We never say "good-bye"

This week Ethan had to say "see you later" to one of his best buddies. Sure, he doesn't quite get it. He still runs to her garage and says "uh oh" and waits around hoping that it opens. How do you try to explain to an almost 2 year old that she's not coming outside to play anymore? Thankfully he still has the attention span of a gnat and quickly runs on to his next object of his interest, however there is still a little tug on the heartstrings each time he stands next to that vacant house. Maybe this momma shed a few tears during their last hug, but I know that we will see each other again! There are never any "good-byes" in the military....just "see you laters!"  We miss you, Elsbeth (Hank & Linda too)!! Look forward to seeing you again soon!!

Enjoying some pretzel chips together

Romeo, Romeo...where for art thou Romeo?

Sheer excitement over something...probably the idea of a snack!

Quick feet, quick feet!

 

We love to swing!! Apparently so does Hank!

The three E's playing in the dirt and picking bamboo together!

YAY!!! More dirt action!!

Making sure Eleanor doesn't feel left out!

 

The three E's at it again...just sitting and chatting!!

 

First date....Curious George, the movie!

 

LOVE these two smiling faces!

Making sweet music together! Elsbeth on the piano...

...Ethan on the vocals

This just makes me laugh.

 

Second date night...pasta dinner.

Elsbeth picking around the peas...I thought I could get one by her! Apparently not!!

 

Ssssshhhh...don't tell daddy that mommy let Ethan wear beads and girl shoes!!

 



Poor Bob (or Larry)...he never saw it coming!

Taking out the four wheeler...now, only if the battery was plugged in!!

 

Hey Elsbeth, buckle up...we're going for a drive!

Move over bud, I'm driving!





Water table fun!

It's even more fun with water in it!!

It was a race to see who could get the wettest or drink the most! 

 

Taking a break and drying off just a little! Seriously, mom? Jeans and water? What are you thinking??

At the end of the day, these two always wound up like this! They each had their own specific seat!

 

Trying to find the lizard in the "garden"

 

Who doesn't enjoy pushing chairs around the neighborhood?

Future tennis all-stars?

I think they should keep practicing! Probably would help if they used a ball!!

The best part about the big park...the brick wall!

Two littles walking home from the park together!

Hey Elsbeth, if we sit here long enough maybe someone will come and pull us!

One last snapshot of Ethan in the truck and Elsbeth pushing!

Linda!!

Missing this sweet little girl!

The best part is that we are surrounded by so many other awesome friends! Ethan doesn't lack for a playmate, that is for sure!!

Annabelle and E cooking up a storm! Takes after his daddy...coffee is a priority!

Three little boys washing up before dinner!

Swing time with the big boys!!

Next generation Sandlot cast???

Even Eleanor has a few friends!!

Hugs from J from across the street!

Listen up, Eleanor. Us girls gotta stick together!!



Already taking out the boys!!

In the words of Ms. Mia..."the power couple!" Eleanor and Jack. Two great sounding President & First Gentleman names (hehehe - sorry Sarah, you probably don't take it that way)