Stuff Happening. .

Madi and I took Joe over to Eugene today to catch his ride to PDX, where he will take a plane out tomorrow for South Carolina. . Fort Jackson. . where he will start his basic training.

Last minute hugs before we were on the road.

Joe with his new Army hair cut

Patty cake was part of the routine. .


I think this one is going to miss her daddy. .

Joe's dropping spot. .

GO ARMY. . .

Joe wasnt as prepared as he thought he was today. . Pdx wont take

copies of certificates. . .and SLC did. SOOOO, Madi and I and the girls had to drive all the way back to Florence and get the real deals. . and then drive back to the city. . all our fun shopping & hanging out time was spent driving!!! AHHHHH. . The girls were great for all the time in the car tho . .and we did get a burger at Jack in the Box and a quick trip to Wal Mart. .

Home again, after a 700 party at Sue's for Russ's BD. . Lily was really ready to be out of the car, and shopping carts!!

Ella in her new outfit. . we had to make a pit stop on Badger Mt. for Ella to potty. . and it ALL went on her pants and panties and in her boots. . poor thing. .bad aim i guess. . . so new things were needed to carry on the day.