Colbert in Iraq

Here's a pic Robert took of the Colbert Report filming at Al Faw. This is the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq. If you missed his interview, it was good! Robert has seen some of the taping from the third floor. The shows have been good and I'm glad they've had some distraction this week.

Occasionally Robert gets to leave his cube (but only briefly)

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He finally remembered to mention to me today that a couple of days ago he was waiting for someone to come get him for a briefing and looked down from the third floor to see Mack Brown, then Houston Nutt and then Tommy Tuberville standing down on the first floor. Unfortunately, he didn't have his camera and was waiting for someone (superior) so he didn't have time to run down and say hello. But he did see him from above briefly. Glad to hear he is still doing great things. Thanks for the visit, Tommy!

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Kindergarten Graduation

I'm not sure when the ritual of Kindergarten Graduation began. I didn't have one. I guess it began sometime around the time 100 day celebrations began. In any case, Gabby had her Kindergarten Graduation tonight. It was cute, although there was not half as much seating as there needed to be and so I was in the very back trying to video and take pics over lots of people and keep Sam happy in the stroller. So I didn't actually get a picture of her getting her paper.

They sang a few songs, which were fun. Gabby liked this part since she loves to sing. Then they handed out the diplomas. Gabby still has a week of school left but she's on her way to being a first grader.

1/2 Mile Fun Run

Gabby's school had a 1/2 mile Fun Run this morning. Gabby was dying to run in it. I have to admit, I was skeptical but she wanted to. So she went this morning and ran her half mile. She did a great job and had a lot of fun. She was excited to get a medal at the end. Maybe next year brother can run too.

Zoo

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

That's one big fish.

Sam thought the goat was hilarious!

Gabby and Sam being spiders.

Gabby loved the mermaid horse.

We went to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium yesterday. We went with a couple other moms and kids. The kids had fun being there and being with their friends. It was a beautiful day. Sam really got into the animals this trip.

Pink Boxers

I may be slow to see this since I never watch the news anymore and only occasionally pick it up online. Does anything happen outside my house? Probably, but I'm too tired to notice! Anyway, I saw this story and just want to share it in case you haven't seen it. I love this!! Our soldiers are without a doubt the best there are!! And I'm glad they are!

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Mother's Day

No, I don't have a picture of myself and the kids on Mother's Day. Just never happened. Doesn't seem to happen when Robert is home, either, so it's not a big surprise. We had a good day. We went to church and then went to a friend's house for a potluck brunch. She is not military but her and her husband both work at the hospital and he was working. She had her other friends whose husbands were working too so it was a girls' day. She had a wonderful meal and we enjoyed ourselves. Afterward we came home and played in the yard. Or, the Jeep. We had taken it out just to drive it every now and then and the kids were playing in it while I was trying to get it stored away again. You can tell Sam had a long day - he curled up in the Boppy with his blankie and baby while I was fixing his milk and fell asleep before I could get back to him.