Just a few of the many Dignitaries to come!

Nick has had such an amazing time while in Iraq. He has been able to protect a few dignitaries that have come into Camp Victory over the last couple of weeks and there is still more to come. What a great opportunity for him.

This is Admiral Mullen the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff which means he is the highest ranking military official in the United States. He is considered DV-3 (Distinguished visitor). The only two people that outrank him are DV-1 (President) and DV-2 (Vice President). He was floating pretty high after this protection detail.

Nick got a coin given to him personally from Admiral Mullen for the outstanding job he did on the protection detail.


Lance Armstrong!

Robin Williams!


I am so excited that Nick has had such an unforgettable time in Iraq. He is definitely the man for the job. Nick (I have been told by many) is the best squad leader they have seen. He is a great leader and is very professional and well trained. I have also been told that he is an outstanding trainer. What an amazing husband I have.

Bring Him Home Santa

Thanksgiving!

We went to S.V. for Thanksgiving this year. It was very relaxing and fun. The kids had a lot of fun sledding down mom's road and on Kaiden's snowmobile. Now Brayden wants Santa to bring him a snowmobile.

A Rough Life!!



Apparently he killed it. He pretty much impressed all those watching.

Just A Thought

I talked to my wonderful husband tonight, and more now than ever before, am I grateful to live in the blessed land of America. I think I live in denial and innocence most of the time and have no clue what is really out there. The next time I begin to complain about life, here in this beautiful blessed country, all I have to think about is my husband that is truly sacrificing his life, every single day, so that we can continue to live in peace. He unfortunately doesn't get to have that peace for a long time and hopefully when he returns, things will not bother him enough to never get that peace back. I am so very grateful to him and to every other soldier for sacrificing everything so that we can have so much. You are loved Nick!!!! Thank you for all you are doing!!

Pictures from Kuwait!

Can't wait to see the picture of Nick riding a camel.

Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida!

I had the opportunity to fly to New Orleans to meet Nick on his four day leave. It was so much fun! We stayed very busy the whole time. The first night we stayed in New Orleans. We walked around the streets, down the river walk, and Bourbon Street. It was a whole new world there. Unfortunately I was a bit of a party pooper that night. I was so tired I crashed around 7:00. (Hey don't judge me, it was my let down day!)




Then we headed on our road trip through Mississippi and Alabama, to Florida.




In Alabama we stopped in Mobile for lunch. We took a tour of the U.S.S Alabama. It was very neat to be able to walk through such a huge war ship.

Mobile had some very cool buildings.

We made it!!!

We made a stop at Miramar Beach to see Bella, Shawn and Mariah's baby. Nick hadn't seen her yet so it was a must do. Then we headed to our hotel. We got there as the sun was setting, it was beautiful. This is a picture from our hotel room.

The first night we played a round of golf. Miniature golf that is. It was so funny. We had the choice of the easy, yellow path or the more difficult red path. Of course we chose the red path. We are expert golfers you know. We approached the first hole and both had to laugh because it was sooooo simple. I got a hole in one. Then to the second hole, again very simple. I got another hole in one. Nick was not so impressed. After that I had to play a little less perfect and let him take the lead. This course was so difficult Nick even lost a ball! After searching forever we ended up sharing my ball. Nick was a little too nervous to go ask the scary man at the ticket booth for another ball.


The following day we walked the beach to the pier. The sand in Florida was so pretty. It was white and very clean. Nick even made friends with a crab.





After walking so long we decided to rent a little scooter car. It was way fun. This scooter was street legal so we road it all over Panama City. I am not sure I have laughed that hard in a long time. We were getting passed like we were sitting still. The scooter didn't reverse either. So we had to use the Flintstone method to get around. We were honked at and laughed at by many passerby's. We drove our little scooter to St. Andrew's State Park to try to find alligators but didn't see any. We also went to Ripley's Believe it or NOt, and Wonder work, two very fun museums.




Then of course we had to eat. Unfortunately we struggled finding restaurants with good food. The best restaurant we ate at was the last night when we met up with Maj. Galley, Lt. Newell, and SFC. Miner. It was nice to finally be able to connect a face with the soldiers Nick talks about.




We had such a great time! I am so in love with him. He is still everything to me. I cannot wait until this year is up until we can be together again. Love you Nick and be safe. Come home soon!!!