Hello again!
Can you believe it's already the end January?! Wow, time is flying...and I'm not complaining! Things have been really busy for both Kevin and I, so it helps time go fast. If it keeps going that fast, Kevin will be home in no time!!
I just wanted to get another email out to everyone again, to let you know what he's been up to. Kevin has been really busy, and STILL has not had a day off. They are definitely keeping him busy! Things are going good, but there's been a little bit of drama happening in his group. From the sounds of it, people are just getting tired and burnt out, and it's taking a toll on some people. I'm sure it's hard spending that much time day in and day out with the same people. No drama for Kevin though, so that's a good thing!
I was really happy for him last week because he told me that the country group Lonestar was coming to do a concert for them. I was so excited for him to be able to do something different and fun....and Kevin loves country music, that was an added bonus. Unfortunately, work kept him late that night and he missed the the concert and the meet and greet. Then this past week the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders came over for a visit. Again, he missed the show, but did get off work in time to go to the meet and greet. He was able to get autographs from the cheerleaders, and said that it was nice to finally to do something different. That's 2 events in just a couple weeks, so hopefully they'll keep having those special things throughout the year. I'm sure that will definitely help the morale!
We will be sending over Valentines goodies for all of the soldiers this week. One school in Grimes, (Kevin & Jen Rossmanith's daughter's school) donated valentines candy for the troops and made valentines day cards for them. Last night I went over to help bag and box them up with 2 of the other wives. We made over 300 bags for all of the 3368th! Some of the cards they made where so cute!! I'm sure the troops will get a kick out of some of them!
Well, that's about all for now. He said to tell everyone hi and that he misses you all. I've attached another picture of Kevin hard at work. I'm trying to get him to send me more pics, so I'll pass them along as I get them.I hope everyone is doing great - and I'll be talking to you soon!
Love,Kristy
ps - He has mentioned he has been getting some cards, treats and boxes from home. I know a couple he mentioned to me was from, his Mom, Becky, Aunt Marilyn,(he liked the picture you sent!), Bob&Deb, Lee&Jessica. There may have been more that he didn't mention to me, but He says thank you to you all!!
email: kevin_olson1@yahoo.com
SSG Kevin Olson
6th Transportation BN
1133rd TC Company (3368th HET CO)
APO AE 09366
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Kevin Update #8
Good Morning Everyone!
I know it's been a few weeks since I've written, so I just wanted to touch base with everyone again. Kevin is doing good, but with that there is really no new news to tell. When I talk to him he feels like he's living the movie "Groundhogs Day". For those of you who have never seen it, it's basically when the guy wakes up he lives the same day over and over again.
Kevin usually gets up and goes to work by 7:00am, and when he feels ambitious, he'll go work out before that. He has a PT test this weekend, so he's trying to stay in shape, and is excited to see how he comes out with that. He's been working in a shop during the day. He works on the trucks as they come in from the different missions to make sure they are ready to go back out again, and also does alot paperwork to keep track of his guys. He's definitely putting in some long days and I think it's starting to wear on him. On a good day he will get done working at 7:00 pm (12 hour day), but lately they seem to push them until about 10pm. He'll get back to his room, and have a little down time for about an hour before he goes to bed and does it all again. The unit he is replacing is still there, but should be leaving. soon. Kevin is definitely ready for them to go. He said that they're being lazy and it's kind of getting on his nerves. :) I've attached a picture of Kevin standing by one of the trucks he was working on. Thought you might like to see it!
A couple weeks ago, one of the wive's office that she works for collected a lot of different things to send over to the troops. (hot chocolate, cereal, toothepaste, toilet paper, games...the list goes on) Myself and 2 of the army wives boxed up all the goodies and sent them over to the guys. There are 3 different platoons, so we split it all up so everyone could get some. I think we had over 25 boxes to send them! Kevin's group probably got about 8 boxes or so to share. It was SO much fun, and he really enjoyed getting the boxes!! This next month, one of the schools has adopted them and we'll be sending them valentines day goodies. It's really has been alot of fun to send those things to them. The guys love getting mail, so it definitely makes their day.
Everything else is going good here. I'm staying really busy with work, which definitely helps the time go fast. Kevin's dog, Goo, is also doing great and is really enjoying life here. I think he's getting pretty spoiled - but it's been fun!! :)
Here is Kevin's address if you would like to send him a card or box. I know he's missing everyone and loves hearing from home.
email: kevin_olson1@yahoo.com
SSG Kevin Olson
6th Transportation BN
1133rd TC Company (3368th HET CO)
APO AE 09366
Take Care Everyone!
Love,Kristy & Goo
I know it's been a few weeks since I've written, so I just wanted to touch base with everyone again. Kevin is doing good, but with that there is really no new news to tell. When I talk to him he feels like he's living the movie "Groundhogs Day". For those of you who have never seen it, it's basically when the guy wakes up he lives the same day over and over again.
Kevin usually gets up and goes to work by 7:00am, and when he feels ambitious, he'll go work out before that. He has a PT test this weekend, so he's trying to stay in shape, and is excited to see how he comes out with that. He's been working in a shop during the day. He works on the trucks as they come in from the different missions to make sure they are ready to go back out again, and also does alot paperwork to keep track of his guys. He's definitely putting in some long days and I think it's starting to wear on him. On a good day he will get done working at 7:00 pm (12 hour day), but lately they seem to push them until about 10pm. He'll get back to his room, and have a little down time for about an hour before he goes to bed and does it all again. The unit he is replacing is still there, but should be leaving. soon. Kevin is definitely ready for them to go. He said that they're being lazy and it's kind of getting on his nerves. :) I've attached a picture of Kevin standing by one of the trucks he was working on. Thought you might like to see it!
A couple weeks ago, one of the wive's office that she works for collected a lot of different things to send over to the troops. (hot chocolate, cereal, toothepaste, toilet paper, games...the list goes on) Myself and 2 of the army wives boxed up all the goodies and sent them over to the guys. There are 3 different platoons, so we split it all up so everyone could get some. I think we had over 25 boxes to send them! Kevin's group probably got about 8 boxes or so to share. It was SO much fun, and he really enjoyed getting the boxes!! This next month, one of the schools has adopted them and we'll be sending them valentines day goodies. It's really has been alot of fun to send those things to them. The guys love getting mail, so it definitely makes their day.
Everything else is going good here. I'm staying really busy with work, which definitely helps the time go fast. Kevin's dog, Goo, is also doing great and is really enjoying life here. I think he's getting pretty spoiled - but it's been fun!! :)
Here is Kevin's address if you would like to send him a card or box. I know he's missing everyone and loves hearing from home.
email: kevin_olson1@yahoo.com
SSG Kevin Olson
6th Transportation BN
1133rd TC Company (3368th HET CO)
APO AE 09366
Take Care Everyone!
Love,Kristy & Goo
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