Since so much time has passed since my last entry, I’ll give you the abbreviated rundown on the last, oh, six months or so!
Jacob and I took a road trip to Mississippi to spend a few days with my grandmother, who was in failing health. Jaska stayed home with David and had some “guy time.” It was a LONG trip and we found out that Jacob is NOT a good traveler. The last 1 ½ hours of the trip to MS, he did nothing but scream and there wasn’t a thing I could do about it. He screamed himself hoarse. Broke my heart and my nerves were SHOT! After a short visit, my mom (who was there helping to care for my grandmother) decided that she would travel back to Abilene with us to help out along the way. She stayed a few days and then flew back to MS. It was such a relief to have her on the road. Made Jacob and I BOTH very happy!!
4 Generation Photo
My mom, grandmother, Jacob and I
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we were all in Mississippi bouncing from family to family. We had a great time with extended family and friends. My grandmother passed away 2 days after Thanksgiving, so we were able to be there for her funeral and also to spend some more time with her before she passed. We are thankful that her suffering has ended.
Us with my brother, Darrin
We returned home and celebrated David’s 3rd birthday with friends. It’s so hard to believe that our little baby is 3 already! Then when his attitude shows, it’s EASY to believe that he is 3!! He is such a smart boy. He goes to school 2 days a week at our church and loves it! He amazes us every day with the things that he knows and the phrases that he can come up with. He definitely keeps us on our toes and makes us smile a lot.
David's 3rd Birthday
Mid-December thrust us head-long into another deployment. It was hard to send Jaska off, especially since it would be our first Christmas apart (although it doesn’t ever get easier). However, my mom was able to come over from Mississippi (she was, and still is, getting my grandmothers affairs in order) and be with the boys and I for Christmas. Jaska should be home sometime towards the end of February.
We also found out in December that we are FINALLY getting a new assignment! We love Abilene, but we start getting antsy around the 3 year mark because we’ve never stayed anywhere longer than that. We will be moving to O’Fallon, Illinois, to Scott AFB in May. Jaska will be working in the training office there and will also be able to return to Abilene occasionally to fly! By the time we reach Illinois, we will have been in Abilene for 5 years!
Jacob has changed so much! He is now sitting up and army crawling around the house. He’s not moving very fast yet, but that’s just fine with me. He’s also eating solid food like a horse and will probably be able to tackle his brother if and when he can ever catch him! He weighs 19 pounds and his 6-9 month clothes are starting to get a bit snug. He is such a happy baby and a good sleeper. He’s also quite a chatterbox. He and David are going to have some GREAT conversations when he starts using words, although they will be fighting over who gets to talk!
Jacob @ 3 months
"I'm trying to eat here..."
(6 months)
He wants to crawl so bad...
September, 07
