tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185687122024-03-13T19:50:52.567-05:00hodgepodgeMerrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.comBlogger580125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-19244855190739723182014-01-30T21:21:00.001-06:002014-01-30T21:21:32.712-06:00Nature Walk- August 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a jungle behind our house that we were able to explore with some other homeschoolers that live in housing. It was fun to see all the new species of plants that we've never seen before.</div>
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This is the coconut I planted in my yard. It's sprouting!</div>
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One of our closest beaches, right in Old San Juan. Just lovely.</div>
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Old San Juan- ancient fortifications, brightly colored shops, intricate ironwork, and lively salsa music in the air. It is a truly European, truly Caribbean, truly Puerto Rican city!</div>
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Petey exploring the iconic sentry boxes seen around the fortifications.</div>
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Overlooking USCG Sector San Juan</div>
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La Coca Falls</div>
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View from Yokahu tower</div>
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All the way to the Atlantic!</div>
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The rainforest just teems with life. I loved seeing all the different plants thriving wherever they could sprout.</div>
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El Yunque was stunningly beautiful- I think we're gonna like it on this island!</div>
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Our awesome neighborhood pool. Love it beyond words.</div>
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Our neighborhood is bursting at the seams with children! Pool parties are the best.</div>
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This day there were some amazing storms rolling through. We snuggled up to ride those storms out.Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-69424168405063313632014-01-30T20:13:00.000-06:002014-01-30T20:13:00.674-06:00Luquillo-July 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Passionfruit helado- so delicious</div>
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Harry, coco finder</div>
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Flamboyan tree</div>
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This was our first beach day in PR. We sort of fought off the rain, and the kids were done pretty quickly, but it was beautiful! I love the colors!Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-19647567130645620222013-07-05T09:53:00.001-05:002013-07-05T09:53:45.162-05:00Big Boy Bed<div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXKOWSb0HGsOAQqwRUj24IFaOkOYEp5warB4KvgbNSvF5af2pR1mtpC-vmIhUXSoXxwvGq-kMB4LKeFNtc0CQ_Ub4hipPmGxkz8BWE4bBVloDP4BlgVSrUl3YhFc31AjZTIpH/s640/blogger-image--1655279686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXKOWSb0HGsOAQqwRUj24IFaOkOYEp5warB4KvgbNSvF5af2pR1mtpC-vmIhUXSoXxwvGq-kMB4LKeFNtc0CQ_Ub4hipPmGxkz8BWE4bBVloDP4BlgVSrUl3YhFc31AjZTIpH/s640/blogger-image--1655279686.