The Dickerson's

2009-01-03T20:54:00.003-05:00

Ryleigh and Dustin are doing good. They had a really good Christmas, Ryleigh did not get the wig she wanted and Dustin did not get the Nintendo DS that he wanted. So a few days later good old trusty mom went out and bought Ry her wig and Dustin got a used Nintendo DS from Game Stop. Ryleigh wore the wig for about three days in a row. I have been busy playing on facebook and have not got around to typing a blog. Anyway the post office has kept me busy and I ended my orders on the first. I still have to make up six Guard drills so that will keep me busy this month. Dee has been out golfing as often as my schedule will let him. He needs to get away. So I hope that this week we can get him down to Florida or where ever he wants to go. For new Years Dee and I fell asleep and Ryleigh came into the room at about 12:05 and asked for something to drink. She had not been to bed yet but as most of you know that is all we had planned for the New year. So welcome 2009.

2008-12-23T15:20:00.004-05:00

Hi every one I had a good time in Reno. I did not get much sleep because my plain left at 1:30am. When I got to Jacksonville I found out that my luggage took a different flight. Sense I have been home I have already gone back to work at the post office and I have to work Christmas eve. The price you pay so that everyone can have a merry Christmas. Anyway my babies are happy to have me home and my poor husband needs a break. We have no Christmas plans except the usual Santa visit. I wish that we lived closer to family so that I could actually make plans and be with them. Who know that day might be coming quicker then I think. Anyway I love you all. I enjoyed my little vacation and I wish that I could have taken everyone. I love you all.

2008-11-15T17:41:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,

I think that this is the last post you will get from the KSA. Everthing has been going well. I need to take more pictures and get them on here so you can see my desert oasis. I'm sitting on a Listning and observation post and I had to kill an hour. I will not be back before thanksgiving but I will make it for christmas. I have a new puppy awaiting my return. My family has grown in my absence. It's all good though, I guess the puppys name is Midnight. Ryleigh and Dustin are both doing well in their school. Dee is enjoying his Two and a half hours of free time in the morning. The word on the street is that when I get back I will be really busy at the post office because of the christmas season, and the fact that they had three subs quit. That is perfect the more that quit the faster I get that full time carrier position. I love you all sorry no spell check again.

2008-10-26T19:28:00.003-04:00

I know it has been far to long sience my last post. I have been in Saudi for the past five months and the internet here really sucks. Last night I had the oppratunity to go to a cultural event that they held here on base. I rode a camel just to say that I have riden a camel in Saudi Arabia. The food was good and it was very informative. Yesterday it rained for the second time sense we got here. The temprature is getting much better. Our hottest day of 132 degrees was in July. I do not miss that at all. I was just lucky to be working the night shift. I work in the visitor center mostly so I had AC. I also do patrol frequently and my least favorite job is the search pit. As you all know I was taking classes. The D in Math dropped my GPA to a 2.97. That sucked. I think that uncle sam will ask for some money back. I can't wait to get home. It will not be befor Thanks Giving, but I will be home before Christmas. In July I had a chance to go out into the city of Ryihad. That was a waste of time I think that I got to look in the shops for about 20 minutes. One you had visited four stores you had seen them all. Dee has the kids in KY this weekend. They went to pick up our new puppy. It is a shitzue, very cute. I have gotten some recognition for all my hard work. I was coined by the Command Chief of the Air Force Expiditionary Force command. That was nice. I can't wait to get home. It is amazing how much crap people try and make other people believe. Rumors run wild and it is a good thing that we are leaving soon because I would love to choke a few people out ;) I will be elegible for Master Sergant in June. But I still want to apply for the Active Guard position that would make be loose a stripe. I can't get the spell check to work so sorry about that. I love you all and I will tell you more in December.

2008-05-12T20:11:00.002-04:00

The moment that you have all been waiting for. After many days of Dustin telling us that he wanted a hair cut Daddy finally gave in. Dustin got his first hair cut today. Don't worry we kept all his curls. Dee said that while the barber was cutting Dustin's hair he fell asleep. He drooled all the way down his cape. After the hair cut they came home to show me. Dustin was smiling from ear to ear and he told me that he was happy because he look like Walker(one of Dustin's little friends) He went to the bathroom mirror and started to giggle. I can hardly recognise him. We took Ry out of school fifteen minutes early and we all went to the golf course. The kids hit a few but. I would say that I did not do to bad, I have not played in over a month and I almost got a birdie. Ryleigh lost one of the lenses to her glasses. Boo! that will cost a couple hundred to replace. Anyway were just trying to enjoy the time that we have together as a family. love you all.

2008-05-09T14:25:00.002-04:00

I'm back from training. That was only Two weeks but it felt like forever. I had two days off and tose two days a few of the guys from my unit decided to trive to the grand canyon. We also went to hover dam. On the 27th when the rest of our unit came in It was all about training. We were out in the field for three and a half days. Nevada was beautiful and I felt right at home. I got to see my Mom and Dad for a few days. The water in our dorm was cold for because the water heater broke while we were there. When we were in the field showers they broke so thoses of us that brought our baby wips took showeres that way. My hair was a wreck. It took me two washes befor I could get all of the sand out of it. I forgot how dry NV was I used a boat load of lotion. When I got home the kids were in bed. but when I woke them up the next morning Ryleigh was so happy to see me. The got be a large porclin cup ffilled with miniture roses, with a card that was signed by everyone. It made me cry. The Chief of our security forces unit came to me the next day(we had to report to work)and told me that he got an e-mail that said that I did a great job and that I was an outstanding NCO, I don't know what I did other then my job, but I told him thank you and played the I'm so modest roll. But of course I was grinning from ear to ear when I left his office. I already know I'm good but it is good to have other people send your supervisors e-mails to reconfirm what you already know. Anyway I guess that is enough for today.

2008-04-20T22:39:00.002-04:00

"Off we go into the wild blue yonder." Yep I get on a plane bright an early in the morning. We get to come back home for a few weeks but I told my Ryleigh that I was going to be gone for fourteen days and she started to cry. Good luck to the man of the house. She is going to be a mess. I love all of you and I will see if I can get my hands on a computer this week so I can post. Good night.

2008-04-18T15:01:00.004-04:00

k it has been a long time since the last post so I will tell you what I know and tell you what I have done. Ryleigh and Dustin have both had strep. Sierra Dee's baby girl came down from Louisville for a couple days. Molly came out to visit and then Rachael came down for a few days too. I have been putting some time in out at the post office and on base. Dee's last day of work was the 11th. We are just trying to get some family time together before the big day. Molly and I took the kids to the beach and Molly got fried. The kids had a good time. Molly, Rachael and I all went to Savannah and went on the Scary Ghost tour. It was fun and we did get a lot of pictures with Orbs in them kind of trippy. We also went and got family photos done. You can go look at them and order them if you would like they are kind of spendy so we will not be getting 8X10 for everyone. So if you want them go get them call me I will give you the password. But here is the linkhttp://www.rowephotographers.com/ click on proofs then click on Dickerson. I have a lot to do before Monday morning and I can't tell you how much fun I had with molly and Rachael. You have to use your imaginations. Everyone is feeling better and I hope that I get to see all of you when I get back. I'm going to try and keep my blog up when I get over there. I will give my address so that you can all send me care packages. I don't know if our rooms have Internet so just be patient with me. Love you all.

2008-03-23T19:46:00.001-04:00

Just a few pictures of todays events

2008-03-23T14:39:00.004-04:00

It has been a busy week. On the 19th Dee and I had our seventh anniversary. I can't be live how fast seven years has gone bye. We have done and been through a lot in that seven years. Ryleigh and Dustin have been to Three Easter egg hunts this week and we still have one more to go. The video that I posted is of Dustin doing all the hard work to find an egg. He did not get the egg because a little girl came up and took it from him, he was very disappointed. While I was at work yesterday my friend Katrina took the kids to another hunt on base. The parents were told to stay behind the line while the kids hunted. She told the kids to stay by the bleachers and when they were done hunting to come back to them. Well Ry must have been so wrapped up in finding eggs that she ended up in the older kids section and must have lost track of where she was. Katrina waited for 30 minutes at the lost and found area where a couple of the volunteers brought Ry back to. She was in tears could not catch her breath and very scared. Katrina told the organizers of the event off and told them that that is why the parents needed to be able to follow their kids into the area. I'm so glad that I was not there. I would have whooped someones ass. Anyway Easter has been good to them and they look beautiful in their outfits.

2008-03-13T20:43:00.002-04:00

I have not been in school for a week and at night I keep going to the computer with nothing to do. So I decided I would post a blog. Ryleigh has been getting in trouble a school for talking. She is not being bad but she can't keep her mouth shut. Anyway today she finally brought home a smiley face and a sticker because she was so good. That is what happens when you threaten to take away the TV. for a day. Dustin is still sleeping until around 8:15 so it is throeing his morning schedule off. I hate time zones. I did not get pictures of the kids today, but we had a high of about 78 so I let the kids go outside and play in the mud. They were a mess. I don't really like to let them get that dirty because it is really hard to clean out those cruels. They had fun and that is all that mattered. Dee is doing very well he is not even using a crutch anymore. He can't golf yet but he will get there. It is killing him. I love you all and I will get some new pictures on the next one.

