It’s hard to believe that this is the 10th Year in Review post I’ve written, that we’re already in our 10th year of marriage and have just celebrated our 10th Christmas as a married couple. On one hand, it feels like that time flew by, or that we can’t possibly be old enough to be…
As of this fall, Curtis’ time in the military has officially come to an end. This wasn’t a decision we took lightly, especially in light of the current economic state and uncertainness in the world, but after months of prayer, planning, and dreaming, we know this is the right choice for us. Curtis’ passion lies…
This month, I’m celebrating two big milestones: my 30th birthday on the 27th and 10 years of blogging on this website. In honor of that, I want to write a post to celebrate, and to commemorate my favorite decade of my life so far. I don’t think it’s necessary to go over all the details…
Sometimes life comes at you swiftly — One day you’re commissioning as an officer in the Navy, then you’re embarking on your first, second, and third PCS move, reporting to your first boat, reporting for shore tour…. Next thing you know, you’re in your final weeks and preparing for your transition into civilian life. That…
As I mentioned in a previous post, this spring my family celebrated both the graduation of my youngest sister, and my mom’s retirement from homeschooling. Curtis, Charlotte and I happily made the trip over to our hometown for two different weekends to be present for the graduation ceremony and my sister’s grad party. Besides being…
This year marks the end of an era in my family: My youngest sister is graduating from high school, which means that my mom is retiring from homeschooling after over 25 years. Today I want to reflect on and appreciate this huge accomplishment, and the hard work and sacrifices she made to give my siblings…