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since we are in temporary housing Peter has been in a pack-and-play in a room with Ruthie. The room has two twin beds and Pete has several times tucked himself in the extra bed and asked to sleep there. I guess I wanted him to stay a baby a bit longer so I resisted the first few times, with Jay making sure to let me know I was being ridiculous. So a couple nights ago I gave in and Pete hasn't looked back. He was so excited and proud to be in his "big boy bed," snuggled up with his Beluga and Bank (his blankie). Sigh. I'm glad we did it. Now to get him done with diapers (that is one baby thing to which I'm glad to bid farewell).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuTJMgHcAjisXG4jEHuPORiXwvuGioedMMx2nZjzFAyIyvEDQv7aly8K8Oiu3doe1ZcEZjvQFFYUBpGPeKP95S9e1Z3Max48eJ4BhlesVzjEtwQe_oxU5yEgOR1ahKNw8WJLK/s640/blogger-image-499193909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuTJMgHcAjisXG4jEHuPORiXwvuGioedMMx2nZjzFAyIyvEDQv7aly8K8Oiu3doe1ZcEZjvQFFYUBpGPeKP95S9e1Z3Max48eJ4BhlesVzjEtwQe_oxU5yEgOR1ahKNw8WJLK/s640/blogger-image-499193909.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-88969433306007182002013-07-03T14:23:00.001-05:002013-07-03T14:27:35.859-05:00Castillo de San Cristóbal<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrvuNVbtgZ1C7MnYvZU98DNjP0muB-j0hgrsjqeGHf2Vdq9b9GSr38TCFGPv5mcaTNSqdAM_rZ2PpSXhI8unMmYnhDxS4-Li13HNRtpDEqJPJG5y96NI-4aizKLVDUAola1mQ/s640/blogger-image-574058944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our first family excursion was to Castillo de San Cristóbal, the fort finished in 1783-built to protect the "rich port" that the Spanish had established in San Juan. It was the most intriguing fort I've ever visited. It is so OLD, but so well preserved and pleasing to the eye. The kids loved exploring the dungeon, where they have preserved some drawings of galleons that imprisoned sailors scratched into the dank walls centuries ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrvuNVbtgZ1C7MnYvZU98DNjP0muB-j0hgrsjqeGHf2Vdq9b9GSr38TCFGPv5mcaTNSqdAM_rZ2PpSXhI8unMmYnhDxS4-Li13HNRtpDEqJPJG5y96NI-4aizKLVDUAola1mQ/s640/blogger-image-574058944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a9WyZrfy4fzZVkcPRKCw2jG0kR3CHB_EM_i5tGn7SKviiugVvK-BcydrqMDyo3_gsNB6CBTtPszK-nq-jam4agp6aHz1WlX_1mhj7Olkq_7ylTDBYgd9j8dsNzZ3nnkmHTqD/s640/blogger-image-1976920366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a9WyZrfy4fzZVkcPRKCw2jG0kR3CHB_EM_i5tGn7SKviiugVvK-BcydrqMDyo3_gsNB6CBTtPszK-nq-jam4agp6aHz1WlX_1mhj7Olkq_7ylTDBYgd9j8dsNzZ3nnkmHTqD/s640/blogger-image-1976920366.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2Lg9yhlZP9gdDIysp0iyQXFID5jevLBXC36KPuoTsf9hPvC_b-TlZHPXoOqgd4YRCn2GLQd3K6z7woQD9ECz9ss8aEwdXgHQCJbNM_Mt5SXGoIwQar892mVtuFcPatw33Hik/s640/blogger-image--1236153858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2Lg9yhlZP9gdDIysp0iyQXFID5jevLBXC36KPuoTsf9hPvC_b-TlZHPXoOqgd4YRCn2GLQd3K6z7woQD9ECz9ss8aEwdXgHQCJbNM_Mt5SXGoIwQar892mVtuFcPatw33Hik/s640/blogger-image--1236153858.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytcXhino5M66ZIQOO-RHjoN0yFbfr4CI3GfuOnNeeOd_vhk92PGbkxZM4jok1xUREwPdCPlKkS5QC7GK61cEaj0ce-ZYMCai6CAhnxGgdU891-lnInjwDjlcROKiRHWLP5yL_/s640/blogger-image--127898069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytcXhino5M66ZIQOO-RHjoN0yFbfr4CI3GfuOnNeeOd_vhk92PGbkxZM4jok1xUREwPdCPlKkS5QC7GK61cEaj0ce-ZYMCai6CAhnxGgdU891-lnInjwDjlcROKiRHWLP5yL_/s640/blogger-image--127898069.