First Day of School

Today was Jenna's first day of school. She's a big first grader now! She was a little nervous, but I think was comforted once she found out that she knew another little girl in her class. Her teacher is a friend of ours and I think that helped too.

Jenna and Brodie ready for school.

Brodie with a big grin on his face.Jenna ready for her big day!Jenna walking to school. I know it looks foggy, but it's just the lens going from a cold place (our apartment) to a really hot and steamy place (outside!).

Creed acting like a pirate. Aaargh!

One More Week!!!

One more week before Bill gets back!! I know that we are very fortunate and he's not playing in the "big sand box", but it's been a very long couple of weeks!

Monday is going to be one great day too! Jenna goes back to school!! She got to meet her teacher yesterday and she's in the 1-2 multi grade class room!! Yea!! We also happen to know her teacher. She's a friend of mine that I met basically via e-mail. She came from Leavenworth and I had a friend there that knew her. She knew that they were coming here and asked if we could correspond via e-mail.

Not sure what we'll be doing today. Maybe bowling, the water park?? Who knows. I know that I'll have to get the kids out of the house today. Probably play at the park tonight. Tomorrow I have a baby shower to go to. Then get ready for the start of the week.

Happy Birthday Jenna

I just wanted to say Happy 6th Birthday to Jenna. Her birthday was yesterday, but I wanted to post pictures from the "tiny" party we had.

We had some new friends over, Risa, Raina, Avery and Brett to help celebrate. We ate some pizza and cake. All had a great time!

Blowing out the candles.

The Birthday Girl!Jenna with Raina, Creed, Avery and Brodie

Meme

Ok, since I was still "with" Dawn, and I've FINALLY been tagged for a meme. So, here we go.

5 THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE....
1. travel as much as possible
2. exercise at least 5 days a week
3. visit D.C. and learn all about the history of the United States
4. live in Germany or Italy
5. run in at least a 5K

5 THINGS I CAN DO...
1. cook
2. spend some money :)
3. scrap book pretty well
4. read a novel in a day
5. cross stitch, but haven't done so in a very long time

5 THINGS I CAN'T DO...
1. exercise like I'd like to
2. math....don't laugh!!
3. run 5 miles at one time
4. keep up with cleaning my house
5. keep my laundry caught up

5 THINGS MY FAMILY WOULD SAY I CAN'T DO...
Of course my husband would say there are a few things that I can't do, however my kids....at the present moment...think I can do all! =)

5 THINGS THAT ATTRACT ME TO THE OPPOSITE SEX...
1. kindness
2. honesty
3. sense of humor
4. eyes..they tell more than we think they do
5. smile

5 CELEBRITY CRUSHES...
1. Joe Sakic that plays for the Colorado Avalanche...he's my boyfriend and my husband already knows about this = P
2. Tim McGraw
3. George Strait
4. Jake from Sixteen Candles...I know this ages me, but who didn't love him?
5. Josh Dumel from Las Vegas

Whew! Are you still with me??? If you are consider yourself tagged!!! This was fun! Thanks Dawn!!

The Tooth Fairy

We had a visit from the Tooth Fairy last night!! I felt Jenna's loose tooth and told her tonight may be the night. After bath time she laid on the couch while Mommy twisted and turned that tooth right out of her mouth. She was VERY excited.

Jenna without her baby tooth.

You can see where the tooth used to be and where the new tooth already is!Her teeny, tiny tooth.Brodie acting silly!Creed, just being himself.

Not much goin' on

There isn't a whole lot going on with us. Bill left a week ago for the "big" exercise they do every year down in Daegu. Funny thing is, if we lived there right now he wouldn't be working all the long hours he has. Oh well.

Here are a few pictures of Jenna and her "tattoo". She got this butterfly tattoo when she went on a field trip to Building 63. They had an aquarium there and a lot of other fun stuff!!

Yaki Mondu anyone???

