Hello USA – Yet another cool crisp morning in Iraq — Just a little personal but myself prefure ladies and or girls to be natural – Black hair is fine,brunets are fine, red heads are fine,blondes are fine ,so why change it? – Same as makeup – I myself prefur to smell the aroma of freshley washed and dried hair on a lady and or girl -Not the smell or 1/2 an inch of make up- This is a fine example of why I prefure them natural - Yes my daughters played make up – Thye did have permission and were supervised but they wanted to look pretty for their daddy – My brother went and taught my x how to send me pictures and first glimpse of them he thought they had been beaten – But I wouldn’t care if they had 3 eyeballs they are still daddy’s beautiful little angels – Gosh I will call them and tell them how pretty they were in makeup – (please forgive me God for this little white lie) – At least Sheila has a little smile on – Betty Ann musta realized she over did it a little -Thats not her usual big ole smile — I realize everybody watching the news is freaking so I just wantd to let yall know we were hit once yesterday and it has really decreased since I have been here – They (the bad guys)have allmost realized to leave us alone – The trucks and convoys are the ones hitting the IED’S and causing fatalities – Also the men and women in uniform going from city to city gettting rid of the terroist for the Iraqi’s can keep the city safe – So no matter what you hear – It is getting better — Thats so cool about the 4 Iraqi kids taken to New York and had heart operations – They all had life threatening problems and all 4 are doing marvelouse – They will be going home soon – Man what a job the USA is doing for this country – Sure makes me proud being an American – I am part of this – But honestly compared to the people in Uniform I am a very small part of this – Yes its a war zone,yes I miss my daughters,familly,racing,fishing ,nature and yes I have seen stuff I wished I hadn’t – But I fill really thankful I can be over here helping our Uniformed men and women for they can concentrate on fighting and not a running toilet or a building they are needing etc. I thank my brother and God for giving me this opportunity to help- I have received 3 coins and that makes me fill like a King – No they don’t just give them away – Even the troops in 2 of the batalions that give me a coin have never received one – They are earned and a very big thank you – Also if it were not for me being her – I would have not been on xanga and my gosh at what I would be missing out on – I have the greatest chain on xanga and would like to thank all the links that make it complete – Hope all has a safe Holliday season and don’t forget to allways – HOLD THOSE HEADS HIGH AND GOD BLESS ALL!!
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How cute! Little girls do enjoy playing with makeup. Like you, I prefer natural. First of all, I’m allergic to most scents and a man drenched in cologne will turn me off quickly…and you thought at my age, I didn’t think about such things:)
what an awesome post…covering just about everything…those little faces…even with all that suff on i just wanna kiss them.you are entitled to feel proud…dont know if i could sacrifice as much as you do!!
just make sure you come back to Texas…
love
mimi
Thinking of you John at Christmas when my son was here with me.
First glance I thought bruises also. Then looked again and laughed. I remember when Nell wanted to help mommy put on her make up. I would be the one looking like that. LOL Three coins! Kudos! Keep up the fantastic job.
Be at peace, dear.
I am proud of you! and you’re girls look adorable with their makeup on…all little girls like to wear makeup!!!! LOL
Take care…be safe and God bless
The girls really wanted me to eat dinner with them. I had already eaten. Maggie made it clear that we could take the girls any weekend we wanted. I am going to work on Cyndie to figure out when we can do it. I am going to make them promise to NOT cry when we do it. They each cling to me as if I was you when I am there. Keep your head high brother because the girls are doing great because they are yours. I am going to upgrade the computer RAM so that it works better and Maggie can send you pictures going forward. Later man.
I remember dressing up in makeup like your girls!!
They must make their daddy proud!! I’m glad to hear that you are safe 
I’m off to bed but I wanted to pop in and say “Hi” and give you a *hug* 
You’re in my prayers (as always)
I feel left out…I never hear from you anymore…In my state of mind right now I dont need to be unloved….:(…..Stay safe….Sis Pris
Cute profile picture.
Did you get rims for your new truck yet? ; )
Be safe big guy. Go kick some butt!
