A Day to Remember

Today was Danny’s grandpa’s funeral. Although I heard that Grandpa George had a pretty fiery side to him in his younger days, the Grandpa George I knew was always kind. He was a great man who left behind a huge family, most of which came to celebrate his life today. Danny wasn’t able to make it, along with a few others who are deployed as well (such is life in a military family). He was missed.

Above: Grandma with six of her seven kids.

Below: Grandma with most of her grandkids.

Above: Grandma with some of her great-grandkids (the one on her lap is 2 days old!)

Below: Kate with her cousins Bryce and Gus

Above: Everyone

Below: Grandma, kids, and spouses

Above: Kate with Ben and Brea, our good buds

Below: Everytime Kate saw this baby she wanted to hold her.  They're 8 months apart and almost the same size!

Another ninja on the way!

I'm pregnant!  Today I had my first ultrasound, and it affirmed that we are definitely expecting one little ninja sometime the beginning of March.  My mom's prediction of twins was disproved (whew!), and Danny's prediction that we're having a puppy was proven wrong too (sorry, honey). 

Family Time

One perk of spending the summer in Colorado is that there are always old friends and extended family visiting.  No one can resist Colorado in summertime!  Danny's family are coming into town lately to wish Grandpa George goodbye as he is terminally ill.  It's a hard time for the family, but also a time for them to come together and enjoy each other's company.  Danny has a very large and loyal family-so supportive and loving of each other.  It's been a pleasure to get to know them and be associated with them.  I'm glad Kate has some of their blood flowing through her veins. 

Kate with some 2nd cousins once removed (just making that up...).  Danny's cousin Holly's children.  They loved her, and she had a blast with them.

I love how kids become instant friends. 

Say "Cheese!"

Danny's parents and brother.  We're in Grandma and Grandpa's backyard (the house in the background is the neighbor's...)

Danny's Aunt, cousins, and cousin's kids. 

Kate's new trick

Danny and I are able to skype occasionally, but the quality is never great.  I want to make sure he isn't missing everything cute that Kate is doing, so have uploaded a bunch of videos here of some of the moments I knew he'd appreciate.  

Kate at Lake Loveland

Kate hugs are the best

Sugar, Out!

Corn on the Cob is Delicious!

More Work Pictures

A few pictures from this last field op and day at the range. There are actually 3 guys sitting in that "bush". Can you see them? 

Okinawa

Although it's about as comfortable as living in a microwave while wrapped in a wet towel, Okinawa is rather beautiful. Here are some pictures of the local area.

Dad at Work

Here are a few pictures of "work". It's been in the mid- upper 90's, with 90% humidity. I'll gladly take the dry cold mountains over this tropical heat!