Last night I picked up Lego Man and Drama Queen from Jedi's house at 2130. It seems Lego Man and Jedi got in a huge disagreement and I had to play referee. That would have been fine except I hadn't told the kids about Shelia. Drama Queen lived up to her name, she cried for a long time. Lego Man took it much better than I expected. The only comment he made, "Mom, I don't want anymore pets. They just die." Poor kid. Today I decided to meet my Marine Family support group I belong to for lunch. We all get together once a month and discuss what else, our Marines and what life is like for us. It's a great support system. I haven't been in a few months and really have missed them. I am the only one in the group as a girlfriend/fiance. Everyone else is either a mom, dad or aunt. Currently there is 4 families with a loved one in Iraq. As we are passing our pictures of our Marines around, sharing stories of where they are currently stationed, my phone rings. Sniper sure has impeccable timing. Everyone at the table (there was about 20 of us) in the restaurant starts yelling, "Hi" "Thank You" and "See Ya in Vegas." When I answered the phone, he knew exactly where I was. It didn't take me but a few seconds to realize he has been on the phone talking to his mom. She was the only one who knew where I was heading. I talked to Sniper for a few and went back to lunch. I can't wait until the day I can bring him with me. If all else fails he will meet some of these woman in Vegas (I will tell you more about that one as it gets closer). After the luncheon I headed over to SM's house to celebrate and spend the afternoon with Sniper's family, Bubba's friends and girlfriend. Sniper, she is quiet, polite and a real cutie. Today is Bubba's 16th Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA! Yesterday, I told you about where I was last year at this time. Well, 15 years ago today, we (Sniper, I and his family) were together celebrating Bubba's 1st birthday. I have known Sniper for many years. We sure have come full circle in the last 15 years. I spent a lot of time looking around and remembering all that has happened in the last 15. I looked at Bubba and remember him as a cute little baby. I remember him taking his first steps. I remember watching him in his crib sleep. I remember going on dates to the drive-ins with Sniper and bringing Bubba with us. I remember Bubba's 1st birthday party. Sniper, your mom and I were talking about it today, as well. The cake SM picked out for today put a huge grin on my face. One side was a picture of Bubba I had taken a few months ago (Sniper, the one with him flexing without his shirt on, pointing to his muscles in his arm) and the other side a picture of Sniper and Bubba, when Bubba was a baby. Damn, if Bubba isn't a spittin' image of Sniper. It's scary. This weekend has been a big one for me on my reflections of the past. Where I have come, what I have missed and knowing the road I am heading down. We don't always know where the future will take us, but I a very thankful for a second chance in this life. dyzgoneby Sniper, I promise you, this will be the very last year you miss out on days like today. I will do everything in my power to make sure of that. You deserve a family that is there for you every step of the way. You have made enough sacrifices, it's time we made some for you.