Kinley at 24 weeks!
Me at 23 weeks!Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ranger Graduation
Aaron has been away at Ranger school for the past two and a half months. The school is located at Fort Benning, GA. He was sweating to death while I was shivering!
The school is broken up in 3 phases: Benning Phase, Mountain Phase and Swamp Phase. This is by no means an easy school so I am not only really proud of him for graduating but proud that he never got recycled. You can pass the first phase and fail the second causing you to redo the whole phase. Not fun.
He started out with 374 people in his class and only 89 soldiers made it through without recycling. See, I told you I was PROUD! This is pretty normal. They say that usually only 20% of every class makes it through the first time around. By the end their were 157 in his graduating class. They pick up people along the way who have been recycled at some phase.
Before the graduation ceremony there is a show put on by the Rangers to help with families/friends understand more about what the Rangers will be asked to do. It was pretty neat to watch.
Here are just a few pictures from their demonstration:
Here are a few pictures from the graduation ceremony:
Saluting the flag at the start of the ceremony.
Aaron stood up front because he was given a Leadership award that was voted on by his peers.
Me, trying to pin on his Ranger tab. Not an easy feat in itself!
I was/am so proud of him. I love this man!
Lots of family traveled down to celebrate Aaron's graduation!
The school is broken up in 3 phases: Benning Phase, Mountain Phase and Swamp Phase. This is by no means an easy school so I am not only really proud of him for graduating but proud that he never got recycled. You can pass the first phase and fail the second causing you to redo the whole phase. Not fun.
He started out with 374 people in his class and only 89 soldiers made it through without recycling. See, I told you I was PROUD! This is pretty normal. They say that usually only 20% of every class makes it through the first time around. By the end their were 157 in his graduating class. They pick up people along the way who have been recycled at some phase.
Before the graduation ceremony there is a show put on by the Rangers to help with families/friends understand more about what the Rangers will be asked to do. It was pretty neat to watch.
Here are just a few pictures from their demonstration:
Here are a few pictures from the graduation ceremony:
Saluting the flag at the start of the ceremony.
Aaron stood up front because he was given a Leadership award that was voted on by his peers.
Me, trying to pin on his Ranger tab. Not an easy feat in itself!
I was/am so proud of him. I love this man!
Lots of family traveled down to celebrate Aaron's graduation!In case you are curious, here are some video clips of what they learn/do in each phase:
Phase I: click here
Phase II: click here
Phase III: click here
I didn't mention the whole Ranger school thing on the blog before this because he asked me not too. He wanted to make it through first! I can respect that. Who needs the pressure?!
I had a great time visiting friends in NC on my way to Fort Benning, GA. Although, the 100(+) temps did take a little getting used!
Phase I: click here
Phase II: click here
Phase III: click here
I didn't mention the whole Ranger school thing on the blog before this because he asked me not too. He wanted to make it through first! I can respect that. Who needs the pressure?!
I had a great time visiting friends in NC on my way to Fort Benning, GA. Although, the 100(+) temps did take a little getting used!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Who needs a rocking horse?
Kinley's first toy! I bought it for her but for Aaron as well. Now they can both ride their Harley motorcycles. It even makes motorcycle sounds!Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Painting the Nursery
The room before
The room after(The green looks really light in the picture. So it is a little hard to see. The paint color was called quaking grass. I wonder whose job it is to make up these names?!)
Thought you might like to see the bedding too! Don't worry, I didn't buy everything in the picture. I hate things to matchy-matchy. I just bought the bedding and curtain (as seen in previous pic).
Monday, June 28, 2010
Watch Out for the Bear
I posted this on FaceBook so sorry if some of you have to look at it twice! Boone and I at Thunderbird Falls. It was a fun day with Heather and her boys (Ian and Declan)! About half way up the trail we were told to look out for the black bear from a lady who was 100 ft from it at one point. Needless to day, we never ventured off the trail! I have never been a runner and now with a growing belly, I am sure my running skills will keep diminishing!Sunday, June 27, 2010
A Computer Fast
This past week I was steering clear of my computer. Our church challenged us to a computer fast. There were really no rules. And before you ask, no they weren't preaching that the computer was the devil.
