tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72739762009-10-12T20:04:43.904-08:00My life as a soldier's wife, and a mother of three, living in the Last Frontier.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654130364404168301noreply@blogger.comBlogger432125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273976.post-41729842305110659762008-11-13T02:43:00.002-09:002008-11-13T02:58:45.823-09:00

It has been over a year since I've been cut off from the wide world of the Internet. I never knew how lost I would feel. I do everything on the Internet. Losing it was almost like losing a part of myself. (Okay, that is a bit dramatic but I was very lost). I had it one day and then it was gone.It would be an extremely long post to catch up over the past year. Instead I'll just pick up where I

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(We have arrived! I am currently on my in-laws computer which only has dial up. I will not be able to post pics yet as they are on my computer. I will update and post pictures as soon as I can.)Day 16We left Arizona and headed into New Mexico today. We stopped in Roswell. That was one place both me and Jr. wanted to see.We planned to stop at the Little A"Le"Inn but could not find it. Instead we

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Grants, New MexicoWe set out early this morning and headed for the Petrified Forest. I was in awe of the whole park. I wondered if we would see much petrified wood. Enough to make the trip worth it. We did, and it was.We also saw petroglyphs. And Ancient ruins. After lunch we headed down the road bound for the Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave. I had never heard of this place before. We happen to pick

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Winslow, ArizonaAlong the famous Route 66We started out this morning heading for the Grand Canyon. Beautiful does not do this natural wonder justice.Another picture of the canyon. (Taken from the observation tower pictured below)Observation tower at the Grand Canyon National Park. We went inside the tower and climbed to the top.Down the road while looking for a place to stop for lunch we saw a

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Lake Powell/Page ArizonaI had a great visit with my family in Utah. Of course it came to an end too fast. As always it was tough to say goodbye.We stayed with my mom and step dad for the first couple of days. Mom treated us to some good home cooking. Her food is always delicious and was doubly so after being on the road so many days.Then we went to stay with my sister and brother in law for two

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Idaho Falls, IdahoToday we drove out of Washington, through the tip of Idaho, into Montana, and back into Idaho. This is where we stopped for breakfast. On the other side was a huge gift shop. Of course I had to do a little shopping. The prices were great. Other gift shops I've had stopped in have been been over priced. This one was wonderful, even on the cheap side.Out of the gift shop came

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Spokane, WashingtonToday we entered back into the U.S. It was a scenic drive the whole way.We passed orchards and vineyards in British Columbia, and mountains and enormous evergreen trees in Washington. Missy has been fine today. No dizzy spells or paleness. Thank goodness.The kids have been great through this whole road trip. There has been a little bickering between them but that's to be

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100 Mile House, British Columbia, CanadaToday we drove through mountains for most of the drive. We had beautiful scenery the whole way. Gorgeous mountains, cool waterfalls, and blue and green lakes.We did not see a lot of wildlife today. We did see a bear, a coyote, one buffalo (which happen to be at a bison ranch) and several horses and cows.I am starting to get used to the mileage in Canada.

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Last Thursday:I have been without Internet now for several days. I have to say it is about to drive me nuts. I never quite realized just how much I use the Internet until this week.I am keeping a post in Word, adding and summarizing each day, until I get to post this.We hit the road tomorrow morning and already we've had some adventures.Monday we passed our housing inspection with flying colors.

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We are about to start our first leg of our journey. This afternoon we are checking into temporary housing. I'm hoping they have Internet connections there. If not I will blog again when I get Internet.We are going to stay in temp housing until Friday morning when we start our drive. I will be blogging throughout the trip (counting on the fact each hotel will have Internet connections) updating on

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My apologies to Jemimah she tagged me quite a while ago and I promised to respond. I'm sorry it took me so long. She tagged me for 7 things about me. So here goes:1. Among other fears I have a huge fear of crocodiles and alligators. I don't even like to view them in the zoo.2. I once made a huge fool of myself when I thought I was being attacked by a jellyfish. After yelling and running (or