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqo95gI3rONdG27A6rir36u0MKfmpdqzwxBpFHNAHZKTztWnrbEX4_1GRII92pEoDaCZDUsiL5hjKO0RpJoNDhYPbGnAm79WPd3N4DKBORoRjECsfh2AqxPmx_5-t444r0u0C4/s640/blogger-image--284893155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqo95gI3rONdG27A6rir36u0MKfmpdqzwxBpFHNAHZKTztWnrbEX4_1GRII92pEoDaCZDUsiL5hjKO0RpJoNDhYPbGnAm79WPd3N4DKBORoRjECsfh2AqxPmx_5-t444r0u0C4/s640/blogger-image--284893155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fam. You can see we look a bit wet and bedraggled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1XSPl8VfwrrQhbnyBr5YzDwwpGmOJZu_wXpIMttli0DMpey-bj9ESzENvImrvRJYJYKUDRE5BRc9ZTFjks3xsqVADcKAAYQgiheJo20hi-92sQJ8md65VeXf6QXHkpIBS0NQ/s640/blogger-image-679870844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1XSPl8VfwrrQhbnyBr5YzDwwpGmOJZu_wXpIMttli0DMpey-bj9ESzENvImrvRJYJYKUDRE5BRc9ZTFjks3xsqVADcKAAYQgiheJo20hi-92sQJ8md65VeXf6QXHkpIBS0NQ/s640/blogger-image-679870844.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here you can see the city of Old San Juan behind Mac's noggin.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXYzoiZfyq7eU7IAwMZGzIz0svOE5CkysYf6SL9aab8rK_vroQ1Vlm-2stoT0KYKS3dekPwKNJDcf2AKZCBYnc5_wsb7nf7OExDXNDNhJUZk5Cco25hCmiQh71n8np7iPE_5c/s640/blogger-image--2051136947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXYzoiZfyq7eU7IAwMZGzIz0svOE5CkysYf6SL9aab8rK_vroQ1Vlm-2stoT0KYKS3dekPwKNJDcf2AKZCBYnc5_wsb7nf7OExDXNDNhJUZk5Cco25hCmiQh71n8np7iPE_5c/s640/blogger-image--2051136947.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These pictures show the iconic sentry boxes that PR uses as a (unofficial?) national symbol. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX34d33xBMA5EaJV_hydJZllDPNQWYcAsU3KTJaVb0b037Fozpxin37ZZuED20DtRHH0ozxVlpZJ4xENN89759cKb0BU4NyZy8gEw2dbGJPpIb7KbrRWjiQ5tJiskjb0Y_5w5M/s640/blogger-image-664969954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX34d33xBMA5EaJV_hydJZllDPNQWYcAsU3KTJaVb0b037Fozpxin37ZZuED20DtRHH0ozxVlpZJ4xENN89759cKb0BU4NyZy8gEw2dbGJPpIb7KbrRWjiQ5tJiskjb0Y_5w5M/s640/blogger-image-664969954.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczYo0wMhKw1PspctFLKRDQcNRHdzDuMSbeW7ofDyqh9Mg1YOh1YvJ_3HfvMiO2NdZ8XYfOQDjQTtfxJcEgYSjLghG9L4yEZzUYaRslI8FFHtwqXHfDFRxmPxRDWPrhpyhCF_H/s640/blogger-image-1844323681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczYo0wMhKw1PspctFLKRDQcNRHdzDuMSbeW7ofDyqh9Mg1YOh1YvJ_3HfvMiO2NdZ8XYfOQDjQTtfxJcEgYSjLghG9L4yEZzUYaRslI8FFHtwqXHfDFRxmPxRDWPrhpyhCF_H/s640/blogger-image-1844323681.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Old San Juan. Can't wait to explore it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EQwSMQg3VmWJ5sy5ZTKrBkQtF2zWlCtnrS2b9dDnW1gzaqnAlZsTzBanWtnDDtf3CERD9No8fyd8EuW0rwZ6Gqk_wnZBHqn9xqP67SZ5jhy1Kihek1iWMFDFA9XrLsVWaPXZ/s640/blogger-image--226384364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EQwSMQg3VmWJ5sy5ZTKrBkQtF2zWlCtnrS2b9dDnW1gzaqnAlZsTzBanWtnDDtf3CERD9No8fyd8EuW0rwZ6Gqk_wnZBHqn9xqP67SZ5jhy1Kihek1iWMFDFA9XrLsVWaPXZ/s640/blogger-image--226384364.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Apparently we arrived in San Juan during the rainy season- it rains off and on all day. Heap big rain. The day at the fort we dodged it all day. This guy was smart. But truly, I decided, pouring rain is rather refreshing on a Caribbean isle when you don't care about your hair.</div>Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-3981614878278897462013-07-03T13:53:00.001-05:002013-07-03T13:53:17.205-05:00Changes in Attitude, Changes in Latitude...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnygP1seGcwhYsT9PeslmQZUrXNpGU6h3u36wlexlekX2AjhiQ67hqYxZSUA08SrvuJ-__pfTTcdAHmqKM7Yv158x7362gEliFJlOdMHixARxTjJfO5sfZlXL80hVgLJNMzC/s640/blogger-image-1071187349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnygP1seGcwhYsT9PeslmQZUrXNpGU6h3u36wlexlekX2AjhiQ67hqYxZSUA08SrvuJ-__pfTTcdAHmqKM7Yv158x7362gEliFJlOdMHixARxTjJfO5sfZlXL80hVgLJNMzC/s640/blogger-image-1071187349.