Author Archives: Wendy - Navy Wife Radio

Success starts with just showing up

After off and on again fitness attempts I’m back on again. I know….I wish I had more exciting news to write about today, but this is all I got. I was tempted to write about how watching American Idol without hearing what Simon has to say about each performance is sort of [...]

Our date with Shamu

Over spring break we visited south Texas. It was warm, sunny and a welcomed change of scenery. While there we had the chance to drive down to San Antonio and visit Sea World. Can I just say I love Shamu. The day was filled with lots of walking, eating , shows [...]

I hope I never forget

A year ago I was planting American flags in my neighbors yards as part of Craig’s homecoming. When I found out he was on his way home from Afghanistan, it was so different from any other homecoming I’d experienced. Instead of a phone tree message, I received a phone call from “him” when [...]

Thankful that he’s home

What a difference a year makes. This time last year my husband was deployed on IA to Afghanistan. His “boots on ground” deployment was tough on our whole family. Even though we had been through many many underways, you would have thought I was completely prepared……I wasn’t.
He’s different and the healing from [...]

The votes are in

I don’t blog much about politics, although I have read some wonderful articles written by both Sarah Smiley and Anita Doberman…..for me I tend to keep my topics to family related items, my favorites and just general random thoughts.
Now that the election is over and we have a new President elect I’m trying to wrap [...]

All Ranks Wives Tea Party?!

I’m still here….somewhere…
Recently I was invited to a “social Tea Party” for officer and enlisted spouses, including spouses of retired service members and all branches. The invite came from one of the Admirals’ wives on our base. Yes, I was shocked too.
The topic of “can officer and enlisted wives socialize?” is always a [...]

First Day of School Quotes

It’s hard to believe “summer vacation” is over. School started here this past Monday. Our youngest started middle school and for the first time was more concerned about his clothes and hair than I can ever remember.
Of course I had to walk him to class, meet his teacher and was ready to take [...]

Who’s Coming Over?!

Recently I had some friends over to the house. Sounds like no big deal right? Well, there are two articles in this months Military Spouse magazine that have inspired or conspired me to write about my experience.
Although “entertaining” for most might be routine, a way to relax, even a fun experience….for me, well…at [...]

My Favorite Summer Drink

If I had to pick my absolute favorite summer drink I would surely have a hard a time! Some top contenders might be an ice cold Coke Zero, then again maybe it’s a Cherry Limeade from Sonic. I believe Sonic has the very best ice on the planet, which adds to the pleasure of [...]

His Battle Buddy

The term “Battle Buddy” is relatively new me. I’ve heard Army wives use it and seen it on various mil-blogs that I read. In concept, it means just what you might imagine….a buddy you have been through battle with.
As I’ve written about before, my husband recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan where [...]