Our Sweet Baby K

Kinnley's First Swim

These photos need little explanation other than this documents Kinnley's first swim.  Three months and a week old, and she seemed very happy in the pool.

Last last last...

Today was mine, and the kids' last day in NC. And while I should be packing right now, I had to post this story. This lifestyle is not for the feint of heart, and while it only seems to get more difficult at times, today was one of the toughest. Saying goodbye to my colleagues and friends was heartbreaking, but I held it together most of the day. However, when I went to pick up Ayden from school today, he started hugging all of his friends saying "I can't see you anymore." Hold it together no more... I lost it. His poor teachers did too. I'm sure it's the first of many difficult good-byes...

But now back to the desert we go! We are sad to leave so many great friends, but happy to go to a familiar place, and certainly excited to spend some time with family in Florida! Pray for safe travels for the entire Osborne/Willison family!

Enjoying our last few days in NC

Our time here in North Carolina is quickly coming to an end, and I can honestly say that I leave this place having met some amazing friends, learned lots professionally, and take with us a new member to our family. We spent last weekend enjoying Atlantic Beach, the water was a little cold, but Cate, Mamie and Ayden all had a great time! A few wet clothes and LOTS of sand later, everybody slept well that evening!

Mamie and Ayden *racing*

I thought this one did a great job of showing Cate's caring heart, helping her sister up after she fell...

Does life get much better than jumping in the waves?

Could Ayden's smile be any bigger?

Sweet Baby K

Silent Drill Team

We went to base the other day to watch the Silent Drill Team perform.  Here is a short clip from the performance, it was pretty neat to see.

The Camel Farm

We spent some time at Yuma's finest camel farm a few days ago. The last time we were there Ayden was barely talking, this time he was a bit more into it.

 

 Desert Tortoise

 

Zedonk

Osbornes and Rountrees

Could we have another happy water baby on our hands?

Kinnley and Joseph are less than one day apart

Ayden was talking to his Nana and Madeleine was talking to her Nonni on the toy phones