Meet Alex
According to Creating Keepsakes, I have another daughter. I promise that I don’t! Meet Alex, my neighbor’s daughter and my little model for the project I made for the December issue. Isn’t she a cutie? hehe.
Also, I want to add something big that happened in our life today and yesterday. Yesterday, Chris put on his Army boots for the very last time. 
Today he officially began his terminal leave, meaning that he has off from now until January 15th. I think I took all of this harder than he did; I felt guilty that he did it all for me. After a ton of reassuring, he promises that he did it for all of us. This was something we prepared for for many years; we knew that we didn’t want to be moving the kids around once they hit school-age, but it still didn’t make this week any easier.
So, in other words, it seems that today is the first day of a new way of living for the Odie’s. (oh, and those organizational supplies came in, too! Looks like I have something to work on this weekend. eek.)
i know when i saw that photo i went…hmmm. Emily is a little young for plastic surgery. “mom, my cheeks just aren’t chubby enough. can i get some implants?”
oy.
Comment by valerie — November 8, 2007 @ 10: 40
Too cute about the project.. great project too!
Weird coincidence i just did a layout of bob the last day he wore his uniform before he retired. It’s on the front page of KFD right now. It’s an emotional time for sure though most of ours was happiness LOL.
Hope to see you soon, miss ya!
Comment by Wendy Inman — November 9, 2007 @ 12: 37
I bet it was hard but I am so glad ya’ll are staying here. I think your “other” daughter is a cutie. She is my favorite diver at the pool!
Comment by Kasey — November 9, 2007 @ 11: 40
Oh wow! I think I’ll cry when Jason retires. But he tells me he’s going for 30, HA, we’ll see!
Comment by Amy — November 9, 2007 @ 3: 49
OH WOW, Trace…I can only imagine the change. My dh was reserves and gave it up when we started having children. He misses it all the time but I tell you I’m grateful to have the security of him at home. Hugs to both of you as you adjust!
Comment by kelly — November 9, 2007 @ 4: 19
Ending a military career is a hard decision to make but so worth it. DH was a marine aviator and got out after 10 years. I felt a lot of the same guilt even with all of his reassurances. It was the best decision for all of us! Good luck with the new change
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Comment by Jill — November 9, 2007 @ 4: 52
Love the candle holder.
You got to make a layout on Chris and his retirement now.
Organization…love it!
Comment by Peg Graham — November 10, 2007 @ 10: 39
Oh my gosh, tracey that’s a long time. I will keep him and your family in my prayers that the time will pass quickly.
and that project is the cutest.
xoxo
emine
Comment by Emine — November 11, 2007 @ 11: 38
It was an emotional day in our household too! So many memories for him came flooding back as he talked about each of his past assignments. But, it was good timing for him and I was glad to stay here!
Congrats to Chris on a job well done!!
Beth
Comment by Beth — November 12, 2007 @ 9: 55
p.s.- TAG! you’re it! (see my blog)
Comment by Peg Graham — November 13, 2007 @ 7: 47
The Odies will be fine, Chris will do great in whatever the future holds for him. Phil uses his boots to cut the grass now.
Your third child is adorable, lol. Great candleholder, great idea.
Miss you.
Comment by dar — November 16, 2007 @ 10: 47
wow! you sure can’t have a boring month, can you?!?!?! I know you guys will do fine!!
Comment by susan — November 20, 2007 @ 7: 36
Tracey! Love the photo candle. You have to send me instructions so I can make them for centerpieces at my in-lawes anniversary party!
Comment by Tana — November 26, 2007 @ 11: 02
hey - where you been? (besides going crazy with work, i’m sure!) wishing you a happy new year!
Comment by valerie — December 31, 2007 @ 12: 25
I love those little trees!!! LOVE THEM! cute blog you have!
Comment by Heidi Sonboul — January 25, 2008 @ 7: 01
Mosaics from design to jewelry, from ballet Ling, wizard fairy bow to the senior set uniform, as well as the most fashion sense Zip necklace, can be found in the aesthetics of poetic art.
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