Palm Springs

We were away at a dance competition in Palm Springs yesterday and today. I thought about giving you a warning that we would be away and not be posting for a couple days, but that goes against the opsec that's been ingrained in my brain; so I didn't, sorry! Anyhow, it's too late for the girls to post tonight and they are way too tired, but I figured I'd post this picture from last night at the hotel....I'll get them to post in the morning.

Without further ado...The pic of the girls in the bathtub. (They wanted to sleep in here)

Thursday nightt...We did get to post:)

Dear Daddy,

Today we went to Barnes and Noble. and I got three books; Alice in Wonderland, Black beauty and Robin Hood. I already read half of Robin Hood, so I got to play on the iPad and the computer.

Today we went to dance and I got a bucket from my big sister for our final competition. It was full of candy and other things...my favorite was the airhead bites candy. They even gave us a pool noodle so we can use it to play at the end in the pool party.

I love you daddy and I am always thinking about you.

Love, Ashlynn


Dear Daddy,

I love you and miss you. I'm having a great time. I still wish you were here though. Today we went to dance, Barnes and Noble and Kohls. I got a belly shirt to dance in because the dance studio is getting too hot and so we are allowed to bring our fan things too.

Now my favorite thing to chew on is sunflower seeds. Its weird, there is a nut inside. Just like peanuts dad, just like peanuts. I like the nut the best because they have the most flavor.

At Barnes and Nobles, I bought three fairy books. I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner also. My favorite kind of book that that I got so far, it's "Shannon the Ocean Fairy". Its a book where this fairy goes out into the ocean and when she is jack Frost's Goblins start to come and then they start attacking the water. And also I got this other book "Cara the Camp Fairy" and its about this fairy and she has to take care of all these grumpy kids that hate camping and like the other one the goblins come along. And this time they froze the whole entire woods. I read the back, that's how I know.I also got this other book and it's a jewel book with all types of fairys that have jewels; moonstone, topaz, emerald and garnet. And all of the names are Emily, Chloe and Scarlett. They are all really cool.

Lily has been acting really cute. Its awkward and adorable! In an adorable way. I love you daddy!

Bye!

Your Sweet Daughter

Can't catch up...

Hey guys,

Yesterday was a busy one and today is not looking to be much better. Yesterday the girls did a dentist appointment, a playdate, swimming lessons, two hours of dance and then another make shift playdate when a friend's rode and water got shutdown. So....needless to say we didn't get to stop until 8:30 last night and then Ashlynn ended up having a meltdown so...yeah...we didn't get a chance to blog. They didn't even get to sleep until after ten...and for those of you who know me I try to have my kids in bed by 8:00pm every night...it was crazy.

Anyhow, tonight is the three and a half hours of dance night and so we are going to get in late again. So I thought I would just take this opportunity to post the links to the girl's dances from the San Diego Fair, on the third day, in case we have another meltdown and can't manage to blog....

 Here's Bri's jazz:
Click Here

Here's Bri's tap:
Click Here

Here's Ashlynn's ballet: (Ash is in purple)
Click Here

Here's Ashlynn's 1st jazz: (Ash is in orange)
Click Here

Here's Ashlynn's 2nd jazz:
Click Here

Here's Ashlynn's tap:
Click Here

The clouds that weren't...

I have been here over a month now and most of my time walking to and from
either the chow and work or my room and work is usually spent either looking
down to avoid to occasional rock trying to jump out and break an ankle, or
the never ending aircraft flying to or from their unknown destinations.
Well the other night I began my trek to my room just after sunset and just
as I was admiring the almost full, orange moon rising above the horizon, I
realized that I have not seen a single cloud since I have been here.  Now I
have seen days in Nevada where there weren't clouds, but never for an extended
period of time such as this.  It is uncanny that there hasn't been even a
wisp of moisture in the air that could even be mistaken for a cloud.  I
think this is truly the land that god forgot.  I really don't understand how
people could purposely live out here.  I now think I understand why the
locals choose a nomadic life.  They are either in constant search for water
and food, or in a constant search for a lesser hell.  It totally puts into
perspective the lives we strive for and take for granted.  

Well that is my thought of the day, I love you and miss you terribly and
can't wait to wake up and share a coffee and conversation with you again,


Forever yours,
Hoss

I love you Daddy!

A picture of our toes that we did last night! 

