Robert's R&R

Robert & his babies

Well, R&R has been WONDERFUL. It has been 18 days of bliss. We have enjoyed every single minute of the time we were able to spend with Robert. But 18 days isn't near long enough to catch up on the 6 months he missed. And we still have 8 months to go. But for now, we're focusing ont he positive. And that's the great time we had.

Robert and I spent a few days in Galveston. We had a great time. Acted like a couple of kids. Went to a water park, played on the beach and drove up and down the "strip" enjoying the sun and fresh air.

Then we had some time here at home with just "us". Lots of rest and relaxation, playing at the park, fishing with the boys, and just catching up!

Robert's baby sister, Catherine, flew in on Thursday. They are very close and it was great for her to be able to spend some time with us. In fact, she even beat her big brother in a cut throat game of Texas Hold 'Em!

Then we were off to Toledo Bend. Robert's parents had their RV parked there. We got a "cabin" and stayed from Wednesday to Saturday. The guys fished and the kids and I spent time at the beach. But the highlight of our time there was Friday. John rented a pontoon boat and took the kids out on their first boat ride. We tried to fish some, but that didn't work. So we just rode around. The kids loved it!

Now we're back home. Preparing for tomorrow morning. The kids will say good bye to Robert tonight. I'll leave about 4:30 am to take him to the airport. Not looking forward to it, but it has to happen. Then we'll just throw ourselves head first into the remainder of the deployment. 8 more months. We're not quite half way there, but getting there.

I'll try and update more often!!

Jennifer