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Missy has been asking for a few days to have two friends spend the night. I was hesitant because our home is nearly empty since the movers have come. But after taking several turns staying at the other girls houses, and the girls insisting they would not be bored, I agreed to have them over.One of the problems was going to be food. After agreeing to have the girls over for the night I realized I

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One of the best parts of being a parent is being able to embarrass the heck out of your children.Every child seems to reach that stage where they think their parents are completely clueless, let alone completely uncool. So why not have some fun with that stage.Today while driving down the road Hubby and I pumped up the radio, sang along loudly, and danced around in the van while Missy tried to

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Today I am officially a mother of a teenager. Jr turned 13.Still keeping celebrations small since we have no household goods and are about to move he got to choose a family event instead of a big party. He chose to go bowling and then eat at McDonald's. I beat Hubby bowling. I just had to brag because I never beat him at anything. So one more time...I WON! I bowled a 157. I'm an average bowler

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Summer is nearly here and so are the bright nights. In my area of Alaska we are currently getting over 19 hours of sunlight and gaining something like 8 minutes of daylight a day. Already the extra sunlight is confusing my children's systems.Yesterday Chase came in after playing and running all day. He crawled up in my lap after dinner and within a few minutes was asleep.It is not a unusual for

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This past week has flown by in a blur of boxes and ceremonies.Tuesday my co-workers had a small going away party for another co-worker and myself.Wednesday Chase graduated from Kindergarten. I got one glimpse of him in his cap and gown just before the ceremony and tears filled my eyes. I cried through the entire graduation.Thursday the movers showed up to pack up my house. They finished on

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This weekend we are getting out more than we have in a while. It has been nice to get a break from the house stuff. Friday was an annual picnic for my former work and Chase's school. I baked, or should I say attempted to bake, two desserts to bring. My brownies turned out beautifully. I have no idea what went wrong with the pineapple upside down cake. Lets just say it was not pretty.The brownies

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Today as I was cooking dinner I send the children out to play. After a bit I glanced out the back window to check on them.“Wonderful.”Hubby looked up from the computer "What?”“The kids have found my new umbrellas.”“What umbrellas?”“Ones I bought that fold up small so I can keep in them in the car.”I went back to my dinner. "I'll let them play a little bit and then I'll get them back. I'm sure

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Tomorrow my Missy turns 11. She is growing so fast, but at times I still get a glimpse of the little girl.Tonight I am baking and frosting 30 cupcakes for Missy to take to school tomorrow. Because, I have been informed, that it is crucial she bring cupcakes. To not bring cupcakes on your birthday is to commit social suicide.So not wanting my daughter to be a social outcast, (or the real truth not

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Yesterday I went to a retirement party for my boss. It was a nice party with a few tears shed. She is my mentor. She trained me, and she became a good friend.That is one of the tougher parts of being a military family, moving away from the new friends you make. I believe each person you meet makes a mark on your soul. That each person, for good or bad, help shapes your life in some way. My new

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The weather has been beautiful. Our temps have been hitting in the 60's by the evening. Yesterday I went for a walk for the first time since last fall.After being cooped up in the house for the past couple of weeks a walk was just what I needed. A little peace and quiet. With nothing but the sound of my feet and nature. Well, that was the plan. Then Chase decided to come with mommy. The child

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Yesterday while taking Chase to school I saw a moose not too far off the road. Like a tourist I whipped my van off to the side of the road and took out my camera.I was right along side it and was able to get a couple of good pictures. It hardly seemed to notice me and walked right in front of my vehicle.The jet behind the moose may be a little misleading. It is not a real, full sized jet. It is a

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My little girl is growing up. Today she just made her first journey into womanhood. Lord help the boys in our family, the diva's got PMS.

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The day of the surgery I rose early and got all the children off to school. Hubby was supposed to arrive at the hospital at 9:30 a.m. We arrived 30 minutes early.Hubby could not eat before the surgery. I did not eat either. Not completely of compassion, I am just not a breakfast person.We sat in the waiting room and waited. And waited. By the time he was called back for pre-op three hours later

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I only have just a minute to blog. Hubby's surgery went well. I got to bring him home. He is sore, swollen, and a bit woozy, but okay. I'll update more later.

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