My teenager is playing football this year for the first time. As a native Texan, I am thrilled to watch my firstborn adorn pads and helmet and join the ranks of amazing athletes who have lived and loved this game. As a mom, I'm a little nervous about sending that precious firstborn out into an arena of full-contact aggression. He's excited to play and loves practices so far so I'm nothing but encouraging. I'll be the mom in the stands simultaneously taking long-zoom photos, cheering at the top of my lungs, and praying for both victory and safety for our players. Let the season begin!
Last Friday, my Family and I participated in the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division change of command on Fort Hood, Texas. Hubby became the battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment and joined a wonderful group of "Red Dragon" Soldiers and Families. It's a dream come true for us ... one of those things you hope in the back of your mind you'll get to do one day, but know realistically that the chances are slim you'll get to do it. When I first saw his name on 'the list' that the Army publishes, I was elated for him. No one knows more than I do his passion for the Army and for the Soldiers in it. He is a wonderful leader and cares so much. We both knew that this would be the adventure of a lifetime. We explained this new job to our two boys (ages ten and six) as best we could and they kept saying, "We'll have 500 new friends on Friday!" as their summary of the discussion. =) The ceremony was amazing, a st
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