STAY off of the table!

For a few months now one of our dogs has been getting on the table and shredding anything that is upon it.  So today just before I left for  chapel I put packing tape all around the edge and across the center of the table.  Each piece of tape was from 18-24" long.
Here is what I found upon entering the house this afternoon...  Notice the shine on his back... there is a total of 3 pieces 2 on his feet and the third on his back.

Now notice that the dog on the higher step is completely tape free... The culprit has been found... Now how many times will I leave tape on the table before he decides the table is off limits? Nevada is innocent, Beaux has implicated himself.  

Mothers Day

My dear sweet husband ordered me flowers for Mother's Day.  Pale pink being my favorite color... Tulips sprinkled in,  again my favorite.  Roses are a close second.
Thank you for the beautiful flowers Babe... I love you too!

This last picture I added the Red rose from earlier today it was so lonely all by itself.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates

Late this week I was invited to a VIP Town Hall Meeting,  VIP unnamed.  I got there early ... with my key to the car, phone, and ID ONLY.  And as per normal town hall meetings with VIP's we waited... They actually had a nice little spread of tea, water, coffee and cookies.  In a very comfortable room with comfortable chairs. (the food and the comfortable room and chairs are not normal)

Anyhow it turns out that this is the first Spouse's Town Hall Meeting ever held by Secretary Gates.  I was so surprised at how ... real, and down to earth he is.  He was very impressive.  I would say what most impressed me is how he genuinely cares.
When I get the picture his staff took of the two of us (in a line 10 seconds coin and picture taken, times 150 other spouses) I will post it.  The picture of him is from my phone camera so... well that is the best I could get.
He visited us in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation day which was yesterday.  We each got a coin and rose, after his speech of about 10 minutes and about 30 minutes of Q & A.
Now I know anyone who believes like me believes I should have been praying for him in the first place. OK you are right.  And now it will be much easier to do just that.

Pink Tulips

My favorite flower is a pink tulip.  Back in 2004 I had the opportunity to go to Holland and see tulips in bloom.  Here are a few pictures... One is with me and my cousin... she is a flower too. ;)

Deployment 2010

My handsome man Mr Chaplain.

Well the latest deployment has begun.  This is our 3rd deployment, and let me just say this does NOT get easier with each deployment.   Of course our last deployment was really stressful with the loss of 19 of Ric's soldiers.  To say I did not feel "strong" enough to do this deployment is an understatement.  Ok, so I know today at this moment I can do this.  However that is only by the grace and mercies of God.  I am sure people are praying because in and of my own strength I do not have it.

So here is my groom waiting to get on one of the 7 buses.  This last picture is of 2 trailers filling with all their rucks.  

NLT Bible Contest and Giveaway

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London Confidential

Asking for Trouble is the story of a 15 yr old American girl that has moved with her family to London.  This follows the ups and downs as she figures out her way in her new life, after remembering to put her trust in God to direct her life.

Sandra Byrd has this to say in response to this book.
Your new series is London Confidential.  Book 1 is called Asking for Trouble.  Savvy Smith moves to with her family to London.  How would you describe the journey she goes through in the book dealing with her new surroundings?

I think she finds out a lot about herself, her family, and her God. Each of us can relate to not fitting in, and Savvy certainly finds out that while everyone speaks English there are many things she has to learn about living in London. This series is really a fun series, though. Lots of excitement, mishaps, friendships, fashion, and good times.

Asking For Trouble ~ Sandra Byrd ~ trailer

Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book.