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 Mark and a friend were out along the Cliff walk today enjoying the clear crisp weather.  Looking back towards Easton beach over the rocky coast line.  Mansions that were build during the Gilded age in Newport.  The Cliff walk trail is 3.5 miles long and offers view of the mansions and coastline.

 Laurel learning to love writing... she has come so far..  Mean 'ol pumpkins  The loot...  Mark's little helper.  She has amazing skills and really likes to help.  Another helper...  Decorating the christmas tree...  New PJs that GiGi made for the girls.  Art time  We played hooky and took the girls to the Mystic Aquarium.  It was super empty and we had a wonderful time.  Touching the rays... Laurel was not thrilled about this until "It happened" then she was addicted to touching them. Petting an alligator...sure why not!

Island # 3 We're headed to Sicily!!! My next set of orders are announced, and I'll be the Public Works Officer at Naval Air Station, Sigonella Sicily! We'll launch a round of "we're moving" cards later this spring.  It looks like we'll be leaving Newport in late May and reporting in early June. If you still want to visit Rhode Island, please call soon.

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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