Madison loves to take all the toys out of her basket in the living room and then climb in. She obviously has tons of fun.....
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Mike's Change of Command Ceremony
September 26th Mike took command of Alpha Battery which consists of 117 men that he is directly responsible for. Initially I was very dissapointed that I would not be able to attent hte ceremony since they were doing it in Iraq instead of waiting until they were stateside but at the last minute they decided to have the ceremony through the VTC(video teleconference). I was really excited because I wanted to be a part of this major mile stone in Mike's career. I also wanted the flowers that they usually give to the outgoing and up and coming FRG leader. Since I am the FRG leader I get to lead/serve about 68 ladies. I am excited about the opportunities this position should bring and the kind of influence I am hoping to be able to be on them.
During Mike's speech his first comments were thanking God for helping him become the leader he is today. I loved hearing all that because he has all those men and those above him hearing him give thanks to our God in such a crude atmosphere where God isn't number one on most of their minds. Second he thanked me, which I did not know he was going to do. Naturally he made me cry.:) It was just a really cool experience. I am so proud of him!
During Mike's speech his first comments were thanking God for helping him become the leader he is today. I loved hearing all that because he has all those men and those above him hearing him give thanks to our God in such a crude atmosphere where God isn't number one on most of their minds. Second he thanked me, which I did not know he was going to do. Naturally he made me cry.:) It was just a really cool experience. I am so proud of him!
Mike giving his speech.
The LTC giving his introductory speech about Mike.
The outgoing commander, LTC, and Mike marching down to pass the battery on to Mike.
His Alpha Dawgs! :)
The LTC giving his introductory speech about Mike.
The outgoing commander, LTC, and Mike marching down to pass the battery on to Mike.
His Alpha Dawgs! :)
Just a picture from his HMMWV.
Mike and the Iraqi LTC in a meeting with the Sheiks.
This is my side of the change of command. I didn't expect such a large boquet. Sorry I look so terrible. I wanted to show you the flowers.
This is my side of the change of command. I didn't expect such a large boquet. Sorry I look so terrible. I wanted to show you the flowers.
This was on a very large projector screen. Mike is the second guy in the row with their backs facing us. The LTC is giving the speech.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sesame Street USO Tour
On Saturday I took Madi on post to watch the Sesame Street show. They are traveling all across the US visiting all the Army Posts and allowing military kids to go to their show for free. Madison had so much fun! They did alot of singing and dancing and so did she!:)
They gave out these fun toys for free.
Silly Girl
Fun Outside
Pumpkin Patch
Last week I took Madison to the park in town where they had made a pumpkin patch in the park pavillion. She had fun playing with the pumpkins and picking out the one she wanted but she had even more fun people watching. It is so funny taking her out because all she wants to do is watch all the people and mainly the other kids. She is very observant!
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