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 1, 2012 | On Family
Today was a BIG day for me. I took my international roadster Big Steve (our big white Nissan El Grande van) out on the Okinawa roads by myself (plus four children) to singlehandedly enroll FOUR Weems children in TWO schools. First, Memphis came downstairs in plaid...
by suelarkinsweems | Jul 31, 2012 | On Family
Everyone deals with the stress of moving differently. I have three children who get louder and more emotional, usually dissolving in a heap of shouting and tears daily until we adjust. While it is loud and draining, I know EXACTLY how those three are faring on any...
by suelarkinsweems | Jul 12, 2012 | On Family
What I’m probably doing now… After a sunny 80 degree afternoon in Seattle yesterday, we reported to a foggy 55 degree Sea-Tac airport this morning at 1 am. We were able to check our luggage and are waiting to board our international flight. While the other five people...
by suelarkinsweems | Jul 9, 2012 | On Family
We went to the Grand Canyon last week, because I was determined that my little Arizona natives see what our state is famous for, aside from controversial sheriffs and legislation. I think I also wanted to remind myself that God is so much bigger than our looming move....