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After landing on la Isla de Encanto (Island of Enchantment for all you gringos), we got to do some exploring. Our housing is like a little compound- not on the actual USCG base, but you do have to have an ID to come inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4Trv-oSy9h3NSzLd1jpUQ53LEctRZMnKgOHj22DFph0GKhnnLMaFljkgJu5ECNd7am6_IAqRuVvnYAv_DGdbv05nA6_TPmHim9St6t3SxhyK5S5mkNfdsZ_rQ2SYI-5gAoc4/s640/blogger-image-1432839539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4Trv-oSy9h3NSzLd1jpUQ53LEctRZMnKgOHj22DFph0GKhnnLMaFljkgJu5ECNd7am6_IAqRuVvnYAv_DGdbv05nA6_TPmHim9St6t3SxhyK5S5mkNfdsZ_rQ2SYI-5gAoc4/s640/blogger-image-1432839539.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the fence with razor wire around the top. This shows the walking/running path too, which is a 1.1 mile loop around the perimeter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczX2otSmRT3ObOJpzajVR4AXTikE1Aw76HFVHkiHEoTNn7btPZltMf_lN0RkaoiYPjDVrOdVOTwBx503jv-0qbFzAanNIyrq8cKA-fjcwBVWt9lUj8RQxuYridgTyYOt6kFeA/s640/blogger-image-209343576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczX2otSmRT3ObOJpzajVR4AXTikE1Aw76HFVHkiHEoTNn7btPZltMf_lN0RkaoiYPjDVrOdVOTwBx503jv-0qbFzAanNIyrq8cKA-fjcwBVWt9lUj8RQxuYridgTyYOt6kFeA/s640/blogger-image-209343576.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV0vDvdYHKASDzTZsnuXx4JDtGXCUPJ60bfyM1H47NV3D8zEiy2rgWnc0pf2ZvEIzNqbzOWit0OLZR1n5zYpJrv8yK_A9G1OmBy8KPYO1MXWBNS7HfOslzUNxfvJ5uv1Gd380/s640/blogger-image-1391256140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV0vDvdYHKASDzTZsnuXx4JDtGXCUPJ60bfyM1H47NV3D8zEiy2rgWnc0pf2ZvEIzNqbzOWit0OLZR1n5zYpJrv8yK_A9G1OmBy8KPYO1MXWBNS7HfOslzUNxfvJ5uv1Gd380/s640/blogger-image-1391256140.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We've enjoyed seeing the flora and fauna of a new place- a new latitude. Here is a baby bird we found, and a sweet spotty egg. I think I've also discovered a new bird species- it is not in my "Birds of the West Indies" book. And stay tuned for some pics of the gorgeous flowering trees in our neighborhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWBqY9EW0KQOgysAplkPhbfRuh-rCzEO9RBnyck3E0DCUlmV1q7IT9k-xfh-ehsz8mkAxdGfJ-8TpgN3sIpslay63yPKUE4lrfDHHLsG5fQs24RxqDYAa2DHQGxM3Lo9Z2cVi/s640/blogger-image--487328862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWBqY9EW0KQOgysAplkPhbfRuh-rCzEO9RBnyck3E0DCUlmV1q7IT9k-xfh-ehsz8mkAxdGfJ-8TpgN3sIpslay63yPKUE4lrfDHHLsG5fQs24RxqDYAa2DHQGxM3Lo9Z2cVi/s640/blogger-image--487328862.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here is the wonderful pool we can walk to, where we've been swimming and meeting neighbors. This is so exciting! The kids are loving it, and already becoming stronger swimmers. And this pool will be open all year, baby! Endless Summer- here we come!!</div>Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-35728813756388379072013-07-02T10:12:00.001-05:002013-07-03T13:21:39.987-05:00Buen Viaje!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUXpmLmcGwoGq3iqUh12sMbJe1GssZH6duqnNynqzh6_xFe8LhQktN6ObUCEC8LlGDznb4kDhmhQeOORGS7HOh2chtWw0HErmpBa6OecBajHCMbO7RmCtVrXPaEwKGc0YiBXQ/s640/blogger-image--1585978921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUXpmLmcGwoGq3iqUh12sMbJe1GssZH6duqnNynqzh6_xFe8LhQktN6ObUCEC8LlGDznb4kDhmhQeOORGS7HOh2chtWw0HErmpBa6OecBajHCMbO7RmCtVrXPaEwKGc0YiBXQ/s640/blogger-image--1585978921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>We flew out the day after my birthday, after an amazing packing job by Jay- you can't imagine how much random stuff you end up with after moving out and being on vacation for three weeks.