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OK, I'm not sure how long i said I'd do this. but hey, I'm finally doing it. this blog is to keep our family up to date on the kiddos that i keep popping out yearly. any time you need a fix of my gorgeous kids, or are waiting for a few weeks for my to return your emails, just look here and hopefully i can keep this up to date at least.

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OK, lets go through some of the basics. since we need some security here (it is the Internet after all and Obama is watching) i will set up some ground rules. i will go by aliases when it comes to the kids and the hubby.

-hubby will be called HEAVILY ARMED (cuz that's what he is) or HA for short

-the first born will be known as DRAMA (cuz she is)

-the second born is MONKEY (cuz its so cute when you ask him to tell you what a monkey says, plus he's always climbing on something)

-the third yet-to-be-born is JUNE BUG. until he makes his presence and we get to know him better, that's all i could come up with.

-i will be narrating all, so don't need a name. and if you come up with one for me... keep it to yourself. :)

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this past Friday HA and i celebrated our 4th year married. in 4 years we have 2.5 kids, survived 2 deployments, a miscarriage, and buying our first home together. how you ask? when so many others seem to fall apart. punching bags, faith, and family. if i didn't have my mil (mother-in-law) i can guarantee you we would not have lasted. that woman is a saint and should have her picture on a candle with glowing light around her.

for our anniversary we decided to take the kids to sea world. i think HA and i had more fun. just watching DRAMA and MONKEY's faces was worth walking around for 5 hours and dealing with the general public and tourists. if you don't already know HA and i do not like the general public. and we both avoid them when we can. anyhow, it was a great time and we can't say enough how wonderful a memory it is. let me just mention here that anyone who is 32 weeks pregnant with their 3rd MUST only drink water through out a 5 hour long walking spree around any amusement park. 'nuff said. here are some pix.

the family as we entered sea world.

HEAVILY ARMED and i on our anniv.!

DRAMA, the map follower

and the MONKEY looking at a manatee

we saw flamingos, eels, dolphins, sharks, all kinds of fish, penguins, otters, and even horses. MONKEY touched a sting ray! and DRAMA talked like a dolphin for half the day. there was seasame street rides that the kids got to ride on with their daddy too. also, sea world allows military to have 1 free day per year with 3 dependants. so we all got in for free. this will end up being a yearly event for us now. and we can't wait for next year.

Love to you all,