342 White Christmas

I don't think I ever want a white Christmas. I'm much happier in shorts. I am sad to not be able to decorate for Christmas right now, hopefully I can get some decorations up once we move.

I wanted some sort of Christmas cheer though, so the girls and I whipped some of these little jars up today. I saw the idea on pinterest. They were really fun and easy to make!

And, they may be the only Christmas trees we have this year!

341 Looking Good!

We finally made it to the doctor for the DQ's six month post-op x-ray. The doc said her back looks great! We were pretty sure that is what we would hear, but it is fabulous to get confirmation of that.

What a blessing!

340 So Glad This Wasn't Me

This is where the LT spent pretty much all of his day. As part of is his out-processing, he had to take a class online to learn basic communication in Pashto, a language spoken in Afghanistan.

He can now say things like, "This is a grenade," "That is not potable water," and "Do you speak English?" if he is ever sent to "The 'Stan" as he calls it.

339 Honored

Today the LT was given the Army Achievement Award for his efforts as an aide to Major General Commander H.R. McMaster and as Congressional Liaison of Fort Benning. General McMaster himself presented the award along with his coin. 

It was a really neat experience and the LT was honored to know that he had made good use of his time while awaiting his next assignment in the Army.

I am so proud of him and his hard work!!

338 Leaves!!

I really don't like leaves. I think I may have mentioned that before...

Anyway, this is what we came home to. The entire neighborhood was blanketed in leaves. It is really quite a sight!

337 Goodbye Sky Harbor

(sorry LT, not the best photo)

Today we made the long haul back to Ft Benning. We will be there about a week and a half and then we are on to bigger and better things! 

I just want to fast forward through the next two weeks though... anyone know how to do that?

336 Grandma's House

Last day in AZ!

We are certainly not happy to be leaving, but we are excited to go home and prepare for our new adventure...moving to South Carolina!

We spent the day with my mom, and had dinner with her and the LT's mom and step-dad. 

This picture in at my mom's house. There are a ton of pictures of my sister and I in front of this fireplace. You can even see some hanging up on the walls too! The girls had their toys out all over the place, and Zena photobombed it, but this is my home and there are so many happy memories there. I am glad to have a picture of my girls here too!!