Love from Kandahar

Last week when I went out to get the mail there was a package on the door step. It had Josh's name in the return address spot and said that it was to Bridget. I thought what on earth could he have gotten for a seven month old in Afghanistan??
At first she just wanted to play with the box, then when we opened it all she wanted was the bubble wrap! Inside was a little teddy bear wearing a t-shirt that said "Love from Kandahar Air Base". I'm not much of a stuffed animal person, but this is super cute and has a lot of sentimental value. Along with it was a hand written letter from Josh, to Bridget. It was so sweet, it made me start crying. Josh is a wonderful father, who is completely wrapped around that little girls finger. She really brings out his soft side.
He said how much he misses her and told her to behave well while I am on my own to take care of her. If only she could actually read and understand it, that would make life so much easier!



We miss you everyday Josh and can't wait for you to come home to us! Keep up the good work, Love you!!

The past week my father-in-law came to town for a visit to keep me company and help out with things around the house. I of course didnt take one single picture so you'll just have to take my word for it! Pete is awesome, he mowed the yard, painted the kitchen window seals, refinished an old patio set (that was at our house when we moved in), and much more! He also babysat Bridget a few times so I could run an errand, go to the movies with my girlfriends, and enjoy some shopping by myslelf. Besides all the work he did it was
Nice to just have another adult around to hang out with and talk to! Thanks Pete for a great week!

On his last day he drove up to Iowa with me where I am spending some time with my sister and her family. It will be great to be with more family and entertain Bridget!
A month ago my sister delivered her identical twin girls via emergency c-section at 24 weeks gestation. They have both been in the NICU and probably will be the restofthe summer. The past few weeks they have been having three different women from their ward come to their house to be with the kids while she goes to
The hospital to stay with the babies. Yesterday was their last day so now I will be staying with the kids while she goes.
Yesterday when we got into town Pete and I stopped at the hospital to see them, they are so cute! Today my sister and I went to the hospital and I was able to hold Lydia. She only weighs 3 lbs. so she is very tiny!




While my sister and I were at the hospital, her husband had their three kids, plus Bridget. When we got home he said that Bridget was great, but that she colored with a crayon on the kitchen floor. I didn't believe him, and he said Yes, under the dining table. Sure, enough there was blue crayon scribbles all over! He said when she was under the table she seemed happy and was quiet so he let her stay there, until he noticed she had a crayon in her hand! Good job Logan, way to watch the kiddos! haha