As an active duty Marine Corps family, we normally enjoy our military lifestyle, but it’s not easy. Obviously, one of the most difficult things about life as a military family is the separations and deployments. Celebrating holidays without your loved ones is difficult – especially if you’re many miles away from your extended family. You’re already feeling like you have to be both spouses to your child. Most activities center around families during the holidays, and you’re all too aware that there is a family member missing. You try to keep both yourself and the kiddos busy, so you don’t…
Category: Military Life
Happy Veteran’s Day 2011
Posted in Military Life, and Photography
The sun began to peak over the horizon as the flag traveled up the pole. Cars and pedestrians stop their travels with they hear the first notes of the ceremony being played. Marines salute as the symbol of our nation’s freedom gently waving in the breeze slowly rose up into the sky. In November 1919, President Wilson declared November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following declaration: To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude…
Happy 236th Birthday Marines!
Posted in Military Life
On this 10th day of November in the year of 2011, the Marine Corps celebrates it’s 236th birthday. I have often said that I am grateful for all of the opportunities that have come to us as a military family. We’ve had the privilege of seeing many different locations in our country and meeting lots of different people. We’ve had good (and bad) experiences that come with the military life. Military life is not easy, but it’s been a good life for us. The following video is the 2011 Birthday message: Text of the Commandant’s 236th Marine Corps Birthday Message…
Remember…
Posted in Christian Life, Family, Military Life, and Photography
Project 365 – #254 May we, as a people, never forget who makes us great. May we, as a nation, never forget the great sacrifices made. May we, as individuals, never forget that one person can made a huge difference.
A Little Bit of Country…
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Project 365 – #237 While I grew up in the city, I’m definitely a country girl at heart. I love being outdoors (well, when it’s not super hot or super cold), and I dream of having a nice piece of land on which to homestead. I love exploring God’s creation and seeing His hands on everything around me. Hiking, camping, biking, fishing… Yep, I enjoy it. I’m grateful that even though I grew up in the city I had the opportunity to develop a love of nature thanks to various trips with my family and youth group. Munchkin dreams of…