Bowling, Dr's visit, and Tooth brushing OH and a video!!

Ashton walking with his truck. I can't figure out how to make it right side up...sorry!!!

Today we took Logan bowling for the first time. Of course I didn't have my camera with me so my phone camera had to suffice. :(

Ashton waiting for the balls to come out of the "tunnel" as Logan called it.

Still waiting....

This is a new contraption I have never seen before. Basically you just roll the ball down the ramp and it goes down the ally by itself. Awesome for little ones like Logan. He had a blast doing it all by himself. I guess they have been out for a while I just have never seen one.

Logan watching his ball.

Getting ready to throw it down the ally.

Ashton had his 1 year check up today (that's why he has 2 bandaids on his legs.) He got 2 shots today. We normally break up their shots to do just 1 every few weeks, but today they had the HiB in stock and they have been running really short on that lately. Eielson AFB only gets 15 a month! So he got HiB and HepB today. Poor guy. Now for the fun part. Ashton is 22lbs 13oz and 30.5 in tall. His head is 19in. He is in the 50th percentile for weight, 75th for height and 90th for his head. Just for comparison on Logan's 1st birthday he was 21lbs 15.5 oz and 30 in tall. His head was 18.5 inches. Logan was 50th percentile for everything. Oh and he's showing you the apples in his mouth too.

Ashton flying his airplane.

Ashton brushing his teeth.

Logan brushing his teeth.

And together now....

So much fun to brush my teeth.

My three handsome boys.

Aeromedical Evacuation to Bagram AB, Afghanistan

I recently left for Ramstein AB, Germany where we flew AE missions into Bagram AB, Afghanistan. It was a sobering trip to say the least. From the moment we landed at Ramstein, we were put into crew rest and left the very next morning. The missions were extremely long (augmented crew of 3 pilots and 2 booms), nearly 23 hrs from the moment we briefed to de-brief. We always flew into Bagram at night and left shortly thereafter with a full plane. We would bring critical care medical teams with us and they would load up patients (one-by-one). It's amazing to think of how many soliders are injured each day and need to return to US or Allied bases for medical care. Freedom isn't free...

The Crew

Inside the plane w/med equipment

Bagram AB, Afghanistan

Sunrise on the right

"Moonset" on the left

Another sunrise...thank God for coffee

Sunrise on Ramstein AB, Germany (C-5, Galaxy)

Ashton turns ONE!!!!!!!!

Today our baby turned one year old. We didn't have a huge party for him because we are all recovering from being sick. The little man did not mind though. Logan wanted to take his brother to McDonalds for lunch so he could play at the "play park." They both had a great time. We had a neighbor family come over for some cake after dinner. Of course I forgot the ice cream. Logan and I made Ashton a white cake with sprinkles that Logan picked out. I also bought chocolate cupcakes purely for picture purposes.....I'll admit it. Ashton did not really eat his cupcake, just played in it. Here are some play by play pictures so you can take part in his special day.

Sharing with Daddy.

The clean up process....high chair and all. If it wasn't zero outside we would have taken a hose to him!

Ashton also got a couple of gifts which Logan was so nice to help him open HAH! He got a Ball-tivity set.

A bowling pin set so he can finally beat up his big brother :o)

Ashton's first Bible.

Of course Logan got something too :o) Sorry for the dazed look. He was too caught up in all the excitement and didn't want a picture taken.

Daddy and Logan.

Yes I know his hair is long and no I'm not cutting it!!!!

Love me some chocolate mmmmmmmmmmm.

Stay tuned for a update from Jeremy. He is going to blog about his recent trip to Germany and Afghanistan.