Jacob on the train to Toyko
Charlie and Micah watching the train driver
Jacob in the Japanese restroom
The boys next to the bullet trainWednesday, March 28, 2007
Day 3
Wow, what a day. It was a very challenging day for both of us as moms. The boys were all up at 5:30 and were cranky and tired most of the day but we made it.
We walked to the local train station and rode the train and even did two transfers. I really enjoyed the trains. They were very clean and comfortable and quiet. I mean the people, nobody talks and if they do they whisper to on another. We were always being watched by the Japanese people-we felt like a circus act.
We we got to our destination it was time for a bathroom break. Oh boy. In the restroom was one "western" toliet and the rest were Japanese style. Micah got the western one and Jacob and I did not. It basically looks like a small urinal in the ground with a bar in front to hold onto because you have to squat. Of course Jacob had to go #1 and #2 and he did it! I was so proud of him. But it was so dirty in the stall.
Then we bought our tickets to go on the Shinkasen or Bullet Train. It was amazing and truly a once in a life time experience. Through the city it was fast but once we got into more rural parts it flew! We rode the bullet train to Odawara and then got off. We walked about 10 minutes to Odawara castle. We climbed up to the top and had an amazing view. By the castle was also a kid park where the boys could ride these motorized cars and motorcycles around a track. The had a blast!
For dinner we had Japanese food. I had pork with greenbeans and rice, the boys had yakisoba noodles and we all tried gyoza.
The boys were exhausted and so are the moms.
We walked to the local train station and rode the train and even did two transfers. I really enjoyed the trains. They were very clean and comfortable and quiet. I mean the people, nobody talks and if they do they whisper to on another. We were always being watched by the Japanese people-we felt like a circus act.
We we got to our destination it was time for a bathroom break. Oh boy. In the restroom was one "western" toliet and the rest were Japanese style. Micah got the western one and Jacob and I did not. It basically looks like a small urinal in the ground with a bar in front to hold onto because you have to squat. Of course Jacob had to go #1 and #2 and he did it! I was so proud of him. But it was so dirty in the stall.
Then we bought our tickets to go on the Shinkasen or Bullet Train. It was amazing and truly a once in a life time experience. Through the city it was fast but once we got into more rural parts it flew! We rode the bullet train to Odawara and then got off. We walked about 10 minutes to Odawara castle. We climbed up to the top and had an amazing view. By the castle was also a kid park where the boys could ride these motorized cars and motorcycles around a track. The had a blast!
For dinner we had Japanese food. I had pork with greenbeans and rice, the boys had yakisoba noodles and we all tried gyoza.
The boys were exhausted and so are the moms.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Day 2
We have more of a down day today and we all needed it. Lauren had an OB appt. today and so she had a babysitter , Miss Amy, for all the boys. They played and went to the park and had a great time.
Lauren and I had a great time too. We drove about 20 minutes to the Yokosuka Naval Base. We went to the exchange and the hospital for her appt. Then we walked a short distance off the base to the 100 yen store (like 99 cent store). We converted some of my money into yen and shopped. I loved it.
We came home in the afternoon and just relaxed and got the boys to bed early. I went to bed early too.
There are a few cherry blossoms that are out and the rest are ready to bloom soon-I hope they do before we leave.
Lauren and I had a great time too. We drove about 20 minutes to the Yokosuka Naval Base. We went to the exchange and the hospital for her appt. Then we walked a short distance off the base to the 100 yen store (like 99 cent store). We converted some of my money into yen and shopped. I loved it.
We came home in the afternoon and just relaxed and got the boys to bed early. I went to bed early too.
There are a few cherry blossoms that are out and the rest are ready to bloom soon-I hope they do before we leave.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Day One
Today was the most beautiful weather. It started off cool but got pretty warm.
