It's Official...

It is now Major Dudley!!! Brian was promoted to Major yesterday! It was great to see all the Soldiers come out to support Brian (some from our first deployment in 2005)!

 

 

 

Brian's mom and step-dad were able to make the ceremony and pinned Brian's new rank on.

 

Brian's mom (Heather) and step-dad (Randy)

 

Tyler was excited to miss school to be apart of daddy's big day!

 



 

The kids were able to see a helicopter take off before we left the unit.

Keira Turns 5

I am not sure where the time has gone, but Keira turned 5 on the 15th of March! She is growing into such an independent, outgoing, smart girl and we love so much!

 

For her birthday, Keira asked to go to Toys R Us and Chick Fil A for lunch. The Superstition Springs Mall has this merry-go-round. Very fun!

During lunch Keira asked to get her ears pierced. While I was 13 when I got mine done, Brian said OK for Keira. A LONG story short...after watching 14 year old girl get her second hole pierced Keira decided to do it. While she wasn't too excited after the first ear (and neither was mommy!) she got her second ear done with help from mommy and daddy! Poor baby!

 Of course she LOVES them now!

 

The whole process took its toll so she needed a nap!



 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEIRA!

The Cat in the Hat

Tyler's school celebrated Dr. Seuss this past week and ended the celebration at Literacy Night.

 

The 2nd grade's activity was making shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks.

 

 Ty's shape

 

 Keira's shape 

Tyler's best friend, Ethan

 

Dr. Seuss Musical

 

 After Musical with Gigi and Aunt Shelly

 

 Uncle Travis too!



See You Later

My parents spent a couple of days with us before moving to Florida. We had great weather and it was really nice to hang out before their long drive across country!

 Papa and Keira at soccer game

Nana building with Legos

 

Nana and Keira fixing her sweatshirt

We celebrated Keira's birthday early with Papa and Nana

 

 While it is sad to see my parents move...it is not goodbye, just See You Later!

We Love You, Nana and Papa!

 

Kids & Puppies

The kids and the puppies are growing everyday!

 



Valentine's Day

 

 Getting the dogs to sit and look at me for a picture is harder than the kids

 Cuties

 



 These two will get into trouble if I am not looking!

 

 Gunner likes his cuddles

 



Katie loves to be around Tyler when he is eating!