Wordless Wednesday

Relaxing in mommy's foot spa ;)

How Neat Is This?!?!

Yesterday, my brother (who is also deployed to Afghanistan) shared with me that he got Jack and Madeline a gift.  He had an American flag flown from an air craft during a combat mission in their honor.  He then took the flags and had them framed with certificates and medals.  How neat is that!!!!  Below are a couple pictures he took of the frames and sent to me.
Jack's frame:

Close up of Jack's certificate in the frame:

Madeline's frame:

Close up of Madeline's certificate:

He said they are in the mail and on their way to us...I can not wait to see them!!!

Countdown Chain

After the kids have repeatedly asked me "when is daddy coming home,mommy", and  by repeatedly, I mean over and over and over, I decided to go ahead and make them each a countdown chain for their bedrooms.  This chain is just counting down till daddy comes home for R&R, but they love waking up each morning and taking a link off their chain.  The chain has managed to cut down (somewhat) on the repeated questions. 
Madeline standing next to the chain in her room:

Madeline taking a link off her chain:

Jack standing next to his chain:

Jack taking a link off his chain:

So, how do you help your children countdown?