Promoted to Major

On 1 November I was promoted to Major!!! (Technically my boss promoted me early on 30 October)

Emily put together an awesome reception and we had a great time. Emily and I were both glad that we brought the kids so they could enjoy the day too. Isaac stole the event though once he smiled at everyone.

Here we are as a newly promoted family. Emily is already looking forward to LTC! The kids have been excited about "daddy's new gold leaf." The other day Ethan saw a LTC and asked why his gold leaf turned black.

Emily says this is who I am... maybe it is, maybe its not. But I'm not the only CPT in the Department anymore. It was really funny to have a CPT salute me the other day. I am getting old. Can you remember when I first got a set of gold bars?

He's Walking!!

All of the kids have started walking before they were a year old. Isaac was not quite on track until the night before his first birthday when he took his first couple steps! Well now almost a month later Isaac is walking EVERYWHERE!! He is loving it. We took this little video just to share his exploits! Enjoy!

Down-Set-Hike

GO ARMY BEAT NAVY!
Football season has been great this year (DH says not as good as UofU perfect season last year, but it will do!) DH's brother has been SO kind to come hang out with us for the home games. He drives 2.5 hours to get to West Point and then turns around and drives back home after the game! 

What a STUD, thanks Chris & Sarah!

My Girl!

Sports Fundamentals on Tuesday.
Ballet on Thursday.

I know I'm her Mom, but I must say... Eliza is AWESOME!

She is a fierce competitor, but is as dainty as can be!

She plays soccer & basketball in her sports class and there is no doubt she "gets it!" She loves to play and it shows! During Ballet she has loved to dance like a princess. Megan who is in the same dance class as Eliza hold hands and 'flutter' around the room and in front of the large mirrors smiling, spinning and laughing!

I must say again, AWESOME!

Brothers

My Boys, we sure do L O V E them!

Soccer Tigers!

2009 Soccer Tigers!

We enrolled Ethan in Soccer. It was so fun to see him run and try his best. He liked being the goalie and trying to stop the ball. During the season we heard Ethan on the field, he would make siren sounds and he would be a great teammate cheering on his team!
Eliza was so excited for soccer. She would be at the field telling Ethan to pay attention, "Esan, look look!"

Do you see the "stance" in the picture that Ethan is doing? Each and every time he would kick the ball this "stance" would also accompany the kick. The only way to describe the "stance" is... Kung-Fu meets Soccer!
We ALL had a lot of fun this soccer season!

I hope

I hope they call me on a mission...when I have grown a foot or two.