Milestones
My Hopes and Dreams
I’ve been contemplating my hopes and dreams a lot lately. A few days ago, I asked Crystal why we celebrate the anniversary of the day we literally did nothing more than take our first breath. […]
Cree
Memoirs
Happy Valentine’s Day 2020
“Did you get a reservation?” “Nope, sure didn’t, this should be fun,” Cree said, looking at the already cram packed entryway. “Name?” “I’m sorry,” Cree said, “we don’t have a reservation.” “No problem,” the unphased […]
Memoirs
Pistol Packing Ladies
You can rewire your brain to be happy by recalling at least three things you’re grateful for every day. His nerves were shaking furiously as Cree pulled up to an elegant looking in a cul-de-sac. […]
Milestones
Seven Years In Heaven
Seven Temples Together Cree and Crystal began their relationship one month before Cree went through the temple for the first time in Mesa, Arizona. This, only after a month of being engaged. Ever since their […]
Memoirs
Fearless Feline
Cree watched in amusement as the little brown ears popped up across the table. With slow caution, Clint slowly stood up, then hopped onto the kitchen table. Considering his options, Cree decided to try intimidating […]
Milestones
In Which We Do A Thing
The two lovers stood in silence for a moment, then they reshuffled through their options. “I like this one,” Cree said, pointing to one of the photos, “it has literally everything.” “Okay, I think this […]
Memoirs
Fishy Birthday Celebration
We celebrated Lizzie’s 12th Birthday by visiting the NC Aquarium. She had a blast showing us around! Then Melody met some new friends… […]
Memoirs
Blessed In Alligator Gut
The Sendoff Crystal saw the perfect picture, and as she commonly did, began snapping away at the empty benches at the river’s edge. As she took shot after shot, she felt vaguely aware of Cree […]
Memoirs
Busch Gardens Day-Trip
Cree mused to himself how few people actually used the full spectrum of military benefits available. For example, he and Crystal were now driving their three little ones and puppy to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They’d […]
Memoirs
Sunburned in Seychelles
As Cree dipped his brush in paint again, he felt the searing pain in his legs remind him again of the last few days. The USS Whidbey Island landed on Mahé Seychelles a few days […]