We hiked through some beautiful gardens; went on a "duck tour" which is an amphibious WWII truck tour through that drives through downtown Historic Hot Springs and then goes into the water at Lake Hamilton.  

Zev and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend away in Hot Springs, Arkansas (birthplace and boyhood town of President Bill Clinton as the town folk liked to constantly remind us). The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed a hot springs bath, hot towel wrap and massage at the Arlington Hotel. Guys and Gals were separated into separate bath houses. Zev wanted to get a facial too but he might have to wait until the next time we visit Hot Springs. He did say that he enjoyed his massage by "Jimmie" with the big hands though..... ;-) 

But thankfully, our insurance company was able to find a nice, small, fuel efficient, 4 door DODGE RAM 1500 for me to drive around for the next month. It doesn't even fit in my parking spot at work! Zev's little Ford truck almost fits in the back! 

IT WAS NOT MY FAULT!! Yes, a big old truck pulled out and hit the front left corner of my little Aussie SAAB as I was waiting to make a turn... 

Zev took this great picture of the Shuttle at night, with the full moon in the background.  

The Space Shuttle travelling atop a NASA Boeing 747, stopped off at Barksdale AFB on Friday, August 19. Zev and I were fortunate enough to check out the shuttle and to take this picture. 

Side view of our house- the grass is lovely and green but grows super quick!! We hope that all our friends and family across the globe are safe and well!  

It's Official! Zev assumed Command as the Commander of the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron on July 18 at 1000am. The Change of Command Ceremony was well coordinated and wonderfully delivered, and it was great to meet the people that make up Zev's squadron. It turns out that quite a few people in Zev's squadron have always wanted to visit Australia!!  

This picture was taken just before the commencement of the Change of Command Ceremony. Zev and I are pictured standing next to his boss, Col Duffy, and the 2LRS Commander that Zev took over from, Nathan Mooney and his lovely wife, Chevette. 

Judy, Zev's mum, took this great picture of the sign leading into the Historic district of Barksdale, where Zev and I live. It is such a beautiful area, and Zev and I (Fiona), have been really enjoying going through runs past the historic houses and down the tree lined streets with Live Oaks on either side. Barksdale is a really neat place!! 

Zev's parents, Dave and Judy came to visit for a few days and be a part of Zev's Change of Command ceremony. We had a fun time exploring Shreveport and sampling some Cajun foods. 

I'm a dapper-dan kinda man! 

It's official, school is over. Now, what channel is Oprah on? 

It's official, a Masters Degree of Military Operational Art and Science. A perfect compliment to my Anthropology and Aerospace Science Degrees....now if I could just find a job. 

On our way to the Air Command and Staff College Graduation Ball! Our very good friends Erik and Nancy (on their way to Guam) will be missed. They have been a big part of our year here. 

Zev celebrating his B-day ice cream cake with Fi, Monty, and Lebette. He was still eating it a week later.... 

My arm got a little tired firing the AR in the standing position. I preferred shooting the pistols. My favorite is the 380. 

Zev and I went shooting at the FOP Range in Birmingham, Alabama. It was a lovely day, great drive up to Birmingham, and we had a fun time "competing" with each other target shooting and just having fun trying out different weapons. Zev is showing his prowess in this picture, using the scope on his AR15 rifle. Fi enjoyed hitting the metal targets. 

With our dear friends Chad and Lara Lusher and their lovely daughter, Megan (sitting in the background, in the far left), at "The Daily Grind Cafe" in downtown Prattville. We stopped there for lunch during the Annual Prattville City Fest. 

Fiona entered her first road race on Saturday, May 21st. She ran 8km in the Montgomery Jubilee Fun Run and came 4th in her age group. It was a lovely, sunny Spring day, especially as our friends Chad and Lara Lusher and Keith Balts ran the race too.