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Arielle no tanjiyobi!

Monday, 15 Jun 2009 | Views [82]

[Arielle's birthday!] My 26 th birthday was very happy, indeed!   It began with a voicemail from my parents and grandparents singing happy birthday to me and continued with visiting with my parents and Aunt Amy and Gary Joe on Skype and getting another ... Read more >


Meet Gimli...

Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009 | Views [123]

Say hello (or konnichiwa) to the new addition to our family!  Gimli is an eight-month old, solid 50 pounds of muscle, English Bulldog.  He came to our house from a family that could no longer take care of him.  We were happy to give him a new home!  We ... Read more >


Golden Week

Wednesday, 6 May 2009 | Views [99] | Comments [1]

This week is Golden Week in Japan.  There are four celebrated Japanese national holidays during this week including Showa Day (April 29), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Greenery Day (May 4), and Children's Day (May 5).  Needless to say, the parks ... Read more >


Lightsaber duel

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009 | Views [93]

Brandon and I found a great Star Wars sale the other day!  I never imagined I'd find a husband who likes action figures and sci-fi collectibles almost as much as I do!  :)  Found some more action figures to add to our collection, a Gamorrean Guard (the ... Read more >


Under the Sea...

Tuesday, 7 Apr 2009 | Views [130] | Comments [1]

After our trip to the Ocean Expo Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I think I agree with Sebastian - "everything's better, down where it's wetter!"  At least when it comes to viewing the extremely impressive Kuroshio Tank!  We opted to take ... Read more >


Out for a stroll...

Sunday, 22 Mar 2009 | Views [84] | Comments [1]

I saw this group of daycare kids and their caretakers out for a stroll the other day and had to get a photo.  Have you ever seen a four-child stroller?!  It looks like it hinges in the middle to allow the kids in/out.  The kids in front face towards ... Read more >


Instant coral reef, just add water...

Sunday, 22 Mar 2009 | Views [73]

When we walked down for our daily sunset at the Sea Wall, we were surprised to find exposed coral reef instead of water directly beyond the Sea Wall barrier.  Naturally, we decided to climb the barrier and explore! It was so neat to be able to see some ... Read more >


Tortise wins the race...again!

Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009 | Views [105] | Comments [1]

I got a call from the Shipping Office on Friday, asking me to come in and provide them with maps and paperwork for our first shipment.  We were so excited and couldn't wait to get our own pillows again!  After getting the paperwork straightened out and ... Read more >


Check out that sunset!

Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009 | Views [98]

We've been thoroughly enjoying walking the two blocks between our house and the Sea Wall each night so we can sit on the Sea Wall and watch the sun set over the Sea of China.  What a spectacular sight!  Check out some of our photos in the "Sea Wall"... Read more >


No Internet for 4-6 WEEKS! :(

Monday, 16 Feb 2009 | Views [160] | Comments [2]

We have moved into the apartment and now have my SMX.  As for the internet it will be 4-6 WEEKS!  That's right I have to go in search for internet if I want to check email until then.  That said I will have fiber internet when it does arrive.  The reason ... Read more >


Day 5....make that 6

Saturday, 7 Feb 2009 | Views [120]

Rubber Duckie, you're the one, You make bathtime lots of fun, Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you; (woh woh, bee doh!) Rubber Duckie, joy of joys, When I squeeze you, you make noise! Rubber Duckie, you're my very best friend, it's true! ... Read more >


Hiru-gohan; Lunch!

Saturday, 7 Feb 2009 | Views [252]

We ate lunch with one of Brandon's coworkers at a very nice Japanese place Friday.  Brandon ordered a "set" and got this wonderful presentation of a number of fun foods to try!  From the top left: not-sweet custard-like substance with meat ... Read more >


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