The most difficult military move this far (at least for us). Lets set the scene. Have husband graduate from recruiter school during Christmas break. He announces he wants to do a DITY (a DIY move). Still has to work with old command (12 hour days) because we thought we would be moving and didn’t take … Continue reading
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Newtons Law of Deployment or Separation
It seems to be common knowledge in the world of a military spouse: Just when you think you are ready, your spouse has departed, and now is the time everything will evidently fall apart. This is not a “my whole world is falling apart now that the love of my life is being … Continue reading
Virginia- Day 2
Tuesday we got to meet up with some of our military family that moved to Virginia in November. We spent the day in Charlottesville doing some of my favorite things to do one the downtown mall. The recipe for a perfect start to your day? Splendora’s 9am bambino cones of gelato and tall lattes, of … Continue reading
Virginia- Day 1
Yesterday we spent time in Shenandoah National Park Hiked a small portion of the Appalachian Trail Easy day trip from Charlottesville, will probably go back to a different section later in the week. Today was meant to be a recovery day but its therapy for us as a couple to explore. My husband and I are SOOOO … Continue reading
Don’t forget the Blue Star Museums!
It summer, and summer is almost over! Have you taken advantage of any of the FREE family fun options that are offered to military families? Blue Star Museums These are many types of museums, (history, arts, children’s, discovery) that are free for military families during the summer. Labor Day is fast approaching (the last day … Continue reading
Friends Along the Way
The first week of July we went on a two week trip, along the way we decided to take an extra day or two to detour and see a couple of friends. It is no secret that you will meet some of the greatest people while you are in the military, the same is true … Continue reading
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Road trip! I know I’m a pansy to some but I like to think I know what I can handle. I can not handle two screaming kids in a car for 8 or more hours…I perfer no hours of screaming kids. Usually I split my trips to VA into two days…not this time. My son … Continue reading
Free Pass
Most of my military spouse friends already know that the NPS now is offering FREE annual passes for military starting last Saturday. This is something I encourage you to take advantage of. This is something my family paid for in the past when we were stationed in Lemoore. It completely paid for itself, plus more. … Continue reading
First care package
We are getting ready to send out our first care package next week but the box is already full. Of course I let the kids doodle all over it and I and the mother-in-law lended a hand and added some doodles of our own. I kept reading about the smiles on the faces of the … Continue reading
Hearts Apart
Just yesterday we had our pre-deployment family photos done. The photo session was with Jack Alterman. Who himself has served in the armed forces. Theses photos were completely FREE to us because of a fantastic organization called Hearts Apart It was simple. I actually came across the site while trying to learn more about a … Continue reading
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