Gathered thoughts

Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Gold Star Spouses Day is observed every year on April 5. It is a way to honor and grieve with the families of lost or wounded military service members. It was once known as Gold Star Wives Day, but has now become inclusive of all family members — male or female — who have lost… Continue reading Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Gathered thoughts, washington Dc

Happy International Women’s Day

On our recent visit to Washington DC we took a picture of this memorial of those women that served in the Vietnam War. Today seems to be the perfect day to celebrate them . May we always remember❤️ I am so thankful for the Women who have left a legacy of honor . Those that… Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day

family adventures, Review, travel

Family Tour of the USS MIDWAY

One of our first places on our must see list in SanDiego,Ca was the Uss Midway . The Naval Aircraft carrier is bigger then life and is located in downtown San Diego at the Navy pier. Finding parking was not the easiest . The parking in the Uss Midway parking lot is small but very… Continue reading Family Tour of the USS MIDWAY

Hotel, pnw, Review, travel

McMenamins Elk Lodge

Our stay at McMenamins in Tacoma was quite the adventure . Think Adult scavenger hunt mixed with college bar scene , throw on some steampunk decor and a history museum and that would give you some insight to what we experienced . . First a bit of the history …  The building itself is a… Continue reading McMenamins Elk Lodge

American Girl Doll, homeschooling

Maryellen~American Girl Doll History

Last year we learned about Maryellen @americangirlbrand in our American Girl Doll History class. . There were so many things happening in the world during Maryellen’s life .She grew up in the time following WW2, she was a polio survivor , there was a space race and Cold War happening ..so many big things and… Continue reading Maryellen~American Girl Doll History