New member of the Family...ITS A BOY

Jason and I would like to announce a new member of our family....We collectively are still working on a name but here is his first picture!

I am also glad to report that Jason is doing well and recieving boxes! He finally sent me a picture of himself today so I will post that as well.

Here is what he emailed me about the pictures:

"...pics of ME when i went out on a op a few days ago. the big
blue thing is a monument called the martyr's monument fairly close to where
i am."

Here is some other information I found out about the monument:

The Shaheed Monument, opened in 1983, commemorates Iraqi soldiers killed in the Iran-Iraq war. Muhammad at-Turki's elegant martyr's monument is a circular platform 190 meters in diameter, that sits in the middle of a huge artificial lake. It features an enormous turquoise tiled dome, resembling those topping Baghdad's mosques. The dome is split down the middle, with the two halves offset, and the walls of the dome sheltering an eternal flame. A national memorial in honour of Iraqi war heroes on a site comprising green areas, a children's playground, car parks, walkways and bridges, and a lake. Amid the lake is an island of two circular platforms - one above the other - on which the monument is set. The monument is a 40m shell split in two and slided to form an inverted and disjoined S in plan. Inside one of the dome shells is a circular water pool that cascades its contents to the courtyard below. The structure built on two levels under the platform comprises: a museum, a library, a cafeteria, lecture hall, exhibition gallery and support facilities. The shells are constructed of a galvanised steel frame with glazed ceramic tile cladding pre-cast in carbon fiber reinforced concrete.

I hope everyone is doing well! Jason and I both are so happy for all the support and love you all have shown us.

God Bless,
Jenna and Jason

Valentine's Day

My husband is the best!!!! Jason sent me a Willow Tree statue for Valentine's and a very sweet ecard. I even got a phone call from Iraq!

So the day came and went and even though we are apart Jason was able to bring the biggest smile to my face. I think it is so great to know that I am loved by this man so much and I love him so much. To share that with eachother is the best feeling in the world!

Well it has been a long week so I am off to bed. I am posting a picture of me and the statue he sent.

Hugs and Kisses,
Jason and Jenna

Updated

Hi all!

I had emailed Jason about the sheet idea and he said it would be one more thing for him to clean so although the thought was good...he can live without. ;)

I am at work and typing while I am half tired so that is all of a post for now. I may come back and add to this but if not...you are seeing me at my best (ha ha ha j/k)

Love,
Jenna and Jason

Valentine's Day is approaching

Hi everyone,

Just a little update in the drama of life. A lot went on this past week and Jason being the best man in the world called me! Yes that means I heard his voice. Although I wish our converstation was more of a lovey conversation it was still good to talk about the things we did get to talk about.

He seems to be doing well and is looking forward to everyone sending boxes. He told me he is sleeping on a cot right now but he might be getting a bunk bed and mattress soon. Maybe...someone could send him old twin bed sheets :)...just and idea and if he doesn't get a bunk bed he can use them to be a ghost on Halloween! (If he read this he would be shaking his head I can see it now :-P)

He told me I would be recieving a box in the mail shortly and I am not to open it until Valentine's Day. I got the BOXXXX!!! I really want to open it but I am holding back. I put it under the dining room table so I couldn't see it. I can fight the urge better that way. Lets hope I remember it is there on V-Day!

Well that is our little update for now. As always thank you for your prayers and keep them coming!

Love,
Jenna and Jason

Hummm Fire

Hi everyone!

I sent Jason a box today! I get so excited when I do! I try to put a lot of thought into them so that it isn't just silly things or everyday items. I hope he likes it. I also sent him little video clips of me talking to him. Today, I was filming and had put a log in the fire place and forgot to open the vent and all of a sudden smoke was filling the room. So on film you see me talking and then going ohhh ohhh ohhh...I am sure Jason is going to laugh so hard. Maybe :)

The house didn't burn down nor did the smoke detector go off...which makes me a little concerned..hummmm

Well I just wanted to share my blooper with everyone and tell you all thanks for your prayers and thoughts. Jason and I both appreciate it.

Love,
Jenna and Jason

Updates

Hi!

For all our readers (Marsha and Uncle Bill and Aunt Karen) Apperently more than one person checks on us daily :) I heard from Jason today. He has been pretty busy with work which is good because it means time I hope is going by quickly. He seems to be in good spirits. He told me earlier in the week he felt like he was in a rut but changed his tune after a few days. I am trying to get some pictures from him to post up here but he is unable to use his personal computer. So I have decided to mail him a blank CD in hopes that he will mail it back with somethings on it I can share with you all.

As for me school is going ok. For some reason I can't seem to get the grades I want but I am sure it will pick up.

Please keep us both in your prayers!

Love,
Jenna and Jason