We took a drive to Kamakura, a city about 10 minutes away. It was the capital of Japan's first military government from 1185-1333. I loved seeing everything in the daylight. Some observations: a lot of the cars are tiny here-they look like Luigi and Guido from the movie "Cars". Also all the shops and store are right next to the street. There is no sidewalk or places to park in front of the stores. There is only about 2 feet from the door of a house or store to the street. Everyone was walking around and getting their groceries for the day which is common here. They only buy what they need for the day so they shop everyday. Another thing that caught my eye was quite a few people wearing surgical masks. Lauren told me that they are very careful to not spread germs so if you or sick or have a cold you put one on and wear it out in public.
After our drive we arrived Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. It was founded in 1063. It's a tutelary shrine of Minamoto No Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura regime. He was the first military ruler of Japan. We saw things called Torii Gates which are huge gates built by Yoritomo in 1182 as an offering for a safe delivery for his pregnant wife, Masako. She would walk through them and it would give her good blessings. Masako yielded great power after her husband died as was known as the Nun Shogun (warrior).
There were a lot of people at the shrine and we observed them throwing coins into a box, saying a prayer and clapping their hands twice. There were huge vats of sake (rice wine) that people have given to Buddha as a sacrifice. They also has pieces of paper and wooden plaques to write prayers on.
We had lunch at Kua Aina, which is a hamburger place they have in Hawaii. It was super good.
Then we came home and all took naps. We all went to bed at 2:30 and as of now, 10:00 pm, Jacob is still asleep!
I am really impressed with Lauren's Japanese vocabulary and her ability to communicate.
We took a drive to Kamakura, a city about 10 minutes away. It was the capital of Japan's first military government from 1185-1333. I loved seeing everything in the daylight. Some observations: a lot of the cars are tiny here-they look like Luigi and Guido from the movie "Cars". Also all the shops and store are right next to the street. There is no sidewalk or places to park in front of the stores. There is only about 2 feet from the door of a house or store to the street. Everyone was walking around and getting their groceries for the day which is common here. They only buy what they need for the day so they shop everyday. Another thing that caught my eye was quite a few people wearing surgical masks. Lauren told me that they are very careful to not spread germs so if you or sick or have a cold you put one on and wear it out in public.
After our drive we arrived Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. It was founded in 1063. It's a tutelary shrine of Minamoto No Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura regime. He was the first military ruler of Japan. We saw things called Torii Gates which are huge gates built by Yoritomo in 1182 as an offering for a safe delivery for his pregnant wife, Masako. She would walk through them and it would give her good blessings. Masako yielded great power after her husband died as was known as the Nun Shogun (warrior).
There were a lot of people at the shrine and we observed them throwing coins into a box, saying a prayer and clapping their hands twice. There were huge vats of sake (rice wine) that people have given to Buddha as a sacrifice. They also has pieces of paper and wooden plaques to write prayers on.
We had lunch at Kua Aina, which is a hamburger place they have in Hawaii. It was super good.
Then we came home and all took naps. We all went to bed at 2:30 and as of now, 10:00 pm, Jacob is still asleep!
I am really impressed with Lauren's Japanese vocabulary and her ability to communicate.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Konichiwa
I know that I have not posted in awhile, sorry. The boys and I are on Spring Break and we decided to take a big adventure. I am writing this from Japan!
So here is the down low:
In November our friends, the Shedd's got stationed in Japan. Charlie, Alex, Micah and Jacob have all missed each other a lot as well as me and Lauren. So I got one of my big ideas that over our Spring Break the boys and I would fly to Japan.
The military has something called MAC flights. The airforce is always flying missions all over the world to big "stuff" here and there. So if there is room on a flight you can try to get on and fly for FREE!
Well we had been trying since Tuesday to get on a flight to Yokota, Japan but the planes kept having maintainence issues and they would postpone the flight, So we were going back and forth between home and the terminal for four days. Finally on Friday there was a flight going out.
