We are back in Arizona

We got back to Arizona on the 20th. We will be here until we go to California for the 4th of July with my brother and his kids for a few days. We will be going back to California the 18th of July for our brother's wedding on the 20th. We should not be doing any more traveling until the end of August, unless something comes up. We will be going back to California the 28th of August. We will stay there until Keith comes home in mid October. Boy do I need a vaccation just from all the traveling back and forth!!!

Luke

Luke turned 2 in Feburay, and boy does he keep us busy! He does not say much, but he sure does understand a lot. His comprehension is amazing, which gets him into a little trouble sometimes. Since we have been in California Luke has said and is using new words: Paul,Play,Pull,Prayer, and round. His is very into trains, no he is obsessed with them!!! When he does decide to say something it is usually all about choo choo's. He wakes up talking about trains and goes to bed talking about trains. He has been in this faze since he was 18months and its still going. Needless to say we have lots of trains and train stuff. Luke's latest thing is he likes to go on the timeout chair. He is always willing to go when he gets into trouble.Sometimes when he is upset or frustated with something or us we ask him if he needs a timeout, and he shakes his head up and down and points to the chair Luke is doing better with Keith being gone. We can mention Dad now and he does not cry. While we were in Ca. we went to knotts and rode the trains, and the beach. Luke did not like the water very much.

Keith and the other LDS Airmen and Women

A missionary Couple assigned to the base sent me this picture of Keith today. They let me know his address and that he will be able to call in about two or three weeks, depending on if his unit earns the right to call. For now we can write to each other. Keith is in the last row on the left end.

Keith left for Boot Camp today

Today was the last time I was able to see my husband for the next little while. I got to see him for a total of 15 minute before they made us leave. I don't think things have really hit me yet. I am doing good so far, but Luke had a problem tonight. After we read scriptures and I was saying our night prayers, Luke kept saying Dad, Dad, Dad through the whole prayer. I made sure we blessed Daddy extra good tonight. Things seemed to be going good when I put him down to bed, and then he realized Dad was not around again to help cover him up and give kisses. Night 2 of no Dad did not go so well. I am hoping when we go to California tomorrow for the next 2 weeks it will help keep Luke from missing his Dad so much, and things will be easier for me. Let me tell you, it was not easy hearing my child cry for his Dad tonight! What makes it hard, is knowing he does not understand what is going on, and where his Dad is.

Keith's last day home with us

Keith spent the first part of the morning doing Air Force stuff, then we spent the rest of the day together. Luke was all about Daddy today!! He would crying when ever Keith left the room. Needless to say, I am not looking forward to the next couple of days!!!! A few days ago we found out that Keith would not be able to spend his last night home with us. So.... not happy about this!!!! The Air Force put him up in a hotel close to where he will have to go tomorrow. I had to take him to the Shereton in Phoenix before 7pm, where he was briefed and told what and where he has to go. It was so not fun saying good bye to my husband, and then listening to my child cry because he wants to go with Daddy. The last time I get to see Keith will be tomorrow at 8 am for the next 5 1/2 months. Keith and I decided it would be best if I do not take Luke with me to see him off tomorrow.