R&R 2009

The Mackeys together again! This pic was taken on our new Canon Rebel camera!

Our first picture together at the airport!

Arthur got the first hug of course!

My friend, Raya and I waiting for our husbands. Her husband Luke and Matt traveled together the whole way. What a trip!

My friends went to dinner with Arthur, Cameron, and I so we could distract ourselves from the 9:00pm flight that Matt was on!

Me and my boys!

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day 2008

I invited my wonderful friend Trish and her children, Ian and Lexi over for dinner Christmas Eve. We were missing our Walt and Matthew and decided to take a pic for them.


My Friend Trish made me this gorgeous pink (my favorite) scarf! I was being silly!



I was saying thank you for the very thoughtful Willow Tree Figurine from Trish. She is such a special friend to me!

Miss Trishy, Ian and Lexi got Arthur is Iron Man!

Arthur loves opening presents!!

Christmas Dinner at the DFAC.

Cam checking out his presents!

I see a car!

Thanks Mum! Orange is my favorite color!

Thanks GG and GGramp! This is a perfect gift for Alaska boys!!!

YES!!! SWEET!!! I love this game!!! (Arthur's words)

ooohh Mommy....I would like to play with the ornaments instead!!

I want to play with the gun too!!!

AAAWWW SWEET! Santa brought me the M60!!!

I love it!!! This is best Christmas ever!

So we started Christmas morning out at 7:15am. Matt was scheduled to meet us for presents on SKYPE at 8am. I had to hold the boys off from downstairs for 45 minutes. Oh...yeah...nothing like waking up Christmas morning..crying. I know it was torture....but I was going to have Christmas with Matthew....the way I had it all planned. Matt was able to get on at 8am and the festivities began. We had a wonderful Christmas. We played all morning....got showered up, and went to lunch the DFAC with our friends. It was truly as good as it could be with our love so far away from us. Thank you to our wonderful family and friends for such a wonderful day. We love you all!

Arthur Ice Skating

Arthur went ice skating today with his friends, Ian, Lexi, and Joey. Arthur has only been ice skating one other time with his Daddy holding him up the whole time. Mommy could not join him on the ice because she was taking care of Cam Cam, but he didn't need Mommy. Arthur was flying around on the ice doing his "dance" as if he had been skating his whole life. Mommy immediately went and signed him up for lessons (Free, thanks to Daddy being Deployed, and the Army!!!) He will take lessons on Saturdays! We can't wait to share more pictures with you all!!!

Battalion Christmas Party

I know....I'm a mean Momma! It was so funny...I have blackmail material for later!


Cam's dirty face from a day of fun festivities!



Cam absolutely loves candy canes!

Arthur with Santa and his Daddy doll!

Arthur full of sugar going crazy on the chocolate cake!

Crazy boy!

Cameron and his reindeer's ears!!!

Sarah before the Christmas Coffee at Mrs. Reed's house!

The Mackey's 2008 Christmas Tree!
(Yes it is crooked but I'm the only adult here...so there you go!)


Cameron trying to swipe an ornament and run away....he is very tickled about this!



Merry Christmas!




Mommy trying to get into the holiday spirit!

Christmas decor

more decor!

Cam Cameroni!

The Official Santa Photo of 2008! Cameron was scared of Santa so that was a no go!

The Ice Turkey in Front the Santa Claus House!

My girlfriends.....Melanie (pink) and Raya (gray)!!!

Arthur and Raya waiting for Santa to come through the doors at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Post.

Arthur waiving to Santa...("Over here Santa, Remember? It's me, Arthur")

Arthur getting his face painted!

The finished product!

Random Pics

Cameron only stopping for a moment while I snap a quick pic!


Arthur wanted to take this picture for his Daddy!



Matthew getting ready to reinlist four of his soldiers.

Matthew giving a talk to his troops!

Who's that sexy guy with the sunglasses? Oh Yeah...lucky me...that's my hubby!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mommy and Cameron!