A.J.'s new member of his family.  This is Duke, he is 10 months old and he drools,,,,  A LOT!!  And I know Christmas is over but have you ever seen a cuter cat???  Tasha is the best....

        Today our middle son John, headed off to boot camp.  He has joined the Marine Corps and will be in San Diego for the next 3 months.  We are proud of his decision, but of course we are apprehensive about the war in Iraq and really do not want to see him have to go.  Our oldest son A.J. went to Iraq twice, our oldest daughter Trina is in the Army at Ft. Wainwright, AK, and now we are starting over with John Boy just leaving today.  We wish him the best and will be planning a trip to San Diego in May......