Tad's Celebrity look a likes

My celebrity look a likes

What am I thinking?

I am sitting here in the wee hours of the morning or the late late hours of the night just hoping that my husband is going to log into his account so that we can IM. How pathetic am I? Yes, I must say that I miss my husband more than I thought possible and I think about him constantly. I worry about his safety (although he always says that he is safe) I mean really how safe can he be when 5 people have died so far from a unit of soldiers that are stationed right next to him? And he even knew 2 of them? I know that it would probably be easier for me not to know so that I don't worry more than I already do, but I can't bury my head in the sand either. He is in a war zone, this isn't play time and yet sometimes I think that he takes it as such. I guess that makes it easier for him. Tad is stationed in Mozul which is north of Baghdad. And he doesn't get to leave the FOB (which is their makeshift base) very often, which I say does make me feel better. He sits at a desk and makes sure that all their equipment and supplies are up to where they need to be and that they have everything that they need in order to do their jobs effectively. I am very proud of him and what he is doing. He says that the poverty over there is staggering and he sometimes feels that he is on another mission. He wants so badly to help the people there, but yet feels helpless to do anything. It isn't like he can bring the Gospel to them, although that might help. Here is a picture of Tad out on patrol. He has only done this twice in the 2 months that he has been there. But he seems to enjoy going out.

I just pray that he can stay safe, do his job, and get back home.

Getting Tagged!!!

I am not one to do this sort of thing I usually ignore them, but here it goes.
1. The best thing that I cooked this week... That was probably twice baked potatoes, steak and green beans. I usually don't do a whole lot, especially since we don't have anywhere to sit down to eat, we are still in chaos here.
2. If money, time, and babysitting were not a problem where would you go? I would take a long relaxing trip over to Europe or take a cruise to the greece. I have always wanted to go to Europe, see Italy, especially Venice, I would love to see other cultures besides the US.
3. When was the last time you cried? I'm not going to say why I cried, but I was in the car with Kathy around my birthday and she was helping me through a difficult time.
4. 5 things that you were doing this month 10 years ago.
- I was getting ready to serve a mission to Paraguay.
- working at CompUSA in Provo
- definetly wasn't dating anyone.....
- hanging out with my roommates from Centennial Apts.
- that is all that I can think of because I have a terrible memory...
5. 5 things on my to do list.
- make it through another day w/ no hubby
- get Zach to school on time.
- send Tad a letter
- pay my Maurice's bill
- get my lesson ready for FHE with the kids
6. 5 favorite snacks
- oreos and milk
- wheat thins and cheese
- rootbeer floats
- goldfish crackers
- chips and salsa
7. 5 bad habits
- watching too much TV
- not playing enough with my kids
- spending too much money
- worrying about money too often
- letting my kids eat too much junk
8. 5 favorite foods
- pasta
- steak
- salad
- finger foods
- pizza
after looking at that, no wonder my kids eat so much junk, I obviously do too....
9. 5 places I have been
- Hawaii
- Texas
- California
- Seattle
- Las Vegas
Please get me out of the country just once!!!!
10. 5 favorite memories (not in any particular order)
- having 2 beautiful children (although I could strangle them at the moment)
- marrying a great man in the Logan Temple
- getting my endowments out in the Jordan River Temple
- spending 4 glorious days in Hawaii with my husband
- taking the kids to Sea World in San Antonio
It is done... I now tag...... Kathy, Jason and Jasmine, Adam and Amberlee

Remodeling??

Just thought that I would post some pictures of the remodel of my parent's home. It has taken longer than we had hoped but at least the floor is starting to go in. It will be really nice when it is all done..