While my Mom was here, we found the local E-mart. This place is kind of like an upper scale Wal-mart, or Wally World as my better half states. I've taken my Mom here before at the E-mart in Daegu. Once we walked in, my Mom stated that she forgot just how bad it smells in there. I however, am used to all of the weird and sometimes yucky smells. I was thinking it smell kind of good. I guess it just shows you how you can adapt to different cultures. When we were in the grocery section, they had some ladies out giving samples. I've had yaki mondu before and really like it. My Mom hasn't tried it before. So, I saw this nice lady making samples of yaki mondu, the kind I like and kimchi yaki mondu. My Mom thought it was SO delicious!! Of course, I make sure NOT to get the kimchi kind. So, one day for lunch my Mom and I had some yaki and there was plenty left over in the freezer. We never got around to having the rest.

Monday night I just wasn't sure what we were going to have for dinner. I made the kids their typical food, mac 'n cheese and chicken. Then I thought I'd make the yaki mondu for Bill and I, have some shrimp and green beans on the side. He came home and thought that I had ACTUALLY made the yaki mondu. I told him, well I did make it....from the freezer.

If you like different types of foods, then I suggest Yaki Mondu. They will probably have it at a Korean restaurant. It tastes like a little dumpling type egg roll. Just go have some!!!!

I want you all to see what you're missing!!

I belive that Monsoon season has FINALLY arrived. When my Mom was here, it did rain a few days. Since she's been gone....and it's only been since Saturday, it has rained EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! I took these pictures this morning. Yes, what you see on the road is a build up of rain. It's been raining for 1 hour...yes, all of this in 1 hour.

The parking lot in front of our building. Yes, it does look like a river.

The playground on the side of our building. Brodie said to me today..."Mom can we go to the beach today?" Me..."No, it's raining." Brodie..."But there's a beach at the sandy park by our house." Enough said!!Just a mountain photo.

North Korea

I can tell you all that Bill and I have offically been to North Korea. Now I know what you're thinking....are you kidding me??? Did they ship you over there??? No, we went on a tour and in this little building, we were on the North Korea side. It was a little scary thinking that quite a few communists were watching ALL of our moves. I know you all don't believe me, so here are some pictures. North Korea

The building we went into.A building they call the Monkey House. They call it this because sometimes the North Koreans go in there, open the curtains and make faces, etc. to get the Americans to point or gesture towards them. This is a big NO NO.Bill and I in North Korea.Republic of Korea soldier doing his tae-kwon-do stance. He can kick some booty!!

The wall where the Republic of Korea soldiers make a human chain as to not be pulled into North Korea when checking the locks.The "line". The sandy side is North Korea, the rock side is Republic of Korea.A sign.Me

Bill

A memorial for a couple of Americans that were killed by some North Korean soldiers with axes, over the trimming of a tree.They call this place propaganda city. It was a very hazy day, so it's hard to see.A map of Korea.This was at the tunnel. Bill said it was only a quarter mile, but coming up it was ALL up hill. I'm so glad that he was able to push me to continue on. This also tells me...I really need to start going to the gym and lose a lot of my fat ass!!! Hope you enjoyed the tour. We had a great day. Then we went and spent the night in Osan. By ourselves.....NO CHILDREN were present!!! We did some shopping and then went back to save Mimi. The kids listened to her and got their things picked up without any fights . We say a big "THANK YOU" to Mimi for the quiet time.

Yes....finally a post from me

I know it's been FOREVER since I last posted. Well, I really wanted to spend a lot of time with my Mom and she had to leave yesterday. =( I know that she was ready to get back to my Dad and their cute little puppy Chelsea, her own bed and more clothes!! I could have had her here just a little longer, but I'm VERY glad that she was able to come at all.

We went to the water park a few times. We went bowling. We found
e-mart. We went to Osan a few times. We played many, many games of Scrabble in which she kicked my butt all but ONE time...hey that's ok we did have fun. We took the kids to the playground. We ate lots of ice cream. We just really had a ton of fun. I forgot to get the pictures off her camera, so I'll have to wait for her to send them to me.

I have more to post about the "date" Bill and I had at the DMZ and in Osan. Ta ta for now!!