Marie Chavez-Rankin:  

Wow. My life in less than 20000 words. After high school I attended University of Colorado, Boulder and then University of Hawaii, Manoa where I received my bachelors in History and Inter-Communications. A year later I was commissioned an Officer in the Marine Corps where I served 8 years - seeing Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Kenya, Egypt, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and of course the wonderful land of Iraq. I had such a wonderful time seeing the world and what an interesting world it is. I was married but divorced nine years later (it is either the Corps or Family - I chose the Marine Corps). My plans were then to attend Law School (FINALLY) when I met and fell in love with my husband James. It was then that I decided to have a family (WHAT!!) and knew that in order to make it work it was good bye to the Marine Corps. I now have the most wonderful husband and little boy (Maclean) who are the loves of my life. I am a stay at home mommy - yes the hardest job I've ever had. Leading Marines was nothing compared to taking care of a child. I love being home with my baby and would not change it for the world. Mackie just turned 2 and our days are spent at the Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World and Lego Land - busy busy buys. Gotta keep this kiddo educated and entertained. My husband James is a Marine Officer as well. He is a helicopter pilot (ask him and he'll say...Expand for more