Last week with day before he leaves.

We had a great time with Nate before he left for Iraq. The Monday before was President's Day so Nate and the kids had the day off. We decided that we would have as much family time as we could and do an activity that everyone wanted to do. We first headed to Boise to get Nate some computer stuff. Then we went out to eat lunch. When we got back from Lunch we went over to the church and played basketball and a friendly game of horse (which Ella and I won might I add). After that the kids and Nate played Cat and Mouse, and Line tag. When we got home we played Pictureka and had a fun family night.

On Tuesday school resumed as usual for the kids and Nate and I ran even more errands. On Wednesday we let the kids stay home from school so that they could spend their last day with daddy. We went to the bank and started a savings account for each of the kids and then we picked up some lunch and watched movies together. Then we played a rowdy game of Old Maid. We had so much fun with Nate before he left.And as Tradition goes we took a picture of Nate with each one of the kids. I will get those developed and the kids will have a picture with Daddy to have in their rooms. Thursday morning we all got up at 4 am so that we could spend as much time with Daddy before he left. We cried and hugged and begged him not to go but he had to. We watched as he drove away at 4:45 and the kids and I promised that we would keep ourselves busy while Daddy's gone. We love him and miss him so much already. I must add that Skype has made things easier and we are able to see and talk to Nate almost everyday. I love you babe and can't wait for you to be back home with us again.