When you have kids new years eve takes on a new tone. We had a good time teaching the kids to play casino yahtzee. After one night they were hooked because we played a lot that week.
For over a hundred years, the US Marine Band has 'surprised' the commandant with a morning serenade. The event has become a treasured event where the band members and their families are invited to spend time at the house. Mimi and Grandpa were all decked out and ready to go.
We had the unique opportunity to watch the festivities from the parade field. Carter's eyes were like saucers when the band marched in. He loves to march like a Marine.
Looking up at the flag flying over the barracks I had to pause and thank God- for our country, for our freedoms, for all our dear servicemembers who protect and defend us and their families, for our friends, my family, our health, our home, our faith. I have to say, it is well with my soul.
Gen Conway and his wife, Annette, were gracious hosts, especially considering she broke her hip and had surgery the week before- poor thing. The band did a tremendous job and it was a treat to hear them account their year's events and receive a blessing and commendation from Gen Conway.
Then it was back to the house to make cookies and play playdoh :) Simple pleasures.
For over a hundred years, the US Marine Band has 'surprised' the commandant with a morning serenade. The event has become a treasured event where the band members and their families are invited to spend time at the house. Mimi and Grandpa were all decked out and ready to go.
We had the unique opportunity to watch the festivities from the parade field. Carter's eyes were like saucers when the band marched in. He loves to march like a Marine.
Looking up at the flag flying over the barracks I had to pause and thank God- for our country, for our freedoms, for all our dear servicemembers who protect and defend us and their families, for our friends, my family, our health, our home, our faith. I have to say, it is well with my soul.
Gen Conway and his wife, Annette, were gracious hosts, especially considering she broke her hip and had surgery the week before- poor thing. The band did a tremendous job and it was a treat to hear them account their year's events and receive a blessing and commendation from Gen Conway.
Then it was back to the house to make cookies and play playdoh :) Simple pleasures.
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