HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA....WELCOME HOME DADDY!

Yes, you read that right. Olivia's birthday wish came true and her daddy came home on her special day. Yesterday was a day of excitement for our family. Olivia turned 3 and we got the call that Eric would be coming home that very night! We were all excited to see him. The minute Olivia saw Eric she ran to him with open arms yelling "daddy, daddy, my daddy is home!" It was definitley an emotional moment for all of us! She hugged him and wouldn't let go!

Owen wasn't sure what to make of everything at first. However, after we returned home he ran up to Eric and gave him a big hug and kiss. It was heart warming to know that he remembered his daddy after being gone so long!

Olivia had an amazing birthday. Thank you to everyone who called and sent wonderful gifts!

I'll post pictures later today

Dress up!

Today, I went shopping to get a few things and Sara babysat the kids. While babysitting she decided to get the kids all dressed up and take pictures. The thing I love about Sara is that she has an incredible imagination and always does the most un things with the kids. I love these pictures!

I miss my daddy

It's getting towards the end of the patrol and we are all ready for Eric to come home. Today was a really difficult day for Olivia. She hasn't been feeling well so just like her mom she gets emotional when she's sick. So, tonight she was watching the Little Mermaid and I looked over at her and she was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said "I'm sad" "why are you sad Olivia?" I ask "I sad because I miss my daddy, I want Prince Eric to come home" I've been telling Olivia for a while whenever we see the Little Mermaid that daddy is my Prince Eric. After her movie time it was time for bed. I put her to bed and a few minutes later I heard her moving around upstairs. I went upstairs and Olivia was out of bed and had been crying. I asked her again why she was crying and she said "I was looking in the mirror and I missed daddy. I cry because I want my daddy to come home!" It was so sad and so hard to explain. She has been such a brave little girl and this is really the first time she has broken down. She has said several times that she misses her dad or asked questions about him but she has never cried before tonight. I know how she feels. I think we are all ready for him to come home. This feels like the never ending patrol. HURRY HOME ERIC...WE MISS YOU!!!