Yah for the weekend!

Tomorrow is Ben's birthday...he will be 38. Ever since he's been home from Iraq he doesn't like crowds all that well, he was never a fan in the first place but I have noticed it more now. So I will be making his favorite meal tomorrow along with his cake he requested...Pig Pickin' Cake. lol I know funny name but its sooo good. It has pineapple in the frosting and mandarin oranges in the cake itself. He didn't want alot but I am going to replace his watch that he has since his old one is about to die. He likes those Indiglo watches. I'm just thankful he is here this year to celebrate with us, that is all of our gift. I remember last year sending him his bday box...I made a small cake that actually made it over there in one piece and was still good. I know how to pack a box,lol. It included candles, bday plates and napkins and some books for him to open. Just something to make him smile. He is the most generous, warm, loving, caring man and I am thankful that he is in my life. Happy birthday honey!

Thursday we went to the Veteran's day parade since all of us had that day off. It was fun and just made you feel patriotic pride seeing all of the veterans and marching bands. The kids had alot of fun and Justin saluted the flag everytime he saw it, which was alot.

Yesterday the boys had their awards ceremony at school. Matthew received one and Justin received 2. Justin got "most improved". He had a bit of trouble with reading at the beginning of the year but we have him back on track and he loves to read all the time :) I am so proud of both of them. Caitlin made A honor roll and her name is in the paper, WTG go Caitlin :)

Have a great weekend!

Continued prayers for our soldiers....