We went to Derick's parents this weekend for an early Christmas with his family. Friday night some friends came out to their house and we hung out. It was a great weekend and a great ending to Derick's leave. Derick left this morning around 8:15. I hate seeing him go but we are on a downhill slide from here on out. He is scheduled to leave Afghanistan March 10th and should be back to us by the end of the month!

Tyson with his BFF Evelyn

Me and Derick at his parents

Tyson was in fact being forced to be in the picture, I'm sure you can tell by the look on his face.

Oscar Peters waiting for dinner to be served.