Just so you all know. If you send something to Jason you can go to USPS.com and order priority mail boxes from them for free. You set up an account and order what you want they will send it to your house for free. They have APO/FPO Flat Rate Boxes and you can send stuff. They also have Mili Pacs. When you send stuff you have to fill out a form stating what all is in your package and you can order them from USPS.com as well. They are form number CP 72 I believe, the Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note Form. There are other flat rate boxes you can use as well. That means no matter how heavy it is it is for one price!

Other than that I am home. We went to the beach and Ron Jon's Grill Yesterday before I left with my mom and Haley.

Went and bought some stuff to send to Jason. He can't wait to get packages. I am actually getting ready to box it all up as soon as I get off of here so they are ready to take to the post office.

I talked to him yesterday and he sounded good! We were on the beach when he called! I have posted some pics from Friday at the beach and on our way home on the plane. Haley is still in Florida with her daddy this week. My brother and I had too much fun on the plane ride home!

Adam showing the girl next to us the T-REX

BEACH DAY - UPDATE ON JASON'S Address

Please don't send anything to Jason till around April 15. I just found that out today! SORRY!


We went to Jetty Park Beach today. It was a beautiful beach close to Cocoa Beach. Haley had a blast. She wore me out. We did get in the ocean and she loved it. The water was pretty warm!

Mom, Haley, and I are going back tomorrow to Cocoa Beach. We are leaving Haley there with the Arthur family and I fly home tomorrow night =(

I have posted some pics from today!

ADDRESS FOR JASON - DAY 5 in FLORIDA

We went to Sea World yesterday and had a great time. Adam and I stayed at the trailer to layout and take it easy by the pool today. Haley and the grandparents went to Cypress Gardens. They have rides and kiddy water stuff there that she loves. We are headed to the beach tomorrow and Friday. Friday we drop Haley off with the Arthur's for her second week in Florida and I head back home to good old Indiana.

Jason's address:

PFC Jason Matthews

Bco(Cco 1st Plt)

1-66 AR 1 BCT 4 ID

APO AE 09390-1560

If you want to know some items to send him:
baby wipes
toiletry items
rock candy (he loves this stuff)
snacks
phone cards

letters/cards

pictures of family and friends

(I will let you know of anything else when I talk to him)

Thanks,
Erika

FLORIDA - Day 3

We went on a lunch river boat cruise today. We then came back and hung out at the pool for a little bit but it was pretty windy and only got up to 71 degrees today. We have been watching Ratouille and hanging out. Oh and we colored picturees tonight for Jason! Let you know when I have an address...hopefully next time he calls he will have one to give me.

IN FLORIDA = Day 2

Well we made it to Florida, but by the time we got here we were all exhausted! Took Florida Flops (naps) and it rained here all day Saturday. Jason left me a short comment on Myspace that said he missed me.

Today is EASTER...HAPPY EASTER! He called today right before church was starting. We went to church with my grandparents here in Florida. He said he was good. He said it was really hot. He was working at night and sleeping during the day. He is sleeping in a trailer and said it stinks really bad there like a mixture of a pig farm and sulfur (they are next to a sewage plant). He seemed pretty good and told me to give Haley a kiss for him. When I told her Jason had something for me to give her she immediately turned her head and kissed me b/c she already knew! HAHAHA!

We went to lunch and came back and went to the pool. The water was freezing. The sun keep coming in and out. I laid out for awhile but came back in b/c I don't want to over do it on the first day. We are suppose to go on a dinner cruise boat tomorrow and then Sea World on Tuesday. Then go to the beach twice this week. Otherwise we will be taking it easy and hanging out at the pool.

Gymnastics Today

Haley had gymnastics and she did great. We had pizza for dinner and now we are headed outside to hit the ball and play catch before it gets dark.

Then we are packing and cleaning up the house.

Skeeter is going to doggy daycare till Wednesday while we are in Florida!

LEAVING SATURDAY MORNING!!!! YEAH!!!

HE CALLED AGAIN! I got to talk to him for awhile and it was wonderful. He can't wait to get on the webcams so we can see each other. He wanted to talk to Haley which is why he really called again! She was so excited to talk to him. He seemed good and said he can't wait to come home for leave! He said hygiene items are what they will want most of, baby wipes, and I am sure calling cards! He said he has around 120 minutes left on his card he has now.

We love you Jason and stay safe!

LONG STRESSFUL DAY

Hello everyone! Well I got a phone call at 4 am this morning. He sounded good, but at first we got disconnected...talked for a few minutes and got disconnected again, but he called back. We mostly talked about what was in the box he sent me from Texas b/c everything I need to send him to Iraq is missing out of the box. We believe that someone stole the items and it just happened to be everything that I needed to send him. JUST GREAT! I have been on the phone all day with two post offices, complaint people, and postal investigators. Hopefully someone can figure out what the heck happened to all of this stuff.

