Matchy-matchy in our flight suits!
Don't I look the part? They even had nametags made for us. 
In the cockpit...I really, really, really wanted to flip some switches or push some buttons, but I don't think it would have gone over too well.
This is especially for my mother-in-law -- a cruise ship we saw from the air, most likely on its way back from Alaska!
Seattle skyline...I was taking this from a little window in a door - I didn't end up with a picture of the Space Needle and the rest of the skyline, but I figured this was the most recognizable landmark.
I have never seen such intricate pumpkin carving (especially by a guy who looked like a lumberjack). However, with a canvas that big one can get pretty elaborate in their carving.
Yes, that's sun on our faces. It's not a trick. I didn't even wear long sleeves.
I really, really miss my friends/co-workers back in Tejas. There's nothing like having someone to share the work week with, being able to go down the hall when you need a laugh, a smile, or a place to sit and vent. Now, three of us have moved and one is pregnant. I just hope we all stay in touch - obviously since one of them is now my sister, I've got one of them for life! 
On another note, I'm so glad it's Aggie football time! I need to send a big THANK YOU to my parents for getting us Sirius satellite radio so that we can listen to the Aggie games. We were even able to hear some of the Air Force game this past weekend, making Will as happy as a clam. I just wish we could be there one weekend to go to a game, or at least to sit in Bourbon St. Bar and watch while eating fried food and drinking Ace Pear Cider. Mmmm. So for all of you Aggies who are able to go to games, please post pictures so that I can feel like I'm there. 
Yep, he's home. I got a phone call at a quarter 'til two this morning. I was groggy, but as I expected, it was Will, who often calls at weird times when overseas. About a minute into the phone call, the door bell rang. I hushed my voice and told Will that someone was at the door. Maddie was going crazy, barking like a true watchdog. Will told me that I should probably answer the door, to which I replied, "Are you crazy? It's the middle of the night!" So, I already mentioned that I was groggy, and definitely not thinking that my husband was going to be so clever at this time of night...Of course, it was Will at the door. Surprise! (I did end up with a big smile after my heart calmed down a bit. I told him that it was scary to hear the doorbell at 2 in the morning. He was afraid if he didn't call, etc. that Maddie's barking when he came through the front door would be even more unnerving. True, true. But with me, surprises are best left for the light of day. Although he did come bearing presents...)
Seriously, I've tried dozens of toys, and these are the only she can't tear up. Also, Maddie thinks any time you talk to her you want to play either Tug (her absolute favorite) or Fetch (a very close second). Everyone is her friend, and she gets VERY excited when her friends come over. 
Maddie is a very affectionate dog and loves to give hugs and kisses!
There is something about a hose, or running water in general, that just brings out the animal in her...It's funny, and somewhat scary, all at the same time.
Maddie always needs a rest after a scuffle with the hose.
Maddie Mae loves her bed, especially with her blanket from her Aunt Alicia. She still likes to sleep in the bedroom with us, but no longer on the bed (like when it was just the two of us in College Station). Now her favorite nighttime sleep spot is on Will's flight suit, which is usually crumpled up on the floor on his side of the bed. Sometimes I can't tell which one of them is snoring (granted, it's usually Will, but Maddie girl has some allergies, and has a tendency to snore when she sleeps on her back).
And finally, Maddie loves to ride in the car. She usually sleeps in the back, but on the long, long drive from Texas to Washington, I let her sit on my lap a bit.
