Pals.

AW had a play date this week with his oldest and dearest friend.  These two have been pals since they were just wee little babes of six months old.  They are only about two weeks apart in age and it has been so much fun seeing them grow up together.

Just one of the quirks of military life...you meet a friend in Washington State, a year later you both PCS to opposite regions of the country for what should be a long time, and then in a few months dumb luck finds you both in the same place again.  A good rule of thumb for Army friends is not to say "goodbye" but say "see you maybe!" You really never know when you will find them again.

The weather was gorgeous and the kids had a blast!  (And the mommies did too.)

We will be sad when our friends leave us again in the summer - because nothing gold can stay, Ponyboy -  but we are ecstatic that they will have their daddy back soon from deployment.  And for now AW is going to really soak up those best friend hugs so they last a while!

(Pictures courtesy of M. Williams)