Happy Birthday Hank and Clare - and bon voyage to Joe!

Well, ole Joe is getting deployed again. This time, surprisingly early. He ships off later this week, so came in town at the last minute with Melissa and the kids. While they were here, we celebrated Hank's 2nd b-day and Clare's 1st b-day. Melissa had planned the party for 8/28 in North Carolina. Because of Joe's early deployment, the party got moved to today, 8/15, in Terre Haute! We were glad that we got to join in the birthday celebration, but sad that the reason for the early celebration was Joe's deployment. Anyway, the party was great - Mel did a cowboy/cowgirl theme complete with cowboy hats, badges, and a boot pinata. Clare was adorable and Hank was thrilled with some of his presents. Good times.

New Playset!!!

This weekend Barclay and his dad spent nearly 20 hours assembling the girls new backyard playset in very very very HOT weather. They nearly killed themselves, but it is great. It is cedar and green and looks great in the backyard. The girls are thrilled with it and I'm certain it will get plenty of use! Thanks a million Peter and Barclay!