Jared just posted a bunch (over 200!) photo's onto his snapfish account--you can view them by
CLICKING HERE
If you do not have a snapfish account, I think it will have you create one before you can view the photo's--but it's easy! Just follow the directions.
If you are reading this today (the 26th) have a drink for Jared--he turns 21 today!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Jami Went Sky Diving!
Can you believe it--she actually did it!!! Click on link to the right to see all the pics!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Lake Powell 2008
The girls and I spent a week at Lake Powell on a house boat with some friends--it was a fantastic time! Very relaxing and the most beautiful place on earth!
Click Here to view our pictures
Click Here to view our pictures
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Jared Called
Jared called Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. He is doing fine. The phone connection went bad this morning and didn't get to talk more than a couple minutes. This was the last time he was going to be able to call for quite awhile. He's going on a long mission and will have no way to contact us. He will not be receiving letters or packages from us during this time either. Please keep sending them while he's gone so there's alot waiting when he gets back. Chef Boyardee Ravioli is his favorite gift right now.
On a previous mission Jared ended up at a US Army and Italian base. They actually hade an authentic Italian Pizzaria. The REAL THING supplied by Italy. An Army Sgt. bought them all a bunch of pizza and gave them the coldest gatorade they've had since they've been there. "We try to find a shady spot to put our gatorade so it's not boiling when you drink it. Those guys have to thaw theirs so they can drink it." He's trying to find another mission to go on to get back there.
According to the news this weekend the violence in Afghanistan is escalating again. The guys are doing an amazing job over there and being very successful. But it is currently the most dangerous hotspot in the world right now. So please keep Jared and the Marines of the 2/7 in your prayers. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated.
On a previous mission Jared ended up at a US Army and Italian base. They actually hade an authentic Italian Pizzaria. The REAL THING supplied by Italy. An Army Sgt. bought them all a bunch of pizza and gave them the coldest gatorade they've had since they've been there. "We try to find a shady spot to put our gatorade so it's not boiling when you drink it. Those guys have to thaw theirs so they can drink it." He's trying to find another mission to go on to get back there.
According to the news this weekend the violence in Afghanistan is escalating again. The guys are doing an amazing job over there and being very successful. But it is currently the most dangerous hotspot in the world right now. So please keep Jared and the Marines of the 2/7 in your prayers. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Jared called 2 days in row.
Jared returned early to his home base from his last mission. Things went well but repairs needed to be made to vehicles. He was a little banged up from the last couple weeks, but doing well and in good spirits. They are being successful with what they are doing there.
The second day he called we just talked about cars, kayaks and the Red Wings. He did ask contrary to our last posting to NOT send anything that looks like birthday presents. No birthday wraping paper or something that flags it's his birthday. Apparently even in Afghanistan the guys have thier own way of giving a "bithday treat" when they find out it's someones birthday. Jared would prefer nobody knows.
He did say someone sent him some Chef Boyardee Ravioli. Who ever it was He sends a special "Thank You". After living on MRE's for a couple weeks he took the can out of his pack, opend it and set it on the roof of his vehicle. It was cooked in 10 minutes. "It was the best meal I had in 2 weeks". He does the same thing with Ramon Noodles in a bag of water. These are 2 favorite foods they've found that can be shipped easily to him.
Jared said if we don't hear from him for a couple days that he's probably left on another mission. They are being called on more frequently now since they are being so effective. It's been a week now since he called so we asume he's out again.
The second day he called we just talked about cars, kayaks and the Red Wings. He did ask contrary to our last posting to NOT send anything that looks like birthday presents. No birthday wraping paper or something that flags it's his birthday. Apparently even in Afghanistan the guys have thier own way of giving a "bithday treat" when they find out it's someones birthday. Jared would prefer nobody knows.
He did say someone sent him some Chef Boyardee Ravioli. Who ever it was He sends a special "Thank You". After living on MRE's for a couple weeks he took the can out of his pack, opend it and set it on the roof of his vehicle. It was cooked in 10 minutes. "It was the best meal I had in 2 weeks". He does the same thing with Ramon Noodles in a bag of water. These are 2 favorite foods they've found that can be shipped easily to him.
Jared said if we don't hear from him for a couple days that he's probably left on another mission. They are being called on more frequently now since they are being so effective. It's been a week now since he called so we asume he's out again.
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