Wow!!!

I don't know what else to say. Thanks all for checking out my blog. It's been great to get emails and comments from friends and family that I haven't talked to in a while!

Cort had a fever yesterday and I was able to appreciate how great it is to have a 3 year want to sit and let him hold you. But around 7:30pm, he woke up from his 4th nap of the day feeling great and just like new. And then the reality set in and I realized he will be up all night, and I will not be going to bed. Luke, of course, thought last night would be a great night for a late night (he is off track). Somehow, he was able to get me to agree. (One of those moments when you will do anything to stop the whining.) So, I found myself finally getting those 2 dirty boys into the shower around 11pm, which was then followed up by watching a movie in mom's bed. Really, do I ever say no?! All I could think was how we would all be paying for it this morning.

But, to my amazement, the 3 of us slept in until nine. Sleeping in is such a rare thing around our house these days. I can say the late night was 100% worth it and Luke thinks I'm the best mom in the world. AHHH, could it get any better.

My First

This being my first post, I find that I'm not sure what to say. I guess I will start at the beginning. I have seen some of my friends start blogs, and it has been fun to catch up with those I don't get to see. So, here I am, doing the same. If you're reading this, you most likely know us. Us being, Levi, Sandie, Luke (age 6), and Cort (age 3).

I thought I could answer one of my most asked questions. "When is Levi coming home?" Although we don't have an official come home date, I've heard from other army wives that as of tomorrow, we have 9 weeks left. 9 weeks, it's amazing to realize that we are down to single digits! To my surprise, this 12 months of deployment has flown by. I feel lucky that we have been able to keep busy. Many days are gone before I even realize it. I am very grateful to have such incredible family and friends. This deployment would not be possible without each and every one of you!!!

We hope you take this chance to catch up with us and enjoy a small peek into our lives. It may not always (OK, usually not) be a huge adventure, but you may get to know us a little better.