Busted!

The picture speaks for itself. Her expression is priceless.

Pool Fun

Hey,

Mackenzie really loves swimming in her pool that we have out back. She's the happiest when mommy sits in there with her:) The swimsuit is not needed though. She prefers to swim in the nude! Anyways, thank-you Uncle Steve and Aunt Trish for the the pool! It's getting a lot of use this summer.

Mambo

We were watching Dora today, and they were doing the Mambo. Mackenzie thinks its so fun to do. It was really hard to catch her doing it, but towards the end of the video she starts doing it a little (its so cute). Of course off camera, she does it all the time, but catching it on camera is next to impossible.

Bucks address

Hey everyone,

Buck has his new address for where he'll be in Iraq. He said they will only be in Kuwait for about another week or so and then they're headed to there new "home". His address is:

Timothy Starnes (no rank)
B Co 3-4 AVN BN, Unit #6061
Camp TAJI
APO, AE 09378

I know that some may want to send some care packages, so here are some things that Buck said he would need:

Baby wipes
foot powder
toothbrush
toothpaste (he needs the kind for sensitive teeth)
Old Spice body wash (hair/body wash in one)
stamps
notebook
gum
beef jerky
disposable 3-blade razors
shaving cream
Myoplex Bars (@ GNC, the peanut butter flavored-these are for when he's flying nights)


We thank you all for your prayers.

Love,
Steph

Buck left for Iraq

Buck officially left for Iraq yesterday. Needless to say it was a very emotional day. We had a very nice time together before he left though. Mackenzie and daddy got lots of play time together and Buck and I got to go out for dinner and a movie Friday night. Buck called me this morning from Bangor, Maine. The plane was stopping to refuel and then they were headed to Kuwait. They should be there around 6pm (Central time) tonight, which is early Monday morning there. His unit has some training to do there and the mechanics have to get the helicopters up and running and then they will fly into Iraq. They will probably be in Kuwait for a couple of weeks or so. You can email Buck at timothy.starnes@gmail.com. He may not be able to check it very much at first, but I'm sure he'll try to get to you as soon as he can. I'll keep you all updated as more news comes in. Please keep him and his unit in your prayers for a safe return (in 15 months). God Bless!

Hearing Aids

Mackenzie got her new hearing aids yesterday. She is doing great with them! I think she really likes them. She really doesn't mess with them at all. I caught her one time taking them out, but I think she was more interested in what they are. Anyways, she's really taken to them well, and I think they are really going to help her.

San Antonio Trip

We went to San Antonio last weekend and had a blast! We took Mackenzie to the Children's Museum there and spent a lot of time on the Riverwalk. We also went to Sea World. It was so neat! Mackenzie really loved the Shamu show and the dolphins. As most of you know, Buck will be leaving for Iraq this weekend. Please keep him in your prayers.