Thank Heavens

Kevin, Brynnlee, and I packed all of our belongings on June 20 and said goodbye to them on June 22. We traveled to Utah and lived in a hotel for awhile before flying off the Okinawa. We landed in Japan, lived in a hotel again, and found a great place to live. Kevin was great and made arrangements to get us some borrowed furniture and kitchen necessities. We were told that August 25 was our date--the date our belonging would show up on the island. August 25 came and went without what we wanted. Kevin called the people he needed to on Kadena, and no one was able to locate our stuff. Finally, they gave him the name of the shipping company, and we learned that our belongings were sitting in California. I was furious. I didn't want to sleep on the uncomfortable, borrowed bed any longer. I wanted to be surrounded by my own things. I wanted Brynnlee to be able to watch Cars on a tv rather than the laptop.

Well, finally on October 14, we received all of our belongings. I didn't think I would be so happy. The first thing I wanted to do was get on my bed and sleep. But there was too much to do. At first our place was a disaster. We were climbing over and around things to get from room to room. I've never been so happy to have such a mess at home! Finally, I was able to lie down on my bed. I almost cried--it was so comfortable, and I loved it.

I did learn an important lesson while waiting for our shipment. I learned that there is a lot that I can live without. It makes me remember that I shouldn't use credit cards to buy things. I can definitely wait to save money. But I have to admit, I love looking around here and seeing everything I own!

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Are you afraid of spiders? I've always said that I'm not. I feel like if my foot is bigger than the spider, I don't have a problem. Just smash it with my shoe, and it's over. I've always been proud to say that I'm not afraid of them. Well, I think I have changed my mind after seeing this! This is commonly called a banana spider. Crazy big right?! And this isn't even the biggest they get. Kevin has seen one bigger. Ick!

Breakfast Time

Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day, and according to my poll many of you agree. I can't believe some of you still don't eat breakfast. You really should!

My favorite type of breakfast is pancakes, but I will be satisfied with a waffle or french toast. I guess if I can pour syrup over it, I am happy. I can't eat cold cereal for breakfast. Well at least not early in the morning. I think it's because my mom took such good care of us when we were younger. We only had cold cereal on Saturdays and Sundays and not even all of them (sometimes Dad fixed breakfast!). My mom would fix us pancakes or eggs or hot cereal for breakfast before school. I still remember when she went through this creative phase and made some really interesting meals including the camel's eye which I still sometimes enjoy today. What is a camel's eye? Well it has several different names, I've heard, but you simply take a piece of bread, punch a hole in it, and cook and egg on a pan. We loved it when we were younger. Thank you Mom for all of the great breakfasts!

Thanks for all of you who participated in this week's poll. Keep telling me what you think!

Go Braves

I am a huge Atlanta Braves fan. I have loved them for years. And the last five have been pretty rough. After 15 straight Divisional titles and trips to the playoffs, the Braves had along drought. I expected so much each year and was disappointed each time. The Braves have finally made it back to the playoffs. Yes it's true, they barely made it with the wild card, but the playoffs are the playoffs. I am excited. Go Braves!

Bath Time with Brynnlee

Brynnlee is learning to have a lot of fun at bath time. She floats around in the water swishing her hair around and has been making the bath tub into a water slide. The tub isn't quite big enough to be a slide, but she can make a big splash. Brynnlee has a lot of fun with her tub toys. It is fun to listen at the door to the little "conversations" they are having. Just the other day I heard kissy noises while I was eavesdropping. I walked into the bathroom and was amazed with what I saw. Take a look at what Brynnlee has been doing lately!

Marker Madness

I bought Brynnlee some cute little Crayola markers and construction paper for a little bit of fun. I did not however realize what a mess she would turn it into. Don't get me wrong, I knew it would be messy....that is why she is wearing a smock. Did I however realize that she would paint her face with marker? No...I guess I should have known better.

(She looks like she is being arrested!)

At least I have this to hang on my fridge!

Favorite Season

The results of my poll are in! Fall seems to be the favorite season of yours. There were some summer votes and one for spring. I have to admit....fall is my favorite too. Thanks for voting! And don't forget to vote on this week's poll.