2008-03-09T20:34:00.002-04:00

Finals are over. I got a B in both classes yeah. I'm bummed that I have to take a semester off. I just want to get it done. Ryleigh got her new glasses she says she can see; that is good news. Dustin is trying to get sick again. Dee is off of his crutches and limping around. He will need to do a lot of physical therepy but at least he is walking. Doodles likes to play catch. Anyway, Just getting ready for the deploment. Almost time to go and I don't mean AWOL. I really really want to go see family, but every other week I get a call that says that I need to come to the Unit and fill out more paper work. The rest of the time at home is going to be about family, family, family. I'm excited that my Molly is coming to visit. I think I have worked it out so that I can get a weekend off to spen with her. Love all of you. That picture is just a cheezy picture of a cute girl.

2008-02-17T15:51:00.003-05:00

It has almost been a month sense the last blog and a lot has happended. We went to the martin Luther King day parade with the neighbors. Dustin has had and ear infection. I had mid term got a 65 on me Educational Psychology mid term. It was even and open book. The good news is the rest of my grades in that class are all A's. I got a 91 on my American History midterm, that one was proctored and I did better on that one. Shocker. Last week I took Ryleigh back to the eye doctor. We really felt like we needed another opininon. Anyway she is still very very far sided and still really really needs glasses. I'm just confused that she does not like her glasses at all. I would think that if you could see better you would want them on and she does not like them at all. She will have them the rest of her life and her perscription was wrong. They needed to be stronger. It's something like + 7.2 on one side and +6.25 on the other. Last week I spent saturday in the ER for bronchitius and was sick most of the week. Now Dee has it but he does not want to go sit in an ER this weekened to get a perscription. So happy belated Valentines day.

2008-01-20T22:24:00.000-05:00

Just thought that I would update everyone on the events that have unfolded sense the last post.
I found out that I'm being Deployed to Saudi Arabia in May. I'm going to miss my babies. I just started another semester of classes. So far they are not to bad. I think that I will do alright in both of them. I think that I will be able to continue my on-line education while I'm over there. Dustin and Ryleigh have been doing well. They have been playing so well together. Both of them are doing good in school. Dee goes under the knife on Wednesday for his knee. We hope that it will be a speedy recovery. That is all for know.

2008-01-10T20:12:00.000-05:00

Ryleigh got her report card today. She did much better this quarter. She did not do bad the last time but, we were happy to see that she made improvements. The only thing that she struggled with was her high frequency words (those words that like; It, is, like, are, a.) We need to work on that. She is counting in multiples of ten and she only needs a little help counting to 100. Today I lost track of time and I was 15 minutes late to pick up Ryleigh. It broke her heart. I was very apologetic, but she was just devastated. She said, "I kept looking for you and when the teacher wanted to take me to the office I was walking slow, and she told me to walk faster, but they did not see my tears." I felt awful. So I took both of them to Dairy Queen for ice cream.

Mrs Diane; Dustin's teacher, told me yesterday that he did not miss a single color or shape that they have on the wall. Every time we are working with Ryleigh, Dustin wants to be a part of it. He is going to be so smart.

Dee went to the Orthopedic Doctor, they said that they were going to operate on the 23rd.

I hurt my knee on Monday and my ears are still ringing not as bad, but still enough to be annoying. So I have an appointment on Monday to get both issues looked at. At least the kids are healthy. I'm excited for tomorrow to find out if the twins are identical, or fraternal. Good luck Jan's, sorry I could not be there.

2008-01-07T21:43:00.000-05:00

Next week I'm back for another semester on-line. This weekend I spent most of my time doing things around the house that I promised to do while I was on break. I steam cleaned the rugs, I organized my bill pile, steamed all the carpets in the cars, and scrubbed the kitchen floor with bleach to make sure that I got all of the cracks.I went to the gym tonight and decided that I was going to get a long run in; so at about 2.5 miles I felt a little pull in my knee. I thought that I was just because I was getting into the run. Anyway, I set the tread mill on eight miles an hour to see if I could run it off. I made it to 3 miles and had to stop because my knee hurt. Know Dee and I both have a bad knee. Dee when to the Dr. this morning and they are going to do surgery on the 23 of Jan. I think that I just pulled a muscle. Ryleigh and Dustin are back in school. Dustin was happy to go back. Ryleigh was in a good mood this morning to. She has to get back on schedule she was so tired that she almost fell asleep twice after she got back from school.

2008-01-01T18:50:00.000-05:00

The First Post of 2008,

I can't believe how fast that year went by. Just last year on this day I was headed to Florida to do a 45 day Deployment for the Guard. Dee was at home with the Kids.

We had a big 2007. In February Dee and I flipped the Script and Dee went back to work. By the end of the year he transfers positions, but still works for the state. He ended the year with a Knee injury, we don't know where from.

Ryleigh has grown so much. In May she graduated from her pre School and in August she started school and got Glasses, that she hates to wear. Ry knows how to recognise all her numbers and letters. She read her first words this year. The first word that she read to me was: AT. She is starting to tell time.

Dustin is has grown so much this year his Vocabulary is huge. He is a boy that knows what he wants. Dustin started Pre School and he loves it. He does everything that his big sister does. He sings and plays with action figures. He already knows his colors and his ABC's. Dustin gets frustrated easy when he is trying to figure toys and little intricate thing out.

This year I went back to school and I have earned 24 credits and this semester will mark a whole year I'm a little disappointed with my GPA, it is presently a 3.15. I ended the year in pretty good physical health. I Ran 7 Miles on the 30Th in 69 minutes. I have been going to the gym regularly since the beginning of November. I have only lost eight pounds, but I can tell that I'm getting stronger. This year we are going to start eating better. Not dieting, just healthier more fruit and Veggies. I will never deprive myself of Pizza or Pasta. Anyway, Happy Happy New Year!

Just some before and after pictures of Ry and Dustin from Jan. to Dec. 2007

2007-12-31T22:31:00.000-05:00

This is a couple pictures of Dee's oldest son Ross and his oldest daughter Sierra at Rosses Marine Graduation. All of the photos are complements of Aunt Fay(Thank you). She went out there for the Graduation. So thank you for the photos Fay. We don't talk to Ross much anymore, but we are proud of what he is choosing for himself. But on the Georgia side of town, Ryleigh, Dustin and I went to Savannah to Chucky Cheese today. Ryleigh wanted a new pair of shoes so, her and Dustin got a new pair. Happy New Year to Everyone! Love Love.

2007-12-28T09:19:00.000-05:00

Christmas was very nice. Dee and I agreed that we would not have a really big Christmas this year and that we would go through the kids toys that they did not play with and donate them to his work. So, we did that and we also bought presents for a 2 year old and a four year old. Ryleigh and Dustin got two of the bigger Items that they asked for. Dustin wanted the little singing spider man guy and Ryleigh wanted one of those three wheeled scooters. They got more then that but those are there favorite. I don't think that Dee kept to the keep it small Christmas theme. I got Two pairs of shorts to work out in, three shirts, two sweat shirts, a web cam, and a wireless key board and mouse. The gift that I think took him over the small Christmas was the Microsoft Zune. I love it, but after I opened it I felt bad that I went Conservative and got him a iPod shuffle, and three Shirts. I should have done more. If I would have know. I'm having problems with my ear. It sounds like people are talking to me through a tunnel. I have never had an ear infection. It is not so much painful it just feels like I have water in my ear and it wont pop. Today we are going to go register for another semester of college. I have been at it for a year. That year went fast and I have 24 credits and a 3.15 GPA. I got a C and and A this time around. Anyway the kids had a couple friends come over and play. Ryleigh was playing dress up with Destiny and Dustin wanted in on the photo shoot. What a Ham.

2007-12-23T17:20:00.000-05:00

I had to work the past two days for the Post office and I have to work on Monday too. I'm not looking forward to mail on Monday. I am slow when it comes to putting up the mail and they say that Monday is always really bad. I might have to deliver in the dark. Last night after I got off work we went to the Hargis's to to do eat and have our gift exchange. Ryleigh got two Bratz dolls Dustin got a Power Ranger and race car that makes lots of noise. It is Christmas eve and the kids are in bed. I spent the day delivering packages to people so that they could have a merry Christmas. Ryleigh and Dustin helped me put out milk and cookies for Santa Clause. They are both very excited for Christmas day. The store was closed when I went to get fixings for Christmas dinner so, we are going to have Spaghetti for dinner tomorrow. Yeah! Tonight Ryleigh and Dustin opened on gift Dustin opened a Spider man and Ry opened a pink play Cell phone. This weekend has been pretty uneventful for Dee. His knee is hurting him so bad he knows that he needs to stay off of it. That means that he is not playing any golf. That's what I said, "He is not playing any golf."