So we got to the terminal at 2:00 pm ready to go and the flight got delayed again but we finally ended up leaving at 11:00 at night. So what did we do in the terminal for 9 hours? Well they had an indoor playground and a TV with only kids shows. There was also a USO which had a room with cribs, lounge chairs and a DVD player and a ton of movies to pick from-it was awesome!
When we finally got on it was a HUGE military plane, a C5 Galaxy. It had 2 levels-we were on the top and there were 3 helicopters on the bottom. It was me and the boys and about 30 Navy guys in uniform. They were so good to us and helped me a lot. We sat in normal airline type seats and the boys and I slept the whole 8 hour flight to Guam!
Once in Guam we got off the plane, took a bus and then had to go through customs. We were then at Andersen AFB, Guam. I was told that we would have a 20 hour layover-yikes! There was another great USO and we watch more movies-Jacob even took a nap. Thankfully there was a flight going to Yokota in only 4 hours so we tried to get on that flight. We did got on but this was so different. The plane was not as big and we had to sit in these net type seats that were attached to the walls of the plane. I felt like we were going up in the air to sky dive. After and hour on the plane they discovered the back hatch won't close so we can't off. Back on the bus and back to the terminal. But finally we did get back on and took off. It was so loud and we had to wear earplugs. Jake had to go to the restroom during the flight and it was an experience. They had to put up a curtain and then there was a toliet seat with a trash bag to catch -um you know.
After 5 hours we arrived in Japan and had to go through customs and get visas. But after we got our luggage there were Lauren, Charlie and Alex greeting us with lots of hugs and kisses. The boys were so bonkers last night-running around and giggling like crazy. We had a 2 hour drive to get home. It was Sunday night in Japan so we could not see a lot. But a crazy thing is that they drive on the opposite side of the car and road.
We had great baths and showers and a wonderful sleep. The boys are all playing and Lauren in making pancakes so I better go and have some breakfast.
So here is the down low:
In November our friends, the Shedd's got stationed in Japan. Charlie, Alex, Micah and Jacob have all missed each other a lot as well as me and Lauren. So I got one of my big ideas that over our Spring Break the boys and I would fly to Japan.
The military has something called MAC flights. The airforce is always flying missions all over the world to big "stuff" here and there. So if there is room on a flight you can try to get on and fly for FREE!
Well we had been trying since Tuesday to get on a flight to Yokota, Japan but the planes kept having maintainence issues and they would postpone the flight, So we were going back and forth between home and the terminal for four days. Finally on Friday there was a flight going out.
So we got to the terminal at 2:00 pm ready to go and the flight got delayed again but we finally ended up leaving at 11:00 at night. So what did we do in the terminal for 9 hours? Well they had an indoor playground and a TV with only kids shows. There was also a USO which had a room with cribs, lounge chairs and a DVD player and a ton of movies to pick from-it was awesome!
When we finally got on it was a HUGE military plane, a C5 Galaxy. It had 2 levels-we were on the top and there were 3 helicopters on the bottom. It was me and the boys and about 30 Navy guys in uniform. They were so good to us and helped me a lot. We sat in normal airline type seats and the boys and I slept the whole 8 hour flight to Guam!
Once in Guam we got off the plane, took a bus and then had to go through customs. We were then at Andersen AFB, Guam. I was told that we would have a 20 hour layover-yikes! There was another great USO and we watch more movies-Jacob even took a nap. Thankfully there was a flight going to Yokota in only 4 hours so we tried to get on that flight. We did got on but this was so different. The plane was not as big and we had to sit in these net type seats that were attached to the walls of the plane. I felt like we were going up in the air to sky dive. After and hour on the plane they discovered the back hatch won't close so we can't off. Back on the bus and back to the terminal. But finally we did get back on and took off. It was so loud and we had to wear earplugs. Jake had to go to the restroom during the flight and it was an experience. They had to put up a curtain and then there was a toliet seat with a trash bag to catch -um you know.
