Category Archives: family

a new normal

Although I’d like to say we have done this family-running-around-the-beach a lot in the weeks since Matt’s been home, and that life is blissful and amazing all the time now that we are back together, it just wouldn’t be true.  In truth we have had a mix of ups and downs with readjusting to life…

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vacation

Matt had 2 weeks off recently after returning home from deployment.  We didn’t go on any cruises or fancy vacations, but enjoyed being home with movies and video games, working out together, walks and woods, good meals and tasty drinks, shopping, touring, and a whole lot of fishing.  Matt discovered that fishing has the potential…

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beach sunset

We said good-bye to the ocean with Jean on her last night here.  We went at sunset to watch the magic of the water and sky, and it was very good indeed.  I want to remember to get out of my house and witness the sunset more often, because it’s worth it. We will surely…

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touring

Just some photos today of our little back-together family and Matt’s mom during her visit, checking out Jacksonville tourist spots.  No photos of the spot themselves, I’m sorry to say!  I guess I love those faces more than the places.

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together

Us, together again at the beach.  Thanks to Matt’s mom for capturing us while we played.

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grandma

Matt’s mom, Jean, during her visit here in late March, loved being at the beach, even on the chilly days that happened while she was here.  She came here for rest and recovery, and I hope in ways the beach offered it to her.  At the very end of her visit she finally got that…

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