Welcome Home!
Everyone was so excited to see him.
To start Richard came in on March 16. That worked out great because Zoey had Spring Break the 17th-21st so he was able to be here for break. We had not really planned to do anything during break since we did not know when he was going to be in so we decided just to go to San Antonio. Zoey had wanted to go to the Alamo so we figured we could check out SA. Well it was a great trip. Not bad for not really having anything planned or anything. We left for SA on the 18th after ballet lessons and got back on the 21st in the evening.
Zoey standing across the street from the Alamo entrance. A rather neat building, but smaller then we were expecting:)
While we were in SA, we also visited the Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Wax Museum, the Guinness Book of World Records, and the zoo as well. They were all neat exhibits and we had a great time.
The girls loved the elephants. Trinity was not sure until Zoey got close then she knew they were okay to be near:)
Not sure how accurate the Shirley Temple was, but Zoey had to be in front since so many thought she looked like her when she was little:)
Once we got back to base things were pretty normal. We had a good Easter and even though we had to make a run to the ER for Trinity and missed the sunrise service we were still able to attend the normal service that day. The girls hunted for eggs later that afternoon. Here is a pic of the girls in their Easter dresses. They were too cute!
While he was home also we moved Trinity into a "big girl" bed. Of course daddy had to get her a new bed and sheet set to go along with it:) Trinity absolutely LOVES her new bed. She has been doing really well with staying in bed for naps and such and I have only had a few troublesome days with her getting out right after she is put in there for naps and bedtime. But mostly she is doing well with having it.
You can tell she is happy about her new bed:)
Aside from leave being short, we had a great time having him home with us. I was lucky enough to have him home for my birthday so that helped a little with my "leaving my 20's behind" and embarking on the next adventure "30 somethings". Richard and the girls went shopping for my gifts and then we all went out to dinner. It was a nice birthday even if I am not happy about turning 30. We were even surprised by a visit from his father on the 1st so he was able to spend time with us as well. It was great having him here and being able to see Richard before he took off again and the girls just loved having grandpa here for a few days.
Zoey took this of me with one of my gifts. It was a fun day.
Well Richard had to head back on the 4th so that was not the greatest day for everyone. The girls and I were able to stay with him at the gate so that helped a little that we got some extra time to spend with him. He, unfortunately had a canceled flight in Dallas that night, so while we did not get to see him we were able to call him at the hotel to talk to him. I just was not in the mood to make the drive up there. We both knew how hard it would be on everyone again to go through the "good-byes" so it was best that we did not see him again. We know the days have gone pretty fast so far, so I am hoping they will continue to go by so that we can be together again soon. I think that is everything that has been happening for us here. I hope that all of our family and friends are doing well and is having a great spring. I will try to keep this updated more often now that things are getting back to "normal". Continue to keep the troops and the families in your prayers for a safe quick return. One last picture before I sign off.
My beautiful girls at the San Antonio Zoo.
