In the early nineties I attended a local primary school in England in lieu of attending the American school on base. For two years I got to experience the British school system before going back to the American DODDS schools.  There are particular differences that I remember now between both education systems.  Having moved back... Read More »

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The boys and I rewarded ourselves with cleaning at home to get outside at the park today.  Ronan brought his camera and was a little photographer and I think this got Maddox a little jealous that he did not have his own camera to use.  Good thing he has a birthday coming up!  Tonight after... Read More »

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Let me start this by saying that I really wanted to play a good practical joke on my boys.  However I could not really find any good ideas worthy of the effort, so instead I posted a simple photo on my facebook page.  The picture is a sonogram photo from when I was pregnant with... Read More »

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We set our clocks forward today and it is going to take some use to being woken up by the sun before my alarm goes off.  The boys cleaned their room so I took them outside for Adventure. Ronan dressed as Indiana Jones. Love the sun as we walk.  The flowers were out in bloom.... Read More »

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Aloha Friday ♥ Came home and looks like Ronan is feeling better. fever gone, but has a cough and stuffy nose. Apparently they had a half day at school today to kick off their Easter break. I had a long day at work, glad to be home with my Ohana. xx Got to Skype with... Read More »

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Ryan and I had a mid term conference with Ronan’s teacher to go over all his current work  and to ask any questions we have about the curriculem.   Ronan spotted us through the classroom window on his way back form sports and his smile was priceless. Love that boy. Ronan found me inside his... Read More »

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St. Patrick’s Day is definitely a bigger holiday in America (and celebrated bigger) than it is in the UK. No wonder we’ve been told to stay away from Dublin today…filled with loud drunk American tourists. Green spinach to go with our BBQ brisket.

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