After a week of just the kids and I while J was in the field, we were able to go to the tree lighting ceremony on base tonight as a family. Adaline got her face painted like a cat, they saw a few school friends, we had hot cocoa and cookies provided by the USO, they met Santa and Mrs. Clause, made decorations for our tree, they danced and had fun. We’re so grateful for events like this that we can all be there for. These kids are growing up way too fast.