Big Updates

Wow, lots to update! Where to start...

Tuesday we learned that we are moving September 10th! Not far, just a couple of blocks away. Our base is in the process of rebuilding all of the base housing, and it is time for them to tear down and rebuild our section. Although I'm not really looking forward to the logistics of moving and we'll miss the beach in our backyard, we're moving into a brand new house! It's two-story, and apparently bigger than the one we live in now (and I feel like we currently have plenty of space). Here's a link to what the houses look like...
http://www.nsmayporthomes.com/defaultFamily.aspx?cid=50

Also on Tuesday, when we picked Sydney up from daycare, her daycare provider asked, "Did you know she has a tooth?" No, we didn't! The little squirt cut her first tooth (bottom left) without telling us! No wonder she's been drooling so much... I'll try to get a picture, but I'm not making any promises...

Speaking of Sydney's daycare provider, she's moving! Her husband is in the Coast Guard and was told May 7th that he needed to pack up and move his family in two weeks. Thankfully, we found another provider, and we met her Tuesday after picking Sydney up from daycare. She's very nice, and, in addition to Sydney, will be taking care of a 17-month old, a two-year old, and her own three-year old. I'll really miss Sydney's current provider, but I think this one will work out well...

Today Sydney had her picture made! I'm still kicking myself for not getting her picture made as a newborn, so I'm making up for it by doing four-month shots, seven-month shots, and one-year old shots (it's a package deal). I was very happy with the photographer, and can't wait to see the pictures! She'll put a sneak peek on her blog (I'll share the link once I have it), and I'll officially view and order the prints June 2nd.

Finally, the biggest news. Chet is leaving July 1st for Djibouti, Africa for six months. This is something that we (not just him, but "we") volunteered for. With the war going on, there's always the possibility that he will be chosen to serve somewhere overseas, but more likely in Iraq or Afghanistan, and for longer than six months (usually an entire year). We volunteered for this position because Djibouti is much safer than Iraq or Afghanistan, and because it's only half a year. (By the way, I could be chosen for similar tasking, but not until Sydney is a year old.) So that's the deal. We're not thrilled, but we're not surprised either, and we welcome all the prayers we can get while Chet prepares to leave and during his six-month tour of duty!

That's it for now! Pictures to follow!