Stop, Drop, and How High can You Go!!

So this month has gone by so fast, I can't keep up with what has been going on.
Jaynee wanted to go accomplish a multitude of things. The first was to go and see the Hot Air Baloon Show that was on Fort Gordon. It was really pretty to see about a dozen balloons all head for the sky just after the sun came up. I would have perferred it to start a little later, but it was great to see how excited the girls were every time a balloon was filled with air and took off heading high in the sky.





After a short break, we took the girls to an activity that was promoting safety. A local group was sponsoring an activity to collect important information about the girls, to include height, weight, pictures, DNA, fingerprints, and an audio sample of their voice (the girls did not provide a sample). All of this was then stored on a CD and given to us just in case there was a need for it later down the line. It was well put together. Outside there was firetrucks, police cars, and a mobile smoke house to teach them how to exit a burning building. We still need to work on that one.




The night before all of this, I had the opportunity to take Jaynee to another Ball on post. It was called the Instructors Ball. It was to recognize the great work that all the instructors are doing each day as their teach the new Soldiers how to perform their new skills that they will be required to do upon completion of their training. It was a nice evening, lots of messed up actions, as well as sitting to the most abnoxious table during the night, but it is always special to see Jaynee dress up.




The last week or two has gone by in a flash. I have started yet another semester of school, I am now playing on the company's flag football team, Jaynee and I hosted our first Family Readiness Group Meeting for the company's Soldiers and their spouses, we picked up a small table for the girls to use to learn from and to eat (but we need to stain it first), and just did a little shopping.

Busy and Crazy Summer

So we haven't posted anything on the blog for 2 months, I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by. Lee had a training he went to then took command of a Brigade Headquarters Company and finished one semester of school and getting ready to start the next. The girls and I have just trying to get through our busy days. Emma graduated from speech, YEAH!!! She is now speaking at about a 3 year old level and we are excited for that. Sofi on the other hand gets to start Speech, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. We have spent the last 2 months going to doctors and getting evaluated and she has now been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). This is basically a mild form of Autism. She is so smart, but has difficulty dealing with social situations such as crowds and even going to the grocery store. The Occupational Therapy should help with that, and the PT and Speech with help with other issues that she is having. The Dr. said that this next year is critical and she could either get better or worse. It will never go away but maybe we can help her deal with the situations better. She is such a special little girl that the lord put this challenge in her life because he knew that she could handle it. As for myself, I have been taking girls to therapy and doctor visits along with being a Family Readiness Group (FRG) leader for Lee's company. I have done this job before; this is where I help with the families of the soldiers that are in his company. The first day Lee took command he had a situation where a family was in desperate need of help. So I was able to get groceries for them, make dinner and get help from other families for clothes and furniture. I have also been attending training going to the Officer Wives club events. I have kept myself very busy.
That catches you up on the past 2 months. As for this Labor Day weekend we have been working on the yard. We bought shrubs and a tree, paving stones and Lee’s favorite purchase- Industrial Shelves for the garage, almost like pallet rack shelving. I wanted to work in the yard yesterday, but that didn’t work Lee wanted to build shelves and organize the garage. So tomorrow he gets to dig is big hole for our tree and the small holes for the shrubs. Then I think we will have to wait a couple of weeks to get the paving stones laid. Our yard is slowly coming along and maybe by the time we move it will be the way we want it.
Our hope is that we will be better at posting on the blog in the future. I hope you all had a great summer.
Here are some pictures of our latest adventures.

Change of Command:
Emma with Grandma Lorenz before the ceremony.

Jaynee and Sofi receive a dozen yellow roses.

Lee performing his first act as a company commander, passing the guidon to his 1st Sergeant.

Lee saluting the American Flag.

The girls reading the morning paper.

Emma wanting to take over command.

Grandpa Lorenz and Sofi riding a Merry-go-round.

Mommy and Emma riding the same Merry-go-round (but at a different time than Sofi).

The girls are ready to take over the streets with their tough biker gang.

The girls are mad that they missed the bus on the first day of school (not for another 3 years).

Sofia giving mommy a run for her money.

Sofia showing off her made dashing speed by getting away from mommy before she realizes that there is junk in my trunk.

Emma's first attempt at trying out for the Olympics (she ran about 1 mile on the track before being bribbed to leave).