The trip to Florida with the kids sounds terrific! It's always nice to have something to look forward to. Bet they are excited as well. It's hard to imagine the stress of being in a combat zone. Makes my stress seem insignificant.
By the way did you start your own savings account yet? The first of the year is always a good time....right? 7 months will be here soon enough and you do need to think of FLTC!!!