Orphange news story

Shimoda Salmon Festival

Today we went to Shimoda Salmon Festival where we had chance to catch some full grown Salmon. You might remeber in the spring we went to the same place to release baby salmon. In the fall of every year they hold this festival and we got to keep them.


Dylan and Lindsey got to practice in the kiddy pool.

Mine and Lindsey's catch.

Dylan's catch he really enjoyed this!

We got a chance to walk around and enjoy some Japanese food.

I love this picture it had me crying!!! Dylan had to go pee he did realize everyone could see.

Orphanage

Today I took Dylan and Lindsey to a local orphanage. This was organized from work and I thought it was important to show the kids how grateful they should be for the parents and the things they have. I asked both of them to bring some toys to give to the other children. Much to my suprise they picked some of their favorite toys to give away. I was so proud of them both. The local media was there and they were impressed with Dylan & Lindsey's story so they interveiwed us.


Lindsey's Bee Ba. I was happy to get rid of this annoying creature!

Dylan's Transformer.

Misawa dancer's gave the orphans a show.

We all had a BBQ and an opportunity to play with the children of all ages. Age 2yrs-18yrs.

Dylan and Lindsey went trick or treat on Halloween

Kiddy Disco at the base club where the kids got to dance in their costumes.

Grace and I went to the Navy Ball and had a great time. We have not been to the Navy ball since I was an PO3/E-4.

Dylan-6yr Lindsey-5yr B-day

Dylan had his B-day at the weasel den an indoor activity center on base. His theme was Cars!

Lindsey's 5 yr B-day the theme was High School Musical. She is going to be a drama queen!

Lindsey starts kindergarden

Lindsey started Kindergarden and she loves it. DOD schools are no joke she has homework everyday in kindergarden. Dylan loves school and is so interesed in learning new things. As I am currently working on my Bachelors degree I am revisiting the basics with my kids. I am starting to get it the second time through!


Lindsey is helping Daddy with his homework!

Mrs Turner's class

Lindsey 1st day dropped off at school.

Dylan Started 1st grade this year.

Mt Fuji hike

This weekend I climbed Mt. Fuji with the FY 2009 Chief Selectee's. It was a challange and by no means an easy task. The higher you go the less oxegen and you literally have to break every 4 or 5 steps. It is also easy to get delerious at these heights. The weather was horrible and this made it even more difficult but I plan to do it again next year. Hopefully the weather is better and I have gathered many lessons learned.
Climbing up!
This is at station 9 and you can see where the clouds are. It was cold and rainy. You can also see I am carrying a walking stick that I got stamped with a hot iron at each station.

The summit at 100 meters!!!

Dylan's Yankee's

Dylan played Tee Ball for the NY Yankees. He had fun and he couldn't have played for a better team!
Dylan hit a foul ball but as you can see he has excellent form! When he hits it it goes.
NY Yankees Duggout

Towada Camping

We went camping at Lake Towada this weekend and had a great time. The weather was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Last week we had a 6.8 earthquake in Northern Japan and the orasie gorge road to the campsite was closed due to a landslide so we had to take an alternate route. This earthquake was the biggest I have ever felt and lasted about 2 minutes.



Shrine on Towada Lake
Sitting by the Campfire cooking marshmellows and lighting sparklers
The kids had to get some ice cream.