<div><br></div><div>Our first story from the trip began when we checked in at the Pensacola Airport and they told us there were only 5 tickets- someone had cancelled Jay's ticket! (Jay and Mac were both listed as James M Hodges). So we are standing there, unbelieving what is going on- kids are whining for food, Jay is on the phone with the Govt travel agency that booked the tickets. For 45 horrible minutes we stood there- me praying and just begging The Lord to get Jay on this plane. The options were me go by myself with 4 kids, with Jay meeting up with us later that night- or all of us going back to my Mom's until later that week- both options horrible- flying solo with 4 kids! Unpacking and repacking and saying goodbye again! You can imagine my state of mind at this point. It got to the point where Jay asked the ticket lady to pull our luggage ( which was already checked in), she radioed the guys at the plane... When the Govt travel agent said she got Jay on! I think I went limp- and we waited again for it to show up on the ticket lady's computer- and then the kids and I ran to get to Security. Jay caught up- and the amazing thing was that the flight was already delayed 45 minutes- otherwise we would've totally missed that flight! Thanks be to God- all I can say. And Oh, the relief, as our plane took off with all 6 of us safely on board.</div><div><br></div><div>Second story- Mac holding up his first lost tooth as we boarded the plane in Miami! We just laughed and laughed.</div><div><br></div><div>We landed safely in San Juan and had a quick, uneventful rental-car pick-up/ meet-up with Jay's sponsor, drive back to our temporary house in CG Housing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOE6G5SQ6vlS8rZv-VVQAEokzLOoUkJDOKhNeZxYHZ_V_oVLEhvf1SpGF5IXHEsW8NdY4uy0kxAZkoEIyjWcJHYEGR7WJvyUFGsUYj0V2loG9xsJ5o6iWTFNlQ_nbc3B_lUBd/s640/blogger-image--2117748771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOE6G5SQ6vlS8rZv-VVQAEokzLOoUkJDOKhNeZxYHZ_V_oVLEhvf1SpGF5IXHEsW8NdY4uy0kxAZkoEIyjWcJHYEGR7WJvyUFGsUYj0V2loG9xsJ5o6iWTFNlQ_nbc3B_lUBd/s640/blogger-image--2117748771.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqf-82AgW-OdckM2_SGlnh1Ts30jdalsoO2-9wnpJl-r2Si27nHnPgQMA70bir2nRfJJx6Uv-cB-dEV8gcinhwC_F-gd1Do3el-tCQzimaLu_HpID3v-brlSTVat_-9u23WyCu/s640/blogger-image--424877516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqf-82AgW-OdckM2_SGlnh1Ts30jdalsoO2-9wnpJl-r2Si27nHnPgQMA70bir2nRfJJx6Uv-cB-dEV8gcinhwC_F-gd1Do3el-tCQzimaLu_HpID3v-brlSTVat_-9u23WyCu/s640/blogger-image--424877516.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDgTAvPHS1LDKLx-4OBL1qUGfcd-mgYyCVB5AwxGh3I727gaEbSZvGjA_bdSdtF45_f5m-YyE3rYALhHIYLgc5g9NmLSJJ4bfPJrNUCGUA7DMdOZSb1XZmI78JS5f_-IQcYQp/s640/blogger-image--1441003836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDgTAvPHS1LDKLx-4OBL1qUGfcd-mgYyCVB5AwxGh3I727gaEbSZvGjA_bdSdtF45_f5m-YyE3rYALhHIYLgc5g9NmLSJJ4bfPJrNUCGUA7DMdOZSb1XZmI78JS5f_-IQcYQp/s640/blogger-image--1441003836.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwJR_n_QYZZHMqro6FiTcxQJ4ubQfdXfl3FJg7Zz76AxydawkdWN2zdT8AS3srRxFPG7HPMH1mgTsh94IhdH2IeaThxkHe2NKxz2xgzERfZXItiolWWg83TzXtgRPlCl3TWJz/s640/blogger-image-304782952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwJR_n_QYZZHMqro6FiTcxQJ4ubQfdXfl3FJg7Zz76AxydawkdWN2zdT8AS3srRxFPG7HPMH1mgTsh94IhdH2IeaThxkHe2NKxz2xgzERfZXItiolWWg83TzXtgRPlCl3TWJz/s640/blogger-image-304782952.