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February 17th, 2010

Trying this on again.
I’ve missed this little place of mine…
much like one misses their comfy jeans.

365.45 Letting my hair loose

For now, a little something that’s been rattling around in my head:
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What I was up to this summer

September 26th, 2009

We’re in San Angelo, TX. The girls and I are adapting, getting used to our new surroundings. Spending our days making friends and exploring the area.
A real update to come.
Until then, enjoy our flight video from Officer Training School.
I miss my buddies.

Summer Camp

July 20th, 2009

Dear Mami,

Well, summer camp is halfway over for me. So far, I’ve been having a good time. They keep us really busy, and I’ve been learning a lot here.

For example, I’ve been learning new ways to make friends and influence people

OMG, I am, like, so gangsta, y'all

Showing the roomie what happens when she forgets to scrub the toilet

We’ve also been going on lots of nature walks

Navigatin' this crew, yo.

They feed us really well here, exposing us to new cuisines…

Gourmet Lunch

…and making sure that we get enough fiber in our diets.

"If you're not eating grass, you're WRONG!"

On top of that, we’ve been getting tons of rest

We need naps

But, the best part of camp has been all the new friends I’ve made…

Payback is a bitch

So, please don’t worry about me, Mami. Just six more weeks, and all this fun will be over.

Big hugs,
Love, me.

Birthday Bean

July 10th, 2009

Sunny July Day

This morning, we took our PT test. As I stretched and prepared to run my 1.5 miles, I thought to myself: “If I can’t be with my Bean for her birthday, I’m going to make sure that I put everything I can into each and every day here. I have to make this worth the sacrifice.”

As I ran, I asked myself, “Why am I here?”
“For my family.”
“Why are you here?”
“For my family.”
“WHY ARE YOU HERE?!”
“FOR MY FAMILY!!!”

I shaved a whole minute off my run, and got a 99.25 on my test.

That was for you.

Happy birthday, beautiful Bean.
Mommy loves you.
Everything I do, I do for all of you.

Deeeep dish pizza

Eat, cuz you don’t know when your next good meal will be coming.

Big Bean at Millenium Park

Play tourist. While you’re at it…

You ever feel like you're being watched?

get some culture at the local contemporary arts museum.

Pretty Bean and a daisy

Get some snuggles…

My Music Man

and be serenaded.

But, most importantly…

Jumpity, BAM!

make the most of the hotel beds. ;)

I report tomorrow for training.
See you in three months. Enjoy your summer for me, OK?