Merry Christmas!

Ok, so its a little after Christmas now, but I would just like put it out there anyway. I had a fine Christmas. No snow, but plenty of dust. And Creamer. Thanks to Trinity and all their thoughtfulness, we now have tons of coffee creamer (puts a smile on everyones face). Ya, sure, Army guys are supposed to be tough and macho, but some of us are a little more sensitive and just like their coffee with creamer. (and a couple of sweet-n-lo's).

Well, I know I am sure looking forward to coming home soon. I think DisneyLand is in my future! I had a great time last year and it should be fun again. Look out Splash Mtn, here I come!

You know what is great about people? They really care for the soldiers. People that I have never met, have sent me christmas cards and all kinds of things. For instance, I have never met my step-sister Lindsay, and her daughter's girl scout troop sent a box of stuff for me (including summer sausage!). You could say, "she related." How about the women in Ohio who have sent cards? And, lets not forget all the friends and family who have sent SO MANY packages! I cannot praise them enough.

Everytime I get a package from the states, it feels like Christmas. I especially love the letters from the kids. They say the darndest things! I like the one a friend of mine got that mentioned killing "ragheads". How did that one slip past the teacher? Still pretty funny though!

Overall message: American people rule! Thank you all and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Chuck Norris fact: Chuck Norris did not invent the internet, the computers were scared and banded together for protection from Chuck Norris.

More Packages!

Holy smokes! Trinity really comes through on the promise of packages! I must say that I now have lots of coffee and toiletries. Thank you all very much, your time and donations are much appreciated by all!

I should include a photo of our three Christmas trees next time. I don't have one with me now. Things here are moving right along, as they should be. It's good to be a Soldier, but it sucks to be away from my family. :-(

I got (good english there) some Christmas presents from Dad & Carole today, I am looking forward to opening them. I have a sneeking suspicion there are some hunting video's in there. I hope I can hold out until Christmas.

Sorry about just rambling on this time. I'll try to make it more interesting on the next one. Thanks again to everyone including my work (Pepsi)! They have been great, too.

I hope everyone is working on their Dart skills. I know mine are top notch. But then again, as Tina knows, "I'm good at everything I do." Merry Christmas!

Packages!

Wow! What a surprise! I recieved three boxes of goodies yesterday. I must say "Thank You!" to Mark and Alison Eibner for all the great stuff like the big tub-o-twizzlers! I think I have enough Beef Jerky to last me at least a week (it would last a month for "normal" people)! I tend to skip lunch due to eating so much jerky and sausage. That is fine with me!

Sue (my mom in law) really outdid herself also with the nuts and candy! Thank you so much for everything that you do. You are the mother in law a guy could have. I love you.

Today, I recieved three boxes of goodies from Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Wow, I have a ton of cookies! And Coffee! I have already distributed 3 or 4 bags of cookies to the fella's and gals that are manning the guard towers tonight. I am sure some chocolate chip cookies will help them keep their eyes open.

I thought I saw some snow flakes yesterday! It was cold and drissly all day and I am pretty sure I saw a few flakes. I checked with a couple of other guys and they thought the same thing. Maybe it was trying, or maybe we all just miss the white stuff. Hopefully it will snow when I come home. Then I can shovel and give Melissa a break. Have a great day and thanks again to everyone who sent things to me or baked a cookie for us. We really do appreciate all your efforts!

Oh yeah, check out my cool bike. It's name is "The Shocker."
I took it off "some sweet jumps" and my favorite animal is a "Liger".-Napolean Dynomite

Confirmed Kill!

That's right! After much discussion and review, it has been confirmed. I am a killer. A well trained, highly motivated and highly skilled purveyor of death. The poor bastard didn't even see it coming. It the midst of the battle, I broke out my camera to capture the moment for historical value.

Warning: Graphic War Violence Photo Below

Not for the faint hearted!

(photo removed by Mouse Haters Annonymous)

With all of our advanced technology, who would have thought, that glue would be my most effective weapon in this "War on Mice". I know the future holds many more of these battles in store for me. I will do my best to stay on top of my game and protect you from these "insurgent vermin." I will include a photo of my office so that you can see how close I am to the enemy.

New Sheets

Wow, new sheets! Sadly, it is one of those things that kinda get swept by the wayside and forgotten about. I must admit that it has been since September that I last washed my sheets. Thankfully, my wonderful wife has again saved the day. I received a very nice smelling set of sheets in the mail today and I am really looking forward to sleeping in them for the next few months. Ok, maybe now that I have two sets of sheets, I could turn them in to the laundry to get washed. Thanks Melissa for the wonderful sheets. And my room mate thanks you. I love you.

Credits

Apparently, I need to provide some photo credits to some of the photos here. So, until further notice. I took every picture myself. There, ya happy now? Ok, maybe not all. Certainly not the one's with me in the frame. I do need to give credit to Tina on most photos with Melissa in them, and to Melissa on photos with Tina or myself in them. Does that do it? Ok.

December Already?

Wow, I can't believe that it is already December. It feels like it is early September. I suppose that is good, then when I really get to come home, it will feel like spring! Unfortunately, the Iraqi heat will probably awaken my senses to summer sometime around April. I am really looking forward to coming home soon and seeing my loved ones. I miss them so much. Its hard to imagine how hard things must be for my adorable wife, but she is stronger than me. She is a true trooper. God surely has blessed me to have such a wonderful family.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I wish I could be home now to celebrate with you all! I recently had the priviledge of visiting one of Iraq's historical cites, the city of Ur. I'll show another photo of the Ziggurat. This place was really cool. I kept thinking to myself, "I bet Craigie and Katherine would love wandering around these ruins with me." I am sure they would. They are such great sports. They always are willing to do what dumb dad wants to do! I can't wait for Jack to get a little bigger so I can start including him on our adventures. Special thanks to all the people at Trinity who sent letters to me and my Soldiers. It took me quite a while to read all the letters and I am still handing out "Any Soldier" letters. Thanks for all your support! Have a great Thanksgiving and don't forget the Broncos play the Chiefs today!

If you can translate the sign, please let me know! I think is says "Confused tourist stop here for photo"

Packages!

Just like everyone else on earth, I love to receive packages and mail in general. Today, I received 3 packages. How wonderful! The best ones are the ones from my son's kindergarten class. They made cookies for me and sent them all the way here. I was a little taken back on the amount of cookies, the guys here with me assured me that they can handle the amount of cookies. I must admit, that I don't get packages. My section gets packages is more like it (even though they are addressed to me). I would have no teeth left if I had to eat all the candy and cookies being sent to me. So, I willingly share your love with my guys. And they all thank you.
Thanks for everything that you all do for me here. Now, I've got to go eat some cookies.

Rookie Posting

Hello all! Welcome to SSG DADDY! I am glad you found it. I named this blog SSG Daddy in honor of the wonderful letters I get from my wife and kids. I love them so much! Let me know what you think!

Special thanks to all those wonderful people who have sent me packages and email the past couple of months. I love getting mail as much as the next guy but sadly, I am not as quick to return the favor. I'll work on that.