What Iraq looks like from the sky... 

Zev onboard a plane, during one of his trips to visit another base in Iraq.  

I (Fi) recently got back from a wonderful two week vacation in Australia. It was awesome to back in the land of Oz, visiting family and friends, meeting the new "additions" to the family, and just enjoying the beauty of Sydney and Canberra along the way. And luckily, the weather was perfect and sunny the entire time! I can't wait for Zev to join me back in Oz next time we visit.... 

Newlyweds, Liz and Ed treated me to a lovely dinner at their house.... 

With the lovely Lisa and her boyfriend, Jim... 

Catching up with Louise and Greg and their two adorable kids, Amy and Angus.... 

It was great to catch up with our dear friends, Danny and Tracy (and their dog, Tom!) 

Danny, the gourmet chef, cooking the ladies up a storm! 

It was great to visit Zev and my old stomping ground- the quaint little Blue Mountains town of Glenbrook, and to visit our friends who still live there... 

Coogee Beach on Australia's Labor Day. 

One of my favorite things about visiting Australia is flying over Sydney, especially Sydney Harbour. This is a picture of the southern beaches I think, as I was on the wrong side of the plane to see the harbour. It was a beautiful day to fly out of Australia too! 

Goodbye Sydney! Until next time!!! 

Zev exploring some unusual places!! 

G'day everyone! Here are some recent pictures of Zev in Iraq. Zev is working hard and doing well, which is great to hear. I (Fi) am looking forward to catching up with all my dear family and friends next week in Australia- I can't wait!!!!!! Hope that everyone is doing well...... 

From Iraq, With Love........ 

Travel on a C-130 just isn't the same as First Class Commercial...... 

Zev sitting atop an old Iraqi Mig. 

The accommodation areas are blocked into trailers that are protected by cement walls. Two trailers to a section, two people per trailer. Sandbags around each trailer as well.
 

Zev's living space for the next four months..... 

Zev is officially in Iraq and is doing well. He is getting settled into life and the routine of things over there. Fifi is very proud of her darling Zev...... 

Fiona visited dear friends, Scott, Tina, Emily, Jack and Matthew in San Antonio over the Labor Day long weekend and had a lovely time seeing the beautiful sights of San Antonio (including the Alamo!!), and experiencing great Mexican food, great company and a great time. 

Fiona with her dear friend Tina, and Tina's children, Emily, Jack and Matthew on the wonderful Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. 

Little cutie Matthew doing his best "monkey" impersonation....what a sweetie.... 

The Base Commander swearing Zev in during his promotion ceremony to Lieutenant Colonel. Congratulations, Zev!!! 

Zev's thank you speech...