Still Hangin in There...

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still in AZ. We will probably be here for another week or so. We have been having a great time and have taken some great pictures! As soon as we get home I will get back on the ball and get them uploaded!! Shayne is doing great and keeping himself very busy. We have been lucky to hear from him almost everyday! Love you all!!

More Pre-Deployment Activities Part II

This past weekend we decided to go to Heritage Square and take Payson on some of the rides!! It was a whole new experience for him and he loved every minute of it!!!

This is us on the Swan paddle boat! Funny story, as we were waiting for our boat, Payson started to walk towards the water, I really didn't think he was gonna go in but I had a feeling to take his hand. Right when I grabbed it, he stepped right off the edge!! Not even kidding! Luckily I caught him, but talk about giving your Mom a heart attack!!

Payson in his life jacket!

Just a silly Payson face, waiting for lunch

Payson and Mommy on his first roller coaster! And it was extreme for a little guy!!

Payson and Pappa in the hot air balloon

Way up in the air and all the way in the back seat!

Payson also had the opportunity to discover his first chair lift as well as his first full length alpine slide! He is such a little dare devil!

So Pappa thought it would be fun for the boys to get matching airbrush tatoos! Luckily they only lasted a day!

On Friday night Shayne and I went on a date to see Angels and Deamons. We thought it would be way fun to go to Village Inn, get a pie and sneak it into the movie!! As you can see, we succeeded! Mmm French Silk...Do NOT tell Grandma Heap!!

Dave and Kendra came for a visit and we decided to go to Mr Biggs....Long story short, they let us in free so Grant and Payson got to play in the little kid area for about an hour and a half!

Payson with Pappa on the tractor!

I actually took this picture for Smood because I thought this cow was adorable and I knew she would appreciate it!!

Grant and Payson playing in the giant sandbox!

And Shayne apparently did not like the smell of Kendra's foot!!

Come What May...

Well I just thought I would let everyone know that Shayne left this morning for Afghanistan. I can't tell you exactly where he will be, but I know he will be safe and well taken care of. He will be gone for a total of 12 months....or 52 weeks. We decided it didn't sound as long if you count it in weeks! I am not going to be putting much information on here about what he is doing and what not, just for safety reasons, but if you would like an address to send him letters please let me know. I know he would appreciate all the support he can get! We love you all and are so greatful for everything that everyone has done for us!