2007-12-19T19:59:00.000-05:00

It is a short little clip but, Ryleigh is singing in her school concert. "Black and white, the perfect combination. White and Black the perfect combination" Every time she claps her hands together they are saying perfect combination. It was a really cute little show. Dustin was trying to sing along with them. I took Ryleigh to the Dr. This morning to make sure she did not have an ear infection. She was good, so I made her go to school. Her teacher told me that everyone in the class wants to sit by Ryleigh. My girl is the social butterfly. Dustin has been out of school all week and Ry gets out on Friday. I have to deliver mail on Friday, Saturday, and Monday.

2007-12-16T18:43:00.000-05:00

I stumbled upon my camera. know I have picture of the Christmas Parade and I have pictures of yesterdays family day out at the Guard unit. Dustin is so excited about Santa Clause. He wants to sit on his lap; Ryleigh never wanted to do that. Ryleigh was sick again this last week. She had fevers and a very bad cough. She still has the cough but, she is getting all of her energy back. This week was Finals. I don't have my final grades yet but I got a 100% on my English research paper and a 71% on my Geography final. We will see how it goes. Dee is have some knee problems, he is determined to get a few holes of golf every day. The Post office job is going pretty good. It is a much tougher job then I ever thought it would be. There is just a lot to memorize and the more you memorize the faster you get. Don't forget to send all you packages through the USPS. Help me keep my part time job. And that is about it. Peace out.

2007-12-10T21:32:00.000-05:00

This week is finales, so I don't have a lot of work to do but the work that I do have it critical.
On Friday Ryleigh Dee and I were up most of the night. Ryleigh decided that she was going to get the flu. at about 6:00 in the morning Ry finally went to sleep. She had Flavor Ice and water the whole day. It was the only thing that she would even let touch her lips. Poor baby girl. I think that we are lucky that the little man did not get it. We went to the Hinesville Christmas Parade. The weather was nice, and Ryleigh really wanted to go. I took pictures, but I can't find my camera. I'm getting a little worried and I have looked every where. Christmas shopping is almost done. Sorry, about the pictures.

2007-12-06T20:33:00.000-05:00

It has been a long time once again, but the two classes that I took this semester demand a lot of reading time. By the time I'm done with all that I just want to quit grouping words together forming sentences. Anyway this year is really exciting as far as Christmas goes. Ryleigh is really getting into it. Dustin just follows her lead. He has been singing bits and peaces of Jingle Bells. It's so cute. Monday me and the kids decorated the house. I put the lights up and the kids helped decorate the tree. They have never interacted that much. Next week is finals for school, I can't believe that it has been a year. That means that I only have three left until I have a degree. I took a picture of Doodles pretending to be a lap dog. Dee is working hard and playing less golf, because by the time he gets home it is dark. Well, that is the Dickerson home front.

2007-11-12T21:57:00.000-05:00

It has almost been a month since my last post, for that I apologize but we are all in school and we have all been to Nevada and back. Dee returns from Phoenix tomorrow. He went out there golf and meat up with his old friend Rocky. From what I've been told he had a good time. Yesterday my mom called and told me that my poor kitty cat Salinas Died. I was sad but I know that she is happy where she is at. So, today the kids and I went to Savannah with Chelsea(the old neighbors daughter) and went to Build-A-Bear. The kids really had a good time. Dustin made a DOG and named it Dog, it is wearing spiderman PJs, Just like Dustin. Ryleigh did a white bear and named her Annabell. We also went to Stride Rite and got both of them a new pair of shoes. After we got back I went to the gym with three other's ladies and ran about three miles. I have a PT test this weekend. If I don't pass anything else I'm pretty sure my run will make up for it. Anyway this week is mid terms and I don't know when I will have time to post next. Love you all. The roses were my B-day present the day that I got home. A lady knocked at my door and gave them to me. My man is a good man.

2007-10-12T19:30:00.000-04:00

It has been a never ending circus at the Dickersons. Ryleigh's soccer team won their first game this week. I had four kids show up for a game on Monday and ryleigh took a spill and did not to play anymore so I had two players playing the game. Anyway I got my grades back. I got a B in Sociology and an A in English. This semester I think will be my hardest. I have Geography and English 112. I can't wait to go to NV. only 10 days away. Dustin and Ryleigh have been interacting with each other so much more lately. For the most part it is pointless to even start a movie or a show for them because they always end up running off to play in another room. They are so cute. Ryleigh read her first word to Dee and I this week it was -at- We were so proud of her, she is really starting to catch on. She is doing so much better in school. Dustin is coming home from school singing songs that he is learning like: Wheels on The Buss. Dee has been hard at work, golf, and ESPN @ night. That's all I have for today.

2007-09-27T20:17:00.000-04:00

Ryleigh has had two soccer games. For the most part she just runs around looking pretty. However, today she did a great job as the golley. The first game we got crushed, but the kids don't know that. They have had a lot of fun. Dustin was in the ER last week because he had a fever of 102.5, and by the time I got to the ER it was 103, he is much better know. They said that he was on the verge pneumonia, and he had a ear infection. So, know that he is back in school and he is a big bad three year old. He turned three on the 22nd. I have finals this next week, I have been on orders with the guard for the last three weeks. Dee has been getting a round of golf in here and there. We have had a lot of fun this month and I'm sorry that I have not blogged. I do better next month.

2007-09-09T20:33:00.000-04:00

The past few weeks have been eventful. For the most part Ry and Dustin have been sick. Dustin had a ear infection and a fever of 102 degrees. I had a dental appointment. I had mid terms. I did good on my English mid term 100%, but really really crappy on my sociology midterm. 57.75. I had 103%, I did extra credit, and my mid term took my grade down to a 81% I even studied my butt off. Anyway, my soccer team is the Kings. I could sure use some pointers from my Amber of Kelsey. At least they have played the game competitively. I have learned a lot on line. I just want to make sure that they get the good fundamentals. I went to church this morning and Dee went a played a round of golf. I have two weeks on orders out at the base. So I have another full week ahead of me. Love you all.

2007-08-26T22:36:00.000-04:00

It has been another long week. This week Dustin has been a little sick. He has a pretty bad cough. He has not had any fever though. First and second week of college have gone well for me. Ryleigh on the other hand has been getting in trouble for talking at school. I don't know how you get a little girl to stop talking. Dee went to visit the school and saw that the teacher had sat her in the back of the class; by herself. We were both very upset. My little girl by herself. We called the teacher that night and talked to her. Ryleigh lost her TV for the day and now I think she knows we are serious about her not talking. We had the Torque converter fixed on the Durango a week and a half ago, and while I was on my mail route the Transmission temp light came on. To make a long story even longer the one that they put in failed. And when it did that It tore up other part of the transmission. Fortunately they said that they would pay for this one. And I have new I"M PREG. Kidding I'm the new soccer coach for 4-5 year olds. Ryleigh is going to be on my team

2007-08-14T13:03:00.000-04:00

Dustin is adjusting very well to school. Mrs Diane said that he always puts his stuff away when he is asked, and is always the first in line. I knew he was a leader. Anyway, Ryleigh is also doing good. She had homework for the first time today. The teacher sent a note that said that they would have homework every Tuesday and Thursday. Ryleigh is starting to talk more about all her classes and her friends. I think she is doing very well. Yesterday before Dustin went to school he saw a frog and wanted to play with it and we had time so, he threw rocks at it and almost got the courage to touch it. This is my first week back at school and I have two hours to study in silence. So I have already found something to do with my time. Oh yeah. Ryleigh is having a fund raiser so you have to look at the web page and then decide what you want to support the effort. If you want too.http://www.4jaxco.com/ I sent most of you an e-mail invite so that you could get access to it her student ID is 916858. It ends on the 24th of AUG so be the dolls that I know you are and support her school.

2007-08-10T13:30:00.000-04:00

Both babies are in school:(

What is a mom supposed to do with three hours of empty house? We were afraid that Dustin would not do well in the learning environment however, Dustin surprises us again and did very well. When I got there to pick him up he had a book open and was pretending to read. When he saw me he got up, put his book on the shelf, and went back to his chair. What a big boy. Ryleigh is doing good. She is worn out when she gets home. She got a talkative mark on this tracking calender the first day of school. Ry must have been the social butterfly that day. The past few days she has gotten a smiley face for having a great day. Last night I took the kids to the movies. They watched Ratatouille Ryleigh liked it. If the other kids in the theater started laughing then Ry and Dustin would chime in. It was cute. The pictures are of Dustin getting into the car to go to school, him climbing the stairs to the school, and Daddy and him at the school.

2007-08-06T07:50:00.000-04:00

First Day of SCHOOL

I can't believe it our baby girl is at school today. She was so calm. Ry will be there from 7:20am to 2:15 PM that is seven hours of school. It is just me and Dustin. His pre school starts on the 10th. We are just going to test it out. It is the same school that Ry went to. Anyway yesterday we went to Tybee and played in the ocean. Dee stayed home, because he knew we would want to spend hours up there. Lots of people were getting stung by Jelly Fish, so we stayed by the edge and let the waves crash on us. We left the beach around four. We did not even get out of the parking lot and Dustin was asleep. Sorry I forgot my camera, so I did not get any pictures.

