Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
In February, we celebrated our five year anniversary at 3302 Wild Rose.
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That is Zach on the driveway, me and mom by the garage. Adam is riding his bike near the front door. This is the longest place (by three years) we have ever lived. So it got me thinking about all the moves/jobs/adventures we have had through the years. Since we have lived in five different states and moved eight times, it's too much to write in post. So I’m going to make a little series out of it, and go in chronological order.
Charleston, SC
First residence: 7930 St. Ives Rd, #M
March 1997-September 1997
Second residence: 1441 Cobb, Charleston, AFB
September 1997-September 1998
There is no street view available for our house on Charleston Air Force Base, for security reasons I’m sure. It's probably the one and only time we will live in a gated community on the 9th hole of a golf course. There was a walking path in our backyard that went around the base and I remember hearing a drill sergeant in the early morning “inspiring” his crew to keep exercising.
This is us in 1997:
Scott worked criminal investigations so it was not unusual for him to be “on surveillance” during the night. If I remember correctly, there were several times where he would work all night and sleep during the day and we wouldn’t see each other for a couple of days.
I was working at an advertising agency (if you click here and look to the left you'll see a Banana Republic store...our office was on the second floor) where I used my four year degree to take care of the owner’s dog (walking, taking the dog to weekly grooming appts, fedexing dog food to Italy, etc), pick up the owner’s friends at the airport, fetch him lunch at a nearby bistro, find an original signature of Thomas Jefferson (or someone similar), let the rug cleaners into his house and field calls from New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s office. At the time, I had never heard of Rudy Giuliani and could never seem to pronounce his name correctly, much to the dismay of my boss. I did have more duties than that, but those are the ones I seem to remember.
Aside from some job issues, Charleston had a lot to offer. My favorite, which is no surprise to anyone, was the close proximity of the ocean. I probably went down there at least once a week the whole time we lived there.
I’m sure Scott would say his favorite attraction was Patriot’s Point, where you could tour an aircraft carrier and submarine. After about nine times, I refused to accompany him anymore, so he had to con others to go with him.
I also remember eating numerous times at a world class restaurant… the Wreck of the Richard and Charlene, or just The Wreck. As you can see from this menu, I spent a lot of time eating salad, boiled peanuts and once (only once) did I try the pork loin. Rice used to be on the menu, but I don’t see it listed anymore. As I was browsing their website, the funniest thing I found was this statement…which pretty much sums it up:
“Remember, we don't have a sign and we don't look like a restaurant. If you find that you are still uncertain, please call us at…”
And a picture is worth a thousand words:
Some of you may have had the privilege of eating there…with the concrete floors that often had standing water, the “cash only” requirement, and the lovely smell of seafood that came from everywhere. No wonder I was so skinny.
One thing I could not get used to was the lack of seasonal change. In Charleston, the average high in July is 90 degrees…the average LOW in January is 42 degrees. Coming from Kansas where it could fluctuate 50 degrees in one day, this was quite a change. I basically wore the same clothes all year. And 60 degrees on Christmas Day is just not right. But the mild weather DID allow us to buy this...
This is where the infamous Brittany and Samantha joined our family and the much heard antics of their turkey-stealing, skeleton-scaring, palmetto-bug eating, and the ever popular plastic bag around the neck story.
Next: Birmingham, AL
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That is Zach on the driveway, me and mom by the garage. Adam is riding his bike near the front door. This is the longest place (by three years) we have ever lived. So it got me thinking about all the moves/jobs/adventures we have had through the years. Since we have lived in five different states and moved eight times, it's too much to write in post. So I’m going to make a little series out of it, and go in chronological order.
Charleston, SC
First residence: 7930 St. Ives Rd, #M
March 1997-September 1997
Second residence: 1441 Cobb, Charleston, AFB
September 1997-September 1998
There is no street view available for our house on Charleston Air Force Base, for security reasons I’m sure. It's probably the one and only time we will live in a gated community on the 9th hole of a golf course. There was a walking path in our backyard that went around the base and I remember hearing a drill sergeant in the early morning “inspiring” his crew to keep exercising.
This is us in 1997:
Scott worked criminal investigations so it was not unusual for him to be “on surveillance” during the night. If I remember correctly, there were several times where he would work all night and sleep during the day and we wouldn’t see each other for a couple of days. I was working at an advertising agency (if you click here and look to the left you'll see a Banana Republic store...our office was on the second floor) where I used my four year degree to take care of the owner’s dog (walking, taking the dog to weekly grooming appts, fedexing dog food to Italy, etc), pick up the owner’s friends at the airport, fetch him lunch at a nearby bistro, find an original signature of Thomas Jefferson (or someone similar), let the rug cleaners into his house and field calls from New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s office. At the time, I had never heard of Rudy Giuliani and could never seem to pronounce his name correctly, much to the dismay of my boss. I did have more duties than that, but those are the ones I seem to remember.
Aside from some job issues, Charleston had a lot to offer. My favorite, which is no surprise to anyone, was the close proximity of the ocean. I probably went down there at least once a week the whole time we lived there.
I’m sure Scott would say his favorite attraction was Patriot’s Point, where you could tour an aircraft carrier and submarine. After about nine times, I refused to accompany him anymore, so he had to con others to go with him.
