Peyton Giggling!

The longest 7 months of my life begins!

So Andy drove me out to Arizona about two weeks ago and spent about five days here with me and my family and then flew back to Illinois for a training in Mo. He spent a week there and then got to fly back here. We spent a week together and then this last Sunday he flew back to Illinois and this next Sunday he will fly to Florida for a three week training. Then after all of that he will be headed to Iraq. Boo. :( I am doing pretty well.I only cried on Sunday. Saying goodbye was the hardest part. I have been keeping somewhat busy. Last night I went to the American Idols Live Tour with my sister Kacy! It was Amazing! I went last year and it was ok. i mainly went for david archuletta and david cook. This year, each idol is soooo good and so talented so it made for a great show. I can't wait to hear them on the radio. They will do good things. And on Thursday my parents, little brother, Peyton and I are driving up to see my grandma in San Louis Obispo California. I am really excited for Peyton to meet her great grandma and to get out of this rediculous heat. On monday wewill be meeting my sister and her family in San Diego where we will spend the week in a time share. We will be going to Sea World, the beach and more. This was supposed to be a family reunion for my parents and all of us kids, but then Andy's deployment date got bumped back causing him to miss this trip. Then my brother Ryan got a paid internship job in Canada near his wife Meg's family. And he will be there for two months. So not only did they miss out on seeing Andy, but they are missing out on our family vacation! bummers all around! Anyways i am really excited for our trip. It will also help keep me happy and busy. Peyton and I already miss Andy somuch, but we know he will be safe and happy. He is in the Lords hands now.

Family Pictures

My sister Kacy is the best photographer and we asked if she would take some family pictures of us before Andy has to deploy. :( We went to South Mountain in Az and got some pretty nice pics. Here they are.

South Mountain

Peyton's cousin Joslyn helped feed her.

Lisa took Peyton to a childrens museum with her sister Kacy and her two kids. They had a special area for infants. Peyton loved laying in this area and looking around.

Peyton Pics!

4th of July!

This Independence Day we went out to Queen Creek for a barbeque , games and fireworks. Peyton slept through the whole thing. She woke up at the begginning from the first loud boom and then went back to sleep.

more recent pics

Here are some more pics of us when we were leaving IL and arriving in AZ.

Here are some more pics from my fam's visit. We had a great time and Peyton enjoyed her time with her grandparents.

Cardinals Game!

Two weeks ago we had the pleasure of having Andy's parents, sister Beth, and his

two friends David and Joey come and visit us for the weekend. We went to a Cardinals game with them and brought our good friend Katy along with us and had awesome seats! And look at that beautiful view:)