After 5 hours we arrived in Japan and had to go through customs and get visas. But after we got our luggage there were Lauren, Charlie and Alex greeting us with lots of hugs and kisses. The boys were so bonkers last night-running around and giggling like crazy. We had a 2 hour drive to get home. It was Sunday night in Japan so we could not see a lot. But a crazy thing is that they drive on the opposite side of the car and road.
We had great baths and showers and a wonderful sleep. The boys are all playing and Lauren in making pancakes so I better go and have some breakfast.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Can you believe this?
Today when the boys and I went to the Commissary my jaw dropped when I saw the price of strawberries! I had my camera so I took a picture because I couldn't believe it-the frost in CA sure raised our prices I guess! The bigger basket was $24.00! As you can guess-we didn't get any strawberries...
Also today we said goodbye to Nana and Papa and Darrick. First we brought Nana and Papa to the airport. Jacob took it the hardest and cried and asked them not to go. Then a few hours later we brought Darrick to the airport. He was out to sea but came back about 7 pm last night. Then this afternoon he had to leave for 2 weeks to go to a school in Missouri.
The boys and I just relaxed and had dinner and watched a movie. It was nice.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Taking Buddy Around
We received a package from Beth O. with a monkey named Buddy. Buddy is traveling around from person to person by mail. He was started by a girl in the 3rd grade as a project for her social study class. Buddy started in Florida, then went to Canada twice, then to Iowa and now here. So we took him around and took pictures of him doing things-enjoy the slide show below!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Saturday
I know today is Monday and not Saturday but we have not done anything interesting to write about on the other days except the normal stuff.
Saturday morning we all got up early because Micah had an 8:00 am soccer game. Halfway through the game I had to bring Darrick to the ship because they were getting underway...again! I went back to the game and picked up Dad, Mom and the boys and we went to breakfast at the Koa Pancake House-it was super yummy. Mom and I had the awesome hawaiian sweet bread french toast.
From there we went to the Hale Koa to swim. It was such nice weather it felt good to all of us to get in the pool-well all of us except dad. He hid under a banyan tree in the shade on a lounge chair and enjoyed the breeze. Before we left we had an ice cream and then drove home.
At home we all took naps to prepare for our evening out. We went to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" put on by the Army Community Theater at Fort Shafter. It was awesome (once again-it was my 3rd time seeing it-twice in CA and now once in HI). Micah really loved it and followed the whole thing.
Saturday morning we all got up early because Micah had an 8:00 am soccer game. Halfway through the game I had to bring Darrick to the ship because they were getting underway...again! I went back to the game and picked up Dad, Mom and the boys and we went to breakfast at the Koa Pancake House-it was super yummy. Mom and I had the awesome hawaiian sweet bread french toast.
From there we went to the Hale Koa to swim. It was such nice weather it felt good to all of us to get in the pool-well all of us except dad. He hid under a banyan tree in the shade on a lounge chair and enjoyed the breeze. Before we left we had an ice cream and then drove home.
At home we all took naps to prepare for our evening out. We went to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" put on by the Army Community Theater at Fort Shafter. It was awesome (once again-it was my 3rd time seeing it-twice in CA and now once in HI). Micah really loved it and followed the whole thing.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
What we've been up too
Saturday my parents made it here! We have been having so much fun together and the boys cannot get enough of Nana and Papa!
Sunday after church we headed up to North Shore to do something that none of us have done before. We went to the Waimea Valley Audubon Center. It was such a beautiful day-perfect for a hike. It is 3/4 mile hike to a beautiful waterall. We saw so many beautiful and unusual plants and flowers. It was all breath-taking. The boys had a blast exploring and Micah took pictures with our digital camera-some of which you can see in the new slideshow. The boys couldn't wait to get to the waterfall because today it was open and you could swim to it. But when they got in the water, a frigid 60 degrees, they could not get in. Only Darrick made it! We picked up Stordo's on the way home and stopped for shave ice with ice cream!
Yesterday was a normal day, I worked and Micah went to school. We are having beautiful weather and mom and dad are having a great time!
