Cuteness of the week....

We have begun what I consider phase 2 of pre-deployment training. Ben is at San Diego state Monday-Friday learning Dari. SD state is about 1.5 hours from our home so the team is staying there. (7 hours of classroom work and 2 hours of homework each day doesn't leave much time for commuting to and from home!)

We have begun to do our "long distance" communication. It's really good practice for the actual deployment. We are so very fortunate with modern technology. The kids have been able to "face time" in the mornings with Ben which makes a difference in mood and attitudes. I of course have been able to text and email. Phone calls are a little spotty but he's busy so we march on!

My favorite thing to do is snap pictures (I know y'all never would have guessed it!) and send them to Ben.

Here are a few from this week...these are the little moments that I would miss if I were gone from our family!

A look at what Ben is learning....