Category Archives: Food

The Start of Autumn

The fall season has different markers depending on the locality but there’s now a wider distribution of early Christmas decorations (and in our case setting up for National Day), pumpkin spice flavored anything and everything (hello San Diego), and that … Continue reading

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How Things Change the Second Time

The first time, back in June 2014, I was excited to finally be old enough to appreciate living abroad as the last time I was learning to walk, talk, and feed myself which are all great skills for an avid … Continue reading

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Ocean Breeze Waterpark

Lyra, trying to tube Caleb wakes me up. Then he’s off to a late muster at 8:30 for training. We forget how laid-back shore duty is. It’s no wonder some people fight the system to avoid a ship’s long hours … Continue reading

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A Day With the Brothers

Caleb wakes me up so I can shower, and we can unpack the Tribute. Caleb makes biscuits for breakfast while Kris preps ribs and bread for dinner. I have a biscuit with gravy and another with my new jelly (of … Continue reading

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Colonial Williamsburg

Lyra and Sammy We pick up Kris at his house since his family won’t be joining us today. I forgot my water bottle and sunglasses, so we went back to get them before going to the hotel, where Jessi’s family … Continue reading

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