We get Jip another week before he heads back out to sea. It is spring break for all of the public schools, but not for our private school, so we are looking forward to a very normal week.
As always, pics to come.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Easter Egg Hunts, Gymnastics, Park, A New Bike... Phew!
I threw together a quick video of our week. The kids had an Easter egg hunt at school. Ryleigh is getting more and more time on the uneven parallel bars. RJ got a new bike! Jip took the kids to the park. We dyed eggs. The kids received fun Easter baskets with games, books, bunnies, and chocolate, of course. Ryleigh got her face painted at our brunch after waiting in line for 1 hour and 50 minutes. Many thanks to Jip and RJ for indulging her. We topped off our rainy Easter with a delicious dinner and indoor egg hunt with our neighbors Hannah, Aless, and Paulo.
We get Jip another week before he heads back out to sea. It is spring break for all of the public schools, but not for our private school, so we are looking forward to a very normal week.
As always, pics to come.
We get Jip another week before he heads back out to sea. It is spring break for all of the public schools, but not for our private school, so we are looking forward to a very normal week.
As always, pics to come.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Hello, GW!
We had a couple of amazing days weather-wise this week. So, we played outside a lot and hit our favorite playground once.
We enjoyed dropping by the home of the Pienkowskis to celebrate their son Ben becoming an Eagle Scout. I had a good time making him a little card to go with his gift card.
Jip had been just a little bit hopeful all week that GW would make it back to port on Saturday. I didn't dare tell the kids though--just in case it didn't work out. But, Saturday morning I got the message they were heading our way and would be passing by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel shortly after lunch. So, I hurried the kids out the door and we headed out on a very windy, gray day to the little restaurant that sits on top of the first tunnel entrance. I enjoyed my crab cake sandwich. I did not enjoy paying $2.50 for RJ to eat a hot dog bun (he didn't want the hot dog), but so it goes with that kid.
We wrapped up lunch, but the ship wasn't in sight yet, so we went to sit in the car for a little bit. After about a half hour, we headed back into the restaurant. Shortly after we went in, people started buzzing about a carrier coming. Yay! So, we ran across the top of the tunnel into a viewing area and snapped a few shots.
Then we ran back into the restaurant to wait a few minutes more. After talking with a family getting ready to send their new Marine on a deployment to the Republic of Georgia (he was full of excitement, his mom and girlfriend were full of dread), we went back out to brave the wind.
We were all very cold after standing in that wind for a few minutes. We ran back to the car, and the kids jumped in. I got a couple more aft shots.
We headed home and went to the party at the Pienkowskis' home before picking up Jip. Jip is one of the last people off the ship due to his job, so there is no reason to be sitting at the pier. We picked Jip up that evening, ran to a McDs so he could change his clothes and we could grab a bite to eat, and then it was off to the symphony! Yay! Jip made it home for the symphony!
We only stayed for the first "Act." We got to hear a lot of familiar tunes while watching the old cartoons on a big screen, including the best ever Rabbit of Seville. The first act didn't end until 9:30. The kids were tired. RJ was having a hard time not kicking the seat in front of him. So, it was time to go. We found that a lot of other people with kids the same age had the same idea. Or, maybe they alos didn't care to see the "What's Opera Doc?" with all of the Wagner opera pieces sung by Elmer and Bugs? I was not sad to miss that piece in the second act.
Sunday was spent catching up on laundry, running to the storage unit to get Easter stuff and a Lego set, and binge watching Glee and Top Chef. I know Jip was glad to be home and the kids (and I) were glad to have him home.
This week is a shorter week, as there is no school on Friday. The weather is supposed to improve again, so I'm sure more bike riding and outdoor play will be in the mix. As always, pics to come.
Until next time, cheers!
We enjoyed dropping by the home of the Pienkowskis to celebrate their son Ben becoming an Eagle Scout. I had a good time making him a little card to go with his gift card.
Jip had been just a little bit hopeful all week that GW would make it back to port on Saturday. I didn't dare tell the kids though--just in case it didn't work out. But, Saturday morning I got the message they were heading our way and would be passing by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel shortly after lunch. So, I hurried the kids out the door and we headed out on a very windy, gray day to the little restaurant that sits on top of the first tunnel entrance. I enjoyed my crab cake sandwich. I did not enjoy paying $2.50 for RJ to eat a hot dog bun (he didn't want the hot dog), but so it goes with that kid.