Goodmorning John. what a wonderful day here. Not to cold lol. Those lil girls are so cute. even with the makeup. My lil ones used to do that all the time. Thank goodness they are out of that stage. Nothing much going on here. Just watching movies and aswering the phones when they decided to ring. Well sweetness try to have a bless day and like you say Hold your head high
Hugs
Angel
I confess…I thought the same thing your brother did when I first saw the girls’ picture. Then I read on to find out how fancy they have become with all their new makeup! Experimenting with makeup is one of those girl things…always trying to look your prettiest! (you guys don’t have to worry about it) Congrats on your 3 coins…jaywalSC
So glad the x finally learned how to send pics. to you. The girls did a good job on their makeup. At least they went for one color tone. ha ha I’m glad you say everything is okay over there and that it is not a little white lie. I really worry about my BIG John being over there. You take care of yourself for us. Love you
Ya I do lol…Love you bro…..Sis Pris
The make up is WONDERFUL…I so remember Sis and her little make up jobs…NOW she wears the real thing…Wish we could go back to the days of her playing with it again…Love you….Sis Pris
They look wonderful!! I think you are right about Betty, she was feeling it, she is a smart cookie. Sheila was oblivious, she was havin’ fun! Free spirit. Your girls are a lot of fun.
Love
Little girls will dabble in the makeup whether you allow them to or not, so best to let them where you can keep an eye on them..too cute..but I did jump to the same conclusion about the rough stuff until I read it..you know John not all makeup has to look like it was applied with a putty knife, I wear it but most think I have nothing on my face at all…I know, I know the clean washed look, gotcha!! take care…marilyn
That’s really great.
And make-up…well, my mom never said I couldnt, so, as I result I don’t wear very much. But all the girls I know whose parents wouldnt let them touch the stuff, well, they overdo it. A lot.
I do it to like, enhance my natural goodpoints, not totally and completely try to change them ; in fact, people say that they cant’ even tell I’m wearing makeup.
And, well, hair dye is fun and all (i’m currently sporting bright red streaks) but I like my plain old black hair the best. Its just me.
And I wear perfume, but my nickname isn’t “dr. smellgood” for no reason!
-Ash
Hiya John!!!! Awww ur girls are sooo cute, LOL hmmm their make-up, well for it being their first time, I say they did a pretty good job. Heck I say they put make-up on better then I do myself LOL. Thx for showing us all. I do wear make-up but I don’t put a lot on, Just enough so i don’t look pale lol.
Thats cool that the 4 Iraqi boys got a heart operations. Wow!!! yea America is one beautiful place & very supportive. I too am proud to be an American. The one thing I am proud of America is all the soldiers like urself who protect us all. That is definitely remarkable. I just pray & pray that u be safe though.
You take care okay. I am not really feeling to well. My foot is finally okay but I think I am catching a cold. Sucks. It definitely hasn’t been my week lol. I think someone just needs to knock me out hehe. Your a great friend John…Take care…Hugs….Amanda
Well Hi there big guy..and what little darlings! That is too cute ‘dad’..really…what fun they must have had…I do hope you get to talk to them soon…and I am very glad to hear things are getting safer…goodness…be careful..stay away from those fast food places…yikes…and I am proud to be an American too..and proud of you..and all of our Americans there…and those children..isnt’ that just great…I don’t understand the coins you are talking about and what they are..but they sound good and I know you deserve them…I always have you in my thoughts…take good care of youself…big hugs…Lee HHH!
I always love to hear good news from Iraq. You are really doing a good thing over there, in conjunction with our military personnel. I am sure it is not an easy job, but just know that your good work does not go unnoticed, despite the fact that the scumbags who run the liberal news media refuse to report about it. They have the moronic masses duped into thinking that everything over there is a disaster even though it clearly is not. Their refusal to give good coverage of the Iraq elections was a prime example. Anyway, when I want to hear firsthand the goings-on in Iraq, I like to visit this site: http://michaelyon.blogspot.com/
Oh dear…you must be glad that is such a cute picture..it sure cost you! yikes…so sorry ..what a shame…goodness..but of course you want pictures…it is well worth it ‘dad’…you will be glad you did..now if you can just keep them away from the powder…..hope ‘mom’ is extra careful…so great to hear from you…I can see how just looking at those two little darlings can cheer you up and keep you going…big hugs to you…take good care, lee…HHH!