2007-07-30T21:18:00.000-04:00

Ryleigh got her glasses today. She was not a very happy after the reality that they were not for fun wore off. She cried and said, " I can't see." I'm a little concerned that they might not be the right prescription. I just don't see how the can diagnose the correctly at her age. Ry keeps doing a lot of squinting, and looking over the top of the glasses. Kim how did Hannah do with her first pair? Anyway, we also went to get Ryleigh her new school uniforms. I think the uniform is a good Idea. I have to work tomorrow so Dee is going to take Ry to her physical. She has to get two shots. Dustin got a new pair of PJ's and a lunch box. After Dee got off work we took the kids over to the golf course then to the park. I have to work for four days this week. It is good though. Dev we need to do the Biggest Loser Again. I will help with the Grand prize. That is about it.

2007-07-25T08:42:00.000-04:00

I can't believe that it is happening. My little girl is going to school this year. Yesterday we went to the health department to make a appointment for the rest of her checkups. I have finals this week, but I am almost done. I spent a few hours on a ten to twenty paragraph paper and the a half hour before the dead line I found out that it was supposed to be ONE paragraph with TEN to Twenty lines. I was upset. Sierra(Dee's baby girl) is flying in from Hawaii today; she will land in Kentucky. Dee just got his flat screen installed Saturday so, him and the babies have been enjoying HD. It's nice but I don't see what was wrong with the other TV. I don't think I posted the birthday picture.

2007-07-20T17:54:00.000-04:00

This week was quite eventful. Ryleigh is a big bad five year old. She went to the eye doctor this morning. The good news is that the glasses were on sale. The bad news is Ryleigh will wear glasses for the rest of her life. She is farsided this explains why she is always up on the T.V. I don't know how they can be accurate when their that young. Better to find out know before school starts then to wonder why her grades are suffering. Daddy and Ryleigh have also been working on tying her shoes. Dustin is a handful. He loves his power rangers. When he gets mad at Ry he normally uses her middle name, it's cute. He is doing well with the potty training, and ryleigh's Pre-school teacher said that she would take Dustin to see how he does in a learning environment. The Corvette, Volvo, and the Derange all got the once over. I am know taking donations(kidding) as long as everything lasts for another six years I'm happy. I have drill this weekend and finals next week. Dee has been running from one house to another trying to take care of his case load. Today we helped wash the neighbors car for his birthday.

2007-07-10T18:48:00.000-04:00

I guess I'm due for a post. I hope you have the time to sit and read this is going to be a long one.

We just got back from KY. The kids had a lot of fun with granny. The first day we got there they went to the park and spent the whole day with their granny Dickerson. The next day we started by taking Mrs. Dickerson to the Hospital. They found out she had a bleeding ulcer and anemia. We were all worried sick. She was released on Friday and the Ry was so happy to see her granny. Dee played golf and bet horses I had midterms and and three three chapters to read. Got a 78 on my English midterm and an 81 on my psychology midterm. We came home on Sunday night and got ready for work. I had to sew my strips on. That was a waist of time even though I'm getting paid as an E-6 they won't pin my stripes until the 25th. No big deal I still got promoted July 1st. Tomorrow our baby girl turns 5. I can't believe it. The pictures are the babies eating a big GA watermelon.

2007-06-22T14:44:00.000-04:00

Update on the farm.

It does not look so good. I pulled my first ear of corn today it is pathetic. I don't think that corn a two and one foot should be tasseling. I have corn nuggets. what a disaster, the cucumbers are still flowering but not doing any thing else. I planted some potato's and I think that they are going to be successful. The tomato's got eaten by those Green horn worms. I thought that I had rabbits, or they wilted because of the heat, then I took a close look and saw those little bastards on the stem. It was to late. The watermelon is still to early to tell but of the ten or so seeds that I planted only two sprouted and doodles stepped on one. On a positive not the rosebushes in the front of the house are doing very well so are the little queen palms.

The babies are doing very well, Dustin is doing good potty training and ryleigh is always telling on he. They are so good at playing together. It might only last a few minutes then they want to beat the snot out of each other. I cherish the moments that they are enjoying themselves. Dee got a new set of golf clubs for fathers day and Ryleigh made him a card. I have been working a lot and doing school. It will all slow down when school starts up.

2007-06-12T06:11:00.000-04:00

It has been another busy week. The babies have been spending lots of time at the babysitters, but it will pay off. I had drill this weekend. I got to play op 4 (for training, we attack groups of people to see how they would react) just like good guy bad guy. I have bites from who knows what all over the bottom of my leg. Dee is training all week. It was so cute yesterday I asked Dustin if he had a good time playing with the other kids yesterday he paused for a second the he said, " uh yeah." It was so darn cute. Ry is enjoying the other kids too. The picture is of Ry and dustin watching 3-D Sherk.

2007-06-05T08:20:00.000-04:00

We had a good weekend. We asked the Hargises to watch the babies and we rode the Harley to Savannah, and had dinner at the Macaroni Grill. Dustin and Ry are having fun this summer they have been out side a lot of the time and are starting to get the Coppertone bottoms. I had to work Saturday and It was raining the whole time I was delivering mail. That sucked. Anyway Friday I went over to do Lorie's hair for the Ball that they were having and I ended up doing four ladies hair. I took pictures of almost all of them. The picture is of Dustin and his new Spiderman shirt. He loves spiderman He has never even seen the movie but he loves him. Anyway, back to the books. Love you all.

2007-05-27T12:45:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, after I got back from work and Dee went out played a few holes. We took Ry and Dustin to the Drive-in movie. We went to go see Schrek. It was pretty good. I still think that one out does all of them. They only started to get into the movie at the end. I think that is because they were getting tired. It was after eleven o'clock when we got home. So today after Dustin woke the whole family up. Daddy went to play some golf with his friends. I went out and mowed the lawn, and intend on washing my car. That about raps it up talk to you soon.

2007-05-23T18:43:00.000-04:00

It has been a long weekend, and we cant seem to get rid of the sickness. Dustin had a fever and a sore throat this weekend and now I have a sore throat and fever. I don't understand why, I have not been able to eat much. But after I got the sore throat I did not think about the root canal. Dee is up in Macon this week, luckily it is the last week that we have to do without him. I ran my first route by myself. I think that it went OK. One of my co workers said that it took her until ten o'clock to get her mail delivered. I was only out an extra hour an five minutes. I was worn out. It was on my way home that I felt my fever and sore throat coming on. I signed more paper work for my promotion. So , If I don't go full time guard I will be promoted. Ryleigh has got to play in the water all week, and is getting so dark. I wish I could tan that easy. Dustin almost has the potty mastered. If only he would go before he started to tinkle. He pinches it of and finishes up in the potty.

2007-05-18T21:24:00.000-04:00

We have a Pre school Graduate. She had her little graduation yesterday. She had two solo's and she did sing them but you could hardly hear her. It was so cute. Dustin was so engrossed in all the toys in the other room we hardly saw him except when they brought the snacks out. Ryleigh asked me this morning if she had school and she was sad when I told her that school does not start until August. I have Drill this weekend and my flight chief is supposed to be putting me in for promotion. Yeah E-6 AKA Technical Sergent. Just to put things my honey retired as an e-7, I might out rank him before my time is up. Then I can give the orders. Just kidding

2007-05-16T10:28:00.000-04:00

Today I went and registered for classes again. This semester I'm taking English and PSYCH. I'm taking a bone head English. I'm not even going to bother with the placement test. I know I need to start from the very bottom. Ryleigh has two days of school left and next year she will be a big bad kindergartner. Time flies. Dustin is doing so well at potty training that I think he will be ready for pre school by August. They gave Dee five cases to work on so, I think that he is feeling a bit overwhelmed. I had a root canal yesterday. I can hardly open my mouth to eat. But no more hot cold sensitive, and I got to keep my tooth. The picture is from last night after I took his hair down. I thought it look cool. He thought it had a little Jerry curl look. Handsome man either way you look at it.

2007-05-14T20:46:00.000-04:00

Finals are over. Ryleigh is in her last week of school. Dustin is doing really good potty training. Dee has one more week of training and then he does not have to go to Macon. Mothers day was OK. Ryleigh was sick Sat. and Sun fever of 102, Sore throat, and Puking. Poor baby. Today she is doing a lot better. Fever is about 98.8 so, things are looking good. I have been doing a lot of training with the post office. I'm so slow. I did good on Saturday. I made good time on my route. Today was a different story, It took me forever to deliver the business portion of our route. Now that I know were everything is I hope it goes quicker, and I think that my boss hopes the same thing. I passed both of my classes Not with the A that I wanted I got an 89 in Western Civilization and a 78 in computers. The final killed me. So who is going to send me money for my report card????? Anyway the picture is just another cute on of my dirty kids.

