on this Memorial Day...

...I'm reposting something from last May: A letter from Clayton to Mark.

Mark was away for a total of 7 months, and we bought C his own set of ABUs to look just like his uncle, who was off fighting in the "Air Forrest." For a while, C insisted that he would join the Air Forrest to be like Uncle Mark. And so he could be near me. Now he talks of becoming a policeman :)

I remember this day like it was yesterday. Hard to believe it's already been a year:





Dear Uncle Mark,

I miss you so much. I can't wait for you to come home from the Air Forrest! Dressing up like you is so much fun. When Shannie tells me to "stand at attention," I do this:

Shannie laughs, but I'm not sure why. I think I look tough!

And here's a salute to you, my fellow Airman!

Thanks for the pins. They make me feel super cool.

I love my flash light.
It's best used as a sword. Try it out! It's fun!

I am patiently waiting until you come home.

I refuse to wear a t-shirt under my uniform.
I think that would look weird.
And I definitely prefer for my handsome chest to stick out a little.

I miss you, uncle.

Love,

Your nephew

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Today we went to our favorite beach to relax! We packed a few snacks but ended up not eating anything -- we found a nice cool spot on the sea shore (is that what it's called?) where the water would splash up on our legs. We saw the cutest little girls splashing around in the ocean, and it makes us anxious and extremely excited for our little girl to get here!

Tomorrow we get another peek at her, and we can't wait.

Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day!