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  • DADDY AND ALEXIS

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    One proud Dad. He sure loves his little princess.

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 5:21am EST
    by Stacy

  • SNOW IN MISSISSIPPI

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    It's very rare to see snow in Mississippi. It is actually sticking. So far about an inch I think. [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 10:08pm EST
    by Stacy

  • A GREAT DAY INDEED...

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    This was not everyone. I think the final count was 43.

    My Monk showing out for the kids.

    Kristy feeding Alexis.


    P.S. The stores open at 2200 tonight and yes [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 6:27pm EST
    by Stacy

  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL...

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    Hope everyone has a wonder Thanksgiving as I know I will since our Soldier and his new baby girl and wife will be joining us this year. We won't have to leave an empty chair as he is home and if all goes as planned he won't be returning to [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 6:09am EST
    by Stacy

  • Pictures of Alexis

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    Daddy checking her out to make sure all toes and fingers are there.

    One proud Daddy.

    Thursday when I picked him up from the airport and we surprised [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:23pm EST
    by Stacy

  • Daddy meeting Alexis for the first time

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    Priceless
    Promise to post more pictures later. Alexis was born November 17, 2009 via an emergency C-section @ 1146 am, weighing in at 5 lbs 2 ounces and 18 inches long. 6 weeks early. Mom and baby are doing fine now. It's been a long 2 [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:55pm EST
    by Stacy

  • HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!

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    Thanks to all our Vets, past and present for all your sacrifices that you have made for our Country.

    Our veteran is serving his second tour in Iraq on this Veterans Day. Thank you son for making me one proud Mom. I love and miss [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:01am EST
    by Stacy

  • 9 year old singing The Star Spangled Banner

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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 8:35pm EST
    by Stacy

  • Our England Friends

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    It's been a very busy weekend. Friday evening Dad, Mom, Owen and Dawn (friends from England) came to the house for the weekend. We shopped, shopped some more, went to see my baby sister and her family (which is also in the photo) and then' [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:24pm EST
    by Stacy

  • Alexis's new outfit

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    I just could not resist yesterday when I passed by the Army Surplus store at Camp Shelby on my way to the Coast. Thought this would make a great Daddy/daughter photo when he gets home.Stacy Lee's iPhone' [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • BABY SHOWER

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    Alexis's first diamond necklace and earings. Yes she is already spoiled rotten.

    Kristy and one proud Paw Paw.


    It was a great baby shower. The baby is' [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:57am EDT
    by Stacy

  • BABY SHOWER

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    The first baby shower was great. Kristy got so many nice things.

    Pictures to follow. [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • 4 LONG MONTHS

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    So, I've been thinking, and yes that can get really scary. If Michael were in the the Air Force, he would be coming home right now, as they only do 4-month tours most of the time.
    Just a thought and I will share it with him the next time' [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • HURRY UP PLEASE...

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    It's been 116 days since his BOOTS HIT THE GROUND and only 71 DAYS UNTIL ALEXIS IS DUE.
    I think we are all ready for this baby to get here.
    Michael text me Thursday night and then called me Friday night and we talked for almost an hour.' [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 12:28pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • MY FLAG POLE IS FINALLY UP.

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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 6:44am EDT
    by Stacy

  • SHE'S READY FOR ALEXIS TO GET HERE...

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    She is just too cute with her little belly. The photographer took lots of pictures of Kristy with a flag draped around her and then put them on a CD for her to mail to Michael. He should have them by now hopefully. I don't think he has time to' [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • HOSPITALS

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    I sure do hate them. Spent Saturday night and up into the wee hours Sunday morning there with Kristy. She has been put on strict bed rest by her doctor. She has a UTI, and he gave her some antibiotics and put her on a low sodium diet for all [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 6:35am EDT
    by Stacy

  • GOLD STAR MOTHER'S DAY

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    Today is a day that we are to honor our Gold Star Mothers. Words can't express the thanks that I have for these Mothers who have given so much.
    THANK YOU TO ALL THE GOLD STAR MOTHERS. ' [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 6:06am EDT
    by Stacy