2007-05-06T09:37:00.000-04:00

What a mess,

I have tried for over a week to get into my account. I have not had a whole lot of time to do it but every time I tried it told me that I had the wrong password. Anyway, A lot has happened and a lot is happening. I started my job at the Post office, Dustin and I have had the Flu. Ryleigh is doing good in school. Dee is doing a lot of training for his job. I have finals this week and I have to got to three days of Postal academy. As you can tell it is crazy in Georgia. For the first time in Six years we did not even look at the Kentucky Derby. So after this week things should slow down. The top picture is Ry and Dustin playing in the dirt. The picture of Dustin is my little guy with the flu. He lost two pounds.

2007-04-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Another week has gone by. In the past week I have been to the ER for an infection in my gums. The first part of the week I was on pain killers and antibiotics. I did a lot of sleeping. My neighbors made dinner for Dee and watched kids two days in a row while I slept. I love them their great I'm sad that next Saturday the are moving. Now I have to drive to go see them.

Dustin and Ryleigh have had a chance to play at lots of park. Dustin is on and off with his potty training. Some days he really like it other I will change big boy pants three times in an hour. Ryleigh is happy to be back at school, she was just on spring break. I missed my first week of Post office training, now we have to reschedule the training. I finished painting Dustin's room so that his new big boy bed would look good in it. He looks so happy his big bed. I'm sad to see the crib go.

2007-04-13T11:51:00.000-04:00

It was very cold here the past few weeks, So my grass and my garden are struggleing to make it. I don't know if the tomatos will pull through but I think that everything else is doing OK. I had a mid terms this week so I have not been getting much sleep. I got a 90% on my Western Civilatation quizz and a 77% on intro to computers midterm. :( I dummed about that one because I studied so hard. Anyway, Dee is enjoying working close to home. He gets an hour lunch break, so we get to see him in the middel of the day it is great. Here is a picture of all of us on Easter I did not want to post it because I look like a cow, only my polka dots a pink not white. However the kids and Dee look cute. So I won't be selfish.

2007-04-08T20:12:00.000-04:00

We had a Happy Easter. All of us got up and went to church. Dee's church not mine, but we went as a family. Yesterday we died eggs, and today we had an Easter egg hunt. Ry and Dustin had a good time the looked so cute. We ate Easter dinner at the neighbors house. Dee had to go and volunteer at the Golf course so he missed dinner. I'm still holding my own in my classes. Dee is doing a lot of reading at work until he goes through his training. So love you all.

2007-04-04T09:41:00.000-04:00

Sorry it has been a while since my last post. My garden is making progress, My Lilly's have started to bloom, my corn is sprouting up, and my grass is getting green. This past Saturday the babies went to an Easter egg hunt on base with the neighbors. Dustin got a prize for being the first kid there. We think that he really one it because the commander thought he was a cutie. Ryleigh did not want anything to do with egg hunt. What a grump. On Monday I had to take both kids to the DR. to find out why their eyes were running and throats hurt. Just as I suspected they have allergies. Dee started his new job yesterday, so far it is going pretty good. I'm doing good in school but I dont have much time for anything else.

2007-03-30T18:59:00.000-04:00

I might have a green thumb. It has been a week and I'm already seeing the sprouts. My lawn is getting really green. The kids have had a lot of time to play outside, because I'm out there so much. I think that I might make my garden bigger so I can put in some fruit. I thought that Dustin might have pink eye. He was rubbing them and they were running so I thought I would give him some allergy medicine and now he is OK for now. My first assignments were turned in and I have a 90 in one class and a 95 in another. I hope I can keep my A's. So back to school work I go. See some of my garden progress.

2007-03-27T14:54:00.000-04:00

The past few days have been fun and eventful. We went to the beach on Sunday with the neighbors on all of there friends. Ryleigh had a lot of kids to play with. Dustin spent most of his time digging on the beach. I spent a lot of time in the water body boarding. I had a good time. I was sore the next morning. I did not know that I used as many muscles as I did. Ry did not have school on Monday, but I did not go anywhere I have a lot of reading to do for this week's assignments. Yuck. I don't miss that aspect of school.

2007-03-24T21:55:00.000-04:00

It has been a busy week. Instead of doing blogs I have been doing homework. Ryleigh went to the movies with one of her friends from school today. They saw TMNT. The kids mom said that they like it. Dustin and I have also been busy in the yard. Today we finished a small veggie garden. (With the help of the neighbors) They did not have to help, but they did. I think it is because they know they will reap the benefits of the garden if it grows. I have planted town rose bushes, some Lilli's, little palm trees, four bulbs, corn, tomato's, bell peppers, cucumbers, sage, some grass seed, and some other herb. If it all works I will have a great looking yard and some yummy vegetables. This is my before picture's. I will post the after pictures later. The other new is I'm an official employee of the US post office. I start on the 14th of April, part time.

2007-03-19T15:30:00.000-04:00

So, we have been married for Six years. Not without its drama. Yesterday we went and played a round of golf. and today we are going to spend the day with the babies and go to dinner as a family. Congratulations to Dev and Nate on the newest addition to there family, born today. Can't wait to see the pictures. Dee took Ryleigh to the Golf course this morning after she got out of school and let her swing at some balls. She had fun. Today is my first official day back in school. Dustin has just been home relaxing with his mom all day. I have some pictures of the babies from a few days ago. They would not stand still so here are a few action photos I managed to get. One is Ryleigh and her Friend.

2007-03-14T19:47:00.000-04:00

Today I did not wake up to take Ryleigh to school. Dee and I were up all night with Dustin. The pollen is so bad down here it has all of us congested and sneezing. Only Dustin can't sleep because he is being hit the hardest. Today I went an played nine holes at the golf course, then I stopped at the Base Exchange and bought some bulbs and Rose bushes. It was such a nice day if it did not tale an hour to get to the beach I would have been up their today. And it is official I start my first College class on the 19th of March. I'm taking two classes. Intro to computers and Western civilization I. I hope that I Do well it has been so long I don't even Think I remember what grammar is. Then after Dee got home I washed the cars. Now it is time to put the babies to bed.

2007-03-12T19:59:00.000-04:00

It was a great day to go to the beach. After Ryleigh got out of school we packed up and headed to Tybee Island to catch some Rays with the neighbors. Ryleigh was very excited to go. Buy the time we got there it was two thirty and the clouds were coming in. Ryleigh and Dustin were determined to have a good time. They played with Matt an Chelsea in the water and did site seeing with dad. Buy the end of the day the were exhausted and ready for bed. We had a good family day out and that is all that matters.

2007-03-07T10:48:00.000-05:00

We are making progress. This morning Dustin took off his pamper threw it away and got on the potty. I tried to put a pamper back on him and he had a cow. So I tried the big boy pants. A few minutes later he took those off threw them away and got on the potty. So I had to dig Thomas the train undies out of the garbage. If I can get him trained before the school year starts he can go to pre school. The exterminator is coming this afternoon. I found a brown recluse in my bathroom. I'm pretty sure that that is what it was I sure hope that I'm wrong. It must be to cold outside for them. Anyway we have to go pick up my little girl.

2007-03-04T08:50:00.000-05:00

Kids are feeling better. No more fevers. They slept through the night last night. Ry and Dustin have spent a lot of time playing together seance we have not gone outside for a few days. We don't have much planned for the few days that Dee has off, I just know that he is happy to have them. You might have seen on the new all of the tornado's around us. We just got the wind and rain. So we are good to go. Dustin went to the toilet and climbed up on it on his own yesterday. Yeah, a little progress. No pants on Dustin because we are working on the potty thing.

2007-03-02T08:57:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we went to the Doctor. Ryleigh has an ear infection and Dustin is getting on. So they are both on amoxicillan. Poor babies. After we went to the Dr. I took the kids to the store so they could pick out a toy. Ryleigh wanted to look at the fish. So her and Dustin were so excited about the fish I decided to get both of them one. They both got Betta's. Ryleighs is a girl that she named Lizzy. I don't know why. And Dustin's is a male Betta that I named Blue, because he is blue. I thought that this breed might live longer then toes flaky gold fish. The one at the top of the bowl is the female the on at the bottom is the male.

2007-02-26T08:54:00.000-05:00

So this weekend the kids had to stay cooped up. Both of them have had fevers. But Dee has to work on Saturdays so I called the neighbor and she came over to watch the babies while we went out and played a round of golf. I'm getting better at that game and it makes me want to play more. After Dee got home and we ate dinner I took the neighbors son to the move Reno 911 Miami. He was the only one that wanted to go with me. But it was so funny. So Dee was off Sunday and today. He went and played his round of golf then he worked at the golf course until about six. Today I should find out what day I start at the Post Office. If they liked my driving record.

2007-02-21T16:19:00.000-05:00

Ryleigh had school this morning, so Dustin an I came home and finished filing our taxes. Then we went an picked up Ryleigh. On our way home we got the oil changed on the Durango. While we waited we walked over to the Sonic for some tots and a orange cream slush. The weather has been cloudy, but it hi in the high 60's and breezy. Perfect weather for a kite. So Ryleigh Dustin and I went out side with Ry's cheap but effective kite and flew it until she was bored with it. Dustin like watching the whole thing he was more interested in pulling on the kite tail. So Now it is time to start dinner and wait on our favorite man to get home from work.

