Hello there!
Well this week has been a fun one...always busy, but good. Well, aside from my work...which you know is always stressful. Other than that, life is great!!
Patrick enjoyed cub scouts this week...we had a Pack Night and he received recognition for all the hard work that he put in over the last couple months. He had a great time. I am so proud of him. As well as all the other boys that were involved. We have three boys from our Pack that are earning their Arrow of Light! Amazing! I am proud of our youth. They may be a pain in the you-know-where most nights, but it is truly amazing what they can accomplish when they set their mind to it.
Melissa has learned some important life lessons this week. She went on a job interview. We will see the results soon, but I think the process is as important as the end result. I am so proud of her....going in there, being confident, and I am sure she was quite charming! :) Say some prayers! She may be working with kids soon...which I know isn't her favorite thing to do, but she is good at it. Kids always love her. (When I told Eli this, she laughed so hard...and for quite a long time...too funny)
Elizabeth is settling down at her new duty station. So exciting! She is glad to be out of Great Lakes. She is as happy as can be. She is settled in her new Barracks, and even has a job...working in the galley washing and scrubbing (which is what she gets for laughing at her sister! haha). This job is only temporary. She is on hold waiting for her schooling to start, which should be in about 2 months. Once that starts back up again, she will be a busy bee.
Tom and I are both doing fine...working and embracing what we are passionate about. For Tom, he really enjoys working with the scouts! He is a den leader, and is getting involved with more and more stuff. And there is always something to keep him busy! For me, I have been working a lot on Adopt-A-Sailor. I love trying to put together stuff for our men and women who serve their country.
Speaking of Adopt a sailor...I am sewing pillowcases for our sailors. The moms across the country are trying to make 1000 pillowcases...that's quite a few!! In addition we are stocking a coffee bar on ship. It really is an awesome experience. And I love working on things for this group of people.
Well, dinner is ready...time to eat! Woo Hoo!
Sending hugs and smiles...across the miles!
Mary
My Beautiful Family
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Lincoln Marti Camporee
Hello! :)
We just got back from this camporee and, I must say, it was a very successful campout. I really enjoy this particular time in scouting, even though it is exhausting. We spend a lot of time running from one activity to another (gateway, pioneering project, parade, skit, flag, and the scheduled fun activities to partake in). When it is all over, we are always worn out, but such wonderful memories are made.
This year, our site was a complete mess! It was full of MUD! Ugh! No matter where you stepped, there was the squish-squish under your feet. How awful! We went through clothes and shoes like crazy!! And I just finished getting everything clean again. What a time!
On Friday, while the children were trying to build their gateway, we kept having showers on and off. Then came down a hard rain and a lot of wind. These are very difficult conditions to set up camp, but somehow we managed. It was a late night, but we managed! Hooray for us!!
On Saturday, the boys finished up the gateway, and then engaged in the day's activities. My favorite part of the day is around 3pm. Parents start getting tired and I get to take pictures of all the ones that fall asleep! This has been a fun role for me for a few years now! :) I managed to get 3 parents this year! Woo hoo!! It is the little things that make me happy!
On Sunday, we have a very special service called Scouts Own. I love attending "church" with my scout family and it is a very special time. Patrick usually volunteers to speak, but he was changing clothes when the coordinator came around and missed out. However, at the end of the ceremony, the boys and family members got together on the stage to sing "Amazing Grace" (in honor of the fallen police officers this week) and Patrick volunteered to go up and sing with the group. I am so proud of my boy! He has such a beautiful spirit!
After this, they had an awards ceremony. This is the time that we see how our boys did during the competition camp out. We did pretty well! We took 1st place in flag and we also received the Jr. Pack Award. I am not sure how we are still a Jr. Pack, but I do not know how any of that is factored. I leave that stuff to those in the know! :) I am proud of all of our boys...it was a great weekend, with great memories made.
I hope this note finds you all well! Sending Love and Smiles to those who are near and across the miles!
Mary
We just got back from this camporee and, I must say, it was a very successful campout. I really enjoy this particular time in scouting, even though it is exhausting. We spend a lot of time running from one activity to another (gateway, pioneering project, parade, skit, flag, and the scheduled fun activities to partake in). When it is all over, we are always worn out, but such wonderful memories are made.
This year, our site was a complete mess! It was full of MUD! Ugh! No matter where you stepped, there was the squish-squish under your feet. How awful! We went through clothes and shoes like crazy!! And I just finished getting everything clean again. What a time!
On Friday, while the children were trying to build their gateway, we kept having showers on and off. Then came down a hard rain and a lot of wind. These are very difficult conditions to set up camp, but somehow we managed. It was a late night, but we managed! Hooray for us!!
On Saturday, the boys finished up the gateway, and then engaged in the day's activities. My favorite part of the day is around 3pm. Parents start getting tired and I get to take pictures of all the ones that fall asleep! This has been a fun role for me for a few years now! :) I managed to get 3 parents this year! Woo hoo!! It is the little things that make me happy!
