Tag Archives: Virginia Beach

Waffle Wednesday

Tristan, Lyra, Jake Jessi’s family had spent the night at Kris’s, and the boys were thrilled to come out in their pajamas and find cousins to play bedding games with: pillow fights, blanket forts, jumping on the bed, and human … 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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Virginia Zoological Park

A day at the zoo with Caleb and his brother’s family. The three siamangs, the largest species of gibbons, are found in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia. A Sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird, is found in the … Continue reading

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Welcome to The Whidbey

I got to put my toes in the sand [in Virginia Beach] and watch Right On (a black band in purple suits). I had S’mores Pop-Tarts for breakfast and got to the ship at 6:15. I was able to shine … Continue reading

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