2007-02-20T13:00:00.000-05:00

So after a three day weekend Ryleigh is back at school so to day we brought a friend home and he idea of playing was watching T.V. with Dustin. So Ryleigh is a little disappointed. I plan on getting them all out of the house around three when cypress Sam's opens up. Yesterday Dee and I went and played a round of golf. I had a halfway good game. Dustin is crawling in an out of his crib at will so I guess that it means that it is time to go to the big bed. Anyway Dee is working long days and his commute on the way home is very long the traffic adds about forty five minutes. It feels really good to be home watching my babies. I don't remember the days being so long. That my scoop for the day. Dee was not posing for any pictures so doesn't the code red look great?

2007-02-17T18:40:00.000-05:00

I'm back for good Dee and I had a good Valentines Day. Dee and I played nine hole and then we picked the kids up and all went out to dinner. Dee started his Job yesterday. It took him over an hour and a half to get home because traffic was so bad in Savannah. I went and got my nails done. This morning Ryleigh Dustin and I Lounged around the house until about three. Then we went to the indoor kids park. Dustin is so tired He is just fighting the sleep monster. Ryleigh just keeps going until you have to tell her to stop. Ryleigh is glad to have her mommy home. Daddy was great, but he is not mommy. Anyway It is good to be home. I have a lot of catching up to do. Love you all.

2007-01-26T19:43:00.000-05:00

I think that the post office interview went ok the interviewer basically tried to weed out the people who did not understand the position was a part time gig. once a week some times more. I don't know if I will get the second interview. But I was the only one in the group that had a car big enough to hold the mail. Yeah. But she said that they hire in by scores on the test and veterans preference. After I got home I went and got my nails done then Ryleigh and I played Barbie's. Dustin has not stopped playing with his Tonka tractor. This is all inspired by his love for the movie cars. What a ham. Dee went and played a round of golf. So now it is time to go to bed. I do not have any new pictures of the babies so here is one from December. That is his great grandpa's hat.

2007-01-25T19:30:00.000-05:00

I'm back at home. I have a Job interview for the post office on the 26th. Dee and the babies came down for the weekend and we all went a bet some horses. I hit a horse that paid 60 to 1. that is 141.oo dollars. So I made 139.00. I was happy. Anyway Ry and Dustin had a lot of fun ryleigh and I went and bought new shoes for both of the babies. They stayed for four days and then came back to GA. Anyway I have a whole lot of stuff to talk about but I just thought I would drop you all a line and let you know I care. Sorry no Pictures.

2007-01-14T14:04:00.000-05:00

So I came home for a short visit. again. Yesterday the kids and I went out to breakfast with Chelsea. Then we came home to wait for daddy to finish his round of golf. He brought everyone McDonald's and we all enjoyed that. The Neighbors had quite a few people come over to there house for the football game. After I got back from Wal-Mart I took Ryleigh and Dustin over to play with all the kids that were over there. Dustin tapped out around 7:00 came home and went to bed. Then he was up at 1:30 and did not go back to sleep until after three. Ryleigh and I came home about 9:30. This morning I took the babies to wash the car with me and Dee stayed home and vacuumed. Then we went to the park for about a half hour, came home and gave the babies a bath. Anyway Today is a big day for Dustin. He got his first pair of Big boy pants. He was very excited. We will see how it goes. Anyway I'm on the road again. Love you all.

2007-01-05T21:08:00.000-05:00

I'm home for the weekend. They gave me my new living quaters. It is a very nice Appartment about 20 minutes away from the base with Over four swimming pools, a spa, I get Maid service twice a month, and they have a tanning bed. So I don't have it to bad. Both of the kids have had fevers today. Ryleigh missed school. This morning I had a test for the Hinesville police department. I think that the test went well. Only 8 of the 31 scheduled to test showed up today. However they take the top scores and put them into a pool and they keep narrowing it down with every phase of the tests. I'm going to have to drag a 165 pound Dummy 50 meters then go lift 75 pounds then run some more. I think that is will be a long process. After that test we have to qualify with the hand gun. But it is not in my hands. If I'm supposed to be a police officer I won't have any problems. The pictures posted to day Ryleigh took. She is not bad she got a little carried away with it when she started to take pictures of The magnets on the fridge. I won't post the ones that she took of me. It is good to be home, but I will be headed out Sunday around five so I can get back to Tampa.

2007-01-02T21:05:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have no pictures but, I thought I would keep you all updated. Today Was a down day on the base so I guess I showed up a day early. So I took advantage of my time and went and bet some horses at Tampa Bay Downs. I did not do as well as I would have hoped. Dee said that he took the babies on post to play. I got a picture on the camera phone of Dustin playing. It is the end of day one and I miss my family. 44 days to go. Ryleigh goes back to school on Thursday. Anyway I will keep you updated as well as I can. Peace out.

2007-01-01T09:34:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year.

I hope that everyone enjoyed their night. Dee and I let the kids stay up pretty late and we did the usual watched television. Last night was a good night just to relax. I'm all packed and ready to hit the road. I have to report Tuesday morning by 7:00am, so in order to get there before it is dark I need to leave around 11:00am. I have a few odds and ends at the store I need to pick up, so I will go to the store with Ry and spent a little bit more time with my babies.

2006-12-30T19:43:00.000-05:00

Today we spent the day out and about. Dee went to play a round of golf. He had to stop at nine because it started to rain. When he got back I went an tanned then I got my nails done. When I got home Dee went to see if he could get in nine more holes and I took the kids to the new play area. It is called Cypress Sam's tree house. You should have see Dustin he tried so hard to climb a section of the play area. He never lost his temper he just tried an tried. He used all of his muscles to try and get up to the next level but he never got there. It was so cute to see him try so hard. After we finish at Cypress Sam's we went to the golf course to try out the new golf clubs that granny Dickerson gave them for Christmas. Ryleigh did a good job with her putting. As her Daddy game around to go to the 10th hole Ryleigh said that she wanted to ride in the cart. Dee could not tell his daughter no. especially after she said, Dad can I go with you. Her Dad said I don't think so. Then Ry said, But I got the ball in the hole. She wanted her dad to know that she was good enough to play. So they went to hole ten and Dustin and I parked around by the 11th hole so we could pick her up. It started to rain again. So we got home and the garbage disposal feel off. So Dee had to deal with that.

2006-12-28T22:10:00.000-05:00

Dee has been in Albany Georgia for the last two days. So, the kids and I decided that to day we wold go to the new play area on Post. It is very nice play area. It costs two dollars a person. The kids had so much fun. After all the fun was over we got home and took down all the Christmas lights and the tree. Ryleigh said that she would miss the tree. They are still busy playing with all of the Christmas gifts. This year they got stuff with lots of little parts. Santa must not have been thinking clearly when he did that. Dustin keeps telling me there is a monster in his closet. and I can't take him out of his bed until I open the door. It's cute.

I still have a lot of pictures from Louisville so I am going to post more of the for all of you to enjoy.

2006-12-26T15:04:00.000-05:00

We had a good Christmas in Kentucky. We had to come back a little sooner because Dee has training tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson had everyone come over to there house for Christmas. They were lucky enough to have all of there kids in the same house for Christmas. Ryleigh and Dustin had many days that they just got worn out, as illustrated in the picture above. While we were up there Dee had a chance to Bet some horses and I went to the casino. For those who care we did not make a dime. I have a lot of pictures to post. They might tell the story better then me. Any way we all enjoyed our time with the family. The picture of dee with the beeds was on Christmas eve. We were at Connies watching Ross play the Hawaii bowl game. Good times.

2006-12-20T10:09:00.000-05:00

Monday the Neighbors came over. We had our little gift exchange. We got some gifts for them and they got some gifts for us. So we decided that Monday was a good day to to exchange. Ryleigh played Santa. Dee was the first to open the gift. They got him a University of Hawaii T-shirt. Ryleigh got a Christmas Barbie, I got a Yankee Candle, and Dustin got a Transformer.

It was a good night Dustin was frustrated with the transformer, because he could not figure it out. It got thrown a couple times. That same night Dustin found a pen and decided to write all over the walls. Thank goodness for Semi Gloss Paint. We are excited for Christmas with family. See you all soon.

2006-12-17T21:34:00.000-05:00

Today Ryleigh was invited over to the neighbor's house to decorate ginger bread houses and sugar cookies. They invited a couple other girls Ryleigh's age. For the most part, Ryleigh just wanted to play with her friend Susan. They always have fun together. I did the whole house while she played. Dustin just ran around the house causing the usual trouble. Dee went to Macon yesterday to put in some time for his mentoring job. When he got back he came over and got Dustin. Not to long after that Dustin fell asleep with his head on the stool and his knees on the floor. Poor baby. So Ry decided to paint one sugar cookie. Then she was off again. So tonight Dee has a fever and a sinus infection. Poor baby. Yesterday Ryleigh was complain that her tummy hurt. I took her out of the truck at the PX so they could go play and she threw up. Poor baby.

