Waiting for David to Return

David was scheduled to return from deployment on Sunday, July 18th at 9pm. All his flights had been on schedule (which is miraculous!) until the last flight. He was circling Albuquerque in preparation to land when the weather caused the pilot to turn around and return to Phoenix. There was a crowd of over 50 people waiting to welcome him home - chapel family, base leadership, Blue Star Moms, and other friends. We were disappointed to leave the airport without him. David eventually returned home at 4am unceremoniously!

Kia

My brother Ted took some great shots of Kia during our visit to NC.

Angel's Mom

Many of you have been praying for my mom this year. Thank you so very much! While her health sent us on a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, my mom is doing great with her "new normal." Mom finished her chemo for Multiple Myeloma in November. She continues dialysis three times a week and has even started back to work recently. The ladies whose hair she has taken care of for years are thrilled to have her back working.

This picture is from David's hunting trip to North Carolina in November. Mom has just put on her birthday gift from us - a warm jacket. She looks so beautiful even after all she has been through!

Youth Ski Trip - Winterfest 2009

Our chapel youth group went on a winter retreat to Glorieta, New Mexico. It was a beautiful time to be in the mountains. On Monday, we spent the day at Ski Santa Fe.

Having ski experience, Jonathan and David started skiing the slopes. Jacob and his buddy Sammy took lessons from an instructor.

I'm not sure what this sign means! It was too funny to pass by!

Christmas Day 2009

My Christmas gifts are these three treasures - Jonathan, David and Jacob.

Grandpa Bill, David's dad, spent Christmas with us. Here, he warms his hands by the "fire." When you have no fireplace, you have to improvise!

Grammy made hats and scarves for each of us.

Snow

Although it did not snow on Christmas Day, we enjoyed snow the week of Christmas. As you can see the snow has already melted on the road.

Christmas Musical 2009

The Christmas Musical was amazing! Jonathan played Joseph and Jacob was one of the narrators. David along with the other chaplains served as wisemen. I think all who attended worship that day were moved by the beautiful telling of the coming of Christ.

This picture warms my heart!