Friday, May 16, 2008
Not Dead! (Well, some of the kids are undead.)
I'm not dead!
You know you've been neglecting your blog when your dad calls to check if you're still alive. At least he didn't call the local police and send them out for a welfare check, although that would have been blogworthy!
I've been busy here and there. My big news today is that I've walked 100 miles in training for my MS Challenge Walk in October. Go donate money if you want to help out :-)
Of course, 100 miles doesn't seem like a lot when I think of all the miles my brother probably RAN in boot camp, but I'm still excited.
Speaking of, he graduated! He's a full-fledged U.S. Marine. Isn't he handsome?
And here is a photo of the homeschool project I was talking about earlier. The kids all dressed up and gave speeches as if they were famous people from history. Of course, they played a little fast and loose with it here and there, as you can tell from Blackbeard's light saber.
From left to right, and in order of time period: Cleopatra, Boudicca, Queen Zenobia, Mulan, Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Susan B. Anthony, Juliette Low, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Frederick Libbey, Christopher Robin Milne and Andy Warhol. (Mine were Cleopatra (Maya), Joan of Arc (Sage) and Susan B. Anthony (Anya).
Afterwards, Anya (Susan B. Anthony) asked if she could be someone with a weapon next time, because her "Votes for Women" picket sign was of little use against Blackbeard and Joan of Arc when the speeches were over and the kids went out to goof off.
Finally, she and her special friend Sam (ie Andy Warhol) reverted to being zombies in an attempt to thwart their armed colleagues.
Yep, homeschooling at its best.
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You know you've been neglecting your blog when your dad calls to check if you're still alive. At least he didn't call the local police and send them out for a welfare check, although that would have been blogworthy!
I've been busy here and there. My big news today is that I've walked 100 miles in training for my MS Challenge Walk in October. Go donate money if you want to help out :-)
Of course, 100 miles doesn't seem like a lot when I think of all the miles my brother probably RAN in boot camp, but I'm still excited.
Speaking of, he graduated! He's a full-fledged U.S. Marine. Isn't he handsome?
And here is a photo of the homeschool project I was talking about earlier. The kids all dressed up and gave speeches as if they were famous people from history. Of course, they played a little fast and loose with it here and there, as you can tell from Blackbeard's light saber.
From left to right, and in order of time period: Cleopatra, Boudicca, Queen Zenobia, Mulan, Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Susan B. Anthony, Juliette Low, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Frederick Libbey, Christopher Robin Milne and Andy Warhol. (Mine were Cleopatra (Maya), Joan of Arc (Sage) and Susan B. Anthony (Anya).
Afterwards, Anya (Susan B. Anthony) asked if she could be someone with a weapon next time, because her "Votes for Women" picket sign was of little use against Blackbeard and Joan of Arc when the speeches were over and the kids went out to goof off.
Finally, she and her special friend Sam (ie Andy Warhol) reverted to being zombies in an attempt to thwart their armed colleagues.
Yep, homeschooling at its best.
Labels: family, homeschooling, military, MS Walk
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Monday, December 17, 2007
My baby brother Jared
is reporting to Parris Island today for boot camp. He will be a Marine, like my dad.
We won't know until near the end of his training what he will be doing, or whether he will go straight off to Iraq or Afghanistan. Since he's my brother, I obviously want him out of harm's way! But, he's a tough, smart kid, and I think he'll do well where ever he ends up.
I am very proud of him, and I can't wait to see photos! When I do, I'll share them.
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We won't know until near the end of his training what he will be doing, or whether he will go straight off to Iraq or Afghanistan. Since he's my brother, I obviously want him out of harm's way! But, he's a tough, smart kid, and I think he'll do well where ever he ends up.
I am very proud of him, and I can't wait to see photos! When I do, I'll share them.
Labels: beloved corps, family
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Our 15th Anniversary is Coming Up!!!
Yep, Wednesday is our 15th anniversary. It's hard to believe! I've actually known Davin for more than half my life.
We got married when I was 21 and he was 22. Now that seems so young, like we really were just kids. But, obviously we had enough on the ball to pick each other and get settled down. :-)
We're going away for the weekend, I'll tell you all about it when we get back. That is, unless we're all sick. If you're the type to pray, would you pray that we'll stay healthy? I'd appreciate it!
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We got married when I was 21 and he was 22. Now that seems so young, like we really were just kids. But, obviously we had enough on the ball to pick each other and get settled down. :-)
We're going away for the weekend, I'll tell you all about it when we get back. That is, unless we're all sick. If you're the type to pray, would you pray that we'll stay healthy? I'd appreciate it!
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