Key Lime Pie and 999 other little blessings

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Gift # 471- A clean baby in a bunny towel

Gift #470- My Number Two Number One Boy

Joshy decided that he wanted to go to the dance about 10 minutes before the dance. We scrambled and were able to put a few things together from Jack's closet. He looked so handsome and had a fun night at the homecoming dance with his friends.

Gift #469- My Number One Boy

Jack- ready to head out the door to meet his friends for the homecoming dance. Isn't he so big and handsome? Looks like his daddy!

Gift #468- Lunch with my Ladies!

Last Thursday I traveled to Hatsukaichi to visit with my students. I got to see their homes and neighborhoods, some of their favorite shops and their favorite restaurant. It was such a neat experience. The food was a bit daunting, but it was very traditional and something that I will never forget. I will leave soon for Yokosuka to have the baby. We will be moving back to the US soon after. I only have one more class with my ladies. I will miss them for sure. Spending time with them has been a highlight of my time here in Japan.

Local Sashimi- Raw Bream and Mackerel.

Cuttlefish, Squid, Fried Pumpkin, Chestnuts, Lotus Root... So many different tastes! It was really exciting to see what course was going to come next.

Gift #467- My handsome Sam

Sam- all dressed up for the Mini Ball. Converse and all! He came home sweaty and sweater-less and showed me some of his new moves. Oh to have been a fly on the wall! I love this kid!

Gift #466- Macy and the Mini Marine Corps Ball

Isn't she lovely! She is all dressed up to celebrate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. She and Sam attended the Mini Ball on Friday evening where they learned about many of the traditions of the Marine Corps birthday ball and they danced the night away!

Gift #465- A Baby in a Kimono

My students gave Avery Grace this sweet little summer kimono (also called a Yukata). She loved it! Well, I think she actually loved the fuss that we made over here while she was wearing it! But she sure was cute!

Friday, October 10, 2014

Gift #464- Our Very Own Little Patch of Dirt

Hank went on a house hunting adventure last week in South Carolina and found a perfect little patch of land for us to build a home on! Building was not our intention, but the Lord placed just the right people in our paths and worked out every small detail. We are so very excited. We will have a super home that will fit this super-sized family!

Thursday, October 09, 2014

Gift #463- Adventures with Good Friends

The boys went on a white water rafting adventure with their friend Spencer last weekend. They had such a great time together. The boys have been so fortunate to make some wonderful friends here in Iwakuni. I love seeing the smiles on their handsome faces!