Grace and Kids went to the Phillipines

Grace and the kids went back to the Phillipines for 3 weeks. Here are some pictures of them visiting a resort in ilocos.


Uncle Arlie, Grandma, and cousins

They had a pig roast but Dylan and Lindsey did not eat too much because they had to stare at the pig while they were eating. LOL

Dylan learned to ride bike W/out training wheels

I apologize for not updating in awhile but I went back to the states to get my dog and had to travel with work in May and June so I have not had alot of time. Grace is not good with taking pictures and we both seem to forget the camera when we are in a hurry. Today Dylan rode his bike for the first time w/out training wheels. I was so proud of him and he needed very little coaching. I gave him 1 push and he was off. He truely suprised me today and rode the entire day. Next Dylan and I will try to teach Lindsey and Mommy how to ride.

More of Grace's extended family

Big Bear's arrival to Japan

As many of you know I had to leave Bear with my parent's because the airlines would not fly him. (Note: American Airlines is not pet friendly). I went back in April with United airlines to get him which was costly but definetly worth it. Japan is rabbies free and a lot of requirements and paperwork are required to bring a dog to Japan. He is an excellent family dog and we are all glad he is with us now!!!

American Day 2008

American day is an annual event Misawa has in which we share our culture with the local Japanese. It is an event where they have a booth for every state and share some of the state's culture. The weather wasn't the greatest but a big turnout.

Easter

We had a great Easter where the kids got to do an easter egg hunt and a kiddie disco with the Easter Bunny.




We missed the 3 to 6 yr old easter egg hunt because church ran a lttle late. We had to say Dylan was 7yrs old and he went with the big kids (7-12). His mission was gather as many eggs as he could for him and his sister. He did great!!!
Dylan and Lindsey enjoying the Easter Kiddie disco.

Spring is here!!!!

Today we went to one of Japan's earth days where we picked up trash and released Salmon into a local stream. After we went to the Misawa Community Center for a Japan & American Potluck. The local Japanese taught us how to make Sushi roll. Despite all the controversy in the media about U.S military in Japan we have it good with the Locals here in Misawa.





Japan's Statue of Liberty! We went to the local Japanese Statue of Liberty park where the kids were able to play. They say this statue is in the same latitude as the statue of liberty in NYC.

Lindsey ballet class

Lindsey at ballet. This really tires her out and some weeks she does not want to go.

Snow festival

I am remembering one of the reasons I joined the military to get away from the winter's. There is only so much you can do in the winter. Alot of time we spend couped up and that is why I havn't updated the blog in awhile.

We went to the Towanda Snow festival this weekend and the kids enjoyed it. It was cold and I should have brought my boots because my feet froze. They had numerous sculpures carved out of snow and ice to include the kids sled park. We stayed until dark when all the sculpures lights came on and they had a firework show.


Lindsey goes to church
Daddy at the bar again!!! I restrained myself from having a drink because I had to drive home so I stole someone else's beer for the picture.
Kids zipping down the hill.
This is the picture before the accident. As you can see one kid scrambles because Dylan is coming. Too bad for the other 2 because they are about to get a big suprise and many years of theropy.

Daddy Snowman

Dylan had a homework assignment to make a snowman. We asked Dylan what he wanted to make and he said he wanted to make an Army snowman like his daddy. I thought this to be cute even though it seemed Grace got more involved than Dylan.