The point was to take the time that you spend on the computer (doing FaceBook, Twitter or whatever else takes time away from your family) and use that time to spend more time with your family. I know I can really get wrapped up in e-mail some days. I love it! And I get a lot of it! I do have a FaceBook account but staying off was not really a challenge. Come to find out, if I don't read what people are doing during the day, my day is still complete.
It was interesting to see though, how many times I walked downstairs to get onto the computer out of sheer boredom. I would walk down, turn around and walk right back up to the living room. Good exercise I guess.
While this particular exercise didn't prove too hard for me to complete, it made me think of what would be a challenge. I came up with not being able to watch TV or reading. I am ashamed to admit that would be killer for me. I am not so sure I would make it through the week!
Good challenge all around though. I made me realize that maybe I should push myself more often. And not be so brainless about why I do the things I do.
What activity do you think you would miss the most if challenged to a fast?
The point was to take the time that you spend on the computer (doing FaceBook, Twitter or whatever else takes time away from your family) and use that time to spend more time with your family. I know I can really get wrapped up in e-mail some days. I love it! And I get a lot of it! I do have a FaceBook account but staying off was not really a challenge. Come to find out, if I don't read what people are doing during the day, my day is still complete.
It was interesting to see though, how many times I walked downstairs to get onto the computer out of sheer boredom. I would walk down, turn around and walk right back up to the living room. Good exercise I guess.
While this particular exercise didn't prove too hard for me to complete, it made me think of what would be a challenge. I came up with not being able to watch TV or reading. I am ashamed to admit that would be killer for me. I am not so sure I would make it through the week!
Good challenge all around though. I made me realize that maybe I should push myself more often. And not be so brainless about why I do the things I do.
What activity do you think you would miss the most if challenged to a fast?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Boone's Birthday
This is my baby...
He turned 5 on Sunday. I really don't know where the time goes. He is already getting gray under his chin. Yikes! He has moved 4 times to 4 states, survived and helped me through 2 deployments and 1 transplant. And now he has to welcome a new addition to the family with open paws! I sometimes question his intelligence but I will never question his loyalty. He is a good friend! I can't imagine live without him in it. I hope he knows he has to be around forever!
He turned 5 on Sunday. I really don't know where the time goes. He is already getting gray under his chin. Yikes! He has moved 4 times to 4 states, survived and helped me through 2 deployments and 1 transplant. And now he has to welcome a new addition to the family with open paws! I sometimes question his intelligence but I will never question his loyalty. He is a good friend! I can't imagine live without him in it. I hope he knows he has to be around forever!Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Me...preggers
Me, 17 weeks pregnant. The bump looks bigger without my hand there. I will remember that for next time! I can't even believe how much of a belly I have now. This thing has a mind of it's own!I found out today that I am having a little girl!
Monday, June 7, 2010
The F Word
I am in a funk. A big one. I have no idea why and there is no reason! I live in a beautiful place. I am expecting our first child in November. There is over 19 hours of sunshine around here this time of year. I have lots of great friends. I can just keep listing positive things.
I do miss Aaron. He is only gone for a few more weeks at training. I have been through a 16 month deployment before this is nothing. But still I miss my best friend.
I have been busy finding stuff for the nursery. It is all sitting in the middle of the room. The painting has to be done first of course. And then when Aaron gets home he gets to assemble it all. Isn't that a new dad's right of passage or something?!
Maybe I just need to get out an explore. I miss taking pictures. I am indeed in a funk but I promise to kick my butt out of it soon! I miss writing on here.
I do miss Aaron. He is only gone for a few more weeks at training. I have been through a 16 month deployment before this is nothing. But still I miss my best friend.
I have been busy finding stuff for the nursery. It is all sitting in the middle of the room. The painting has to be done first of course. And then when Aaron gets home he gets to assemble it all. Isn't that a new dad's right of passage or something?!
Maybe I just need to get out an explore. I miss taking pictures. I am indeed in a funk but I promise to kick my butt out of it soon! I miss writing on here.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Getting Bigger and Stronger
Baby P. at 13 weeksThe little bugger would barely sit still for a picture. It was amazing to watch he/she move around so much! Great appointment today at the high risk doctor. I think I am going to like going there because it will be often. I will get to see my baby more than most. I think it will be very reassuring.
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