Halloween + A Birthday Hike

I just want to post pictures for Dan to see, of the past few months. I wanted to show you better pictures, but I didn't take any good ones of Ibis and Keith in their Halloween costumes. It was pretty funny because they kept joking about how it was a MIRACLE that Ibis could be a pregnant Nun. They had fun with it. It was pretty cool. I also included pictures of the family hike we went on for my birthday.Including, Joel trying out his new camera. Your always in my heart! I love you Dan!

OUR ANNIVERSARY! 2 YRS

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Dan Playing Army

Dan is doing well. He's currently in Texas working hard at firing off guns and learning the ropes. He tells me stories about the other army boys trying to get along without girls. The latest story includes him watching a bunch of younger army soldiers calling restaurants for food. They can't leave the base, which means that their food is delivered, and if the restaurant isn't aware they send their girls out to deliver. The girls come in short shorts, and tank tops to flirt with army boys trying to get phone numbers and show off their muscles.

I can't imagine Dan doing that, he says no one orders from Pizza Hut because that restaurant knows that if they send out the girls the deliveries will take forever. So they send out a big hairy fat man to deliver pizzas. Dan called me the other night, "Hey I'm waiting for my pizza from Pizza Hut", I laughed. Here's some pictures of Daniel playing army.

Another Creation ( I didn't realise that both my posts are the same color)

This is one I've been working on since last month. I bought a Vogue pattern, I've heard they are difficult but I wanted to try it out. I bought fabric, and wah- la! It was hard work, a lot of cutting, stitching, unstitching, recutting and then adding the finishing touches. What do you think? Dan was

nice enough to take pictures of us and he even critiqued by dress so that I could make it look right, hence the unstitching... I was glad that he was willing to do that, because it made the dress a whole lot better.

Made by Lis

I have a few goals while Dan is gone:

• I want to learn how to sew exceptionally well
  
• I want to find a new job, maybe even upgrade (work at becoming an LPN; still unsure about it)
  
• I want to get to know knew people, and make friends in my new ward
  
• I want to learn to knit sweaters. (I think that hobbie rocks)
  

I don't really know what I'll be doing until I get into the swing of things. I just hope to stay busy enough that the year goes quickly. I've been spending time with Dan's cousin and his wife. Carmen and I want to do sewing projects once a week. Last week we made totes, reversable, and tons of fun. Mine has a spot for my personalized cell phone and for my keys so I don't have to search my bag for them. That was a lot of fun to make.

Dan goes to Kuwait JULY 6

Questions and Answers:

Asked by Becca: How long will Dan be gone?

Dan will be gone for 1 year, and with our fingers crossed we think he will be able to come home half way through for a visit (hopefully that's not just wishful thinking). I keep wanting time to slow down (until he goes) but inevitably it speeds up, and well, I'm sure when he's gone it will slow again. I hope its not the longest year in my life.

Asked by Thomas (Aunt Cathy's son): What branch of the Army is Dan in?

Ok, I am a new army wife, not quite sure what is meant by branch, but I'll send out the information that I do know, maybe that will answer the question... Dan is a sergeant in the reserves. He is a mechanic and works on the big trucks and hummers as his main course of work. He loves cars. He does other army stuff, guns, tracking, driving trucks, etc.

Aunt Cathy: "Thomas thinks it safe in Kuwait.." I hope he is right. Dan convinces me of that as well. Kuwait is the last part of the official U.S. holdings of Desert Storm. It looks like it's a couple of bases where U.S. soldiers are making sure the land is kept safe and free. (They are a very rich country because of the oil production and everyone wants to own Kuwait; the US has tried to help protect them and fight for their right to remain their own country). I hope Dan stays safe there.

Anne and Becca: Still don't know how to use facebook and I'm afraid of those High School stalkers that may be lurking. (Anne knows who I'm talking about). I'll think about it. I've heard stories about face book, not so sure yet, but I'll try to check it out. Sorry I haven't done it yet. You'll have to show me the ropes. Maybe when Dan leaves I'll get us both to sign up so we can also communicate that way. I hope he has access to the internet there?