Last Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Move

Watching the movers unpack crates of household goods to his new home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rhett being a military brat has moved four times in different states and lived in five different houses in his eight young years. From Gainesville, Florida ---> Newport, Rhode Island ---> San Diego, California ---> Seoul, Korea. He's lived in apartments, military housing and a house.

It has been a long journey for Rhett with a lot of changes. He does not remember all the relocation's. He does miss his house in San Diego because according to him it was big and he can play inside the house with his scooter. "I like that house mama!".  Or "I miss daddy's car mama" when we were only allowed one vehicle to shipped overseas.

Jacksonville is way too hot for him. Actually humid then it rains briefly in the afternoon. Rhett always prefers cooler temperature. He does enjoy the pool in the backyard.

 

Taking a break with his frozen treat amongst boxes and boxes of household goods. 

He said he cannot help too much with the unpacking because he is a "kid." Too funny of an excuse. Ha ha. He was just happy to see familiar things once again - Skylanders, PS3, toys, collection of teddy bears (his friends), etc.

Is this his final stop for a while? It would be ideal because moving is stressful (new friends, new school, new dentist, new doctor, waiting for household goods to be delivered, etc.) and lots of adjustments. But then again home is where your heart is.

STEM Project

 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathermatics) project in first grade.

 He can home with this and I could not make up what it was. Looks like Geometry to me.

 Made of marshmallow and toothpick to illustrate the angles.

 This was a project from Ms. McMurray class who was very focus on academics (no popcorn day!). 

 Mommy was pretty impressed with the whole board and how they can do this at 1st grade.

Hmmm time to eat the mallows. Ewww!

Baseball and me (The Pirates)

 

 Rhett receiving his medal from his Baseball Coach and Assistant Coach. They did a terrific season and thanks to the dedication of these two volunteers.

 

 Rhett with the Pirates team - with Sam and Louis..

 

 "Okay what do we need here?"

Private coaching time with dada.

Rhett's First Day of School 2nd Grade

Rhett went to Seoul American Elementary School of the Department of Defense School System (DODDS) for his second grade. It is located inside the post we live. Here is his building.

 

Everybody is ready to begin their first day in school.  We drive to school and stopped by the "Kiss and Drop" area.

 

  

Rhett looks like he is a bit wary of how his class and teacher will be. Geared with his LL Bean backpack. Cheer up Rhett - everything will be alright!

 Ms. Lowder who is his classroom teacher is busy taking photos. They have more boys than girls in their class.

 Lining up to get in the classroom. They have to do this in the mornings daily. Winter time can get to be very cold. Everybody wants to be first in line.

 Jason up front and Daniel at his back. Congratulations Rhett you made it to second grade!