Since the cruise, we have not slowed down.

Once we got off the cruise ship, we had lunch plans, so to fill the space in between  we visited the Kennedy Space Center and then planned another trip to Columbus for Father's Day. We are taking full advantage of Mommy's Leave....

Me and Mommy at the Atlantis Exhibit.

Me in the space station.

Mommy chasing me out of the space station.

The emergency exit slide.

Getting in some father son time.

They grow a whole lot of rockets here.

One of Mommy's friends from her deployment.

Daddy took me fishing once we got back to Niceville.

Then we went to Columbus. Collyer and I out for a bite.

Of course we visited the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning.

They had a nice hands on exhibit.

My cousin Jacob's dog, Sammy.

Daddy and Christopher's (My name sakes) mom.

What our family did after the Father's Day Breakfast.

Daddy got bored, so he did the dishes.

Before we left town we visited Grandma Doris.

Then we feed some ducks.

Then we visited Great Grandpa Collins and....

Great Grandma Collins at Fort Benning.

Then we finally made it back to Florida.

 

It was a great way to end our cruise and a even better visit with all our family in Columbus. Now we are settling back in the normal....

The Fantasy begins..... well we sailed on the Fantasy!

As a family we did a wonderful 7 night Disney Cruise. It was a lot of fun and we all ate to much. The good news is we all have our sea legs. Until you experience it for yourself you truly can not appreciate cruising. I recommend it and it is Christopher approved.

 

Safety First.

One of the positives is eating in bed. You can not do this at home.

Me and Daddy on one of the islands. Took us all day to walk to the top of the mountain.

Training to fight Captain Hook and his band of pirates.

Of course they had fire works.

Visiting the sights on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

Me and the local wild life. Brought a few home.

Playing with my new toy. Yep they have toys on the ship!!!

I learned that St. Thomas is an American Territory.

Keeping my skills up, just in case.

Mini-mouse and I on the 4th floor, 4th of 14. Lost of stairs to climb.

Castaway Island, hanging out with Mickey, our ship is parked behind us.

Me and Daddy enjoying the water!

 

One of the dogs that hangs out on the island.

Castaway Island as we prepare to sail.

 

Back on the ship. Captain Mickey with the family.

 

Like I said or should have said, it was an amazing trip. I look forward to our next cruise, when ever that is and where ever it goes. If you come by I am sure we can share all the pictures.

 

We have gotten behind on posting..... but since 20 May, we have done a few things.

Since Mommy came home, we have done a few things. Mostly relax and wrap up what we need too before the big cruise.

 

Mommy took up puzzles, kind of puzzling, but it is one way to relax.

I joined got some new clothes. No more kids clothes at church.

I finished my first field day at school.

I baked bread and learned how to make Mongolian food.

Daddy and I cleaned the memorial on Eglin AFB, like we always do in preparation for Memorial Day.

I went to see Angry Birds.

Graduated Kindergarten, this is my teach and me.

Mommy and Daddy attend the big Graduation party. It was a real blow out. Cookies and juice, they went all out on this one.

 

All of the above had to be done, so we could get ready for the really big day. Cruise day!!!!! And I just know it is going to be fun!

The wait is over, finally a new post and it is a good one!

Today is 20 May 2016 and it is a great day in here Florida! It is such an awesome occasion that the sky's wept with tears of joy (aka Rain), because today Chimge returned from her 2nd tour in Afghanistan. We have been anxiously awaiting this moment since she left! And now she is home!!!

 

Christopher and I with our flowers and balloons.

That moment we have been waiting for that first hug that makes it real!

 

A huge smile as see looks toward the crowd.

The family reunited! Together at last!

 

Chimge with family and all her co-workers.

Chimge and another of her friends.

At home, Mommy and Christopher remove the final ring of the count down chain make Chimge's return official!

Mommy had a letter from each of Christopher's classmates thanking her for her service.

Christopher got to read and translate for Mommy, because she does not speak Kindergarten.

Needless to say it was wonderful to see Chimge come out of the arrivals gate. It is even better having here home, knowing she will be here for a good while. Thank you to all of you who prayed for her safe return. Now that she is home our lives can get back to normal.