March 2009

We had a couple of fun outings this month. The first was to the Aerospace Museum at Balboa Park.

The next was whale watching with some friends visiting from Texas! Even though I didn't get any pictures, we did see a few whale tales right before beginning our return trip.

A few sea lions wished us Bon Voyage

The old lighthouse at Pt. Loma's Cabrillo National Monument

The new(er) lighthouse run by the Coast Guard

Check out the marine layer that started rolling in!

But, that didn't seem to deter the sailors!

Some wonderful sights to see in San Diego!!

Happy 2009!!

Well, I'm getting closer to real time!! I do believe I'll have this up-to-date before our transfer to Okinawa, Japan in September (2010)!! So, continue following along as I tell our 2009 chapter :)

Changing of the Flag

Another privilege Rodney (and his dad) had over Christmas, was to help change out the flag, dedicated to Veterans, at the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center.

They took down the old flag..... 

...folded it carefully....

(Like Father, like Son---that Weaver tongue action when concentrating on the task at hand :)

Then unfurled the new flag....

And there flies a new "Old Glory"!!!

Wreaths Across America

Rodney had the honor of participating in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Rosecrans National Cemetery on Point Loma. All across America, wreaths were being placed on the headstones at National Cemeteries.

His family got to help place the wreaths, too!

A beautiful view out on the bay....

Preparing for the entrance of the flag corps

Proud Mama and Sister :)

Christmas ~ 2008

We were getting the chance to host Weaver Christmas, so we decided to put the tree up before their arrival.

We added the lights and angel, then let them help us decorate when they arrived.

Roger kept Truman busy..... or was Truman keeping Roger busy??

Then, of course, there was the traditional puzzle. I found a GREAT one--a circle puzzle the picture of a pile of M&Ms!!! Needless to say, I lost my privilege to choose anymore puzzles :)

But, with all hands in it was completed!!

Christmas Eve dinner before the Christmas Eve service at the Amphib Base Chapel...

It was a Merry Christmas!!

Navy Birthday Ball 2008

October, 2008 ~ We finally had the chance to do our first Navy dress up event---the Navy Birthday Ball!!

Trip to MO

Sept. 2008 ~ We made a trip home to see family....

And we got to go to the Mizzou/Illini Arch Rival football game!!

Mizzou got the trophy!!

And check out our ride......!!

As always it was good to be home!!