Category Archives: military
Memorial Day
I know I can’t do our fallen heroes justice, so let’s start with that understanding. I cannot say anything that comes close to showing my appreciation for their sacrifice. No amount of words can let the families left behind know … Continue reading
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Dachau on Mother’s Day
Dachau is not the most obvious Mother’s Day destination but I am very satisfied that we were able to see this memorial as an additional field trip following months spent studying the events surrounding WWII. We have now seen the … Continue reading
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Nana and Papa go on a Marriage Retreat
Remember that big surprise I had a few weeks ago? The one that I ruined by spilling the beans on the way home from picking my parents up at the airport? Well, THIS is what it was all about! Every … Continue reading
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We had a ball!
Last night was the annual 66th Military Intelligence Ball and we really enjoyed ourselves. I wrote yesterday about how grumpy I’ve been lately and I was really thankful that I was able to fit into the dress I had picked … Continue reading
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Smooth Move
While I’m doing my best to ignore it, we do, in fact, have a PCS coming up. This is bitter sweet because we love moving, love seeing new places, love meeting new people, but the worst part of our lives … Continue reading
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Marriage “Training”
That’s what the Army officially calls marriage retreats. Matt leads these training sessions frequently and our family loves to tag along. In December we were excited to take our first trip to Willingen, staying at the Sauerland Stern Hotel. Here … Continue reading
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A Cooper Farewell
I’ve said it before that I love my life. I love that we get to meet the neatest people on earth and do life with them. The very month Matt deployed (Dec 2007) he met Chaplain Jennifer Rogers and they … Continue reading
twenty-twelve
As one year comes to a close and another just begins, my heart is full of joy. Having another full year with Matt home has been a blessing and we are savoring each day together. The boys are growing, learning, … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2011
The past two years I’ve really had a blast enjoying Fall and the excitement leading up to Thanksgiving. We had quite a few people over to eat (and eat and eat) and enjoyed some fun games after the food had … Continue reading
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11/11/11
Today is a day to honor and appreciate our veterans. Before Matt joined the Army I think I knew four. Gramjack, Grandaddy, and Uncle Dave, and his son, Mark. I’m sure there were dozens more in my life, but I … Continue reading
