It’s been a long joyful weekend…though it feels as though it went just a tad to fast. Friday Geno and Derrick took Lilly for a “Fun Run” with Geno’s Battalion. Derrick ran with Geno’s unit and Geno ran a little behind with Lilly. Geno said that Lilly did really well running and she was great during the sprints. After running (and the men took showers) it was off to the doctors to start the EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) process. This process is used to help families with special needs and making sure the care they need follows them from station to station. The boys and I do not have any “special” needs, however, I do have exercise induced asthma so they may stick me on the program but I’m hoping not. First the boys had their EFMP physicals, mine isn’t until the 14thof this month. Derrick and Xavier are in great health. Derrick is getting a speciality referral for his tonsils/adnoids. We are trying to get his tonsils out before Italy because we don’t want to deal with the multiple strep throat problems we have had recently. Derrick was 5′7”!!! A few more inches and he will be taller than me. Xavier is also growing like a weed. He is 41in and 40lbs.

The next part of our fun filled day had to deal with changing the Army’s record of having Geno “single” with 1 adult and 2 children dependents. After multiple trips up and down three floors on different sides of the building we got it straightened up and were able to get our passports started. The Army only pays for the “Official” passport. We have to go get the “Tourist” passports ourselves Regardless our road to Italy has begun!

The rest of the afternoon was spent between Geno’s battalion get together, getting Derrick and Xavier winter coats and hunting down light sticks for trick or treat for Xavier. I will have pictures loaded from trick or treating sometime this week. Our neighbor took some pictures and I’m going to wait until I get hers to load them all together. Trick or Treat went very well. There weren’t as many houses giving out goodies this year as last year but that is good and well, it’s not like Xavier eats a lot of candy anyway.

Saturday I had a speech on persuading the class to donate their organs. It went alright. Afterwards, Geno, Xavier and I headed over to the farm again with our neighbors and had a great time, riding horses, cooking hot dogs and making s’mores in the bonfire and just plain relaxing. We didn’t start to late since I had a paper to write for English and Geno wanted to watch the Texas vs. Texas Tech game. Texas lost but it was a great game!

Today, the boys had to get their hair cut since this is picture week. We had to get snacks for Geno since he’s going to the field this week. We also had to get spaghetti stuff. Derrick is doing a project on his family history and wants to bring Geno’s “famous” sauce for his classmates. We also met up with our friend so he can check to see what could be the problem with our Jeep. Luckily, it turns out nothing serious just a couple simple, inexpensive repairs do to a little over zealous offroading.

As you can see it was quite eventful but not near long enough. We also started making a list of things that we need to do, sell and buy before leaving for Italy. FUN STUFF!!!

This week there isn’t much planned other then Geno being in the field, I have a Micro test and Derrick’s last football game.

Check back in a few days and I should have the pictures from Halloween up.