Deploying Uncle Beau...

My brother Beau is a Combat Medic in the Army and before being deployed to Afghanistan for the next year, he got to come home and visit for a couple of weeks. We were so excited to get to see him!! We had a few parties and even got to go see him off at the airport! The kids were so excited to get to go through security! Though when it came time to take off their shoes, there were a few worried looks and cries. But that's life. :D

Me and my little brother, who sadly hasn't been littler than me for like 20 years. :D
Beau and Me


Even sadder still, me and 2 of my little brothers. Why am I the shortest one in this picture? But it is fun being surrounded by boys over 6 foot tall all the time. :D
Beau, Me, and Blake


Jorden and Uncle Beau - I'm not sure but by the time Beau gets back, Jorden may have outgrown him...


Jillen and Uncle Beau


Jayden and Uncle Beau -- Jayden made sure to wear his 'My Uncle is a Combat Medic' shirt. He loves that! And that is why is isn't decked out all in camo like he usually is. :D


Jensen and Uncle Beau


Us at the airport. It was so fun for the kids to get to see him off!! And the kids dressed up a bit more that day, more camo and another Combat Medic shirt.
Jorden, Beau, and Me
Jillen, Jayden, and Jensen


Beau and my parents.


Beau and all of his neices and nephews.
Marnie (Bri's), Beau, Emelyn (Brooke's), Jorden
Ellee (Brooke's), Jillen, Britt (Bri's), Jayden, and Jensen


Uncle Beau and his cute little baby neices - Marnie and Emelyn.


The whole gang! This is my whole family, except for Tim and Elliott, Brooke's hubby, and my brother Brett.
Laurissa, Blake, Justin, Britt, Brianna, Marnie, Jorden, my mom, my dad, Jensen, me, Jillen, Ellee, Beau, Emelyn, Brooke, and Jayden
Wow, that's a mouthful of names! :D And a LOT of B's and J's!! :D


And he's off!!


Watching as his plane takes off down the run way...


And into the air.

We miss him already!!! But can't wait to hear all about his adventures in a war zone in the Middle East.

Love you Beau!!!