| In October, 2007, Kip returned to the U.S. after spending eight months serving with the Navy Reserves in Kuwait. |
| Michele, Megan and Gregory all went to welcome Kip home and to visit the Naval city of Norfolk. |




| They also got to see aircraft carriers - the largest of the Navy ships! |

| Kip and Michele stand in front of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that Kip served on from 1989 to 1993. |
| The Eisenhower had recently returned from service in the Persian Gulf. |
| The crew of the Eisenhower was kind enough to give the family a brief tour of the ship. |

| Megan and Bailey stand on Pier 11 next to the USS Eisenhower at Norfolk Naval Station. |



| One of the highlights of the trip was taking Gregory to the Navy Exchange where he received a proper military haircut. |

| Here's a photo of Gregory after his trimming. He's looking good and ready for inspection! |