Ellie Katherine is here

Ellie Katherine was born at 8:58pm on October 3, 2008 at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 18 3/4 inches long. Ellie shares her birthday with Amie's dad, Gary, and Amie's sister, Jenny.

It was rough going for a while. Amie went into labor around 10:00pm on October 2, and Ellie wasn't born until almost 24 hours later. But we are all glad that she is finally here.

Madelynn boogie boarding

Madelynn mastering the art of boogie boarding in Hawaii. Hard to imagine that this is the day after Christmas. Ahh the pains of living in a tropical location!!

Jason becomes the Commander of Bravo Company

Jason assuming command of Bravo Company, 2-27 Infantry Battalion

Grace wearing Mommy's make-up

You have to love the deer in the headlights look from our darling little Grace!! She decided that it would be fun to help herself to Mommy's make-up. Of course she went for the expensive stuff.

Jason and Amie