Back in Lynchburg

We made it back home!!!! The car trip both ways was exhausting. We did have a great time while we were in Charleston. We went to the aquarium, played at the park and spent time with Poppi, Gigi and Uncle David. While we were there Anna figured out how to lock the doors and locked me out of the house with her and her sister inside. That was the only really horrible part of our trip. I found a neighbor that was home and used their cell phone to call my Dad. He rushed home, but didn't have a key because he uses the garage door. Anna decided to lock that door too. He had to get in through his room on the second story. The girls were fine. Eliza was a bit shaken from the whole thing. Here are some pictures from our trip...

Anna caught a fish!

Captain and 1st mate

Driving the boat

Poppi and Eliza

Gigi and Anna

The girls are ready for church.

Eliza loves her big sis!

Anna being silly!

That's better!

Cheese...

We are late!!!

John's address

I am in Charleston, SC visiting my parents. I was supposed to leave this past Thursday, but I decided to stay until Monday (20th). The girls and I have been enjoying our time with Gigi and Poppi. We have been to the aquarium and to the park. I will post some more pictures when we get back to Lynchburg.

I did receive John's address :
Roster # 102 PLT 1 SPC John Allen
Delta Company, 1-330 IN Regt
198th Infantry Brigade
9240 Treadwell Drive
Fort Benning, GA 31905 - 5919

I know he would appreciate mail!! I will keep everyone posted as I hear from him. Thank you for your prayers. The girls and I are doing well.

Painting!

It has been almost a week without John. I miss him SO much! I talked with him briefly a couple days ago and he is doing well. He won't officially start boot camp until April 10th (he thinks). The key with the girls is to keep them busy!! That is my plan while John is gone. One of my activities this week was finger painting....

I think I got something on my nose...

Quote from Anna, "Mommy, I painted my sister."

Spring pictures

We were on time for church yesterday so I seized the opportunity and took some pictures!!! We just got dressed so we were nice and clean :) I know I am their mom, but I just think they are precious!!!

Recent pictures of the gals!

smiling even though she is getting SO many teeth and has an ear infection that will not go away.
Playing nice together

What a goof...I point the camera and she will only look at me with her eyes closed!

As I am taking this picture she is saying, "Mommy I have to go pee pee." Notice her leg!

Army

This morning I dropped John off at the recruiter station and he is on his was to Ft Lee for a week of filling out paper work and then next week he will be at Ft Benning for boot camp. He will be gone through the end of July. I will keep you posted as I hear from him. Thanks for your prayers during this time!

Busy last couple weeks!

We have had a busy last few weeks trying to get everything together for John to leave. Grandpa came into town for a visit 3 weeks ago. We have a lot of fun, but I had no batteries in my camera so no pictures of the girls and Grandpa together :( (I could kick myself)

The next weekend Nanna came into town and Aunt Judy (grandpa's sister) came to visit on Saturday. The girls and I had never met Judy so it was fun to get to meet her. We had a lot of fun. John and I were also able to get away on Friday night just the two of us which we hadn't done in about 3 years! Thanks Nanna for watching the girls :)