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-22635007479594305712013-07-02T09:51:00.001-05:002013-07-02T09:51:09.666-05:00What We've Been Doing- June 2013The month of June we left our friends and home in VA- after the movers came and went- and launched out into a month of visiting and fun before the big move to Puerto Rico. Here is a quick recap:<div> <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtl9_hkgMTxdF2GUlrDAyWDXpN4uhqzdnGxR7iguynXTRGyhsYayQv3fONp00mNZS6mQmNL8Ki02ANplTxi2oGvgIJPPaSG0WCEHV9D6BUEnx_flPy0-UeWaEKa0ktuNz4Oh4P/s640/blogger-image-1464474205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtl9_hkgMTxdF2GUlrDAyWDXpN4uhqzdnGxR7iguynXTRGyhsYayQv3fONp00mNZS6mQmNL8Ki02ANplTxi2oGvgIJPPaSG0WCEHV9D6BUEnx_flPy0-UeWaEKa0ktuNz4Oh4P/s640/blogger-image-1464474205.jpg"></a></div>First stop was Montgomery- we went to a Biscuits game...</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsHy9ExsbwhojkC0ACYW0oGo4ObZ8k2rDeImOx_2DGLtkWNb_oM77gh-xeJAinOGQzNga_QQ4SE2ud_zT7Kuxt0pgBAC2gzmuW1XM3udTqWvjucqV_2Frl_fvzGUfPxKgQhdZ/s640/blogger-image-516955125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Finally, we made it to Vero Beach to visit some of our besties, Brandon and Jen and their 3 sweet babies. It was so much fun, just to be with them and eat with them and go to church with them and sit in their backyard and chill. Not only that but it was 50 degrees warmer at their house in sunny Florida than our place in "Friginia." ( That is funny- I just made that up! Ha!) We did so many fun things... check it out. </div>
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Ruthie and Isabelle bonded- Ruthie got to have a little sister for a week!</div>
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Our last day we headed to Sea World.</div>
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We met up with my cousin's wife Michele, and little girl Jayde for the day.</div>
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Beautiful Mama and baby Eli.</div>
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Hey Uncle Brandon!</div>
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We saw the Shamu show...</div>
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And our family favorite- the Dolphin show. Look at that!</div>
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It was such a fun and refreshing trip. I loved seeing my friends and seeing our kids become friends! What a JOY!</div>
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Peter's first time finger painting</div>
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Yummy breakfast!</div>
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Ruthie and Glitter. Ruthie has been riding a few times a month at a farm nearby. </div>
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Petey loves bath time (January- 22 months old)</div>
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Eight years ago! How time flies!</div>
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Ruthie chose gyros for her birthday meal.</div>
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Daddy bought her some pink carnations- and without knowing it- they are Ruthie's birthday flower!</div>
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Brothers love their big sister!</div>
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It is interesting that both grandmothers gave Ruthie gifts that they have been saving until she was older - JuJu sent a Madame Alexander doll, and Nonni sent a vintage tea set made of real china.</div>
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Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-50778535021568734462013-02-11T16:31:00.001-06:002013-02-11T16:31:16.124-06:00So I finally clicked on the little pen and decided to re-enter the blogosphere after a 7 month hiatus. I think what happened is that I got too far behind and really wanted to catch up, but it became impossible and I quit. Not to mention that the school year started, which included teaching 2 students this year- and I have barely been able to keep my head above water. Blogging had to go. I think I also lost some of my heart for it- it's been a hard year after the loss of Dad, and many things just seemed unimportant. <br />
