Savannah's 2nd Birthday

Okay, so I have to go back in time a bit. Savannah turned 2 November 25th. We were in Kansas City for Thanksgiving so we celebrated her birthday there. Because of being out of town and weather we opted to go to McDonald's. She fully enjoyed it and the other kids had fun playing. She got a few baby dolls that she takes all over the house in her stroller. She is very good about taking care of them. Then, we had a couple friends over when we got home. They decorated cupcakes and ate tacos. Just wanted to share that and a couple pictures!

What a Merry Christmas!

I can't believe it's already over!! We went to Kansas City to celebrate Christmas. Our gift to the kids was a night stay at Great Wolf Lodge. This has an indoor water park, arcade, restaurants, ice cream shop, spa.... you wouldn't have to leave for days!! We all had a great time playing in the water and on the slides. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures inside the park because I was swimming. They had story time at 8pm. and it started snowing (I think it was soap)... Savannah was so excited! The boys were playing a wizard game somewhere so I don't think they saw it. Then, more swimming the next morning before check-out. We sure didn't want to leave. (Jett was with grandma, that's why he's not in the picture.)Christmas Eve was spent with my family. We ate, played games, made cookies and pretzels. Santa had to take it easy on the cookies made here... they had a pound of frosting on them!

Christmas morning we opened stockings. It's nice that no one has spilled the beans about Santa yet... even for Dylan! Santa, with the help of us, surprised the boys with a trip to Disney World in January. They were really excited, but I think it will all soak in better once we get there. The rest of Christmas day we spent with the Campers. More food and gifts... you can never have too much of that! On the down side... Jerreme left for Guam the morning of the 26th. It stinks b/c he's missing our anniversary and New Years. Two events you don't like to be alone for. We'll see him again the day we leave for Florida (Jan 6th). Then, when we get back, he'll actually be home for a few weeks!! It will be great to have him home again! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! and have a very safe New Year!

Our First Blog Post

Okay, so I finally broke down and started a blog site for us. Hopefully this will help to keep everyone up to date on the happenings of the Camper Family. The latest is the kids and I are trying to stay warm after we ran out of propane this weekend. I didn't check it till Friday and they don't deliver in weekends, so we're hoping we're on the list today! We're staying in a bedroom with an electric heater (it's quite comfortable, until I have to leave to get something for the kids!) Enough on that... I did finally get our Christmas cards out so you can look forward to recieving those in the mail! In case I didn't have an address for you here is our letter and picture. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!



Seasons Greetings to All!
Well, this year has brought many exciting new chapters to the Camper family album. In January we moved to Independence, Kansas and bought a house. Being a homeowner has definitely been a big eye opener. Especially, when we bought a house that needed work. It seems like we constantly have homework to do with little fix-its around the house. No complaints though. We love living in the country. We have 2.5 acres for the kids to play (and to mow) but, I’m only 3.5 miles from Wal-Mart!
Jerreme went back to Cessna as an Instructor Pilot. He loves his job. Being able to fly everyday doesn’t really seem like work to him. He would love to get the opportunity to work at the Wichita plant, so he’s not flying single engine aircraft. When your engine goes out… yeah, not good. It would be nice to have a back up. He’s been keeping quite busy with the Guard unit, too. He’s been active duty about half the year. He’s been to Equador, Germany, Afganistan, Hawaii, back to Germany, and leaves for Guam the day after Christmas. He always has interesting stories and pictures and the kids love the presents he brings back.
Our most nervous trip was to Equador in May. I was due June 17th and was afraid I’d have the baby without him. As it turned out he came home June 1st to celebrate Skyler’s 4th birthday on the 2nd. But, as all great plans go, we had to move the party to the hospital, because I went into labor about midnight and Skyler got a baby brother for his birthday. Jett Robert is such a good baby. Always happy and loves to laugh at the kids. They get into arguments over who can make him laugh the hardest.
Jett was born the night of the first baseball game…I had two days to rest and then back to the games with new baby in tow. The boys both played ball this summer. Dylan had spring and fall soccer and looks forward to basketball in January. He’s enjoys 3rd grade and is doing very well in school. Skyler stays home with me for now. He will start kindergarten next fall and we are all anxious for that! Savannah helps me around the house and with Jett. The kids are very good about helping with each other. It sure helps me out. Between house work, working on the house and kids with no husband I stay plenty busy. We are all looking forward to the new year that finds Jerreme home about mid-March. We miss him so much when he’s gone, but are very proud of the sacrifices he makes for our family and for our country.
We hope this letter finds all well and catches you up on our past year. Have a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!


Love,
The Camper Family
Jerreme, Deanna
Dylan 9, Skyler 4 ½, Savannah 2, and Jett 6 mths.
December 2007