by suelarkinsweems | Aug 20, 2012 | On Family
We got a dog. Those who have been around here for a while will remember that we had to say goodbye to our 15 year old Labrador Baby in March when she was put-down for cancer. We have missed having a dog around, despite fun visits with family and friends’ pets. This is...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 19, 2012 | On Family
I lost a week somewhere. Sorry about that. I’ve been busy “assimilating,” which means emptying the dehumidifier, trying not to feel like ‘Mater (from the movie Cars 2) in the Japanese bathrooms, and attending middle school orientation. First (especially for my Arizona...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 8, 2012 | On Family
I have a few friends who have asked me about international flights with kids. I have only survived one so far, and I am quickly blocking out the memory. That said, I have made a few notes for myself and others who will fly with children. Pack half of what you think...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 7, 2012 | On Family
On Saturday, before the tropical storm swept through, we made our first family foray out into town. We started small and ventured through American Village. American Village is a large outdoor marketplace (with some indoor areas) with shops, restaurants, and a huge...
by suelarkinsweems | Aug 6, 2012 | On Military Life
This weekend we got to experience our first Tropical Storm/ Typhoon. On Saturday morning, we put away all the bikes, the loose trampoline parts, and lawn mower to keep them from blowing around. We had no idea what to expect. We learned that the difference between a...
