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Composting 101
I told Ben/Dad that I'll forfeit many future possible birthday, Christmas, ( __ insert name of any gift-giving occasion) gifts if we can get an electric automatic composter...and I found a $30 off discount. On Thursday,… -
Library Summer Reading Programs and Medical Appointments
Last week, in addition to VBS and while we were out-and-about, we went around to different libraries to sign up for their Summer Reading Programs. I didn't realize that the Fullerton (City) Library is not part of the Or… -
OKCRC VBS
I haven't had time to blog lately...probably because I've been on the freeway despite the high gas prices...The kids and I made the 45 minute commute so they could attend VBS (Vacation Bible School) at their cousins' (et… -
Ben/Dad's Edited Journal
Hi Vicki and the J kids, I hope you all had a wonderful day. How did Hotdog8's appointment go? Did Icy13 return safely? How was his camping trip? How are Poptart10 and Hotdog8's singing and drama going? How is Yoda5?… -
Ben/Dad's (Edited) Journal Entries
Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:11 AM During GQ (General Quarters drill), I roved around the ship. I observed a simulated finger amputation, smoke inhalation and burn. They make this integrated training quiet realistic. … -
Random Notes from Last Week
I guess it's been too hot around here to blog, especially during the latest heatwave. To try to keep cooler, we went with friends Jaycei and kids to a neighborhood beachy area on Thursday and swimming with extended fami… -
Golden Age of Chocolate
We found this online so our Oompa-Loompa #6, Hotdog8 can practice for the rehearsal:More from danielle at Myxer The cast went around introducing themselves and they had to tell their favorite candy. Somehow, Hotdog8… -
Websites about Military Care Packages
I was asked about possible care package ideas and found a couple of interesting related sites: Treats for Troops Military Care Packages Ideas and Tips I think Ben/Dad is more into healthy snacks - like dark chocolate an… -
Updating Addresses
We've had some bad (unbacked up) computer crashes in the past and I have a lot of old, obsolete e-mail addresses on file. I'm attempting to e-mail out an update of our current contact info to our "real-life" family and f… -
Podcasts, Inspiration to Write Letters
For the past couple of years I've been using a little ol' ipod shuffle and went through the 2nd one when it suddenly died on us. They are only about $45 new, so even though I'd like to get them repaired, I doubt it's eve… -
Good Advice, not just for father's
The other day, we were listening to the John Tesh Radio Show on our local contemporary Christian radio station The Fish 95.9 in the van and John Tesh was telling us some Lessons for Fatherhood in time for Father's Day bu… -
(Edited) Notes from Ben/Dad
6/6/2008 3:07:27 AMHi Vicki and the Kids,Good morning. How are you guys doing? I tried to text or call you withmy phone but I never got a ring tone in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ifinally arrived at Bahrain early this mor… -
A Gaming Mom and Growing Old
Thursday morning we enjoyed swimming and playing at the lagoon with ElizabethDNB and kids at their neighborhood complex. ElizabethDNB, thanks for the kind comments, as always! I'm sure Icy13 thinks she is a very cool mom… -
Ukulele
Yesterday, the kids and I went to a ukulele store, Island Bazaar, in Huntington Beach for the first time to pick up a tuner and a book. Icy13 wanted to continue practicing guitar this summer but we were unable to bring i… -
Callback
Yesterday, before the Willy Wonka Jr. callback, we visited old friends from Ben's college days JC and kids (Her husband, Ben's roommate during college, was at work) at their house for pizza. Here are 2 of their kids wi… -
New Office Slang Jokes
My friend Patty from Albany, NY e-mailed this to us: New Office Slang. Very funny! -
Upcoming Oom-pa Loom-pas
(Note: We added photos to previous posts, please scroll down...) From Hotdog8 a few days ago: Hi Dad, We have been to the beach. How is your day? I will be sending letters and e-mail. Enjoy! Love, Hotdog8 From today: … -
Of Haircuts and "Hardships"
We stayed over at my sister Nancy's (even though I didn't sleep all that well since Yoda5 invaded what little couch space I had in the middle of the night ). In the morning, the 4 kids got haircuts at a local beauty shop… -
The Last Lecture Book
The other evening I was perusing my brother-in-law Derrell's new book he got for his birthday, The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I've been facinated by his story ever since Auntie Jenny's sister Julie told us about his l… -
Hiking and Catching Mochi
Yesterday, we had to wait in lines and register for the older 2 J.'s Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguard program. Then we met Ben's mom, niece Rachel, and sister/Rachel's mom for lunch at the food court at Super 1 Hannam K… -
Vicki's 2nd Cousin from Sweden
Today, some of Vicki's extended family and Vicki and the kids had a beach bonfire with our formerly long lost 2nd cousin Alex B. (cousin Aki's son), visiting from Stockholm, Sweden. It was the first time for us to meet … -
It's a Small (Blog)World after All...Becca's Fresh Fruit
I just met Becca online and her husband is on the same ship as Ben/Dad. Her husband uploaded some nice photos from the ship's flight deck on their blog, Becca's Fresh Fruit. -
Kid Bits and Ben/Dad's Journal
Online journaling/e-mailing take on a whole new meaning when one parent is gone on a deployment...especially after Ben/Dad told us that e-mail will be our main mode of communication because of limited phone lines on the … -
Walking to School Joke
My cousin Shivaun e-mailed this Walking to School joke, also found here. The kids loved it and Hotdog8 and Poptart10 can be found telling it to whoever they meet. Walking to School A mother was concerned about her kin… -
Deployments, Homecomings, Changes, Talk, Listen, Connect, Sesame Workshop
Not to overly dwell on the topic of deployments, but we received an e-mail today about a Sesame Workshop website that helps kids deal with deployments. -
Ben/Dad's Journal, Day #1
Ben/Dad shared a bit about his day from his journal in an e-mail to the kids today...Tuesday, June 03, 2008 Deployment Day #1 Today, we began our new adventure. I said "See you later" to Vicki and the kids and departed … -
NatureMill Automatic Composter
We first saw this NatureMill Automatic Composter in the "Smart Home" exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry with cousin Anne and kids...Highly intriguing! I know, it's probably weird that I'm interesting … -
Ben/Dad's Delayed Flights
Ben/Dad finally arrived in Seattle late tonight after numerous flight delays from his morning original flight out of SNA and then the connection out of San Francisco. Tomorrow, he's planning to fly to Bahrain via connect… -
Free online CPR/First Aid class, this week only
I'm passing along some info from a homeschool group, just FYI...http://www.safetyserve.com/firstaidNationalCPRweek/default.aspRecognizing National CPR and AED AwarenessWeek, the National Safety Council is offering you … -
Arrival in So Cal !!!
Thank God, yesterday we arrived safely in Orange County, CA after Road Trip Phase 2 and 7,535 total miles. The highest price we paid for gas on the entire cross-country trip was $4.47/gallon off the highway near Redding …
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- Country: United States
- State: California
- Metro: Orange County
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- Member Since: 3/3/2003
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