Banner Painting Party

Saturday we had a banner making party at the hangar. (That means the deployment is almost over!!) Andrew and I are going to make Drew's personal banner at our house, so we were going to help with squadron banners and ones for single marines. Andrew was all smiles before we left the house.His adorable helicopter shirt was my by my friend Jennifer at Polka Dots & Robots Check out her blog. She'd be happy to make something for your little one.
Andrew fell asleep in the car so he wasn't too happy when I woke him up. He wasn't in the mood for banner making so I just sat around and talked with some of the ladies. Later, we got all the kids together for a group photo to send to they guys as a Father's Day gift. A couple of the moms had to sing "If You're Happy And You Know It" to keep their attention.
And here they are....some of the adorable "Ugly" kids. *Please notice that Andrew Ladner is NOT present in this picture. He was the only child that refused to participate. (sigh)
At least he let me take a picture of him in front of a helo with beautiful Kaneohe Bay in the background. (it was super windy outside)
We're going to decorate the hangar with all the banners and signs. If you'd like to make one for Drew, you can mail it to:

Family Readiness Officer
(Attn: Troy Euclide/HMH-362)
Marine Aircraft Group 24
Box 63047
MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3047

Drew would love to see some banners from loved ones back home!

*We make our banners out of a bed sheet, but posters, pillowcases, or shower curtains work well too.