Yes, It's Been Awhile!

So many things have happened, I don't even know where to start! I don't know what happened to me in January. Matt left for almost 4 months and apparently by ability to blog about our lives went with him. I like to blog because I feel like I am recording our lives. At least in some small way. It may not be an elaborate scrapbooking way or beautiful written journal way but at least something is getting done. I have completely dropped the ball!! Now that we have moved and lived in two different states in two months, the blogging pressure is back. Hopefully it will be a way for people to check in once in awhile and not forget us while we are away.......
Now where to start?

First, I must post the cutest video of our little Diva Singer Sophie who turns 4 this week.

Munkin

My girls love my mom's dog. He has been such a funny little thing. He is very protective and that causes him to be a little stink sometimes with visitors. He also doesn't like men very much. Since my mom adopted him we are not sure why but we love him no matter what. He was unsure about children for awhile too. We were worried when I moved in with my mom while Matt was gone with the Air Force that it would be hard for Munkin with the girls. He absolutely adores them. He is so funny. They love him and miss him so much now that we have moved. Here is a few pictures of the infamous Munkin.

Sophie

She loves to dress up.....as most little girls do. Sophie, however, feels like she needs to change clothes at least 15 times a day. Sometimes I don't know how she does it so fast! She will be in a dance outfit one moment and a princess ballroom gown another. Here is just one example of her idea of a beautiful outfit. Oh and if she asks you how she looks you must say beautiful or gorgeous...she does not like when you say cute. It's not enough for her. So funny!

Oliver's Blessing

Aunt Karen and My Mom

So glad to have Daddy back!

Aunt Carly and Oliver.....she has the magic touch!

Elleigh, Aunt Brittany with Oliver, Sophie

My Aunt Karen (my dad's sister), Me, Elleigh, Carly and Sophie Sue

So happy to be back together after almost 4 months!

My mom took this picture.....she thinks she is funny

Me and my sisters, Chelsea and Carly

Easter 2009

Easter Dresses!

Little Princesses! No I don't pose them like this....it comes naturally to them.

Easter with Grandma Read.

Elleigh Easter Morning!

Sophie Easter Morning!!

Matt's Air Force Officer Graduation

Matt saluting his flight commander.

Being sworn in as an Officer in the Air Force.

The graduation parade. Matt is the one with the white strap over his shoulder on the side. The tall one in the front. The strap held a sword. He got to wear this because he was one of the leaders. I was very proud. It was an emotional day for me. I just wish my Grandpa and Matt's Dad could have been there to see it.


Us at the formal dinner they had for us.

Us at Maxwell, Air Force Base in Alabama at Matt's Officer Graduation.


Matt is the tall one in the middle with the sword. It was pretty cool!


Matt is front middle.

The girls in the stands at the parade.

This WWII Vet was in the stands sitting behind us. He was talking to Matt about his accomplishments and was there to see his grandson graduate. He reminded me of my Grandpa.

Matt and Captain Packard, Matt's Flight Commander.

Matt with a good friend Matt Lowe.

Matt his roommate at OTS, Darin Flynn.

Matt with some of his Flight.

Us at Matt's Commissioning Ceremony.

Pinning on Matt's Bars. These are his new rank on his uniform.

Everyone got to have family members come up and pin on there new officer bars. It was very special and the girls felt important.

A Day At "Carly's Castle" Park

This was just a fun day over Conference Weekend. Only a few more days until we get to go see Daddy in Alabama!!

St. Patrick's Day