Mother's Day

I love Mothers day, its just one more day that i can show mine how much i appreciate all her hard work and endless love. This past year she has really has become my bestfriend. The day that Chris was deployed, she automatically stepped in and has taken the role of being my "husband" until Chris comes home and she's done it so well. She has helped me so much with all the changes in my life and has been there to keep me busy and cheer me up when i start breaking down. She is my hero and I love her so much. I did get a call from Chris that morning! I can't tell you how good it is to hear his voice and be able to be so blessed with todays technology. He did get me a beautiful neckalace for mothers day. Thank honey I love it! He did receive news that we would be able to get him home for the birth of Bailey however the military will not pay for his flight and he found out that it's going to cost us about $4,000 to fly him from Africa to Europe to AZ then back. I wanted to cry just because we both new that even with permission to come home we can't afford it. That and to now know that i can have him back for a little bit and then have it yanked away was heart breaking but we are both trying are best to stay positive and still are discussing, hoping and praying to find another way that wont cost us an arm and a leg. We are very thankful though to know it wont be very long before he'll coming back to us. Well i just wanted all know and to wish all you mothers a happy mothers day and I cant wait to join the group.

The wild!

Okay so the first two collages I got from a website that a few marines put together for all their adventures while being deployed in Africa. If you look close at the second one on the right hand side their is a picture of Chris. The third one is Chris chillin in the tower ( I think thats were he's at) on his laptop. The next one is so cool, Chris said while he was on duty one day a cool looking bird flew down and rested at the end of his machine gun (It's like beauty and the beast. The beast being th gun of course. ya that was a dumb thought). The last one is of Chris just posing with so kind of weapon that I dont know the name of. Well I hope you guys like the pictures I will be posting more within the next few days of the village and some of the children. Chris is doing well, his latest news is that he now has his own room! He is really excited about that oh and he went to the boys orphange last week. He misses everyone and sends his love.

Waiting for the dang plan

I found some pictures from a website that a few of the marines put together and I loved this picture just because everyone looks so "excited" to be leaving for Africa. I think this was the airport that the guys were at in germany while they were waiting for there connecting flight to Africa. Oh and there's our favorite guy up front looking like he just woke up from a nap that or he's in some serious thoughts. Sorry honey but i just had to put this on the blog.

Pictures from Africa

I did it! I was finally able to upload a few pictures that Chris sent me from Africa! He is doing good missing home but work and the other marines tend to keep him busy. The first picture is of Chris in the watch tower I believe. The second one is of him and I probably will get his name wrong but i think that is Sargent Dike sitting next to Chris on a military truck. ( sorry if I got the wrong guy. There's just too many of you guys but im trying) Oh im not sure why Chris is the only one all decked out in his gear? He's probably just playing it safe which I appreciate so much! Oh and the last one is a picture that Chris took of smoke coming from a village not too far from base burning all their trash and dead animals. For those who have been to a third world country you'll know that most cities and villages dont have garbage services and most of the luxurys that we are so blessed with, so the best way for people tp get rid of all their trash and dead is to burn it. Chris says it reaks really bad. (Can you imagine espically if they are burning dead animals). Just remember to take the time to thankful for all the everyday things we take for granted like running water, a/c, your education and home you live in. Life really isnt that bad espically for us. Oh and Chris says hi everyone!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Tanner & Crystal Muntz

Last Thursday Tannher and Crystal was married in the Mesa, Arizona Temple! I can't believe it, and Crystal looks so beautiful in her dress! Oh ya I guess Tanner cleaned up pretty good ( im kidding he looks so handsom). Oh and they had such an amazing cake that i had to take a picture of it too. I should totally try to make one like that, one of these days that is. Well Congrats and thanks for finally joinin the married group. We love you guys and are so happy for the two of you!

Six Months! only three more to go

Oky ao this is chubby me at six months scratching the heck out of my tummy cause I itch like its the end of the world! That and Bailey is kicking like crazy and she hates it when I scratch, that doesn't make me a bad person for scratching when i've been told not too right? Any ways my sister caught me in the act and I thought i looked as if i was going to scratch myself to death, but its okay cuz it felt good.

Africa!

So Saturday I received a package from Chris. Let me tell you I was super excited to open it as soon as my little brother said "this box says its from Africa" I ran across the kitchen nearly fell and snatched it out of his hands and ripped the box open like a crazy women. I got a a few CD's and his old camcorder that broke and a memory car filled with pictures. He's missing home but is doing well. Ill have to post a few of the pictures on the blog so that you guys can see how much fun he's been having (okay not really he says its pretty boring). Oh and he sent me a t shirt that say Djibouti (yes its pronounced ja-booty for those who dont know where exactly he's at) and it fits perfect! I think he'll have to send more cuz my little brothers think thats its a shirt to share. Everyone is missing him at the house and when Saturdays come around they ask almost every 5 minutes when they can talk to Chris. Well i'll be sure to post a few of the pictures that he has sent me. Oh and Chris says hello to everyone and misses you all. Only about 6 more months til Chris comes home! it feel like forever away but were both trying hard to be patient and positive about the whole situation. Well Ill try to get the pictures up asap.