March 16th

I am going to start posting updates on Mine and Charles' Facebook page instead of here because it is faster and easier to load pictures. For anyone without a facebook account, simply go to www.facebook.com and register. Once you do, search for Charles or Ann Olsen and add as a friend.

Thanks!
Ann

Feb 13th

Its been 6 weeks! Charles will be home in 3 more weeks for a short visit before leaving for Kuwait.

They are doing field training right now. MmmMmM MRE's!

Jan 25th

Charles has almost been gone 3 weeks, It seems like the time has flown by. Thats great, i hope it continues to do just that. I hate the fact that this is a brand new year and all I can think is "I wish this year would hurry up and be over." I'm going to try and enjoy it as much as I can.
Its going to be an exciting year for Rylee--she will be starting kindergarten!

I've been talking to Charles alteast once a day, sometimes two or three times. We sometimes sit on the phone with nothing to talk about which is great in a funny kind of way, because it means we aren't missing each other too badly yet. I ofcourse miss having him home tremendously...

He's FINALLY started training over there. Up until now they've been having meetings and just doing routine stuff on vehicles. Today they did some sort of roll over training where they had to get out of a vehicle after it had been rolled over and left upside down. Charles said it was pretty fun.

They got to watch the Saints win the NFC championship! I was on the phone with him during the game and could hear 100's of guys hooting and hollaring at the game and ofcourse when they won, it was crazy.

Thats all I know for now, more later!

Jan 15th

Charles has been in Mississippi for a week now. He seems to be doing well. He said the conditions there are more favorable than he thought they would be. He has gone and bought himself a flat screen tv and I mailed him his xbox--so basically he is right at home.

There were talks of the guys maybe not being bussed home for their leave (before going to Iraq) but now they are saying that they will be bussed home. So hopefully that remains the case.

Thats all for now!~
♥Ann

From Charles 1-9-10

This is a picture of Charles' Locker. Rylee gave him her baby shoe (LSU) to take with him to remember her...her idea and he has it displayed. So sweet!

Jan 9th

I feel the need to reply to the last post. I'm doing better. I don't want anyone to worry that I'm losing my mind or anything heh. Charles' phone is working where he is so he'll be able to call while he's in Mississippi. That was great news and eased my mind alot!

Jan 7th

I'm really really sad. I have known for a while that I have an issue with being co-dependant I guess. I am not really good at being alone. I know i'm not "alone" but I like having my hubby (or anyone) really around to talk to. The kids are good company, but just not the same as having conversations with an adult. Everytime I think about Charles, I have to fight back tears. I know it will get easier as the days pass.

Last time Charles was gone, I sold my house and moved home to my parents for the year. I decided to be a big girl this time. Well the fact that I have 2 kids now, kinda helped make the decision. I can't exactly move myself and 2 kids into my parents house. I'm still kind of regretting not doing that again though. I need my mommy and daddy!!

I feel like a mental case...ugh! I am so sad. I'm praying though. Like every 10 minutes. I'm sure it will help eventually.