On Sunday, we have a very special service called Scouts Own. I love attending "church" with my scout family and it is a very special time. Patrick usually volunteers to speak, but he was changing clothes when the coordinator came around and missed out. However, at the end of the ceremony, the boys and family members got together on the stage to sing "Amazing Grace" (in honor of the fallen police officers this week) and Patrick volunteered to go up and sing with the group. I am so proud of my boy! He has such a beautiful spirit!
After this, they had an awards ceremony. This is the time that we see how our boys did during the competition camp out. We did pretty well! We took 1st place in flag and we also received the Jr. Pack Award. I am not sure how we are still a Jr. Pack, but I do not know how any of that is factored. I leave that stuff to those in the know! :) I am proud of all of our boys...it was a great weekend, with great memories made.
I hope this note finds you all well! Sending Love and Smiles to those who are near and across the miles!
Mary
Sunday, January 16, 2011
What a busy time!
Hi Guys,
I don't know about you, but the New Year has been nothing but super busy for us. Hyperspeed! Work has been rough...more so than usual..and for those of you who know what line of work I am in, you know this spells out disaster for the children. we are only two weeks into January, and I feel like I live on fast forward.
Patrick is doing very well. School is day to day, but he is doing well enough. He really enjoys his classes, but speed is his issue. Sometimes, he just does not work fast enough. He manages well enough, though. He is working on his karate too.
In addition, we are doing scout stuff. And we are in the thick of scout season. We have a competition camp out next weekend (and in February...and in March), so this should keep things interesting for a while. haha... Currently, we are working on the Pack Flag. It is looking pretty good. Patrick is also going to cross over to boy scouts after this school year. He is so excited....however, we are still looking for a trooop. Let's see what our future holds!
Melissa is doing pretty good. She is working on her second semester in college. She is looking for a job and remains relatively busy. We are still talking to the Navy...wonder what will happen?
Elizabeth is working hard. Well, she was working hard. Now she has graduated ATT (advanced technical training) and will now be off to A School on Tuesday. Right now, she is enjoying some down time and is taking full advantage! I am so glad she is finally having some rest and some fun! I am one very proud NAVY MOM!! Go Navy!! Go Eli!!
As for me, I am trying to pay attention to my New Years Resolutions. Mostly, I am getting back to basics for me. I am trying to make sure that I take better care of Mary...while I am taking very good care of my family. Just a few minutes of down time, but I am enjoying my crafts again...and reading more...and being more engrossed in the things that matter. :) Feels good too!! However, I do have to get cracking on my other New Years Resolution...which is to get myself ready for a Master's Program. I really need to get my butt back in school.
As you can see, life hasnt changed much...always busy. I do not know how I manage to keep all those plates spinning on those sticks, but I manage. And I would not have life any other way!!
Love to all of you!! Sending you hugs...near and across the miles,
Mary
I don't know about you, but the New Year has been nothing but super busy for us. Hyperspeed! Work has been rough...more so than usual..and for those of you who know what line of work I am in, you know this spells out disaster for the children. we are only two weeks into January, and I feel like I live on fast forward.
Patrick is doing very well. School is day to day, but he is doing well enough. He really enjoys his classes, but speed is his issue. Sometimes, he just does not work fast enough. He manages well enough, though. He is working on his karate too.
In addition, we are doing scout stuff. And we are in the thick of scout season. We have a competition camp out next weekend (and in February...and in March), so this should keep things interesting for a while. haha... Currently, we are working on the Pack Flag. It is looking pretty good. Patrick is also going to cross over to boy scouts after this school year. He is so excited....however, we are still looking for a trooop. Let's see what our future holds!
Melissa is doing pretty good. She is working on her second semester in college. She is looking for a job and remains relatively busy. We are still talking to the Navy...wonder what will happen?
Elizabeth is working hard. Well, she was working hard. Now she has graduated ATT (advanced technical training) and will now be off to A School on Tuesday. Right now, she is enjoying some down time and is taking full advantage! I am so glad she is finally having some rest and some fun! I am one very proud NAVY MOM!! Go Navy!! Go Eli!!
As for me, I am trying to pay attention to my New Years Resolutions. Mostly, I am getting back to basics for me. I am trying to make sure that I take better care of Mary...while I am taking very good care of my family. Just a few minutes of down time, but I am enjoying my crafts again...and reading more...and being more engrossed in the things that matter. :) Feels good too!! However, I do have to get cracking on my other New Years Resolution...which is to get myself ready for a Master's Program. I really need to get my butt back in school.
As you can see, life hasnt changed much...always busy. I do not know how I manage to keep all those plates spinning on those sticks, but I manage. And I would not have life any other way!!
Love to all of you!! Sending you hugs...near and across the miles,
Mary
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