Deployed again...

The sign by where I parked

John at 4:30am today

Our last picture with each other for eight months

Kayla never woke up to say goodbye :(

Not interested in pics

Daddy putting her back in the car seat still asleep

Buses preparing to leave-he was on the bus to the right

It was sooo hard saying goodbye this time.  I was really hoping it would be easier since I know what to expect, but I think its because I know what to expect that it was so hard.  Kayla didn't help either.  I know it must be so difficult for John to leave us.  Kayla will change so much while he's gone.  Eight months seems like forever from now but hopefully time will fly.  Its such a long time to be separated from your husband, so not natural.  

 I tried not to cry, but I did, I didn't want to have a red face and swollen eyes the last time he would see me for eight months and I really was hoping Kayla would wake up to say goodbye.  Sorry John.  But we love you and miss you like crazy already.  We are so proud of you! Take care and be safe, please. We love you John/Daddy and can't wait to see you again.  The day that bus comes back will be so wonderful!