Dear Daddy,

I love you and I miss you. Today I had a great day. It was super fun. Today we went to dance and Petsmart. At Petsmart we got hay for the guinea pig and bunny and stuff for their bed. And we also went to the dollar store and we got a washcloth for the dishwasher because the other one got too old and didn't last that long. So we bought a new one. I wanted it to be purple and white, but we got green and white instead. The purple and white one was a zigzag one that was really bright.

At dance, I brought my pink and white octopus. His name is Olli. He is a beanie baby. Tonight I went to play at the rec center and we had mac and cheese. And mommy got crab, but it was really freaking me out. The way that she ate it. It grossed me out the whole thing. I looked like real animal legs and she was breaking them. It looked like she was killing an animal that was already dead.

At the rec center they had a storyteller that was great! She knew what kids liked. Especially older kids! Wow she was good. She had a rope. A long rope and she did some tricks. She also did the witch's broomstick. It was really cool and she had this shark balloon too! And she also made a paper fish while she told the story.

Well, I love you daddy! Goodnight...I mean goodbye! Bye Daddy alligator!

Brielle.


                                                            Listening to the storyteller.....

                 Playing with the pets out in the yard  


Dear Daddy,

Today I had a great day. We went and got pet bedding for the rabbit and guinea pig. We also got timothy hay for them too. We saw the cats and every time I see a cat I just want to buy one...but we can't because you won't let us and you hate cats.  They were so cute though! Also we saw some lizards and snakes there too. We wanted puppy pads so we could put them in the crib that grammy bought Beanie, so we could put the rabbit in there...but they were too expensive. We have to save our allowance.

At dance, we got a dollar to get a snack out of the snack machine. I got peanut M&Ms and Beanie got gummy bears. She shared with N. and N. gave one to me. After dance we went for the seafood boil at the military housing rec center. There was a storytelling old woman that told stories, but they were all about fish. This one boy, that I used to know, he had blond hair...Now he has a mohawk, but it is black and blue striped. It was weird!

Love Ashlynn!

Happy Monday!

Dear Daddy.

I love you. We watched "click" the movie with Adam Sandler in it and at the very, very end it made me cry. Adam Sandler he had a remote control and he fast forwards all of his life and in one of his life parts he gets so, so fat!

Today I did a lot of homework. I did wrap ups as homework. It was SOOOOO boring because I had to do a whole packet. Then one half hour of reading and one half hour on the computer.

It rained today. The rain wasn't happy rain. It made sure that people outside got soaked. Today I got my own mani pedicure that mommy did for me. It is purply black and it is really sparkly and shiny. There is a flower on it with a light blue and dark blue jewel.

Right now, I am eating a fruit bowl. It has lots, lots, lots of blueberries and some cantaloupe and some green cantaloupe and some watermelon. Its really tasty. The blueberries aren;t sour and that's good.  I was hungry and wanted some ice-cream, but I'm happy because the fruit is very yummy, yummy!

Mommy gave me these boxes and I decorated it fully with stickers. And I liked calling you today Daddy. It was really fun. I liked how you woke me up in bed. That was one of my favorite parts. I also sit in a messaging tub. You know the big feet massaging tub that we have. That's what we used.

I love you and I'll see you later alligator. After a while crocodile. I love you daddy!

Love, Beanie Boo

Here's pics of the girls playing at the ABBA Fab concert last night  (which they really enjoyed:))

Dear Daddy,

I love you and I miss you. Today we were supposed to go to the beach with Miss B. but we didn't because it was raining. And Mom got me lip balm.

Tonight we painted nails and had a nail party. And all of us have purple nails. Understand rubber band:) And you are supposed to say, Understood Robin Hood.

I read for an hour and then I played on mommys computer for an hour. It was fun. I did math too and I corrected all of it. Brielle went to swimming.

Love, Ashlynn

Good Morning Girlzies

Girls,
I just wanted to report that I finally had a bowl of ice cream today
with my dinner and it was delicious!!  I had pralines and cream (which is
one of my favorites).  I love Sundays!  I'm glad you guys liked the camping
trip.  We need to go camping together as a family when I get home.  I hope
you slept well.  I love you guys and miss you very much,
Love always,
Daddy.

A Birthday Letter from Daddy...

Chica,
Happy Birthday beautiful girl.  I am so proud of the young lady you
are becoming.  I am sorry for having to miss another birthday. Someday, I
will be able to just spend time with you and your sister and mom and not
worry about leaving soon.  I know we already celebrated your birthday, but
there is something special in the mail for you.  It is not a toy and you
can't play with it but hopefully someday you will understand the importance
of it and why I had to leave.  I love you so much.  I hope you have a great
birthday.  I will talk to you when you wake up.  

Love always, 
Daddy