1st Drill!! And other stuff!!

Well Dave successfully survived his first drill weekend and is excited and ready for the next one in May. I am proud of Him for the sacrifices he is willing to make for our family. He hurt his knee during one of the drills but it wasn't bad, so can't complain for the first time. He said it went better than he expected but don't we always expect the worst? I am grateful for all the people in our lives who are willing to accept and support OUR decision. The kids missed Dave a lot but mostly at bedtime, I think that will be the hardest thing when he is gone is when they ask when Daddy will be home and where he is at because they don't understand exactly what he is doing. I just want September to get here quick so we can get things going and get Daddy home. I have friends who say it is harder for them when their husbands come home because they get into such a routine and when Dad comes home it screws things up so I hope I feel that someday!! Anyway Ryland is almost done with Kindergarten and she totally loves it. She is reading and her handwriting is so good. She loves to play outside and be independent. Ryland loves her bike and loves to go to Grandma Wahlin's house and play with friends. Brooklyn is almost done with her 1st year of dance and has learned a lot. She just had a recital and got a trophy and is very proud of her trophy. She also loves to play outside and ride her bike. Brooklyn is very smart and always has been she love to learn new things. Mason is 1 now and full of energy I don't know where he gets it from, he is so different than my girls were at that age but is so fun to watch and he is learning so much from his sisters and tries to do everything they do. Mason is a smart boy and fun to watch. Oh he loves the vacuum I don't know why but he does, he will just go sit by it and stare at it, it's like it is his best friend! I am currently in young womens (beehive adviser) and it has been fun, it seems like just yesterday I was a beehive. I enjoy taking the kids out for walks and I love going to my mom's house and hang out with her in the evenings when Dave goes to work, it is my escape! I am so happy being a Mom and love my kids so much they are my joy. I love dave and thankful to him that I can stay home with our kids.