Free Time?

Before and After


Co-conspirators (Gary and his roommate)

I received these pictures via email from Gary with a subject like "Does this make my ears stick out?" They must have had some free time on their hands and needed to do something to amuse themselves! Gary says he won a bet ... I'm not sure I agree that he won! Hey guys, here is some advice:

• NEVER trust your roommate to cut your hair.
• NEVER take bets you aren't sure you'll 'win.'
• ALWAYS make time for fun ( just don't do anything stupid)
• ALWAYS keep your wife happy (make sure it has time to grow back before coming home!)

My jaw dropped in shock when I saw this ... I loved Gary's hair, he was so cute! Thank God he has time to grow it back before his R&R. And Olivia said, "It's kind of shiny. Daddy needs to put his hair back on!"

First Day of Kindergarten

Olivia's first day of Kindergarten was yesterday (Sept 2nd) and it is kind of bittersweet. Gary has missed so much of this little girl's life (from previous and current deployments) and this is one more thing that he can never get back. Even when he's not here, he is her hero and amidst all the excitement yesterday, she said, "Mommy, Daddy will be home soon," as if she is confirming his absence but anxiously anticipating his return. She was so excited to go to school, but Gary was still in her thoughts. He will probably miss many 'firsts' but at least he can see them in the pictures posted here. It will be so great to have him home, we just have to wait ...