Just an update.....

So since Tilden has been home the weather has actually been a little decent. We decided to go on a walk with the kids and dogs.
I tried to handle the dogs for a bit. They are handful...
Just gettin back from the walk and Bella was passed out.
The boys went on an adventure. This is Maddy's favorite thing to do.
Headin out.
Getting ready to head out.
My baby girl..
Pretty blue eyes.
little doll baby
Getting ready to take off.
Im gonna do it....
Bella is getting so big. She is now at the stage where she gets herself in the crawl position and just rocks. It is the cutest thing. The last week Bella finally caught the bug that has been going around. It is her first time being sick. Poor little girl. But she is pulling through and is going to get her 6 month shots next week.

Welcome Home Tilden......

The sign we had made for our soldier! Thanks babe for all you do for us.
It has been an amazing 24 hrs. It is so wonderful to have Tilden home and all of us be together again. Picking him up was so many feelings all at once, I was all shaky and butterflies in my stomache. I just couldnt wait to kiss him and hug him. We deff realize we take each other and many other things for granted but this time apart deff makes us appreciate each other and all the small things. Maddux couldn't hardly wait to see him walk off the plane and into the terminal. And little miss Bella I think she recognized the voice but was definetly a little confused. He talked alot to her on the phone while he was gone just so she wouldnt forget him completly. Yest and today have been amazing so far, and im sure for the next while they will be. Things are a little surreal still but we are all adjusting. Tilden is doing great. And he looks awesome!! I have taken a ton of pics already.
So mom and Cy, this is what I wore. not too bad right. I thought it was pretty darn cute. and I must say Tilden was pretty happy at what he saw too. haha lol
The plane right when it landed.
Patiently waiting.........
All dressed up to see Daddy!Glad you are all home safe and thank you all for serving our country!!! WELCOME HOME!
There he is!!!! Walking in to us!! YAY!!! What a stud muffin!
Maddux ran up to him and daddy picked him right up for a tight hug that was long overdue!!!
Trying to hug all at once haha and see his new little girl. We sure missed you babe. Glad your home safe. Bella's first kiss from daddy! Love you babe.
Just the 4 of us again at last! First family pic of 2009!
Daddy's girl!
She is trying to figure him out! Tilden brought home all kinds of stuff so we played dress up last night and this is what I would look like if I was in the military. and I swear every military ID I have seen they all look mad. I wonder why..... haha We had a lot of fun playin around.
Cuddle time for Maddux and Daddy. He missed cuddling with daddy. I love my boys.
Daddy's first time feeding Bella. and you did great babe! Tilden has always loved trying to put his kids in the air to balance with him holding her with one hand. Your sure crazy daddy. Bella sure loves you though. And we are so so so so so glad you are home safe back with us. We are so proud of you and all that you are.

This is it......

I can't even begin to explain how I feel right now!!! I am so dang excited to see Tilden. 4 months is such a long time. I feel like I am going to have to relearn how to do everything. haha. not really but it just feels so fake. It just doesnt seem real that this is happening. I got everything all finished up yest. I got the sign hung, the house clean, and the truck running. we are good to go!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH I am so excited. I just wanted to share my excitement with everyone!! and not only am I excited im nervous! I know when I am standing in the airport waiting for him I will be all shaky and most likely cry. haha but I know my emmotions will be overwhelming! I can't wait to finally have new pics to post. Less than 5 hours and we will be a family again. I will keep you all updated. This is now a new chapter in our book! IM READY..............

The Countdown is on......

We are so excited to say that Tilden is coming HOME!!!!!!!! We can't wait. The plain leaves from there on the 4th and he should be here on Fri. Oh man we have been preparing for him to come home now for about a month. haha well it seems like that. But I am so excited. I had a really nice banner made for his homecoming. It's huge. 6ft by 8ft. I had this website make it called BuildASign.com it was awesome. THey due free signs for military people. So any military people get on it. They only have 2 smaller signs for free but they give you great deals on other sizes. The shipping is what cost the most. Maddux and I made a chain link paper thing to count down the days. Maddy gets to take one off everyday til Daddy gets here. Maddux is getting excited but I have been saying for ever now that Tilden was going to be home soon, so he probably doesnt know the diff. but he knows somethings up because I have been doing alot to prepare these last few days. We are now just patiently waiting til he gets here!!!! We will keep everybody updated on his arrival. and new pics to come.......

Stuck in the desert and still in love...........

So ,



I know that it is a little bit late for a Valentines Blog but give me a break I’m in the freakin Desert! I have thought a lot about writing a poem or something

But I really don’t feel that would convey my thought’s properly. I have a incredible wife. She is the one person in this big world full of people that truly understands

Who I am. I don’t just mean my likes and dislikes, I mean she finishes my sentences, gives me something before I ask for it and is basically a mind reader. I try not

To take her for granted but despite my efforts realize I could do better. Cass is both a incredible wife and a amazing mother, any kid would be lucky to have her for

A mom and I am lucky enough to know that all of mine will have that joy. Guy’s always talk about their significant other to each other as I’m sure girls do. I really think

That if people could hear the great things you say behind their back it would be a better world. So here I go. You, know how I know I have the best wife in the world?

…..Because when I say Hey babe I want to go fishing today she say’s let me pack a lunch and me and the kids will come……. Then she lay’s out on the blanket next to

Me and plays with maddy and gets a tan, But every time I ask her if she wants to go because we have been there longer than any normal woman would want to she

Cheerfully say’s…..That’s ok babe let’s stay a little longer and see if we can catch something……… FIVE HOURS later when most couples would be giving the silent

Treatment all the way home, She squeezes my hand and tells me she had fun today we should do it more often. (while she’s pregnant!) This is just one example of

More than I can count when I realized I have tripped and stumbled into the best relationship of my life. I couldn’t ask for a more loving, beautiful and all together

Shining example of the Standard of greatness for a wife, best friend and companion. I thank god for her every time I look at her picture, think of her memory or a

Experience we have shared. I wish for nothing but to spend the eternities in her company, and hope she knows my heart is hers alone.

I LOVE YOU CASS AND ALWAYS WILL YOU ARE MY SOFT SPOT IN A HARD IRON SHELL

Be My Valentine.....

Here is one of my two Valentines!!! We had so much fun yesterday takin pics with a bunch of pedals. Maddux loved throwing them in the air. I have the sweetest kids in the world. I am so blessed to have them in my life. I took so many pics it was hard to choose.




I love Valentines day! Tilden and I seem to always be apart on this holiday but I am looking forward to the day when he can be here for it. But I am so thankful to have two beautiful children to be mine! HAPPY EARLY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Bella's first Foods..

So Bella had her 4 month check up last Tues and it went great!!! He said I could introduce her to food now. but take it slow. So I couldn't wait to see her reaction. She did great actually eating it besides the occasional gag or two haha but she was so adorable. She has the sweetest personality.

I saw this chair a while ago and I wanted to get it so bad so I finally decided to just go out and get it but of course I had to drive off the island to find one but I did and it was worth the trip and the money. Dont let this little chair fool you. its pretty pricey for a piece of rubbery foam. but I am so glad I got it. From the day I had Bella she always wanted to sit up and if she started to ever fuss we just would sit her up and she was fine so this is perfect for her. She LOves IT!!!!!