We wrapped up lunch, but the ship wasn't in sight yet, so we went to sit in the car for a little bit. After about a half hour, we headed back into the restaurant. Shortly after we went in, people started buzzing about a carrier coming. Yay! So, we ran across the top of the tunnel into a viewing area and snapped a few shots.
Then we ran back into the restaurant to wait a few minutes more. After talking with a family getting ready to send their new Marine on a deployment to the Republic of Georgia (he was full of excitement, his mom and girlfriend were full of dread), we went back out to brave the wind.
We were all very cold after standing in that wind for a few minutes. We ran back to the car, and the kids jumped in. I got a couple more aft shots.
We headed home and went to the party at the Pienkowskis' home before picking up Jip. Jip is one of the last people off the ship due to his job, so there is no reason to be sitting at the pier. We picked Jip up that evening, ran to a McDs so he could change his clothes and we could grab a bite to eat, and then it was off to the symphony! Yay! Jip made it home for the symphony!
We only stayed for the first "Act." We got to hear a lot of familiar tunes while watching the old cartoons on a big screen, including the best ever Rabbit of Seville. The first act didn't end until 9:30. The kids were tired. RJ was having a hard time not kicking the seat in front of him. So, it was time to go. We found that a lot of other people with kids the same age had the same idea. Or, maybe they alos didn't care to see the "What's Opera Doc?" with all of the Wagner opera pieces sung by Elmer and Bugs? I was not sad to miss that piece in the second act.
Sunday was spent catching up on laundry, running to the storage unit to get Easter stuff and a Lego set, and binge watching Glee and Top Chef. I know Jip was glad to be home and the kids (and I) were glad to have him home.
This week is a shorter week, as there is no school on Friday. The weather is supposed to improve again, so I'm sure more bike riding and outdoor play will be in the mix. As always, pics to come.
Until next time, cheers!
Sunday, March 13, 2016
T-shirt Project
Jip got to come home for 15.5 hours on Wednesday. It was enough time to eat dinner, do 2 loads of laundry, sleep, and take RJ to school. Then it was back out to sea for more Navy fun and excitement.
It was a beautiful week here, so the kids were outside every day. They rode bikes, played in the dirt, enjoyed the playground, and more. We snuck in another t-shirt project that required outdoor time, too. I decided we should make St. Patrick's Day shirts. I cut out stencils from freezer paper, ironed them on, and headed outside with bleach in spray bottles. I went first to see how much spraying was required. I got a little heavy-handed, but I was pleased with the result.
Then the kids went. RJ had the perfect touch. Ryleigh over did it and bleach leached under her stencil. But, it was still fun. I don't think they really thought it was cool to watch the bleach do its thing, but I did!
I have one random picture to share. Ryleigh dressed herself today. I think her logic is that stripes match.
This week we will do our best to stay busy with our normal routine. The kids and I (and Jip if he makes it home) have a date to the symphony Saturday evening. Depending on what day and the time of day the ship pulls in, the kids and I might go stake out a place to watch it transit.
As always, pics to come.
Cheers!
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Well, Hello There
Every time the GW Public Affairs people post things on Facebook, I scour the images for glimpses of Jip. Well, he finally made it! He wasn't identified, as the focus of the photos was the officer being promoted. Still, it was fun to see Jip show up!
The GW did not leave on time this week. We ended up having to drive Jip to the ship twice--the first time ended up requiring a night on the ship and finding a ride home the next day. Anyway, the 60 hours they were supposed to be home in the middle has gotten shortened to less than 24. We're not even sure we'll get to see Jip and he may not be home in time now to accompany us to a concert we had tickets for, so we're doing our best to be Semper Gumby (always flexible).
The GW did not leave on time this week. We ended up having to drive Jip to the ship twice--the first time ended up requiring a night on the ship and finding a ride home the next day. Anyway, the 60 hours they were supposed to be home in the middle has gotten shortened to less than 24. We're not even sure we'll get to see Jip and he may not be home in time now to accompany us to a concert we had tickets for, so we're doing our best to be Semper Gumby (always flexible).
The kids and I picked up our routines. We enjoyed a fun evening with our neighbor and another friend. We went to the monthly kids' workshop at Home Depot. And, we went to BrickHeadZ.
The kids rode their bikes several times over the weekend, but frankly, it was too chilly for me to take pictures!! But this week should see a rise in temperatures--maybe even enough to get the inflatable pool out next weekend! As always, pics to come.
Until next time, cheers!
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