This is why the soldiers' fight...

This is from Kaylen [referred to as 'butters'] and his friend DeRoller. It is an amazing story and not to be taken lightly. It really touched these 'big bad soldiers' in an amazing way.



"Today a little boy, maybe 4 or so, made me feel like I didn't get what the United States Military means to others. Butters and I were in the Israeli BX here and ready to check out. A little boy was standing at the register with his little soda flavored sucker, talking to the man behind the counter in Hebrew. Butters and I just stood by waiting for him to finish up. The little boy looked over at us waiting for him and, just gave us a little smile. Butters smiled back and gave him the thumbs up and, I smiled and gave him a wave. He said something else to the cashier then turned back and held his hand up for a high five. Butters hooked him up and the boy gave us thumbs up. He turned back to the man and said something in Hebrew again and turned back to us with a big smile. The cashier said, "he said, 'the Americans are here to protect us' ", "they teach him that in school." I felt like, wow, this little guy looks up to us. Maybe I've been being selfish. This little boy thinks I'm here to help him and his family stay safe. I thought I was here for me and my family. Looking back, I guess I didn't get it before. I think I get it now! My family isn't the only one counting on me and, I do this for more than just them."

New puppy!

So I got our new puppy today! She is an 8 week old Rat Terrier...I named her sugar...Kaylen doesn't like it, but he didn't give any helpful advice and he's not here... so I WIN!! HaHa! Juliet, my 9 month old Rat Terrier is getting used to this "little thing" running at her heels. After her brother Romeo died a few months ago, she really needs a playmate, so I hope these 2 girls become good friends!

My new "horse"

Last night Noah decided my dog... [a small rat terrier] was a horse. He kept trying to pin her down to one stationary spot and sit on her back. Needless to say, Juliet did not like that! I kept telling him to get off of her, then I got smart and got the camera. It was actually pretty funny! He kept trying to ride her today also! Noah is a funny kid, he gets so mad when Juliet escapes his little grip and doesn't want to be mounted up!