Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. It celebrates the adoption of the Flag of the United States of America. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclomation that established June 14th officially as Flag Day and in 1949 National Flag Day was established by an act of Congress. So what [...]
Tag Archive: husband
Jun
13
When an old job teaches contentment….
Years ago my husband was a recruiter, that was back before the Army started downsizing again and before they reduced the work hours to a normal job. Back in those days when you didn’t put anyone into the Army that month, you rolled a donut. That was not good. My husband took on that job [...]
Jun
13
Exercise….yes that dirty little word! :)
So I began my series on weight loss and then I went MIA for a bit, we have just been super busy with life! But here I am now! I have heard some say that I took the easy way out by having weight loss surgery. I can assure you that I still have had [...]
Mar
28
Leaving Maryland to start our Trip Out West
I have been meaning to make this post for a few weeks now but getting settled has taken up much of my time. So let me start at the beginning We left Fort Meade Maryland to travel to Washington, my husband was getting assigned out here for his job. PCSing always has so many emotions for [...]
Mar
26
Waiting……
Most of us at some point or another will experience the joys of waiting. As a military wife, we experience that constantly. Since my husband and I married, here are just some of the things I have waited for: *Wedding Reception (we eloped so this came later) *Honeymoon (after the reception…finally! LOL) *Pictures of the [...]
Mar
19
Flip Flops, Combat Boots, and stuff…….:)
I love flip flops. I can honestly say that I feel so comfortable in a nice pair for walking or just lounging around. I love to just slip them on my feet and run errands and run in and out of the house. My husband usually is in combat boots as a Soldier. He [...]
Feb
29
A lady, A Soldier, and the White Horse that went MIA
When I first met my husband we would sit up late night after night talking on the phone. Dreaming about a future together and talking about Gods plan for us. I just knew in my heart that this handsome Soldier of mine could not be anymore perfect and that God had placed us together. [...]
Aug
30
Army Values Applied to The Military Dad Living With Autism # 4 – Selfless Service
This is a big one for me. It also one that I struggle with personally as a human. See, it’s not naturally in the human makeup to live a life in selfless service to others or a higher purpose. We tend to be creatures who take care of our own needs…
Aug
18
Army Values Applied to The Military Dad Living With Autism # 2 – Duty
In this second installment of applying the Army values to the man’s role in the family living with autism, we delve into the value of duty. Webster defines duty as obligatory tasks or functions that arise from one’s position in life; a mora…
May
08
Happy Mother’s Day Mommies! The Top 10 Reasons Why My Boy’s Mom is the Best!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, especially all of those entrusted with the special charge of caring for an autistic child. I am very thankful for my loving wife, partner in advocacy and dedicated mom to our three boys on the auti…
AMFAS Update
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 2 of 4 May 22, 2013
- Finding Answers in Chicago at AutismOne May 21, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 1 of 4 May 21, 2013
- Armed Forces Day celebrates America’s warriors May 18, 2013
- Happy Mother Warrior’s Day May 12, 2013
CMKAA
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
- TIME Magazine Highlights Last Minute Kill of CMKAA December 21, 2012
Confessions from Household Six
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
- Autism Awareness Today and EVERY Day April 23, 2013
- Go Ahead, Laugh AT Me April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
- Reading Tea Leaves March 2, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 2013
- 2012... Bella's Miracle Year! January 6, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- God make me a Warrior Mama. May 21, 2013
- Claiming my Namesake May 19, 2013
- Recovery for our kids with Autism: Getting out of our comfort zone April 28, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
- Book Review: Tent of David by Boaz Michael January 16, 2013
- Hey There Delilah January 2, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- Focusing on the Gospel this Resurrection March 28, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs March 17, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do….is it Biblical February 25, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Kindergarten graduation May 12, 2013
- The battle with strep continues May 12, 2013
- Hello Kitty May 3, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
- My aspie's rude awakening September 26, 2012
- Me, the problem? September 18, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011