  • 3 LONG MONTHS

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    It sure seems like longer than 3 months since his boots hit the ground in Kuwait. Melinda can probably tell you right off the top of her head how much time our guys have left. Me, I don't even want to think about it. [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 5:22am EDT
    by Stacy

  • REMEMBERING 9/11

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    Jackson's local Channel 12 interviewed me today. She caught me off guard, which I guess is a good thing as it did not give me any time whatsoever to think about it.' [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 7:58pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • FINALLY

    Number of comments: 4
    IT'S GOING TO BE A GIRL.
    Sonogram this morning told us what we already thought, but we just needed it to be confirmed.
    Seems as though it's time to start shopping now.
    Michael called last night and he and I talked for an hour and a half. The [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:41am EDT
    by Stacy

  • PROJECT 2996

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    Remembering the victims of 9/11

    A day that changed the world.

    Jose R. Nunez of New York, NY was 42 years young when he lost his life on September 11, 2001. Jose left behind a wife and three daughters, Mirelys, Marelnys and [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 12:01am EDT
    by Stacy

  • 4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF KATRINA

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    It seems as if it were only yesterday when Katrina hit. It will be a memory that I will never forget. Oh how I would like too, but not gonna happen. Mississippi has learned so much over the last 4 years. We are still trying to put our state back [...]
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    Posted: August 29, 2009, 5:25am EDT
    by Stacy

  • PEARL, MS SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

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    Pearl soldier killed in AfghanistanA soldier from Pearl was killed Friday during combat in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
    Sgt. Matthew Ingram, 25, died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. The blast occurred while his unit was under small-arms fire from enemy forces, according to [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 5:36am EDT
    by Stacy

  • ANOTHER CALL

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    It's been a very hectic week around here. Michael called again on Tuesday, which was very unexpected. He sounded great, but said he was tired. I received a card from him yesterday and yes it made me cry. He's missing home terrible.

    I ordered these two shirts for [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 9:40am EDT
    by Stacy

  • FINALLY

    Number of comments: 3
    He finally called yesterday afternoon around 1500 and we were able to talk for about 19 minutes. He is good, sounded great and was headed to bed to try to get some rest. [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 5:12am EDT
    by Stacy

  • NOTHING

    Number of comments: 5
    It's been since Monday of this week since Kristy or I have heard from Michael on IM, and its been since August 4th since we have received a phone call from him.
    He's sick again, and not sure if they have put him back in isolation or not.
    This [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 5:55am EDT
    by Stacy

  • DEATH OF 3 MS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS

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    DoD Identifies Army Casualties
    The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device Aug. 2 in Qole Gerdsar, Afghanistan.
    Killed were:
    Capt. Ronald G. Luce [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • THAT SMILE

    Number of comments: 2
    I miss so much. He sure knows how to brighten up my day. He has finally found some internet that is fast enough to use a web cam and to be able to see us as well. What a way to start my weekend.
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    Posted: July 31, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • MICHAEL AND RONALD

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    THAT'S MY BOY...

    SURE CAN MAKE ME SMILE.' [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • Song by Dustin Evans

    Number of comments: 2
    This song was on my mind last night when I tried to close my eyes and get some sleep.


    Then I found this one...
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 6:01am EDT
    by Stacy

  • Baby's first outfit

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    Michael said that I would never find anything on it that said "MiTa", so I had to prove him wrong. The first question he ask me was what colors did I have it done in. I could not think of a better color scheme that red, [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 2:04pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • I KNEW IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN

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    I missed a call from Michael. Don't ask me how, but I did and I just can't seem to stop beating myself up over it. At least he was able to get Kristy. We had not heard from him in several days. He's been very busy and not enough time [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • FINALLY

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    He has finally made it to his destination in the Sand after spending a month in Kuwait. He's feeling great he says. He is trying to track down a package that had arrived before he did. He located one yesterday, but still searching for the other one. He received the [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2009, 6:19am EDT
    by Stacy