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Swimming in the Bay with friends Ezra and Isaac</div>
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Fun on the 4th with friends at the AF Memorial overlooking the District</div>
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Jay's birthday </div>
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went to see The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe with our friend Mella</div>
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I was able to fly down by myself to spend a week with Mom</div>
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and celebrate my bro's bday</div>
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Ruthie had fun at a horse camp in MD</div>
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Petey kept growing and growing...</div>
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And we checked out Georgetown</div>
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We did some hiking at Sky Meadows State Park</div>
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We toured the 1800s era privateer USS Baltimore at the Navy Yard</div>
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Fall was beautiful this year- we went to the National Zoo</div>
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Petey 19 months old<br />
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My sweet friend Mallory came up from AL for some fall fun in DC. I loved it!<br />
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Jay and I got to dress up for the Commandant's Ball in early November.<br />
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Mac's 6th birthday was in November- the kids got a truck ride to play at the park<br />
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For Thanksgiving we traveled South and got to see both sides of our family- the Hodges...<br />
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And fun at the beach near my Mom's place. Navarre Beach.<br />
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And the year ended with Christmas guests- my Mom and brother and his family made the trek up to see us again.<br />
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And toured the National Museum of the Marine Corps- this is the flag raised over Iwo Jima.<br />
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Ruthie had her dancing debut the first weekend in June. The studio did a "ballet" based on the movie "Rapunzel." Ruthie was graceful and beautiful and we were very proud of her.Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18568712.post-67859499415165364492012-07-10T15:18:00.001-05:002012-07-10T15:18:11.224-05:00Pete's first haircut (end of May 2012)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Peter was a champ during his first official haircut. He sat on my lap and was very still. I think it turned out nicely, and the barber, Phat, didn't even charge us! Whoohoo! For some reason I get very sentimental about first haircuts. Especially Pete's- his hair is so curly and soft and precious. It gets too unruly, though, and as summer approaches he might need an even shorter one.Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550514340344301961noreply@blogger.com0