The last time we were together...Sept. 8th

Home in SC

I finally made it home to SC. I cut my trip short in order to catch a ride home with my dad in the motorhome while he was passing through Birmingham. He had been in Searcy, AR visiting my brother Ross and was driving back home so I thought I better take advantage of riding back rather than driving back. 2 weeks was long enough to be on the road for me. It didn't help that Jackson caught a cold from my relatives in Spanish Fort, AL and we are still dealing with that. I've got more people to visit, but for the time being I am going to stay at my parents house and chill out. It's good to be back home with family.

Montgomery, AL Visit

Pam Teel I stayed with the Nalls. The Nalls and the Teels are long-standing family friends. This is a picture of Callie Nall.

Kim Nall is holding Jackson. He is 11 weeks old in this picture.

Columbus, MS Visit

My friend Shannon Sanford My friend Faith and her 2 daughters.

Kelly MonahanJett loved baby Jackson My friend Becky Monahan. I stayed with her and her husband Kelly while in Columbus, MS. Scott and I were stationed here for ~4 years.

Searcy, AR Visit

Aunt Heather Kellis Uncle Ross Kellis

Uncle Keke' Brooks My brother Ross and his wife Heather are going to Africa for 10 years in September 2010.

This is their mission team. We are really going to miss having them around!

On My Deployment

Hello everyone. I wanted you to know that I am here at my deployed location safe and sound. I am doing as good as I can away from Rachael and Jackson. I miss them more than I can express. Please pray for their safety while they travel to see friends. I now have an even greater appreciation of good old America!! I love everyone!

Scott

Travel Schedule

Well, Scott made it to the UAE and I made it to Searcy, AR. I am visiting my brother, sister-in-law, and her Mom today. Here are my travel plans:
Sept. 8...drive to Searcy
Sept. 9...hang out in Searcy
Sept. 10...drive to Columbus
Sept. 11...hang out in Columbus
Sept. 12...hang out in Columbus
Sept. 13...Drive to Spanish Fort, AL
Sept. 14 - Sept. 18...hang out in Spanish Fort, AL
Sept. 19...drive to Montgomery, AL
Sept. 20...drive to Birmingham
Sept. 21- Sept. 23 hang out in Birmingham
Sept. 24...drive to Chatanooga, TN
Sept. 25...hang out in Chatanooga
Sept. 26...drive to Atlanta
Sept. 27, 28, or 29th.....drive home to SC!

Prayer Group

This is my prayer group...Katie Cassady, Brooklyn Lovett, and Andrea Rieger. Last night was our last time meeting since I am leaving Monday. I'm going to miss these girls.

The Chubster at 9 weeks; 14 lbs 2 oz.

Kay and Jackson

Scott Deploying

Scott's new leave date is Monday, September 8th. He is flying out around 10:30 on a charter jet and I plan on leaving within that hour as well. My plan is to travel to Searcy then Columbus then Spanish Fort then Montgomery then Birmingham then Chattanooga then Atlanta then home to SOUTH CAROLINA!!! I look foward to seeing many of you in the coming month! Please pray Scott, me, and Jackson have safe travels.

2 month check-up,

Jackson had his 2 month well baby doctor visit this morning and all went well. He is now 23 inches long (50%) and 13 lbs, 5 oz (90%). Both the nurse and the doctor were quite empressed with his weight gain! In weight he jumped from the 25% to 90% range since his last doctor visit. Also, they said his head measurment was good. Praise God for a healthy baby!

Jackson Lovin'

This is one thing I do a lot! I am constantly kissing on this boy....I just can't get enough!

Mr. Smiles

Jackson at 8 weeks; 13 lbs 6 oz.

Ready for Church

My friend Cortney said I need to post more pictures with me and Jackson so I did a couple tonight and will work on getting more up in the future.

Jackson at 10 days old

Sleeping

Good news....Jackson slept through the night the past 2 nights! We are following the Baby Wise program and it's working out well so far.

Jackson at 7 weeks; 12 lbs 8 oz.

Happy With Momma

Cort...this one's for you!!!

My Sweet Jackson

Cuddle time with Daddy

Me and My Man

My Family in April

Our Gift from God

Jackson at 9 days old

This Fall

As you may know Scott is going on his first deployment starting September 8th. He will be gone 4 months. I plan on taking advantage of the time he is away to visit friends and family. I plan to take the first month and drive home, stopping in 7 different cities along the way. Hopefully I will see many of you during one of these stops. The plan now is to go to Searcy, Columbus, Montgomery, Spanish Fort, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Atlanta, then Gilbert. I should get home to SC around October 11th. I plan on staying there for the remainder of the time making a few smaller trips to Greenville and such. Please keep me, Scott, and Jackson in your prayers as this will be an emotionally challenging time for all of us being apart for so long....I am really not looking foward to being apart from Scott but I do look foward to seeing many of you!

Jackson at 6 weeks; 11 lbs, 8 oz.

Jackson after a bath

My First Blog

Hello whoever ends up reading this. I decided to get a blog since my friend Jessa thought I should and I thought it would be nice to have a way to post pictures of our new precious baby boy where people can go look instead of me constantly e-mailing out the new pictures of him. This way anyone who is interested can look when they want. I hope you enjoy and thanks Jessa!