2006-12-15T13:30:00.000-05:00

Today was Ryleigh's Christmas party. They had lots of candy and little gifts for all the kids. I took some good pictures. Dustin came to the party too. He had another late night. He did not go to bed until 12:30. I don't think he knows how to get himself to sleep. Ryleigh got a pony from her gift exchange buddy. She could not wait to get home and play with it. It was the last day of school until the second of January. So after my job interview on the 20th we will go visit the family. I also got pulled over today right as I pulled into Ryleighs school he flipped on his lights. He asked If I pulled in to get away from him. Of course I said no. I told him it was my daughters school. He said that I was going 62 in a 45. He saw my law enforcement sticker when I was looking for my registration, and asked if I was law enforcement and I told him that I was. So to make a long story even longer he let me go with a warning. Hurray for the blue and black sticker.

2006-12-13T23:18:00.000-05:00

Time for another update. Ryleigh is going to have a Christmas party at school so I went to the store and bought candy canes and Christmas sports bottles for all the kids in Ry's class. The candy canes are for the classic candy Cane reindeer. I will take a picture when I finish them. I spent the last two days babysitting for on of the kids at Ry's school. Their mom had to have her Gal Bladder removed. So I had her Five month old and her four year old. Ryleigh stayed busy the whole time. The Five month old sleeps better then my two year old. Last night Dustin was up at 12:00 am and went back to bed at 4:30 am. I don't know how he is functioning. Ryleigh is learning so much she can spell mom, dad, and dog. She loves to write.

2006-12-07T21:57:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness for good neighbors. We really got lucky having the Hargises move in next door. They wanted to take Ryleigh and Dustin to the Hinesville Christmas parade, so naturally we let them. Dee and I had a date night. We went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner then we saw a movie, (Deja Vu) I don't think that is how you spell it, but it was a very good movie. They said that Ryleigh had a good time, but Dustin slept through the whole thing. I had Chelsea take my camera and she got a couple of good shots.

2006-12-04T19:28:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow I go back into make up my October guard drill because I was on orders. So, now I have two days to make up. I have been trying to exercise two times a day. That way I won't beat myself up if I only work out once. So far I'm doing pretty good. This morning I took Ryleigh into school early so I could take the neighbors mom into Jacksonville. Dustin went to bed late last night and has not slept well for about four days. So, around 11:30 our little man decided to go to sleep and he slept until 4:00. He woke up a new kid. Ryleigh also decided that she wanted to have a photo shoot so I took pictures of he and she posed herself and told me when I could take the picture. What a doll.

2006-12-03T21:03:00.000-05:00

I had Guard Drill this weekend so I did not have much time to take pictures. Ryleigh is doing very well in school and she has quite a few friends. A few days ago we were a the store and we saw one of her class mates there. They waved and the little boy (Blake) said " I love you Ryleigh." It was cute. Dustin has been very cranky. He has not been sleeping well at all. All I can do is treat his symptoms. He is not eating like he usually does. But he probably full from all the junk that he has been swallowing. I got a FLU shot yesterday so my arm hurts. But I will take that pain over the Flu any day. That just about raps it up for the weekend.
I have a picture from a few days ago. It is Dee's good friend from his Army days Big Daddy. Good looking men arn't they?

2006-11-28T20:26:00.000-05:00

Yesterday one of Ryleigh's class mates came home and played with Ry for a few hours. They played princess for most of that time and Dustin played the bad guy. This morning Dee had a job interview and we are both excited about the possibilities. This job is doing something that he enjoys doing, working with kids between the ages of 10 and 15. Today Dustin was feeling creative, so he asked for some paper and colored. When Dee got home Dustin was telling Pops about the paper and all that he had created, it was cute. Today I made rice crispe treats and dinner, Dee got in his round of golf and I worked out this morning at the gym on post.

2006-11-26T15:10:00.000-05:00

We had a very nice thanksgiving over at the neighbors. Ryleigh has a runny nose again. Yesterday I put the lights up on the house. I will have to get a picture of them at night so you get the full effect. The Christmas tree is already up too. Maybe this year I won't have to move all of the ornaments to the middle of the tree to keep Dustin from getting them. I only have three more Christmas gifts to get and then I'm done with my shopping. Yeah!!! Yesterday I put in another job application. This job only pays tips, but they are very flexible. That is good. Anyway Dee is out playing a round of golf with the Dwaine (neighbor). They left at nine this morning it is past three now. I guess they are having fun.

2006-11-22T16:35:00.000-05:00

Well, It has been a week. I put in three Job applications. Dee has also put in some applications. Yesterday I took the Babies to an indoor park. It actually felt like winter yesterday. This morning at 9:00 the nextdoor neighbor's Daughter, Chelsea and I played Martha Stewart and Betty Crocker. I was Betty. We baked three pumkin pies, a banana nut cake, chocolate chip cookies, and. Two loafs of bread. All from scratch. We finished around Three. So I finale used the Cook book CD's that Dee got me for Christmas last year. I think it went over well.
So what is everyone doing for Thanksgiving tomorrow.

2006-11-13T19:13:00.000-05:00

Ahsta la vista Molly( I have no Idea if that is the right spelling). Last night I drove Molly to Jacksonville. We stayed in a motel so we would not have to wake up at two in the morning to drive to the air port. Her plane left at seven this morning so she had to be there at six. I was in a hurry because I had to drive 140 miles to get to a class in Savannah. So, it has been a long day. I came home from my class and spent some time with my babies. Ryleigh and Dustin helped me vacuum the floor. What good babies.

2006-11-11T09:04:00.000-05:00

I have been having fun with my Molly. I picked her up Monday night. It was late so we came home and went to bed. The first full day Mol's an I went to get our nails and eyebrow's done. Then we tanned. Then Wednesday we went an worked out then we went and tanned. Molly has a sunburn now so I think that we are done with that. Thursday we went to the outlet mall and Bought Ryleigh some finger paint. Dustin got a helicopter. What a mess. Ry had fun though. I dropped off my application for Liberty County Police Department. Friday after Dee got back from whatever he had to do we all went to the golf course to hit some balls. Ryleigh did pretty good. Dustin slept through it. Then Molly and I took the kids to the park. After Dee finished playing his round of golf he came home and Molly and I went to the movies. That movie with Borat in it. Wow!! Not for the sensitive viewer. Anyway today promises to be another busy day.

2006-11-04T19:34:00.000-05:00

We had another good day. I had drill, but it was family day. Dee brought the babies up to see me. Dustin is still under the weather so Dee took him home after they looked at a couple of the planes that we had there today. Ryleigh and Dustin both got to sit in a C-130, and a huey. They also got to look at the AWAX (a big surveillance aircraft). Dee took Dustin home to get out of the elements. So, Ry stayed with me and She got to climb up the ladder on the B2 bomber. I took a picture on my cell phone but I would not post. She also played on the on the little bouncy gym things. Then she got ride the bus down to the chow hall and eat some yummy military food. Then we went a rode a fire truck. She impressed all of the guys in my unit. They all thought that she was funny. What a show stopper. The captain walked in the room. He said, " It looks like we have a new recruit." Ry said, "I want to write my name." So he said, " ok." Then he helped her choose a color. What a ham. Then I got out to the car and found out my battery was dead. Happy birthday to me. But some Guys from the unit helped Ry and I get it started. That is what I get for leaving the lights on. After I got home I took Dustin to the E.R. He does not have anything wrong. We just wanted to make sure he was not getting pneumonia. They said, he was Ok and gave him a breathing treatment. So good day. So here is another Holloween Picture.

2006-11-03T19:52:00.000-05:00

This morning Dee went to work for the second morning in a row. I have been home for four days and I have to go to work in the morning. I have guard drill. Last night Dee and I spent most of the night painting the bathroom and changing the light fixture in our bathroom. It came out pretty nice. Ryleigh is writing her name by herself now. She has a hard time with her H but that is sure to come with practice. She like to play with her doodle pad. Always drawing shapes and whatever else she can think of. Dustin was just along for the ride today. He is trying to sing his A B C's it sound so cute.

2006-11-01T19:49:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a very fun day for all of us. Lorie, the next door neighbor, watched the babies while Dee and I played a round of golf. But the time we got back it was getting dark and time for Trick-or-treat. So we got the kids ready to go. The neighbor and I went on post to trunk or treat. There were not many trunks there so we went to a neighborhood around the corner. I was suprised that Dustin kept his little hood on all night. The were both adorable. Today was a big day too. We finally sold the Cougar:( I cried as it drove away. It is on or Dee and I's first big purchases together. I was hard to see it go. However, the guy that bought it is good with cars and understands the value of keeping it original. So next week we won't see it with spinners, tinted windows, and lime green. So we found the right guy. The we went to the Lowe's to pick up a few home improvement items. That was about it. Peace out.

