Hunter's New Address in CA

Well guys been a while since we wrote it is February 19, 2011.  I believe the last was Hunter leaving for CA.  Well he is there and loving it has moved into his perminate barracks.  At the end of this post I will give you his address.  He has informed us no Austriala it will be Afganistan in September.  He has been pick to come back to NC for 5 weeks and be trained with a bomb dog he can't wait.  That is much better than him going in, to find the bombs.  He had gone to Sea World once they get in free there  and found a holtel which only cost 20.00 each a night so I am sure he will be going alot.  Last night him and some buddies went to LA haven't heard from him yet today but I am sure he will be calling either today or tomorrow.  Hope all is well with everyone please keep Hunter in your prayer.  Till next time

PFC Smith H.J.
2623
1st Division Charlie Company 3rd Platoon
P.O. Box 555412
Building 53570 Room 311
Camp Pendleton CA 92055
USA

In Cali

It is February 4, 2011 4:47pm  eastern time Hunter has just called us to let us know it is bright and sunny, 75 degrees and beautiful in California.  He is so excited to be there and can't wait to see the sites on the weekends.  He said that there is a gym about 2 blocks from his barricks so he can go and workout everyday.  He also said he will be posting pictures on face book if I can transfer them to here I will so all can see them.  As soon as I get his address I will be sure to post it so everyone can send him letter ect.  Thank you all again for your many prayer for him we really appreciate it.  Until next time  

Hunter' new home bases

Well it is Saturday night January 28, 2012 Hunter just called us after being in the field for the week to let us know his permenit duty station and 1st deployment.  Well great for him not for us.  Home base 28 Palms in Califorinia then off to Australia.  Once he leaves the states we will be back to our blog he may not have access to a computer except once a week.  Will keep you up dated and will let all know if care packages can be sent.  Please keep him in your prayers he is very excited and we are to for him but not for ourselves.

Hunter home

Well as you all know Hunter has graduated from Parris Island on October 21, 2011 and then came home for 10 fantastic days.  During those 10 days his new baby sisiter Haylee was born.  She was born October 24,2011 at 5:54am weighting in at 8lbs 7oz.  Hunter left for Camp Geiger on October 31,2011 to start school for 59 days.  Once he got there he found out that training wasn't starting for two weeks which was good cause he could come home for Thanksgiving.  Well got him back to Camp after Thanksgiving thanks to my brother.  This past week he was out in the field for training and we talked to him last night and he said he loved it. Shooting guns and missles out in the woods is something he loves.  Well Hunter will be home on December 21,2011 around 7p for 10days for Christmas.  As for all of us we are doing great.  Thanks for all your prayers.

Family Day Parris Island October 20, 2011

 
 Here are some pictures from today that the family has sent to me so I thought you all my like to see Hunter.  Should have more later and will def post.  Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers during this 13 weeks.  I can't wait to see him tomorrow 10-21-11 when he gets home.

Hunter's 11th letter

1st of all Hunter wants to thank everyone for the love support, prayers and letters he has gotten through this new adventure.  He has been playing in the woods the last week and is having a ball.  That is our Hunter from the time we would let him play in the woods he has done that.  Well the end of next week will be the hardest yet.  It is crucible time which is 54 hours awake 48 mile march and little rashen.  Hunter will need all your prayer then.  We may get a phone call on the 12th if we are lucky don't have alot of details will keep everyone in the loop.  Some bad news he didn't get recruiters assistance like we thought but that is ok he still can come home for 10 days and then again for Christmas:)  If you are planing to go to family day or graduation please please give either me or Brad a call they sent info about those days and the dos and don't to get on base which everyone will need to know.  He says he can't wait to see everyone.  Well I guess that will be all for now problably no letter next week maybe a phone call will keep you informed.

Love to you all

Laurie 864-221-3418
  &
Brad  864-221-4543

Hunter's 10th letter

43 Training Days have gone he said it is hectic with new things going on.  He went to the rifle range and qualified with a 198 not very good but he said he did qualifie and can do better next year.  He starts interior guard which he has a 4 hour shift at night.  On Sat 23rd they have a CO Commanders inspection which they have to be perfect.  This next week coming up is Admin week which is all paper work then it will be the crucible week.  What crucible is is a 54 hour test with 40 mile run, little food, and no sleep.  Then he said it will be Marine week then coming home.  He did get the job here for 30 days recruiter assistance which he will be around for 30 days.  Well that it is for this letter thanks to Grant he got the letter about crucible week.  Thanks for sharing your letter with us.