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So getting promoted doesn't happen very often.  I was able to celebrate with my parents, Mark and the girls today.  My unit was also here drilling this weekend, so it was quite awesome.  Thanks for the support of so many to get us this far.  Changing shoulder boards. The girls removed the other ones.  Seventh Naval Construction Regiment - Hoorah!!  My boss, CAPT Gary Rouse  Who would have guessed....  Mark placed the new cover with "scrambled eggs" for the new rank. thanks!!! Pell Bridge and one happy (lucky) Commander.  yay.

First day of school Laurel's in kindergarden and Kestrel's in 2nd grade. Only kids on the block that took the bus.  Great day!!

Mark went on vacation to Whidbey Island and had a wonderful time.  He and his friend John caught A LOT OF FISH!!!

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We rented a little cabin in Brooksville Maine.  We had a wonderful time with the locals and the natural beauty of the area.  The good life center.  This is where the back to the land movement was started. Quiet beach Sand dollar. Eel that we found under rocks on the beach. Cadillac Mountain, we took a small hike over the rocky trails. Lighthouse along the Maine coast.  We had great weather and found most places free of tourists. View from the beach below our cabin.  We swam here a few times, but the water is much cooler than Rhode Island. Front porch of your rustic cabin.  We over looked fields and farm animals at play. Frogs, hey everyone is wearing them these days. The girls played with frogs all day at Walker pond.  The frogs were very happy to see us heading home for the night. Mark out of water and not looking for frogs or fish. Kestrel playing with the s'mores fire.

Laurel working on riding with no training wheels.  She is now the 2 wheel terror of the neighborhood. Julie and Deanna picking beans. Getting to know our dinner. Lobster pre pot Dinner Kestrel at the kids table. I love shrimp.

So many of you know that Newport is home to sailing - in fact the America's Cup is raced here every couple of years.. Now we know why- the WIND,  Geesh it can blow.  This weekend we had a lot of sunshine and plenty of wind. No new pics to post, sorry.

After 45 degree days - and some ripping winds on Friday-Saturday- and Sunday, today we finally had mid-high 70's.  We took advantage by going for a walk at the beach/trail/rocks.  This trail is wide and the ticks can't jump on us.  Our other favorite walks have heavy ticks right now. Anyway, the girls really enjoyed themselves and we had fun rock climbing.