Happy Birthday Marines!

Happy 233rd Birthday to all Marines!

Since Travis is in Iraq we aren't going to get to celebrate really. But I do hear that they did a little celebrating this morning over in the sandbox. And then it was back to work! As Travis says the war stops for no one.

A Heart Felt Thank You

As all you know Travis is in Iraq, and has been since July. Since he left I have had many people tell me to tell him thank you for all he is doing, and they also thank me for being his wife and standing beside him. But this guy, he is different.



About a month or so ago a guy came into my work and saw my Hero Bracelet and asked me about it. I told him what it was and what it meant to me. He was so nice and talked to me for awhile about Travis, and he even asked me how I was doing. Turns out that he was a retired Marine that fought in the Gulf War. He thanked me and told me to pass it on to my husband, and promised to pray for us both. Many people tell me to tell Travis thank you when I talk to him. I always do, but it is hard to always remember who says it. It is always so sweet and thoughtful for people to say it. But I never really thought about the people who go home and really pray for us.

Today I was getting ready to leave work when this guy and his wife walk in. I don't recognize him. I begin to walk away when all the sudden he asks me how my husband is doing and if I had talked to him lately. At first I was shocked! Who is this guy and how does he know about my husband? Then it hits me. This is the same guy from a month ago! I couldn't believe that he remembered me and Travis! I begin to tell him how Travis is doing and about them all.

I know that this shouldn't surprise me like it did. But I was just really touched by this guy. They really supported us. His wife had just come from the emergency room, and said if it weren't for my husband and people like him she wouldn't have had the freedom to go to the emergency room. They were really sincere. The man told me that they couldn't remember Travis's name so they had just been praying for "the combat engineer marine"! Their support and dedication to praying for us even though they really didn't know me and definetly had never met Travis was something that really touched my heart.

I know that this isn't as big of a deal to you all. But I wanted to share it with you all anyway. I know that we can all use a reminder about all the people out there that support our troops, especially with the looming election.

So remember to pray for all the troops, and especially this new president! We may really need it!

Voting and A Picture

Hello, I have been trying so hard to find things to post about. But let's face it my life is boring! There isn't really anything to post. So I thought that I would tell you about my exciting news. Reday.... drum role please!!!!

Today was the first time that I ever voted. Yes, that is right. Today I excersied my right to vote. Aren't you all proud of me! Ok, that's it I have nothing else to tell you guys. I just thought that you all would like to share in the joy of my first presidential election!

Oh, in other news. I haven't said much about Travis lately, but he is doing pretty well. He has had a rough couple of weeks, but the last time I talked to him (which has been awhile) he was doing better. About 3 weeks or so ago he sent me a couple of pictures so I am posting the one of him. It isn't anything great, but nice to see his face! I hope you all enjoy.

3 months!

Well tonight marked the 3 month mark of this deployment. That is right, Travis has been gone for 3 months, well at least in Iraq for 3 months but that is a different story! But tonight my self and 5 other wives/girlfriends/fiancees all decided to go out to dinner to celebrate! It was so much fun. I thought that you all would like to see some pictures of our fun night!



Christina and her daughter Teddi! Kensie and me (she is the fiancee)

Whitney and Amanda

Christina and Letticia (they are best friends)

Christina and Letticia goofing off and making fun of each other!!!

Once again, making fun of each other!

It was so much fun I can't wait to do it again!

Promised Pictures

These are just a few pictures of my family when we got together while Brandi was home. I hope you enjoy:

Sad for the fun to end

Wow, the last 2 weeks have been so much fun. I loved having Brandi home again. It is nice to have some one to do all the fun sister things with. We did so many things that I am not sure that I can tell you all about them, but all you need to know is that we had so much fun. It was so sad to say goodbye yesterday. I know that she should be back in not to long, but it still stinks to see her go. Thanks Brandi for coming home and spending time with us. I love you!!!

P.S. I will post pictures later!

Happy Birthday, Travis!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRAVIS!

I love you baby, I hope you have a wonderful (well as wonderful as possible) birthday. I promise we will really celebrate when you come home.


October 14th 1988. Exactly 20 years ago, my husband was born!! Can you believe it 2 decades ago Travis was born. Well everyone wish him a happy and safe birthday in Iraq!