Elliot 4 months

This week we were reminded how precious life is & how quickly life can change. If you love people in your life, tell them everyday. Especially if you are busy & in the same old routine of daily life. I am constantly amazed by Ryan & my kids. Even tho I tell them every day I love them I still don't think I can tell them enough how important they are to me. My wish for myself is that I am able to slow down, turn off the computer & look at & listen to the things they think are important as often as I can. At mass today we discussed a reading from the Gospel of Luke. No man can serve two masters. We were then asked who we served. My hope is that I can serve my family before any other obligations.
This week some other things happened that were really great. Elliot turned 4 months. We found amazing, made to order Thai food cooked in a woman's house on base. We finally chose Elliot's Godfather & I fit into an old pair of pants!
Ryan also wore his dress blues this week which gave me an idea to get some pictures. For some reason, when I see the guys in their dress uniforms it makes me think even more about our wonderful military life & the heritage we have. I also think about the sacrifice that families have to make sharing a wonderful father & husband w the country & world. I know Ryan always wants to be here w us but very often he can't be. I hope the kids will always be proud of him & understand his sacrifice & the sacrifice we all make as military families.









These didn't come out exactly as I had planned. But does anything really? haha
At Elliot's 4 month appt his stats were: Height 25in Weight 14lbs 14oz. I think they said he is in about the 75% but I tried to check online & couldn't confirm that. Either way, everyone who sees him says he is a BIG baby! Luckily he has a big, flirty smile to go along w that!