I knew it was in the works, so it was absolutely not a surprise when my husband copied me on an email about a U.S. Marine Corps separation brief. But, in the …
Topic: Family
A Military Parent’s Bittersweet Farewell to High School
As the last weeks of summer slipped away and fall arrived, a bittersweet anticipation took over our house — at least, that’s how I feel. Our only child is starting her final …
A Peace-Filled Family
As my two kids and I stood in the airport terminal, waiting for my husband to walk out of security, I had a wave of emotions that flushed over me. I felt …
Tips to Surviving Your First Week Post-PCS
We just finished getting ourselves settled in our new home here in Washington State, which marks our biggest move yet, and our fourth Army duty station. We are quickly realizing that each …
Remembering Where They Came From
When our kids were younger, I used to trail them with the camera — whether it was my “good” camera or my phone, it didn’t matter. Things kind of tapered off when …
Tips for Selling Your Home with Young Children
This past Spring, we had quite the experience selling our first home. Not only was the market a bit unpredictable with fluctuating interest rates, but we came down with a violent stomach …