Not a whole lot of news or excitement, although Valdosta is fine and my job here is going well. I went to see Blake over the 4th of July weekend and it was fantastic. We had a really good time just hanging out together, seeing the touristy sites in the Cherry Point area, including a reading of the Declaration of Independence enacted in period costume with characters etc on the steps of a 1775 building, a trip to the Aquarium at Pine Knolls, and fireworks on the beach near Emerald Isle. It was a great time with a great guy. Here is a pic of Blake on the beach. Also here is an outdated pic of Will, who is deploying back to Iraq for the 3rd time next week. Remember him and all our troops who continue to go into harm's way to protect the freedoms and rights we enjoy, and to give those same freedoms and rights to others.