Brian is 21!!!

Sorry this is late, but I thought you all might enjoy seeing a few pics of

Brian: Through the Ages



If you want to look at the individual pictures, they are all here

Also, he's doing well at Ft. Gordon, recently passed a PT test and is now in what they call Phase 5. It means he has a little more by way of liberties and such. He requested and got a day pass for his birthday and so had the whole day off!

He also has his orders for his permanent duty station! If nothing changes between now and then, he will be stationed at Ft. Hood TX.

Thanks once again for all your prayers and support!

Playing catch-up again

Wow, what a month it's been!

Two birthdays, two hospitalizations (everyone is fine) and lots of traveling.

So, I think the best way to get everyone up to date is a picture show-


This is the Barrington IL Support the Troops rally on September 8. It was a wonderful, fun afternoon complete with my giving blood for the first time and a (very short) Freedom Walk. More pics here

Next up were the two hospital visits. My father in TX was in for a mild stroke. He's home again now and doing better, I know though, that they'd appreciate your prayers for his recovery and strength during this time. I also ended up in the hospital over night for possible heart problems. My heart is fine, and they are treating me for acid reflux and it seems to be doing the trick.

I came home from the hospital in time for Percy's first birthday!



Percy turned one on September 14th. He got a hamburger cake with a french fry candle. He was so polite though, he wouldn't eat the cake off the little table, he waited for me to give it to him. What a good dog! More pics here.

Then it was off to Springfield and Decatur for a few days.



A few more pics here.

Getting to see the Lincoln Museum at the Presidential Library was very cool too.

Then finally, the big news...

BRIAN TURNED 21 ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22!!!

But I think that deserves a post all of it's own, so look above for it! ;)