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Month: November 2013

Review: Coming Home For Christmas DVD

Posted in Reviews

Coming Home For Christmas Movie Description: Sisters Kate and Melanie haven’t spoken to each other in years since a hurtful scene at Melanie’s wedding. Their parents, Wendy and Al, have let the pain of their daughters’ absence drive a wedge between then, and their tensions have led to a separation. Kate is determined to reunite the entire family for Christmas, and has the perfect spot… their old family home. The only problem is there’s someone else living there now. Movie Details: Format: NTSC Language: English Studio: Anderson Merchandisers Lp DVD Release Date: October 15, 2013 Rating: NR Length: 87 minutes…

Happy 238th Birthday Marines

Posted in Military Life

Happy 238th Birthday Marines! Semper Fi! Happy 238th Birthday Marines: A message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps For 238 years, The United States Marine Corps has proudly served our great Nation with unfailing valor – bolstered by the enduring fortitude of our fellow Marines, our families, and our friends. This is why each year on November 10th, Marines from all generations gather together, in groups large and small, to celebrate the birthday of our Corps and to reflect on the proud legacy and warrior ethos we share. This is what unites us as Marines. From our first battle…

30 Days of Thankfulness: Days 1-5

Posted in Family, and Thoughts

Every year, I enjoy participating in the Gratitude Challenge over at my friend Brenda’s blog. This year, I’m also joining up with a fellow Mosaic Reviews team member in her 30 Days of Thanks challenge. I may not post on my blog every day because life happens, but I am going to make sure I am daily counting my blessings. These types of purposeful challenges help me think of something each day for which I can praise the Lord. I know, from past experience, that some days are easier than others. I admit that it can be rough to be…

Learning to Rock Climb with Daddy

Posted in Family, and Fitness

We now live in an area where rock climbing is a big activity. Because of this, the base has a really nice rock wall climbing area in the gym. Daddy has been doing this as part of his regular workout during the week, and he wanted Munchkin to try it out with him. The gym has limited hours for kids (under 16) climbing. They can only climb during family hours on Friday night, Saturday morning, or Sunday morning. Because of his work schedule, it didn’t work out for Munchkin to try it out until Friday night. After Daddy got home…