Visiting Family in Macon, GA

In October, we got to visit my aunt and uncle, Elaine and Tommy, in Macon. She always takes lots of pictures and she just sent me the following pictures from our visit. We definately understand, she just had a new grandbaby, so we know she is very busy!

Alley has the sweetest smile.
Ty with his third cousins, Cole and Tay.
The boys are starting a bike gang. They have one ready for Alley when she gets a bit older.
Alley stretching after being in her carseat for four hours.
Ty riding on the airplane toy.

More of visiting with family in Macon, GA

Ty resting
Lynne and Ty playing with the dog.
Ty had a great time playing with his cousins toys.
The boys had enough bikes to start their own gang!
The cat was a little scared of Ty.

Playing at Mama and Papa Ty's House

Papa Ty playing dominos with Ty and Alley's 3rd cousin, Charlie.
Alley is already starting out a tomboy. She really likes cars, but her favorite is a helicopter.
Charlie looks just like his older sister, Abby.
It is nap time for Alley. TJ's cousin Suzi is trying to make her happy.
Ty and Charlie really liked playing dominos with Papa Ty.

Night out with girlfriends!

Thursday night I got to meet some of my middle and high school friends in Atlanta. They haven't changed a bit, except for our conversations. We spent a lot of time talking about babies! Shaunna and Chancey probably were ready to change the subject, but it kept coming back up.

Megan and Addie
Leigh and Chancey
Julie, Alley, Shauna, and Charity
Baby Charlie (Addie's 2 month old, he's the only boy allowed to girl's night out.)
All the girls!!!

Alley's Upset

Alley just woke up from her nap and was not happy because she was by herself.
Ty trying to make Alley stop crying.
It didnt work. Once I picked her up she was as happy as could be!

Ty's Train Set and Alley's Hanging Around

Ty loves playing with his train set.
One day he will be embarrassed that he never wore clothes.
Another sweet smile.
Alley in her jumpy swing.
Ty sleeping after a long day playing.

Ty and Alley Playing

Alley likes to pretend to be surprised in all her pictures.
Playing in the exersaucer.
Dixie is always very tired.
Ty playing with the kitchen Aunt Lisa bought for Alley.
Ty has the sweetest smile.

Alley's Bathtime

Alley loves taking a bath. She splashes around and laughs everytime the water gets in her face.


She kept turning her head sideways and drinking the water.

TJ made it to Afghanistan

TJ left on Monday night for a year deployment in Afghanistan. It was very hard to see him go, but we are very proud of him and all the soldiers. They have trained very hard the past year and are definitely prepared for their mission. They are stationed in Bagram. It is a big base and is the same place TJ was three years ago. He says it hasn't changed too much. I am posting his address below if anyone wants to send a letter. We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. I will do my best to update this site now, at least every other day, so TJ can can keep up with his busy kids.

Tyson Hise

Task Force Talon

A Company, 3-82nd GSAB

APO, AE 09354

Alley showing off her pretty blue eyes.
Ty does not like to take naps now, so we try and have quiet time every afternoon. He loves to watch his Cars movie.

Christmas

I just realized I did not take many pictures of Christmas with our families in Georgia. We had a wonderful time and the kids got way too many toys, but Ty and Alley love everyone of them.

TJ is helping Ty open some presents, while Owen watches.
Mason is opening up some presents. Ty and Mason really racked up with some good stuff this year.
My mom is always the last one to open presents. My sister is getting a big kiss from Alley.
Owen sitting in his Elmo chair.
Gran holding Alley in her pretty Christmas dress.

Family Time

Alley being silly for the camera.
Ty and TJ riding the carosel at the mall.
Ty got to ride the pony. He did a great job. He was a little scared at first but by the end did not want to get off.
Ty enjoying his ride.

Saying goodbye to the Boyle Family

My close friend Tracey and her family moved from Fr. Bragg down to Ft. Rucker before Christmas. Tracey's husband was in the same battalion as TJ for a long time. They were great friends and we hate to see them go.

Below are pictures of us saying goodbye at Mrs. Pam's house. Mrs. Pam is the one who takes care of our kids when we need a little break.

Mrs. Pam with Ty, and Tracey and Ryan's kids (Emily, Maggie, and Riley)
Ryan, Tracey, Mrs. Pam and their kids
You should see us when we all go out and eat together. Everyone is in charge of at least two kids.
Mrs. Pam saying one last goodbye to her "grandchildren".