Did he deploy to Mars and not tell me?

These are pictures that Mike sent me as a sand storm is taking place in Iraq. Could you imagine having your car covered with sand... not me. This is worse than going to the beach and complaining about the sand on the bottom of my feet. Think I would much rather brush the snow off of my car...

Yes, this is my sweet husband in the middle of this sand storm... or playing dress up early for Halloween.

And yes only the Army holds formation in the middle of a sand storm... Hooah!!

PS: None of these pictures have been altered in any way...

Happy Birthday Michael!!

HAPPY 39th BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!

We hope that you have had a great birthday!
We miss you and are very proud of you!
All our love,
Debora, Tony and Cheyenne

This is Mike's first birthday celebrated in a war zone. So glad that his co-workers made him feel as special as we think that he is. Happy Birthday Honey!

RIP a family legend(:

On June 18, 2009; we had to put our cat Chewbaka "Chewie" Johnson down, due to Kidney Failure.
Chewie,
You are a long lasting friend
never to forget
but always to remember;
we all are happy that you are now in a better safer place
now, you can be the lion you always wanted to be
no problems
and no spanks to worry about
stay out til the dogs chase you
live in your entirety; love the other cats with you, in Kitty heaven(:

love always,
Chey, Momma , Daddy, Chris & Tony

Wordless Wednesday

Baby Birds

What fun it is to know that we have a family of birds on our porch. Recently we came upon this nest with three eggs in it. It is sitting at the top of one of the columns on our front porch.

Couple days later we have baby birds.... Hungry little fellas too

Today, Tony got out there and took this picture for us. They are growing up right before our very eyes... cute huh

Saying goodbye to Mike

I apologize for not posting this sooner... life seems to get in the way.

After spending two wonderful weeks with Mike home it was now time to send him back. If I thought that sending Mike off the first time was hard it is nothing compared to sending him back a second time.

We took a few minutes before leaving to take this last family picture of all of us.

After arriving at the airport we stood in line for almost two hours waiting on a flight for Mike. Let me explain, the flight that Mike was to originally fly out on got grounded for mechanical problems, so we had to wait for another flight to be opened up. It was very frustrating for Mike specifically because he has to be in Dallas by a certain time. After several phone calls we were finally able to secure him on a flight.
With Mike's boarding pass in hand he is making his way through the security check point. We decided not accompany Mike to the gate this time. Emotions were already running high and we did not want it to be harder on Mike, he is after all the one that is having to leave us.

Mike called us Tuesday afternoon to let us know that he made it to Kuwait and he was then waiting on a flight to his finally destination. Finally today, Sat. June 20, Mike called to let us know that he just landed in Iraq. I'm sure that he is glad to be in his home away from home.

We miss you so much honey and pray for you daily!

All our love!,

Debbie, Tony and Cheyenne

McNay Art Museum part 2

I have alot of pictures that I took while at the art museum but I have only selected a few to show you.

View of patio area from second floor.

Artist: Flanders

Artwork: St. John the Baptist

Late 1400's

Artist: Henri Rousseau, 1844-1910

Art: Landscape with Milkmaids

1906

Artist: Claude Monet, 1840-1926

Art: Water Lilies

1916-1919