Ft. Benning, Georgia

...was very HOT! I felt like a sissy complaining when all those soldiers are out there in ALL their gear, and here I am not wearing nearly as many layers and complaining. I couldn't imagine being pregnant in that weather. Andre would have to just push me around in a wheelbarrow.

Kurtis graduated basic training on the 26th of August so we went to see his ceremony and spend as much time as we could with him. I feel very luck that we live as close as we do. It could have easily been much further away but it was only about a 9 hour drive. There were some soldiers that had nobody there, and that made me very sad. I never understand people that do not support their own family members.

Kurtis lived with us when both the kids were born so they have a very special relationship. The kids cannot comprehend why Kurtis did not come home with us.

Meet Kurtis' girlfriend.

Downtown Columbus, GA. It was very pretty and quaint.

This is a brick oven. Or at least it used to be.

I was very sad to leave Kurtis just sitting outside the PX but we had to get home. At least I left him with some hot n' spicy cheez its!

I am very proud of my brother and I am very lucky to be taught how to serve and sacrifice. My older brother is a Navy veteran and now my little brother is an Army Cavalry Scout, and of course my own husband has proudly served in the Army and still is. I always thought I would be a soldier someday, but I am grateful for those I love, and those I do not know that are that selfless. 

We love you Kurtis and are excited to watch your Army career progress. If anyone feels like doing something kind and sending him a letter, postcard, anything he would absolutely love it. It does not matter if you know him or not. A soldier's life is very lonely and he lives for mail. Contact me for his info!