Congratulations Gunnery Sergeant Dawson

Ben was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant on November 1st. Lookin' good Gunny!!

Ben's Escapades

This is a short pictoral of Ben's adventures thus far. He is happy and safe. If he can't be 'here' then "happy and safe" are the next best things!!



Welcome to Okinawa!! An island paradise!!


Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the world!


Enjoying the lush green "jungle!"


Home Sweet Home...but not really!


"The Misfits" Love the long socks!!


Watch out for that Whale Shark!


Hello Kitty gives great hugs!!


Swimming and snorkling out to the island!


Welcome to the Phillipines!


Training with the Phillipino Marines!


"Remind me to never get into a knife fight with a Phillipino!" Yikes!


On to the next adventure!!

With Love and KISS!! Happy Halloween!

Fun With Jack and Hallie

It was so wonderful to have Ron, Sara, Hallie and Jack come to visit for an afternoon. We had so much fun playing at the beach. Hallie ran right into the ocean with no fear. She loved splashing, throwing rocks, discovering sea-weed and building sand castles with Cousin Emma. Jack was completely enthralled with his HUGE sand box and played with tractors, building and digging with Spencer! Thank you Ron and Sara for such a great day!!

Emma Is 7!!

Happy Happy Birthday Pretty Girl!! You are such a bright and happy light in our lives!! We all adore you!!

Krazy Kid Kandids

It's almost Christmas card time again and so, trying to get ahead of the game, I took the kids to the beach to get a few pictures! As you can see, it was a frusterating ordeal...for me that is. The kids? Well, naturally they were having a wonderful time.

I figure that if I take 100 pictures I may get one that has them all looking in the same direction.



I lost my lens cap...but I love this picture so I guess it was worth it all!!

Avert Your Eyes!!

I pride myself in the "strong wife-no complaining while hubby is deployed" attitude while I am pulling this "single mother-lonely nights" duty. However, I am feeling an over whelming "pull my hair out and run away with the mailman" need to express myself. Please feel free to avert your eyes...this may get graphic!!

I HATE BEING SO LONESOME FOR HIM!!!

Thanks for listening! I feel better!!