There are always at least 2 sides to every story.. sometimes more. The United States felt a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Ladin. However, the flip side of the press conferences and the media blitz is the fact that Operational Security (OPSEC) was compromised. Civilian folks… Continue reading The other side of the story.
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The Days are Fleeting
Doesn't time just seem to fly. We have been in Alaska now for almost two months. Even though I remember driving across the country with 5 kids in the van, living in 'box land' and attempting to figure out where everything was going to go...those memories are fading fast. So many times I just let… Continue reading The Days are Fleeting
TopTen Toddler Feats
My toddler has done some amazing and noteworthy acts recently. I have not been able to catch many of them on camera because truthfully, I am too busy reacting like a mother to the consequences of his actions. But I thought I would share them with you now.1. He is able to drag a chair… Continue reading TopTen Toddler Feats
Here comes school!
Wow, totally excited here for school to start. I have had to put way more thought into it this year than before for a couple of reasons: Here in Alaska the public school has an 'independent studies' program, which means I register the kids in the program and I get a portion of the money… Continue reading Here comes school!
The HS weeks of stress…
As life has just been crazy around here, you may notice that I have been absent with the blogging. I also have really fallen off the bandwagon with the Monday Memories postings. This Monday, I plan on being pretty lazy again... I am re-posting something I found as I was combining my Homeschool blog with… Continue reading The HS weeks of stress…
First Manassas
When we first heard we were being assigned to DC, we were pretty nervous. At first all we could see was the nightmare of traffic and the high cost of living! However, as we rolled down I-70, we began passing large brown signs for National Historic Sites and we were hooked! Back when George Washington… Continue reading First Manassas
Flying high
Well who knew I could do it?? I am blogging while flying! Unknown Mami did it once and I just thought that was so cool. Now I get to be cool too!- I actually hate flying. The taking off makes my tummy go flip flop and landing is worse than taking off. The flight today… Continue reading Flying high