Going to dinner with the girls from school and then probably workout later...would have already done that but been on the phone with postal people all day! Oh well.

Haley is with her daddy tonight so may try and go to bed early if I can. I am pooped...I couldn't go back to sleep after he called this morning.

OKAY DAY!

Well my team (green team) lost the faculty basketball game by 3 points. I played hard though...my dad was even impressed. He asked me where I learned all those skills! HAHAHA! I made two baskets, stole the ball, assisted, and dribbled the ball down the court. Pretty impressive skills for a shorty!!!

I am definately tired and a little sore today. My pinky finger hurts b/c some other shorty on my team bent my finger back before the game even started.

Haley and I are in the process of packing for Florida but we haven't gotten very far! I found all the clothes I stored in a tub but now need to figure out what I need! May try and do it all tomorrow while little miss Haley is at her daddy's house!

MONDAY MORNING!!

Well today is going to be busy and it started off sad. I never thought he would call this morning...I usually carry my phone with me everywhere, even into the bathroom...but today I didn't. While I was in the shower he called and left me a voice message. I am so mad right now, but hopefully he will call again soon. He said Hi and that he had some free time and thought he would call. Told me to give Haley a kiss and he loved me. Pooooo I am so mad I missed the phone call.

Have bowling and faculty basketball game tonight.

RELAXING on a SUNDAY

Well I was hoping to get a phone call today and he made it to the phone today! YEAH! He seems good today. Said he was tired and only got 4hrs of sleep last night b/c the tank broke down and they were trying to fix it. Then they had to get up early and go to the range. Said he had fun there today. Said it is very dusty but not that hot. He flies to Baghdad within the next week. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

We miss him and love him very much!

I am just sitting here watching a movie. May go workout later and get some exercise! Haley is with her daddy today.

The weekend is here!

Well we slept in today...first good sleep I have had in a week. Haley is still sleeping actually! We went to Adam and Ashley's last night. We watched Purdue lose and had pizza. Chrissy and Joe came over and all the dogs were there. Dexter, Lexie, and Skeeter. Skeeter didn't play very nice...he got in trouble a lot! Ashley and I helped Chrissy with wedding invitations. Ashley showed me the dress I am going to wear in her wedding and it is very pretty! Can't wait! We have gymnastics today to make-up for while we are in Florida. Then Kynsey's birthday party!

One week from today and we are flying to FLORIDA! SPRING BREAK and a warm sun.

Another day Another Phone Call

Well after three days I received another phone call today from Jason. He called around noon again and he sounded a little sad to me. He said it was very hot today and it looked like a blizzard their but with sand instead of snow! I was very happy to hear his voice. He will stay there for a few more weeks I believe and train and then they are heading to Baghdad.

Haley had gymnastics today, headed to McDonald's for dinner and then to Target to buy a few things. Ended up getting her a ball, bat and mit. She also got shorts for soccer, shin guards, and socks! She is already to practice and be sported up! She starts soccer in a few weeks and then her daddy is signing her up for softball I think. She is going to be a busy girl. But she does have a lot of energy she needs to get out of her.

Going to Ms. Kynsey Lee's birthday party this weekend -- the big girl is turning 1! Happy Birthday Kynsey Lee...we love you baby girl.

Jason's in Kuwait

Jason called me at lunch today! It was so great to hear his voice. Myspace was having a big party there, but he said he called me instead. Awwww what a great guy I have. He said he was doing fine and it wasn't that hot there yet. I can't wait to hear from him again. I miss him very much! He spoiled me before he left calling me and texting me and now I just wait till I get an email or phone call.

Haley got her haircut yesterday. It is shoulder length and she said "I love it momma and I want to keep it like this forever!"

Jason Update

I heard from him last night and he was in Ireland. Not sure where he is right now...but when I find out or hear from him I will post something on here. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Jason is headed to IRAQ

Today was a very hard day! Jason is headed to Kuwait and then to Iraq. It was soooo hard to say good-bye.

He did just call and said he was in Maine. They have one more stop and then off to Kuwait!

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers till he returns home safely!

Weekend

Lester, Grimes and Jenny
Brickers
Baby Bricker
Erica
Me and Coxy Poo

Well Friday night was fun with friends....dinner and bowling.

Then Saturday worked out and then went to school for a little bit. Then hung out at home and watched movies.

Then today I went to the movies and shopping with my mom. Finally got to wash the car and clean it out.

Back to school tomorrow!