The Lescarbeau Family

To welcome the summer into the Lescarbeau family, we decided to hit the pool. (Alex was only there for short cool down. He spent most of his time at the soccer field and the gym.) Eric managed to make it just long enough to get a little wet. Polly managed to sit on some ants, so she took home some lovely ant bites. (That's one thing you have to love texas for is the Ants.)




Another exciting moment... ALEX GOT HIS BRACES OFF!! (Just a little over two years.) He now has bragging rights to the straightest teeth in the house. Not a bad smile for just a few thousand dollars. The things we do for our children.

We are looking forward to the summer, no news about orders, but no matter what we are going to be moving in July. They are just finishing the new base housing and our rental lease is up, so if we don't get orders, we will be moving there.

Today we pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. We also want to recognize those who have served, are serving, and those who will serve this great country we live in.

I would like to say thank you to all those who have served, but especially may dad, Dan Lescarbeau, and my grandfathers, Waldon Ellis and Eugene Lescarbeau, both of whom served during WWII. If it wasn't for those who have come before us we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we may take for granted at times.

I am thankful for the opportunity that I have to continue that service and I am proud to be a member of the greatest Air Force in the world protecting this country that I love. God Bless America!!

I am not much of a fan of Mother's Day--for me. For other Mother's I think they should have the best day and get spoiled and treated like a Queen. For me, I prefer not to have the attention and I feel out of place if I am not doing anything. Luckily for me I have a wonderful husband that despite my protesting went and found some wonderful Mother's Day surprises. I woke up to a table arrayed in cards and gifts.


My daughter made breakfast. We enjoyed a nice morning at church and I was even able to get a nap in. (That's really the best gift for me.) The kids enjoyed their afternoon doing anything from golf to soccer. Savannah wandered around the house taking every chance she could get to go outside.

We invited the Stratton's over for dinner. The girls came over early to give mom a little break.

Eric, with the help of Emily, cooked dinner. The menu: Three cheese Manicotti, Salad, Cheese bread, and dessert was a Strawberry Ribbon Pie (Cream Cheese/Strawberry Jello layered (yummy). It was nice to relax and not have to cook.



My favorite part was supprising Amylee with her Mothers day gift. I felt like a little kid at Christmas, I couldn't wait to give it to her. The gift is a wax dipped scented bear. I recieved one for Christmas and realized it was the most unique, but perfect gift.

Eric finished his package for the job at the Academy. Now we are in the waiting stage. The hardest thing about waiting is not knowing what is going to happen and that means not planning. I am a planner. I plan my meals a month in advance so I know what I am going to cook and I can be prepared. If it was up to me I would plan what I am doing for the rest of the year. (I am not as bad as my sister yet...she plans more than I do.) It doesn't always work that way, especially when you are in the military, but I like to know the major things. Not knowing when or if you are going to move can drive a person like me crazy. Not to say that I am not already crazy...but you get the picture.
Eric found out that a friend of his applied for the same job and there were over 300 applicants. That makes the task of obtaining the job more competitive where you have to stand out to get noticed. I know Eric would love to do this job, he has enjoyed teaching so much, he would love to be able to continue his time in the Air Force doing something that he loves. He truly doesn't want to go back to what he was doing before, it would be like taking a step back in his career. I guess we will see what the Lord has in store for us. This is when you just have to trust in him, but that can be easier said then done.