the new boys!

This is Jake sporting his new style. SLICK! In this picture he is in Talledega learning all about pursuit driving. Don't you think he is hot?? I love it! I am so proud of him and I miss him so much.

This is Cooper eating prunes. He had a great time as you can tell. He is growing up so fast. You know he has 2 teeth now and 2 more coming through.

And, here is my little man...Ayden! He got a haircut soon after Daddy did. We are spiking the hair and using gel. He is so proud of styling his hair and the kids at school think its "cool"

What is new...

we are in week 9 of the 22 required to complete the academy. i still have moments each week where I break down and cry. Though it has gotten easier for me to deal with the fact Jacob is gone during the week, I still have a hard time coping during the week. With the support of family and most importantly God carrying me through, the week is endured only to start all over the next week.

Ayden is playing baseball. We start this weekend with the games. I am very excited and so is he. He is such a great athlete! Dad and Uncle Ausbin are coaching. We have a good team, I think. All of the boys try so hard and they are cute!!

Cooper is about to be mobile. He is getting up on hands and knees. Won't be long until my baby is crawling everywhere.

AND last....we are in the process of buying a house in Calhoun County. It is a nice sized house and we have room for everyone to come see us...hint hint! We hope to close in May and for sure be in the house by July. WOW, it is getting so close!!

here we are now

SO...its been a long while since I have posted a blog. I am so sorry! I have been quite busy. Since Jacob has been gone I have been going crazy, seriously. The kids are floating between home and grandparents. Our regular schedule now is that we don't really have one. I hate it for them.

I am uploading new pictures to my computer right now so I will post them in a few minutes.

the time has come

Well....the time has come. Jacob started the academy on Feb. 2. He was gone for 10 days and I only spoke with him 2 times. That was probably the longest 10 days I have ever encountered. I cried some....and some more. It is very hard having my husband...my best friend...leave for 10 days. Bottom line, I miss him.

I must say that God provided a great distraction. Thank goodness for children and work....and family to keep me sane! My parents and in laws have been a huge blessing!
Jacob did get to come home this last weekend. We spent a very short 4 days together. 2 weeks down, 20 to go. I am so very proud of him. He told me lots of stories....wow! (the things he is going through seems tough - mentally and physically)

the children are doing well. Ayden is excelling in school and I am so proud of him. He will be playing baseball again this spring. We are all excited about that. Cooper is 4 months old. His growth and development is right on track! He is rolling all over the floor. I will post a picture this week and share my 2 beautiful boys with you all.

as always, continue to pray for us!