2006-10-29T20:20:00.000-05:00

I missed my baby's while I was gone, and daddy needed some free time. So I took the babies to Wal Mart to get a costume. Ryleigh wanted to be the little Mermaid but I did not want to drive to Savannah to get is so she settled for a fairy princess. I was looking for a Firefighter for Dustin but all the ones the had left were way to big. So Dustin is going to be a care bear. It is going to be to big for him so I don't know if he will want it on long. He might go as a spoiled brat. I got a call from work that said that I had to come into work tonight. After I woke up from my nap I got another call. This time it was work and they told me that I did not have to go to work. Yeah!!!! So I decide to take the babies to the pumkin patch. We also took our neighbor Lori and her son Matt. Ryleigh kept picking the ugly deformed pumpkins so I told her she could pick a little one. After that the neighbors came over and we carved our Pumkins. Ryleigh really got into it. That wraps it up for the day.

2006-10-28T15:25:00.000-04:00

Time for an update. I left for Gulf Port MS. On the 21st. I don't know if we passed or not. Our Squadron did good. If another squadron does really bad we all have to repeat the exercise. Every bone in my body hurts. My legs have bruises all over them, But I still had fun because that is what I like to do. I used over four hundred rounds of ammunition. I got the most trigger time. Yeah Me!! Enough about me. Dee and the babies went up to Virginia to see Aunt Fay and Granny Dickerson. I know that they got spoiled. Ryleigh and Fay were having a tea party when I called last night. Dustin I'm sure had just as much fun. Dee will have to find out details when he returns. So I have pictures of the kids that I need to mail out so I will try and get them out this week.

2006-10-20T20:47:00.000-04:00

Another restless night. Both babies are waking up feeling terrible. But as the day goes on the congestion subsides and the come to life again. Ryleigh went to school today. Dustin spent the morning with his dad. I had to go on post to buy some odds and ends for the field. I have to leave my sick babies, and my coming down with something husband. They will have to fend for themselves for eight days. I took a picture of Dustin today that might last the rest of his life. But he would not let me take off his shoes so It made for a cute picture on the poddy. So I have a lot to do to get ready for the weekend, So I will take some pictures of this week. You wont't see a post for another week unless Dee does one.

2006-10-19T21:02:00.000-04:00

Ryleigh and Dustin are still a little under the weather. Morning's are the worst. Today when I took Ryleigh to school her teacher told me that Ryleigh wrote her name yesterday. The only letter that she had trouble with was the H. Our little girl is growing up so fast. Lorie (the next door neighbor) watched Ry and Dustin while Dee and I went to play a round of golf. We had a good time. Then we picked the babies up and Dee ordered a pizza. While we waited for the pizza Ryleigh and the neighbors two kids ( Chelsea and Matt) went on Post to run around the track. Ry ran about a quarter of a mile with Chelsea. We are all worn out but we had a good day. More pictures from the trip. But they are cute I can't pass them up.

2006-10-15T22:26:00.000-04:00

Another active day. I had to be at Guard drill, so Dee was home with the babies. He got a babysitter and went a played a round of golf. He said that he did a little better today. His back was not as sore. Ryleigh did not want to come home from the neighbors house she said that she wanted to live there. She even told me that she did not love me anymore she loved them. I made her come home anyway. After I settled in Dustin felt really hot so I took his Temp. He has a fever 100.3. It is mild but he is a grump. I have had a headache almost everyday this last week.
I just wanted to post a few pictures. The family photo is not very good but it is something to look at.

2006-10-14T22:01:00.000-04:00

This is going to be a long one you might want some snacks or maybe a something to drink.
So we are back from CT. We had a good time with Devanie and family. It took us 15 hrs to get back home. We did not get to stay long because we had to get back so I could get back to work. After we got back, Ryleigh and Dustin were not at all tired so, Dee and I had to find things to keep ourselves busy so we could stay awake. I needed to get my nails done so My neighbor Lori and I went an got that done. We had a good time. Dee went and played a round of golf. His back is still bothering him, so I don't think that he got to enjoy it as much as he would have liked. Then we got to go to bed. Yeah!! So the next day Ryleigh had school. I dropped Ryleigh off at school and went straight up to the Guard base to turn in some paperwork. Buy the time I got done with that it was time to pick up Ry. So Ryleigh and I went to the store and rented a steam cleaner. While Dee steamed the carpets Dustin, Ry and I went to the park. We got home and I decided to make some cookies. Cookies from scratch. I don't know what I did but the turned out like pancakes. And tasted like POO. So I had to can them. Know I have to go face the neighbors and tell them that they don't get any cookies like I promised. They let me use some vanilla extract. What good neighbors. That about sums it up. I could tell you more but, I don't know what I would write about tomorrow if I spilled my guts today.

2006-10-10T10:35:00.000-04:00

2006-10-09T21:21:00.000-04:00

Our trip so far.
We had a good drive up the kids slept through most of the drive. So the first day we spent most of the day recovering. Saturday Dev had a garage sale so I helped with that dee went to bet some horses. Sunday the kids spent most of the day playing in the back yard. Devanie had to go get Nathan from the air port so we watch Hailey. Dee would have gone Golfing but he did something to his back the day that we left. So he has been nursing that injury. But by far today was one of the best days we took Devanie and all the kids to the Belmont race track in New York. We did not do very well but the kids had fun watching the horses run. Then after we got home we picked Nate up and went out to the Olive Garden for dinner. So it was a good day. The other photos are having a hard time loading so I will get them out in the next blog.

2006-09-30T20:48:00.000-04:00

We decided to go to the dog track in Jacksonville thins morning. Ryleigh loves to watch the dogs run. Dustin had a good time too. Dee and I also had a good time. We came home with a little money in our pockets. Before we got there we stopped at the cracker barrel to get a bite to eat. I was not impressed. Dee thought his was pretty good. Anyway, We got back around eight thirty pm. Both of the kids slept on the way home so we know it will be a long night. Dee has to go take a polygraph test in Atlanta on the second. This is for the department of public safety. Cross your fingers. That about sums up the day. Talk to yah soon. That is Dustins breakfast. Ryleigh tried to hold still and say cheese. Dustin ran.

2006-09-22T14:22:00.000-04:00

It is the little mans Birthday.
He is a two year old. Don't let that fool you. He has been in his terrible two's for over a year now. He does not like to share. Most of all he does not like it when his favorite shows go off. Yesterday we took both of them to the park. I think that we came home with more wood chips in dustins hair then there were left at the park. For his birthday he got a new pair of nike's, two pairs of paints, two shirts, a baseball cap, a small teddy bear that he picked out, a little doodle pad, a little race car track, and the movie The Wild. Ryleigh got a Ken barbie. I have to go into work tonight so we don't get to go celebrate. Talk to you all soon.

2006-09-15T16:50:00.000-04:00

I am back from a five day trip to Gulf port Mississippi. It was hot. The training started as soon as we got off of the air craft. We had to build up fighting positions. Lots and lots of sand bags. We had the night shift so it was not as hot. The first day out there the games got delayed because of rain and lighting. The pictures are mostly of people that none of of you know. That is because I hope that the guys from the unit can go to the web page and see themselves. The other woman is my roommate. She is from Illinois. She is the only female that they brought. She was my roommate last time too. I drove the hummer and Duce and 1/2. This time around. I think that makes me look like I'm doing something. I was basically a runner. But at least I was not just standing around. Any way just thought I would drop a line.

2006-09-08T19:35:00.000-04:00

So sense you all asked, I'm working from home to make a little extra money. There and I don't have to go door to door. As soon as I get my websites up I will be in full swing. I have lost five pounds in a week and a inch off of my thighs. I know that herbalife rings a bell to most of you. And it does not taste like a fresh cut lawn (sorry Janika). I'm very excited about because it has only been a week and I don't feel like I'm starving. So you all have my number. I also have a couple toll free numbers but I need to set up the recordings on them. So I will talk to you all soon.

2006-09-04T16:02:00.000-04:00

Sorry it has been so long. I started my own buisness. I have been busy trying to get that up and running. I have been taking Vanessa to job interviews, Taking Ryleigh to school and more. Dee went to Alabama to watch Ross play. I stayed home and helped Vanessa find a new place to stay. I started my diet so I can be my own bilboard for my buisness I have lost 5 lbs in a week. Dee has lost 8. I think that we both feel good. Any way we are still trying to get Dustin to go to sleep and stay asleep through the night. He will have his own room back tomorrow, so we hope it helps. If you want to lose weigh let me know.

2006-08-23T21:45:00.000-04:00

Today I started the day with a jog. Then Dee and I got ryleigh ready for school. My tire on the driver side of the Volvo went flat. So after we left Ry off at school we went to get new tires for the car. Then we headed over to the Army base to pick up some groceries. Dustin decide that he would like some Cheez-its. He did not want anyone to touch his box of Cheeze-its. He kept saying, mine. Then after 24 hours of being awake I decided to go to bed. So now I'm awake. So I thought I would drop you all a line.