Happy Memorial Day!

Another relaxing day for the Skinners as we close out the long Memorial Day weekend.

Ian and I did some hiking with his Boy Scout troop - threw down about 8-9 miles on a trail not too far from home. It was nice to get back out into the woods, even if it was a chilly'ish day (mid-upper 60's).

Catherine and I checked out a new rental later on Sunday, we filled in the application this morning, and have our move it date scheduled for late June.

Ian turned in his Eagle project to his sponsor for his approval, and then we start pushing it through the national organization wickets.

All in all, a very nice weekend!

We all hope you had a nice weekend - full of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that so many sacrificed for us. Cheers!

Marc

Early May Quarantine

Catherine called me over to a her-side-of-the-family phone call, and Lucy mentioned something about the blog. That got me thinking it had been a couple of weeks since my last photoshoot of the kids.

Voila.

Both kids came down for the dining room shoot.

We hope everyone is staying healthy!

Cheers,

Marc

Ian's Eagle Scout Project Made the Paper!

Our neighbor writes what we thought was for a small newsletter, but turns out to be The Baltimore Sun.  She did a write up on Ian's Eagle Scout Project that I thought I'd share with everyone. - Catherine

Here is the link: https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-n-clarksville-0409-20200408-pvry7jddjffw3lrkcpadqshxou-story.html

More Quarantine

Nothing new with the Skinners in Maryland. We are holding up well with the stay at home business.

For today's photos, I thought I'd capture the kids in their natural environment. Here, Leah is in her room.

And here is Ian in front of his computer.

Stay safe and healthy everyone!

Marc

Quarantine

We are surviving the social distancing thing just fine so far. The kids, being teenagers, really only make appearances for meals, so nothing terribly new there.

I though I'd take a break from reading and such to grab a couple of photos of the kids. Leah wanted a photo with Luna. Luna ended up a bit out of focus - but what are you going to do?

I actually caught Ian in a moment of true smiling!

Stay health everyone,

Marc

Spring Time

Our cherry trees really exploded this past weekend.

Since all has been doom and gloom - and quite challenging at work - here's hoping a little peace and quiet at sunrise comes your way.

Have a great week everyone - stay healthy!

Marc

Marc's Promotion to Lt. Col

Well, it's been forever since I've posted to the blog since Marc has been taking most of our pictures lately & been good about posting them.  Since this post is about him it's my turn.  Earlier this month we were fortunate to be able to have a ceremony at the base chapel for Marc's promotion to Lieutenant Colonel.  Many of his colleagues, boy scout troop parents, and his parents were able to join us in attending the ceremony.  It was a formal ceremony followed by a lunch reception.

 

We all managed to fit into one pew somehow!  The kids & I were on the ends since we had to put Marc's new rank onto his uniform.

At the end, Marc renewed his commitment to the Army.  He has a big job right now working in Military Medicine.  Please keep him in your prayers.