  • HEARING HIS VOICE

    Number of comments: 2
    Oh my gosh. Nothing sweeter than hearing his voice. He sounded great. We got to talk for almost 30 minutes. The connection was not too bad for being thousands of miles away. He is stuck in Kuwait for several more days until the sand storms subside.
    I don't recall' [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • IT'S BEEN A LONG 8 DAYS

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    Not a lot to tell except that Michael has been very sick for the last 9 days. We are hoping that they release him today or tomorrow and he can head to his FOB with the rest of his unit. He is much better he says.
    He got sick [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 5:33am EDT
    by Stacy

  • ANOTHER YELLOW RIBBON TIED

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    Kristy and I have been busy all weekend long.  We spent the day in Louisiana yesterday with my parents at our Fish Camp, then ended up at their house in Bude and stayed the night.  There is never a dull moment [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • HAPPY 4TH...

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!
    This will be the second July 4th in 4 years that Michael will not be with us because he is away serving our Country. He sure makes me so proud. He's got a lot going on today, and if all goes as planned I will be able' [...]
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    Posted: July 04, 2009, 6:23am EDT
    by Stacy

  • WHAT WE WOULD GIVE

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    Just to hear his voice...

    Tomorrow will be 14 days since we have talked to him on the phone. It seems like it has been a lot longer than that to me. I can only imagine how Kristy feels.

    It's been several days since I talked with him [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • YELLOW RIBBON CEREMONY

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    It was a very nice ceremony today. Kristy was a little nervous, but she did great.

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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 3:08pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • MISSING HIM

    Number of comments: 3
    Gosh how I miss that smile.  It's been a tough week for Kristy and I.  We have had a couple of bad days between the two of us.  We have chatted off and on with Michael several times, but it never seems like enough.  

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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • Happy Father's Day

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    The World's best DAD. Happy Father's Day Daddy. He had a wonderful day. His three girls were there and he got a new laptop. He is all fixed up now.  He was on the phone with my brother trying to figure out all his clues to get to his laptop. [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 5:12pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • THANKS USO

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    I was enjoying an evening last night by a friends pool and at 6:18 p.m.  an unfamiliar number appeared on my caller ID on my cell and I answered it and it was Michael.  Thanks to the USO they can use the phone for free for 20 minutes.  I am [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2009, 6:37am EDT
    by Stacy

  • BOOTS ON THE GROUND

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    Last night was a very long night for all. Not much sleep for any of us. Kristy did not get home until 0200 this morning, as she wanted to see the bus leave Camp Shelby. I did not warn her how hard that would be, but I felt for her [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2009, 10:12pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • JUNE 13TH.....

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    It was a long day for us all. Think I walked in the door around 1:15 am this morning very tired. Kristy decided to drive on home, so she was closer to 2:00 getting home. It was a very quiet drive down. We stopped at Rasing Cane's for supper and [...]
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    Posted: June 14, 2009, 9:43am EDT
    by Stacy

  • FAMILY DINNER

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    Jerry's Fish House was the place to be tonight. Just a small family get together for my sister and her family to visit with Michael before he leaves. We all left with a full stomach and then headed to my house for a little more visiting before everyone called it [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 10:22pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • 155TH SEND OFF CEREMONY

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    It was one HOT morning to say the least. The ceremony was not but about 35 minutes long, but we had to arrive early to make sure that we had a seat. Then the traffic getting off the base was worse than I had ever seen it.

    We are [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 2:24pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • D-DAY

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    A day to remember.
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 1:52pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • COUNTING THE DAYS

    Number of comments: 2
    Not what I really want to be thinking about, but don't have much of a choice at this point. What's really sad is that the time is not creeping, its zooming right on by us and not a thing in the word I can do about it. Life is just [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
    by Stacy

  • FAMILY DAY AT CAMP SHELBY

    Number of comments: 7
    He was very happy to see us all. There's no better way to spend Memorial Day than with approximately 111 Soldiers who are getting ready to deploy to Iraq in a few short weeks. They needed this family day as much as the families needed it. Thanks to their Company' [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:04pm EDT
    by Stacy
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