The Lt got orders to his next duty station, which means that our time here in sunny Southern California is drawing to a close. We are excited, and sad. Sad, because we have loved it here! It’s been a treat to live in such a beautiful area, and of course we’ve gotten thoroughly spoiled by… Read More »
Homecoming Quilt
When Pippo and I got back home last summer after being in Massachusetts for the weddings, we still had a month left of the deployment. Just one, but goodness, is that last month a long one! I decided he needed a homecoming quilt, because I needed a project to keep me from going crazy during… Read More »
Homecoming!
I am very happy to report that the Lt and all his Marines made it back home safe and sound last week! Thank you to everyone who has been thinking of us and praying for us these last seven months. We have been so blessed by all your support and encouragement! Waiting with my sweet… Read More »
{pretty, happy, funny, real} ~ Deployment Day Edition
~ Capturing the context of everyday life ~ Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter! {pretty} How do I know my husband loves me? He stood in line at the cutting counter at the fabric store for my Christmas gift. (Goodness, that’s something I’m hardly willing to do for myself!) He knew I have… Read More »
Where we live now
At this time last year, the Lt. and I were just setting out on our great cross-country temporary living adventure, during which we spent about two months living in hotels and five living in a little furnished apartment. When we finally started settling ourselves in our new house here in California, I had a bit… Read More »