Marines in action

http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/GbvL4E_KCd?pid=JzgeewYhkoRZwzEmDMbSYY4UsGsSA3Vi Here is a link of Adam's unit doing what they do best. I cant seem to be able to actually post the video to the blog. Adam's Marines supply all the rocket fire seen in the video. I hope this helps some of our non-military friends get a feel for what Adam is going.

Chatter box

A few weeks ago I took ME to the doctor for her well baby check up. The doctor of course asked about her speach. At the time ME could only say a few words well. I think she over heard me tell that to the doctor because she can really talk now. It is such a joy to watch her grow--and to watch Reece teach her so many things. Papa I hope this video can fill in the gap in a small way. Your baby girl knows you--and loves you!

an all-star

Here are a few pics from the weekend. Reece had his first soccer practice! He was shy at first but seemed to warm up after a little while. To see these little ones in soccer socks it really cute--and funny. I had to roll the socks down a few times just to keep them below his shorts.

Home sweet home

We have been traveling for 10 days to visit family. It was a wonderful break from our daily routine but boy am I glad to be home. Here are a few pics from our trip. We went to a train park with my mom and dad. Reece seemed to have a good time but he was very worried about ME getting hurt on the trains. We also went with Truss and Scottie to visit GG. There were tons of other highlight but I am just to spent to talk about them tonight--maybe after a good night sleep in my own bed! One of the trains at the park

A happy little boy

How heavy are you?

A walk together

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We are on our spring break road trip this week. Frist stop Gram and Grandads. We spent the evening with Jake and Truss. Here is a video of Cilla and I playing this dance wii game--everyone has a funny moment in the video. Hope this makes you laugh!

The proud....

Today I just needed a little pick me up after working through all the paper work of listing the house. First I needed to refocus my heart and eyes on the Lord for both wisdom and peace. Then I needed to be reminded of why it is my husband loves what he does as an officer of Marines. So I found a recruiting video! It was just the motivation I needed--I love you Marine!

Oh and Amy--I hope you enjoy!

Blessings

I was driving to pick Reece up from school yesterday when a new song by Laura Story came on--Blessings. I was so encouraged by the song--it is about how the Lord gives blessing in all forms. Blessing through trials, grief, and pain. Of course blessing come in easier ways too but those that come in hard times are deep treasures.

I have been somewhat reserved about writing my thoughts and daily struggles in blog form for obvious reasons. On the other hand I do hope my time during this deployment can be of encouragement to someone else. Days are hard and long--as any mom can tell you. I feel like there is always something to do or that needs tending too. But that is not really where the hard part comes--missing that deep friendship that you can only have with a spouse, relaxing at the end of a day, knowing A is missing such sweet times in the life of our children, needing fatherly advice on how to raise a little boy, dying to myself--there are many things I would enjoy doing right now but cant do alone with two kids. The list goes on and on--yet daily the Lord is my provision and gives rest for his child.

Time is prayer has really focused my heart and daily attitudes--I want to experience the Lord working and I am. We were in Wal-Mart at the end of a long day, the kids were hungry and I needed to find one other item. I had no idea where it was or where an employee was. Reece and I prayed and nothing really happend or so i thought. I was about to give up and head for the check up but then an employee ( I am convinced she was the only one in the whole grocery dept) turned the corner and helped us find what we needed. It was sweet to delight in the Lord with Reece by my side. This may seem small but right then it was big--Mariemma was screaming and Reece was eating everything I put in the cart he was so hungry.

The means of grace have never been so really to me. God is my comfort and provider.

On another note: Mariemma is growing up right before our eyes. I am hopeful to attach a video of some of her recent milestones.