Happy Birthday from Iraq

Michael was sad that he wasn't here to celebrate Conner's birthday (of course), but was able to do something fun for his birthday. He hung a flag (a tradition over there where they keep the flag and get a certificate that says that the flag was hung in Iraq) today for Conner. He also went to a junkyard where there were old Russian planes and tanks from the last Iraqi war. He was able to have a little fun with spray paint to show Conner that he was thinking of him. ....Isn't he hot? I sure do miss him. : (

Another birthday....Conner's THREE!

Happy Birthday Conner! We had a fun day and a fun water party. Conner is such a great little three year old. Since he is three, I thought I would share three things that I love about Conner:

1. He gives hugs several times a day and is always telling me that he loves me. The other day, he said, "You the best mom ever!".

2. He loves to dance in the kitchen and is always asking me to turn the music on.

3. He is very good at sports and loves to play with balls.

Out at the range

Today when I asked Michael how his day was, he said, "Just like yesterday." He works long days seven days a week and so it's nice when he is able to mix things up a little bit by shooting at the range. He is so awesome! I'm proud of all that he is doing and for his positive attitude during this whole experience.

More TBall pictures

It has been fun to watch Braden get more and more into T-ball as the season has gone by. He gets so proud of himself when he gets the ball or has a good hit. I'm proud of him for sticking it out, even though he wasn't very excited about it at the beginning of summer. He is such a cute boy!

Happy Birthday Haley!

Today is Haley's 1st birthday! I can't belive that she is already one. She still feels so little to me, but is the cutest and sweetest thing ever. I just love her so much!

We are sad that Daddy can't celebrate with us, but we took lots of pictures and I made a special book for Haley of her Daddy for her birthday.

A Frog in my shower!!

Michael spent about two weeks in a very small base South of Baghdad. One morning when he went to get in the shower, he found a little shower buddy. He thought this picture would be fun for the boys to see.

4th of July in Iraq

Michael celebrated the 4th of July on the 5th by shooting off flares on the roof of their compound. He said it was pretty cool, but missed the fireworks in the U.S.