Something to break up the monotony is always good...

Today we had visitors to the Brigade legal shop.  Our BDE has 2 paralegals that are not located with us at KAF but are at outlying FOBs with their units.  We flew them into KAF today so they could attend the monthly paralegal training that Division was doing.  It was really nice have 2 new faces in the office today.  It's strange what becomes exciting when everyday becomes the same.

While they were here, I treated them to lunch at Mama Mias.  That is the pizza restaurant on the boardwalk.  It's not great, but it definitely beats DFAC food.  Plus one of the paralegals is at one of the FOBs that we have been having issues getting supplies to, and that includes food.  So her food choices have been getting smaller and smaller, so I know she enjoyed her pizza!  Anything I can do to help the morale of my Soldiers, I am more than happy to do.

I got a care package today from Mike & Jody, and they must have a 6th sense because they sent me more birthday cake oreos and I only had like 4 left from the ones that my mom sent.  Perfect timing!  I also got a little teddy bear and travel mug, both of which have Longhorn stuff on them.  I ALWAYS love Longhorn stuff!  They also threw in a couple of People Magazines, which was greatly appreciated as I'm pretty sure that I have now read everything on the internet....

I also got a big envelope with artwork in it from Michael's Aunt Liz's class.  They all drew pictures of a Soldier, and made a big heart Valentine.  Apparently, letter mail takes a long time to get here, but a package can make the trip in about 5-7 days.  The mysteries of the mail system.  I'm still on the lookout for my little cousin Carter's painting that was sent to me that has never shown up.  I haven't given up!

Apparently, "Everyone look at the camera" was not enough direction

There is never an inappropriate time or country to represent for Texas!

The cute Valentine that I received from Liz's class.