Future Army BRAT!

Ok so I know it has been the longest time since we have blogged, but what can I say we have been very busy. As for our most exciting update...... Tye joined the Army! We are so excited for this... We just felt as if we needed something new and out of the box. I am so proud of him to choose to serve his country. He will be leaving for boot camp late October. Oaklee and I will stay here for now. I will be attending school for a semester. Then in February we will join him wherever we are stationed. It is going to be so fun to travel and live in new places. It gives us adventure, Freedom, and stability. As of now he is in for three and a half years. After that we will decide if we want to stay in longer or choose another path.

Oaklee and I just got back from Nauvoo where my grandparents are serving a mission. It was such a great time...mostly because I was able to spend time with some of my favorite people..... my SISTERS! I am so blessed to have three of the greatest sisters. Each one of them has such a special place in my heart. They each teach me to be a better person in one way or another. They are some of the very few people in your life where they can say anthing to you but you will still love them and they will return the favor. It is hard to be so spred out, as each of us live in different states. Our first night we arrived we got in a marshmellow fight... Char and I kicked butt! It was so funny. But I just wanted to tell them that they are three of the best women I know. I love you guys so much.... I hope there are many more girl trips to come!


It was also great to see my nieces and nephews! We were able to see the Nauvoo pagent. Before the pagent we went to the pre show... a country fair... or as Oaklee would call it "the countrwy bear"

Here are the kids dressed in the outfits we made them.

Well we still have many more things to talk about... but thats it for now. May God bless each one of you!

Comments

  1. delilasAugust 7, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Good Luck with your new path. Army life can be hard but it sounds like that is the path you need to take. You and your sisters are great women, love you all.

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  2. Josh and AmberAugust 7, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Hey Chanda, I'm so glad you've posted! I always love reading about what your up to and what's new! Congrats on Tye getting in the Army, I know that life style can be hard, but you are good people for it! I wish you the best of luck on it!! And I would love for you to come and visit me very soon!! Paige would love to hang out and play with Oakley. She is so cute! I love your family picture in your header and that picture of Oakley in this post, she looks so grown up and so beautiful! (as do you;)!) Really do come and see me soon! :)

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  3. CHaRAugust 8, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    love you girl!! lookin back... we had some pretty good times in nauvoo...cant wait to livve closer to you!!!

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  4. Melissa BrowningAugust 10, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Your little girl is so cute! Good luck in the Army, you will love it, I loved being an Air Force Wife it will be great! I miss you and Addie!

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  5. Paul, Addie and Aiden ButlerAugust 11, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Ahh, that was such a sweet post. I can't wait to hear where Tye gets stationed. I hope is by near me!!! Oh and by the way Holly and I totally kicked you and Char's but and we both agree. Love ya and miss ya sis!

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