We finally made it to the big day! We waited almost 12 weeks to see daddy again.
We made our way to Fort Benning, GA last Tuesday to watch daddy graduate from the 192nd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry. What a cool experience! Other than we were so ready to see daddy, but meeting other soldiers and watching the ceremonies was really cool.
Wednesday was Family Day. They had a short presentation of awards and introductions and then released the soldiers to join their family for the day. We went to a local Space Science Museum, walked through a park, hung out at the hotel, and ate a lot of food. We rushed him back to base for their evening check-in.
Thursday was the official graduation ceremony. All the soldiers marched in with the Army marching band. They had several men dressed in historic war uniforms and gave a brief history on each one. Then the sky filled with green, purple, and white smoke and sounds of gunfire. 15-20 soldiers came out of the smoke ready to defend! Little Man really liked that part. It was a short demonstration of what our soldier was trained for.
After the ceremony we were able to spend the rest of the day with daddy. Another day of parks and lots of food! And finally had to take him back to base and say our good-bys. He flew to his next post and we are getting ready to hit the road and drive home.
Boy did we have fun! Here are a few shots of our trip. We stopped at the Kentucky Horse Park first, but we didn't stay long. We got there kind of late. So we went on to the hotel and enjoyed a dip in the pool. The next day we headed to the Cincinnati Zoo.
As we embark on the latest Johnson Adventure, I felt it would be appropriate for me to journal our journey.
Daddy has been gone since January 19. He graduates April 9!! We are so ready to see him.
Time has gone fast. We do miss him terribly. The hardest part of the whole thing is not being able to talk to him daily. The longest I had to go without hearing from him was a week and a half. We haven't had much phone time, with the exception of this Sunday. But the letters he has written me will be cherished forever! This has been a really growing time in our relationship.
My husband has been so grateful for our relationship and can't imagine trying to do this without our committment to each other. He has met many men with new wives and new babies. How testing for them! We live in a time and society that doesn't always cherish the marital commitments. That could be a scary thing for the couple that doesn't have that strong comittment. Anyway, I'm thankful for my wonderful husband.
We have kept ourselves busy with visiting with friends and travelling. We staying in our home town for a few weeks after Daddy left. Then we headed for AL to visit with my mom and my AL friends. Currently we are in Ohio on a little vacation.
We have appreciated everyones generosity and help, but we really wanted some time for just us. Many friends and family want to help, but it gets a little overwhelming. We are doing fine and I haven't had any major crisis I couldn't handle, but I know who to call if I do ever have a problem. I have used this time to research the Army and the particular bases my husband is attending training at. We have continued school as normal, but added in some fun things to do and see!
We look forward to seeing Daddy again. We are very proud of Daddy and are proud of his decision to serve this country.
Sorry it has been so long since my last post. We have been packing and moving and traveling.
We are currently in Alabama awaiting the day we can be reunited with Daddy. We are enjoying this time with my mommy and old friends.
In two weeks we are headed to the Creation Museum! We are so excited. I will post pictures as soon as we get back.
My husband graduates April 9, 2009. Five more weeks!!! After that we all head back to Texas.
Sorry this is so short, but I'm typing with one hand. *smile*
Well it has been a month since my last post. What has been going on at the Johnson House??
Well after the announcement of my husband's new life as an American Solider, our life has been spinning. It is full of moving, preparing for our new life, Christmas functions, and vacation. Whew! I just thought I was super-mom!
My sister came down and we had Christmas together. We also went and had pics of the kids done. What fun! My little ones are so photogenic!
Then we popped in and out of numerous family Christmas meals. It is great to see so much family during Christmas, yet a bit overwhelming.
Then, as if we hadn't had enough, we packed up and went to Colorado for a week with family. Wish I could post some pics but since we are in the middle of moving, I don't have all my camera equipment with my computer. The kids got to play in the snow for four days. They loved it and I loved staying in the warm house preparing everyone's food!
We are almost moved back into the 5th wheel trailer and out of the rent house. Hopefully that will end this week. Sooner than later.
As soon as the moving is completed, then we will move the 5th wheel to it's semi-permanent home. And then my husband will be having his Ship Out party and then off he goes to training. The next three weeks are going to go so quickly! I'm already missing him and he hasn't left yet.
Signing off. Won't have internet for a while, so it will be hit and miss. Hopefully I can post pics next time for all the Grandma's, Nana's, and Papas reading.
