Thought I'd post a few cute pictures from our week. Things seem to be settling into a routine here. We still have to hang some pictures, but now are days are mostly filled with taking care of Matthew and the normal household stuff. We went and did a "take #2" for Matthew's announcement pictures down at the pier earlier this week. The picture of the three of us below was taken by a young man who is on leave visiting his parents from North Carolina. He is a Marine MP. We really enjoyed meeting him and hearing his stories about his recent deployments to several places overseas.
Then, yesterday Scott took Matthew downtown for an early morning walk so I could shower and have some time to myself (what a great hubby!!). We met for breakfast and then went for a walk. We met a man who is in town for a surprise birthday party for one of his friends that he served with in Vietnam (he hasn't seen him in 35 years). He was a helicopter door gunner that provided escorts for supply boats in the Mekong Delta. One day the boats were attacked and this man we met jumped into the water from his helicopter to save one of the soldiers. The soldier was in the water, covered in oil, and being badly burned, after his boat exploded. What incredible stories he had! So even though it's not Memorial Day or Fourth of July, and no matter your feelings about Iraq, or what your political views are, these men and women deserve our thanks. They are willing to put their lives on the line for our freedom and safety. (Ok, I'm getting off of the soapbox now).
Mr. Matthew continues to do well. He started some medication this week for reflux and appears to be much happier. He has really great head control, so we're starting to put him in his exersaucer for a few minutes a time every day. The cats are also liking the exersaucer (as well as all of the other baby toys). Personally, I think it's definitely for someone who has ADD.
Well, that's all for now. We're heading back to Michigan in September for Matthew's baptism, so hopefully we'll get a chance to visit with some of our friends.
Take care.
Cheryl, Scott and Matthew
1 comment:
Now you are sounding like a settled family. "Settled" is good ! I agree with you about our men & women who serve us in the military - amazing and generous people. Some of the finest human beings I know - where would our country be without them ?
Keep those photos coming.
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