I also remember eating numerous times at a world class restaurant… the Wreck of the Richard and Charlene, or just The Wreck. As you can see from this menu, I spent a lot of time eating salad, boiled peanuts and once (only once) did I try the pork loin. Rice used to be on the menu, but I don’t see it listed anymore. As I was browsing their website, the funniest thing I found was this statement…which pretty much sums it up:
“Remember, we don't have a sign and we don't look like a restaurant. If you find that you are still uncertain, please call us at…”
And a picture is worth a thousand words:
Some of you may have had the privilege of eating there…with the concrete floors that often had standing water, the “cash only” requirement, and the lovely smell of seafood that came from everywhere. No wonder I was so skinny. One thing I could not get used to was the lack of seasonal change. In Charleston, the average high in July is 90 degrees…the average LOW in January is 42 degrees. Coming from Kansas where it could fluctuate 50 degrees in one day, this was quite a change. I basically wore the same clothes all year. And 60 degrees on Christmas Day is just not right. But the mild weather DID allow us to buy this...
This is where the infamous Brittany and Samantha joined our family and the much heard antics of their turkey-stealing, skeleton-scaring, palmetto-bug eating, and the ever popular plastic bag around the neck story.Next: Birmingham, AL
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spring Break.
Friday: Read this blog post.
Saturday: First soccer game of the season. Hilger's arrive late.
Sunday: Pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy at our house. However, there was an uproar because there were only 8 biscuits to feed 13 people. Spent a few hours at Riverside Park. In the afternoon some people hit golf balls in the yard. Then Knolla's pizza at night. The weather was great...77 was the high according to weather.com
Monday: A visit to Oak Park in the morning, then Sedgwick County Park in the afternoon. I was at work all day, but I hear everyone enjoyed walking around on the paths, climbing rocks and "fishing" with a stick in Oak Park. Tag was the game of choice at Sedgwick County Park. Our group was there along with the entire population of Wichita.
Tuesday: Sedgwick County Zoo, then lunch at Wendy's. More golf and climbing trees. Fun in the "elevator" at Oma and Papa's house. 
Wednesday: A sad day as our cousins leave. I think Oma took the boys to Buffalo Park this time.
Thursday: We just hung around the house in the morning. Papa played a gazillon games of Uno. But apparently didn't win any of them.
Friday: Off to the Y and grocery store. Our friend Luke came over and played and at lunch with us. We had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apples slices, mac and cheese and chocolate milk. Zach informed me that "this was the best meal EVER."
Friday: Read this blog post.
Saturday: First soccer game of the season. Hilger's arrive late.
Sunday: Pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy at our house. However, there was an uproar because there were only 8 biscuits to feed 13 people. Spent a few hours at Riverside Park. In the afternoon some people hit golf balls in the yard. Then Knolla's pizza at night. The weather was great...77 was the high according to weather.com
Monday: A visit to Oak Park in the morning, then Sedgwick County Park in the afternoon. I was at work all day, but I hear everyone enjoyed walking around on the paths, climbing rocks and "fishing" with a stick in Oak Park. Tag was the game of choice at Sedgwick County Park. Our group was there along with the entire population of Wichita.
Tuesday: Sedgwick County Zoo, then lunch at Wendy's. More golf and climbing trees. Fun in the "elevator" at Oma and Papa's house. 
Wednesday: A sad day as our cousins leave. I think Oma took the boys to Buffalo Park this time.Thursday: We just hung around the house in the morning. Papa played a gazillon games of Uno. But apparently didn't win any of them.
Friday: Off to the Y and grocery store. Our friend Luke came over and played and at lunch with us. We had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apples slices, mac and cheese and chocolate milk. Zach informed me that "this was the best meal EVER."
Friday, March 13, 2009
It's the first day of Spring Break. It's cold and little flakes of snow are falling. The boys are out of school until March 23. Adam asked if he could clean the windows. Now Zach wants a turn. We're anxiously awaiting the arrival (in 3 days) of our cousins.
Our first soccer game is tomorrow. The good news is that the game is at 11:30 am, not 9:00 am. The bad news is that according to weather.com, the high at 11:30 am will be 35 degrees.
Zach battled a stomach bug earlier this week. When Zach lays around and sleeps in the afternoon, you know he is not feeling well. He asked "Did you throwed up when you were a little girl, like me?" He did get to watch all the episodes of SuperFriends (Wonder Twins, ACTIVATE!), Wall-e and a few other cartoons.
Adam and I attended a Zoo class on Tuesday afternoon. The theme was "waking up" and it focused on what animals do during the winter. The teacher asked the children what they did in the winter, when it was too cold to go outside. Adam's hand shot up and he said "We clean the house!" Everyone laughed.
Our first soccer game is tomorrow. The good news is that the game is at 11:30 am, not 9:00 am. The bad news is that according to weather.com, the high at 11:30 am will be 35 degrees.
Zach battled a stomach bug earlier this week. When Zach lays around and sleeps in the afternoon, you know he is not feeling well. He asked "Did you throwed up when you were a little girl, like me?" He did get to watch all the episodes of SuperFriends (Wonder Twins, ACTIVATE!), Wall-e and a few other cartoons.
Adam and I attended a Zoo class on Tuesday afternoon. The theme was "waking up" and it focused on what animals do during the winter. The teacher asked the children what they did in the winter, when it was too cold to go outside. Adam's hand shot up and he said "We clean the house!" Everyone laughed.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Finally.
We have all been waiting patiently for Adam to lose both of his upper top teeth. The first one fell out last week, and the second one has been hanging by a thread...until last night!
Zach wanted to be sure everyone knew that he still has ALL of his teeth.
When Zach starts losing teeth, the tooth fairy may have to take out a loan.
We have all been waiting patiently for Adam to lose both of his upper top teeth. The first one fell out last week, and the second one has been hanging by a thread...until last night!
Zach wanted to be sure everyone knew that he still has ALL of his teeth.
When Zach starts losing teeth, the tooth fairy may have to take out a loan.
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