque
PFC Joseph Lancour
CPT David Boris
SGT Adrian Hike
SSG Michael Gabel
CPL Joshua Blaney
PFC Brian L. Gorham
SFC Matthew R. Kahler
SPC James Finley
PV2 Andrew Shields
SPC (P) Ryan J. Connolly
1LT Jonathan Brostrom
SGT Israel Garcia
SPC Matthew Phillips
SPC Pruitt Rainey
SPC Jonathan Ayers
SPC Jason Bagar
SPC Sergio Abad
SPC Jason Hovater
SPC Gunnar Zwilling
PFC Willington Rhoads

Changes

Well we are no longer a part of the 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team. It is sad to say good-bye to such a "mighty" unit. Shane loved every minute of being part of "the best brigade around." Now we move on to 14th Transportation Batallion. Shane started his new job this week. He is the Executive Officer (XO) for the Batalion. That means he is the second in command. Technically, it is a step up and is good for his career, but he is wearing a black beret again so.... in his mind, it's a downward move. Oh well. Here is to a job that will hopefully allow for family time and less stress. It's only for 8-10 months anyway....

Scouts

Lots of scouting going on around here lately. This past weekend Shane took Brendan to Camp Darby (near Pisa) for a Scout Camporee. They were gone for 3 days and had a great time. The earned the Pisa Historical Trail patch, as well as did many "regular" scouting activities.

Meghan had her first Daisy meeting on Tuesday and absolutely loved it!! Now we are working on learning the Girl Scout Promise.

Kathryn and I had our first meeting on Wednesday. It went well--2nd grade girls are so silly. All but 2 were in the troop last year so they were all telling me what I was forgetting and what they did last year. That was actually mostly helpful. They remember a lot--like the promise and part of the law--so that was great to see too. We played a few games and did some introductory stuff and now I've got a feel for it. Kathryn said it was fun--so that's all that matters.

Last night we had Brendan's monthly Pack Meeting--where all the dens come together and share what they did over the previous month and receive their awards. It went really well and now Brendan has some new stuff for his uniform.

As I said Scouts, scouts, and more scouts.....

Small disappointments

Meghan is quite sad right now. Her vocal teacher is moving.... So, no more singing lessons unless they get a new teacher, which as of right now doesn't look good. We were told maybe by January.... Hopefully, something will work out.

For now though, she starts Daisy Girl Scouts today so she is quite excited about that!

Well, Brendan needs some instruction in math so.... until next time:)

Kathryn's Birthday

Kathryn had a Spongebob Squarepants birthday party this past weekend. We had a lot of fun!!
Happy birthday sweet girl--can't believe you are 8!!

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Soccer!!!!

Here is how we spend a tremendous amount of our time....
Good thing it's something fun huh??

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Catching up

Ok so I plan to post a few photo albums and things throughout the day when I can fit it in. Trying to get caught up with all of you.

This first one is some pictures of a Soldier and Family Appreciation Day that was held for us since all the soldiers are finally home. It was basically a big BBQ and some rides and things for the kids. The soldiers were all off work (well not Shane as you will see from the photos) and the kids got out of school early. It was a fun family day.

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Dillan's new favorite

This is Dillan's new favorite thing to watch. He is fasicinated all through it and then when it's over he laughs and laughs and asks to have it played again.

Dancing Polar Bear @ Yahoo! Video

Weekend Busy-ness

It is going to be another busy weekend around here. Saturday we have Brendan's soccer game in the AM and then in the afternoon we are having Katie's birthday party. (Her birthday is actually on Sunday) Somehow this little girl of mine is turning 8! It is amazing to me how fast they grow.
Then on Sunday I am doing my Girl Scout leaders' training. Should be fun.
I'll post some pictures either Sunday evening or Monday of the kids playing soccer and of my growing girl.