We have had quite an eventful 2007! After Phil completed a short tour (about a month) working in Japan last winter, we had the opportunity to travel there ourselves. It was by far the most challenging and rewarding of our adventures so far. We got many great pictures and created even more wonderful memories. We feel so lucky we had the opportunity to get over there!
After returning from Japan, we just got unpacked and then started packing up again. In late April we made the decision to move off post into a little house in Steilacoom (my favorite W. WA town). The move shortened both our commutes, and gave us a great opportunity to purge our "stuff collection".
The summer was filled with changes. I started working on a graduate certificate in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and Phil moved out of his job in Protocol to the S3 shop in the 555. We also learned, to our delight, that we would be expecting our first child in early March 2008.
The fall brought more changes for Phil- he was again moved from his job to another! Now he is working hard as the XO for the 864 Rear D. He is so happy and challenged in this job. It is wonderful to see him enjoying (for the most part) work again. We spent the Thanksgiving holiday with family in Clarkston, and had a short visit from Phil's dad for Veteran's Day weekend.
We ended 2007 quite differently than last year, choosing to stay home for Christmas time and take a short trip to Portland for New Years. After conquering the snowy pass for the holidays in 2006, we decided that it would be better for all if we hunkered down at home this year. New Years was celebrated in relaxing style with the Ortiz's (my sister and brother-in-law).
Overall, there has been so many events-too many to detail-and we have been so lucky to be home together. We are so excited to face all the new challenges that 2008 will bring and hope that this finds everyone happy and healthy.
-Carman (and Phil)
After returning from Japan, we just got unpacked and then started packing up again. In late April we made the decision to move off post into a little house in Steilacoom (my favorite W. WA town). The move shortened both our commutes, and gave us a great opportunity to purge our "stuff collection".
The summer was filled with changes. I started working on a graduate certificate in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and Phil moved out of his job in Protocol to the S3 shop in the 555. We also learned, to our delight, that we would be expecting our first child in early March 2008.
The fall brought more changes for Phil- he was again moved from his job to another! Now he is working hard as the XO for the 864 Rear D. He is so happy and challenged in this job. It is wonderful to see him enjoying (for the most part) work again. We spent the Thanksgiving holiday with family in Clarkston, and had a short visit from Phil's dad for Veteran's Day weekend.
We ended 2007 quite differently than last year, choosing to stay home for Christmas time and take a short trip to Portland for New Years. After conquering the snowy pass for the holidays in 2006, we decided that it would be better for all if we hunkered down at home this year. New Years was celebrated in relaxing style with the Ortiz's (my sister and brother-in-law).
Overall, there has been so many events-too many to detail-and we have been so lucky to be home together. We are so excited to face all the new challenges that 2008 will bring and hope that this finds everyone happy and healthy.
-Carman (and Phil)
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