Are you trying to plan some fun with your family or friends this summer? As you plan, you’re looking at your bank account, trying not to go broke keeping the family busy. First of all, remember NOT to overbook your summer ripping and running. It’s ok to let your kids be bored at home. But, … [Read more…]
I met a dashing young man in college years ago but didn’t give much thought to it because I had career goals that didn’t include a husband, kids and most definitely, nothing near a military life. That all changed when I walked down the aisle and said, “I Do!” That dashing young man is now … [Read more…]
Every few years we tell our parents that we are moving. Moving further away and even though they are happy for us career-wise, a little piece of them is saddened about missing out on the grandkids growing up. Our kids didn’t have the opportunity to spend the night with their grandparents whenever they wanted or … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago, we attended a Navy event. Hubby told me about this weeks in advance, but it went in one ear and out the other. Nope, didn’t even write it on my calendar. He mentioned it a couple of days beforehand. And yes, I tried to get out of it. And of course, … [Read more…]
We moved to D.C. with me kicking and screaming because I didn’t want to leave Hawaii. One of my good friends told me to think about the bright side of the move. Hmmmm….bright side of leaving beautiful weather year round to move to D.C. where it’s cold in the winter? Girl, no! She said, “I … [Read more…]
Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans Day honors military personnel who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It falls on a Sunday this year but will be observed by the government Monday, November 12. Some school systems will be closed and others will open. Our kids will be in school on Monday. While they … [Read more…]
For many families, PCS season has come and gone, but for those preparing for a winter change of station, PCS season hasn’t even begun. With the potential for snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, a winter PCS can seem more daunting than mere mention of the words “polar vortex”. Don’t panic—while there are disadvantages to moving … [Read more…]
How are we surviving our latest PCS? Boy oh boy. It’s been the most interesting one for sure, but in a nutshell, we haven’t totally flipped our wigs yet. We’ve been close, but everyone is still alive and functioning. Every day I remind myself that we are just out here living and SURVIVING A PCS … [Read more…]
So, we’ve left Hawaii and made it to our first stop safely. One important task we had to do before leaving the island was to ship Carlos. When you do an OCONUS (overseas PCS. Yes, Hawaii is in the US, but it’s considered an overseas move for the military) PCS you must ship your pets to your … [Read more…]
As we finish up our time in Hawaii, we are trying to hit up some spots we planned to visit with our family and friends who planned to visit us. But considering we received early orders and wanted to spread tourist things out for visitors, we are trying to cram a few things in. DadJonz … [Read more…]