Sunday after church we headed up to North Shore to do something that none of us have done before. We went to the Waimea Valley Audubon Center. It was such a beautiful day-perfect for a hike. It is 3/4 mile hike to a beautiful waterall. We saw so many beautiful and unusual plants and flowers. It was all breath-taking. The boys had a blast exploring and Micah took pictures with our digital camera-some of which you can see in the new slideshow. The boys couldn't wait to get to the waterfall because today it was open and you could swim to it. But when they got in the water, a frigid 60 degrees, they could not get in. Only Darrick made it! We picked up Stordo's on the way home and stopped for shave ice with ice cream!
Yesterday was a normal day, I worked and Micah went to school. We are having beautiful weather and mom and dad are having a great time!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Hats
I don't know if you know but I love when guys wear baseball hats. Darrick is not much of a hat person-it has to be the perfect hat to fit on his head-but when he finds it, it looks good. Micah and Jacob both look really cute in hats. Today we stopped at Old Navy because they were having a kids and baby sale. The boys are growing so fast and with this "cooler" weather we are having I pulled out their pants for them to wear and it looked liked they were waiting for a flood. So while we were shopping we found some cool hats.
Jacob got 2-one is red and says "Future Heartbreaker 2 cute 4 sure" and the other is green and says "Lucky O'Days Boys Club No Girls Allowed Moms are Okay". Micah got a green and white one that looks worn that says "11 Fog City Soccer".
Jacob got 2-one is red and says "Future Heartbreaker 2 cute 4 sure" and the other is green and says "Lucky O'Days Boys Club No Girls Allowed Moms are Okay". Micah got a green and white one that looks worn that says "11 Fog City Soccer".
Kung Hee Fat Choy
Last week Friday, in Micah's class they celebrated Chinese New Year-the year of the Boar. It is so interesting living where there is a huge Asian population-we never celebrated things like that when I was in school!
Friday, February 09, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
All I want for Valentine's Day is my 2 front teeth...
Last night it happpened-the dangling tooth fell out. While Micah was brushing his teeth it started to bleed so I held it with a tissue, gave it a quick twist and out it came!This coming Thursday is Micah's 6th birthday. Amoung toys that he asked for, he asked me for his own Bible and Bible cover. So yesterday after school we headed to Honolulu to Logo's Christian bookstore. We found a really great Bible published by Zonderkidz. It is called the NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible. NIrV stands for New International Reader's Version-a complete Bible created especially for beginning readers. It is for ages 6-10 and I would highly recommend it. He also picked out a blue Bible Cover.
Since I am writing this in the early morning, before the boys get up, today is Parent's Day at school. Micah is super excited and I am looking forward to it too!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Our Weekend
Darrick was still in San Diego this weekend so they boys and I hung out! Darrick actually got to see Charlie, Maud and Amelie, our friend Steph, my parents and Uncle Marv and Dave, Laura and Elijah! I know he appreciated the effort you guys made to come see him!
Friday after school us + Jennifer and Brayden drove up to North Shore to get sandwiches at Stordo's deli. We took our food to Turtle Beach and dined next to one big sea turtle. But it was freezing and windy.
Just a side note-it has been so cold here for Hawaii! Sunday morning it was 60 degrees and everyone was freezing. Out came jackets, long pants and socks!
Saturday morning Micah had his second soccer game and scored the first goal of the game! They also decided on a team name "Blue Lightening" and I volunteered to make the banner!
That evening we had a BBQ Baby shower for our neighbors Melanie and Jason. Their baby boy is due any day now!
Sunday the boys and I went to church and then out to lunch at Panda Express. Micah insisits on eating his chow mwin with chopsticks and is getting pretty good. Jacob loves the orange chicken and gobbles it up. We did not watch the Super Bowl but watched cartoons together instead.
I also forgot to put in a few weeks ago that we just got the CW!!!!! Enough people complained and so they put it on. I am behind on 7th Heaven and Gilmore Girls but trying to catch up and Nicole I can watch America's Next Top Model!!
