Just another day @ the Beach

Dear Elijah,
After Mommy shipped off for the Naval Academy, we decided to take you to the beach again on the way home since you loved it so much.  We walked on the Santa Monica Pier.  Papa bought you some sand toys and the two of you build some wonderful castles.   Here are a few pictures from our day @ the beach...

Malibu Beach

Dear Elijah,

After we dropped Mommy off at the Navy Recruiter's office we decided to take Pacific Coast Hwy to the hotel to meet up with her for our last night together.   You had to go potty, so Papa pulled off the road in Malibu.    Here are a few pictures of you checking out the beach...  Although we couldn't stay long, you loved being there.

First Day of Pre-PreSchool....

Dear Elijah,

Today was your first day of School (Pre-PreSchool) and you loved it. You are now 3 yrs 7 months old.   You practiced the Letter A, played with Layla, and made some beautiful drawings to send Mommy in the Navy.

Here are a few pictures:

Mommy joins the Navy 01.18.11

Dear Elijah,

Your Mommy has joined the Navy Reserves to become a "Master-At-Arms" or Military Police to help give you a better life.  During this time she is in Bootcamp and A School, you will be staying with Nonna and Papa.   We are so happy to be able to help take care of you.  You are so loved.... Here are a few pictures:

Getting ready to leave to drop Mommy off at Navy Office 

This is your special Build-a-Bear that you named "Navy" and 

he has Mommy's voice inside so you can hear her voice whenever you want. 

Loving your Navy Bear 

 Mommy swearing in to the Navy 

Mommy is sad to have to leave you, but she is happy to 

get a chance to make a better life for you.  

You standing in front of the Podium too.

Future Sailor , maybe ?

BIG HUG before she goes ... 

and a very BIG KISS

Winter in the Park

Dear Elijah,

Today, you got to hang out with Nonna while Mommy attended one of her last DEP Meetings before she leaves for the Naval Academy.   We stopped by the park and I took a few pictures. Another beautiful sunny Winter day in Southern California