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Month: April 2011

Rising Temps

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #091 I blinked and the temperatures went soaring.  It’s hard to believe it’s only April 1st when I look at the thermometer and step outside.  (And no, it’s not raining nor is there a chance of rain. I’m not sure why the thermometer does that.)  Earlier this week, we received a notice that the base pools would be opening today.  Yep, the summer temps are starting to creep in already.  The air conditioning is on full blast as I try to keep the upstairs at a comfortable temperature for sleeping. Running the ac on the 1st of…

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Posted in Announcements, and Commercial Break

It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by, and it’s already time for the annual Ultimate Blog Party! Thanks for stopping by Marine Corps Nomads.  Let me offer you a piece of gluten free chocolate snickers cake.  Later in the day, I’ll be making some of my other favorite gluten free recipes. As you can tell from the blog title, we’re a Marine Corps family.  My husband is an active duty Marine.  We’re currently stationed in Arizona, and we love exploring this area.  I’m a stay-at-home mom to Munchkin, our soon-to-be 12-year-old daughter.  (How did that happen to…

ZGuide: Kit Kittredge

Posted in Reviews

Let me introduce you to a young lady named Kit Kittredge.  She dreams of being a reporter and having her articles published in the paper.  With the encouragement of her father, she chases after her dreams.  When the Depression hits her family hard, they are forced to make sacrifices, but it doesn’t mean that they need to give up hope. Kit Kittredge is an American Girl movie based upon the books.  The nice thing about American Girl movies is that you also get a bit of a history lesson within the movies.  The Kit Kittredge movie takes place during The…