Friday after school us + Jennifer and Brayden drove up to North Shore to get sandwiches at Stordo's deli. We took our food to Turtle Beach and dined next to one big sea turtle. But it was freezing and windy.
Just a side note-it has been so cold here for Hawaii! Sunday morning it was 60 degrees and everyone was freezing. Out came jackets, long pants and socks!
Saturday morning Micah had his second soccer game and scored the first goal of the game! They also decided on a team name "Blue Lightening" and I volunteered to make the banner!
That evening we had a BBQ Baby shower for our neighbors Melanie and Jason. Their baby boy is due any day now!
Sunday the boys and I went to church and then out to lunch at Panda Express. Micah insisits on eating his chow mwin with chopsticks and is getting pretty good. Jacob loves the orange chicken and gobbles it up. We did not watch the Super Bowl but watched cartoons together instead.
I also forgot to put in a few weeks ago that we just got the CW!!!!! Enough people complained and so they put it on. I am behind on 7th Heaven and Gilmore Girls but trying to catch up and Nicole I can watch America's Next Top Model!!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
We're Back!
As Darrick wrote because of my great ideas I have that are quite often spur of the moment things, when I moved the computer into our reading room/living room I didn't know they Cable link was not strong enough out there. So I was left without Internet and a home phone for 3 days.
So many big things have happened!
1. Micah had his first soccer game on Saturday and he scored 3 goals!
2. After going with Margaret and Loretta to the Hale Koa on Friday and putting 3 car seats in the Jeep I learned that it is too small for 3 kids. They were sitting on top of each other and their seats were up against the doors. So yesterday I traded the Jeep in for a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan!
I am super happy with it and all the extras it has!
3. We received a big packet in the mail from Buckner this week and the letter said, " We are thankful for your interest in Buckner's ministry! Your Buckner Preliminary Application has been received and it appears you meet Buckner's basic qualifications allowing you to move forward to begin the Home Study evaluation process"!!!!! We are so excited, thank you Lord.
4. We found out that in about 3 weeks my parents will be making their 3rd visit to Hawaii to see us!
In other news Darrick is still in San Diego. Micah's other top front tooth is pretty loose now too! Jacob is becoming quite a good artist and draws me many pictures.
So many big things have happened!
1. Micah had his first soccer game on Saturday and he scored 3 goals!
2. After going with Margaret and Loretta to the Hale Koa on Friday and putting 3 car seats in the Jeep I learned that it is too small for 3 kids. They were sitting on top of each other and their seats were up against the doors. So yesterday I traded the Jeep in for a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan!
I am super happy with it and all the extras it has!
3. We received a big packet in the mail from Buckner this week and the letter said, " We are thankful for your interest in Buckner's ministry! Your Buckner Preliminary Application has been received and it appears you meet Buckner's basic qualifications allowing you to move forward to begin the Home Study evaluation process"!!!!! We are so excited, thank you Lord.
4. We found out that in about 3 weeks my parents will be making their 3rd visit to Hawaii to see us!
In other news Darrick is still in San Diego. Micah's other top front tooth is pretty loose now too! Jacob is becoming quite a good artist and draws me many pictures.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Out of touch for a few days
Hello everyone
Jenn asked me to get online and let everyone know that she would not be able to get online until Wednesday. She moved the computer out of the back room and into the reading room but the cable connection in there is weak and the cable company can't send a tech until Wednesday. She will probably write then.
Darrick
Jenn asked me to get online and let everyone know that she would not be able to get online until Wednesday. She moved the computer out of the back room and into the reading room but the cable connection in there is weak and the cable company can't send a tech until Wednesday. She will probably write then.
Darrick
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Goodbye tooth #3!
