HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUKE

We are so PROUD of our Duke

YUMMY Birthday Cake (Thanks Auntie Court for the cake)

Mr. Duke and his birthday cake - Lets get MESSY!!!

Messy boy in the tub - BUBBLES are much needed after a big piece of birthday cake

Duke and his Kansas Grandma and Grandpa - Jim and June Klotz

Oh my how time flies. Duke turned 3 on October 18. So hard to believe. We had a big birthday party for him the Sunday after his birthday. Grandpa Matt and Grandma Dar were here visiting so they were able to be at his party. Big brother Aaron was also here visiting. There were also some people from the church here for the party. It was a lot of fun.

Happy 3rd Birthday Duke Michael.

Good times with family

WE ARE FAMILY........KIND OF CRAZY WHEN WE ARE ALL TOGETHER...................LOL!!!!!

Rob, Lyn, Justin, Nikki, & Courtney

Tatum

Aubriana

Serenity

Kasiddee

Duke

Hayden

Duke, Aubriana, Kasiddee, & Serenity

HOME AT LAST

All the troops are HOME

In his arms finally, HURRAY!!!

I've been waiting to kiss these lips for a long time

I don't want to let go of my soldier

Kisses from Daddy

Kasiddee isn't too sure what to think, she is happy and confused

Together at last, BIG SMILES!!!


This year has finally come to an end. Rob is home safe and sound. It has actually been an easy adjustment. The kids are doing great. Duke has been playing with his Daddy. It is so fun to watch them together. Kasiddee has her sassy moments. Hopefully within a week or so she will see that he really is here and isn't leaving. As for me I now have someone to share my king size bed with. HURRAY!!! BIG SMILES!!!

That is all for now. I am off to enjoy my hubby. I will write more later.

OUR LIFE IN A NUTSHELL

SILLY GIRL!!!

NAP TIME!!!

Sassy Kasiddee and her favorite food BANANAS

The Duke and his favorite food BANANAS

Our life in a nutshell. We have gone from living in "THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE" to living "PRACTICALLY ON THE KSU CAMPUS." You haven't experienced interesting until you have experienced Manhattan, KS on a KSU home game day. Lets just say that last weekend there was a home game. The parties started Friday and didn't end until around 2 am on Monday. This means very little sleep and a lot of adjusting to new living conditions, but hey that is what keeps life interesting.

We have started getting back into our Kansas life. It has been fun to be back at our church. We have been blessed with an amazing church family here and most definately missed them during our time in Oregon.

Unpacking is still in process, but we are making progress. I do have to remember that I am taking care of 2 kids while trying to do everything else. And to top it all off the anticipation of Rob's return, which by the way is Thursday. HURRAY!!! So there you have it, OUR LIFE IN A NUTSHELL. I will keep you posted.

Just some pics

"UMMMMM.......I LOVE CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!!"

The day before Kasiddee officially started walking

Sitting back and looking innocent

"UMMMM....This is nummy corn" (just a reminder to young moms, it looks the same in the diaper)

Duke and I in the pool

Duke learning how to jump in the water

He did it all on his own

I think he should be the Water Babies Sunscreen model

Just me

My long lost hidden trick

I can still do it even after having 2 kids, AMAZING

What next?

Discussion, prayer, and much thought have brought Rob and I to the decision of staying in the Army. He recently resigned and we will be staying at Fort Riley. For our family in Oregon and Washington this is sad news, but for our adopted family and friends in Kansas this is exciting news. I am at peace with the decision that has been made. On August 31 the kids and I will start the trip back to Kansas. This will be an adventure in itself. HAHAHA!!! LOL!!! Hopefully we can make it a fast trip. Until then we are staying with some friends. We have 4 kids and 2 adults in a 2 bedroom house. Lots of fun. We spend a lot of time sitting back and laughing at all the chaos. Well for now that is all I know. Please keep us in your prayers. God Bless everyone.

What's been happening

Well obviously it has been a while since I have posted on the blog. No worries I did not fall off of the face of the earth. I have been keeping myself crazy busy so that I don't have time to dwell on how much longer until Rob will be home. The Lil Buckaroos and I have been spending lots of time with one of my friends. We have been going to the park, to the swimming pool, and wherever else the moving vehicle takes us. Most of the time we randomly decide to go do something, but that is half the fun. The joys of running your own life, you can do random things. We have also been to a family reunion, which of course was lots of fun. Despite all this craziness I am beyond ready to have Rob back home.

Look how tall Duke is getting

The goal was for Duke to climb through the tunnel, it didn't work

My mom has turned me into a fashion violation (LOL)

Duke has so much fun ripping up paper, cardboard, and anything he is not supposed to

WHO ME

Yummy this dirt taste good

Lesson learned in life, don't rub your eyes when there are rocks and dirt in your hands

Kasiddee is sleeping, but her face says otherwise

Aaron eating as usual, his appetite easily meets his dad's

The Hula Hoop star

I don't think they have marshmallow guns in the Army

Before we wish you all farewell for now we must tell a little more. Duke is continuing to make tremendous progress. He is not talking, but is vocalizing in different ways and discovering the many different sounds that he can make. Kasiddee started walking on Thursday, July 19, 2007. HURRAY!!!! She is saying a few words and is never quiet unless she is sleeping. Aaron got to spend 2 weeks with us. It was a lot of fun to see him and spend time with him. He had a lot of fun playing with his brother and sister as well as playing in the dirt. As for me, the Cowgirl, I am surviving with my lifeline as chocolate and pop or frozen coffee drinks. No worries there is some healthy food in my diet. God Bless.