Much Big News

As you may know Mike reenlisted for three more years. We had been talking about it for months; before deployment. So while Mike was on deployment he took action and re-upped his contract.

Not only did Mike reenlisted this deployment, he also took his 2nd class exam (to become an E5). This morning while I was still sleeping (Kaiden was generous enough to let me sleep till about 730), Mike texted me and this is what he said "Hey baby good morning. I love you. And I made 2nd class. The results from the test came out today." Well, there you go... Mike made 2nd class!! I'm excited for him and very proud of him.

Peleliu Home Coming

Kaiden, Eli & I arrive on base at 730 in the morning. The Peleliu was pulling into port at 9. We had to be early, since we were VIP - lol. Mike called me from Point Loma. That's about an hour from their pier. After we got off the phone it started to rain. Didn't stop raining till we got home. To top that off Mike stood on top of the ship - manning the rails. So He was drenched!! But it was still nice to see him getting off that ship. Well here are a few photos. Kaiden is ready to meet his Daddy. His in his little sailors outfit.

I'm just trying to keep myself warm.Mindy, Jess & I are just hanging out by my car. Kaiden was sleeping in his car seat - keeping warm!Eli & I making faces while hiding from the rain, under an umbrella. My favorite part!! Mike was 1 of 10 new Daddy's - they got off the ship first.

All us new Mommy's were very happy and excited about that.

We were in a hurry to get out of there, so we were not very social with anyone.

US Navy stops pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

August 8, 2008:
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The U.S. Navy says it has stopped a pirate attack on a merchant vessel north of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden.
The Navy says the USS Peleliu responded to a call for help from the Gem of Kilakari on Friday morning. The ship said it was under attack from armed pirates as it was traveling to the Suez Canal.
The Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet said in a statement that the USS Peleliu was about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the Gem of Kilakari when it received the distress call.
The Navy says the suspected pirate ships fled the scene after the USS Peleliu launched three helicopters. The Navy says one grenade landed on the Gem of Kilakari's bridge wing but didn't explode, and no injuries were reported.