Tonight while we were eating dinner Micah bit into his cheeseburger and said it hurt. He opened his mouth a little and I could see his tooth just dangling there. I told him not to chew anymore because I was afraid he would swallow it. I barely touched it and it fell into my hand. I think he looks so cute! At bedtime tonight he put his tooth under his pillow in our special tooth fairy box. He said that he wanted to get money from the tooth fairy but he also wanted to keep his tooth. He started crying because he didn't know what to do. I broke down and told him the truth about the tooth fairy,he didn't seem to mind too much-but he was super excited that he could get money and keep his tooth!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Last weekend of winter break
This is our last weekend of winter break-Tuesday we go back to school. We had about 4 weeks off since we are on a year round school calendar. Everything will pretty much be the same for Micah except that he will start Japanese. We are so use to the schools in California where Spanish is always taught but here where there is a huge Asian culture they teach Japanese. Miss Jackie who took care of Jacob is no longer doing daycare so we asked our friend Jennifer Homesley to watch Jacob for us. It will be super convient because she lives in the house right behind ours. I will still be working, helping out with Math, in the 3rd and 5th grade classes.
Friday night Darrick stood his first duty (24 hours on the ship) on the USS Lake Erie.
I got one of my big ideas that I wanted to redo our entire playroom. So I spent Friday taking everything out of the playroom and into the dining room. There was a lot of small dead cockroaches behind the furniture which was gross. Then Saturday and some of the afternoon on Sunday I went through the toys and cleaned and reorganized and put things back. We made half of the room with a rug, pillows and two bookshelves for all of my children's books and educational games and puzzles. Also the computer is there. Then on the other half is the toy box and the boys toys. I am really happy with how it turned out.
Monday, January 08, 2007
We Love the Dentist
I know that is not what most people say about the dentist but when three out of four people in your family go to he dentist and their are no issues it is easy to love the dentist. Today Jenn and the boys had dentist appointments and no cavities. Jenn said that the boys did a great job and were not scared at all. The boys were happy to get new tooth brushes and tooth paste.
Today was my first day on the USS Lake Erie with the entire crew there. It was a pretty long but good day. We are going through a lot of inspections now to make sure we are ready for deployment soon. Yep, another deployment not even a year later. I guess all I can say is "that's what we do." But I was thinking about people who have a hard time after a week of being away from home. Like when you watch Survivor and they are crying after a week that they miss their family. Good thing they are not in the military! I don't know where that came from but I do think that they need to suck it up sometimes.
Tonight Jenn is filling out paper work for the adoption so please continue to pray for us and the little girl God has planned for us.
Darrick
Today was my first day on the USS Lake Erie with the entire crew there. It was a pretty long but good day. We are going through a lot of inspections now to make sure we are ready for deployment soon. Yep, another deployment not even a year later. I guess all I can say is "that's what we do." But I was thinking about people who have a hard time after a week of being away from home. Like when you watch Survivor and they are crying after a week that they miss their family. Good thing they are not in the military! I don't know where that came from but I do think that they need to suck it up sometimes.
Tonight Jenn is filling out paper work for the adoption so please continue to pray for us and the little girl God has planned for us.
Darrick
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Happy New Year!
Happy 2007 Everyone from the Hays family! We had fun celebrating on New Year's Eve with the neighborhood gang. We had so many fireworks between the neighbors we were ready for a spectacular show. We got to set off quite a few and so did the rest of the people in housing before the security guy came around and said we couldn't do fireworks.
We are excited to see what this year will hold for each one of us and our family. In August Darrick and I will celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversay. We also hope to adopt a daughter this year. As for personal goals Jacob said he would like to ride a bike without training wheels, Micah would like to buy a pirate ship (that is honestly what he said)! Darrick would like to read through the New Testament and memorize one new Bible Verse a month. And we both would like to eat healthier and get back in shape.
New Year's Day we relaxed and then in the evening went to celebrate our friend Nadine's birthday and to meet their 1 month old son-Noahkai. He is so cute and I got lots of time to cuddle him. Micah even asked to feed him his bottle and then rocked him to sleep.
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