Obsessions..

I was tagged by Meghan, to list my obsessions and tag some others, so here we go.....

In no particular order:

1: Photography

2: My Apple computer, I love it!!!!

3: Reading

4: Trying to visit everyone while in the states.

5: My children- right now it is taking lots of pictures for Daddy so he doesn't miss as much. Also, trying to find the right balance of love and discipline. 

6: Trying to eat at all the places I have missed and love but, also trying not to gain anymore weight.  Ha!

7. Trying to go to the gym at least 3 times a week..... hasn't worked out too well this week. Oh well, maybe next week!

I am tagging:

Allison

Kim

Jen S.

Jennifer- Kaci and Taryn's Mom

Sarah- Micah's Mom

Melissa- Braydon and Preston's Mom

Erika- Audrey's Mom

Jennifer C.- Ben's Mom

Kristen H

Heather

Have fun!!!! Do as much or as little as you want. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everybody, I hope it was a good one for you. This was our first one without Craig and we definitely missed him. Some of our family got to come over and spend time with us and that was a great distraction. 

We played Hide-and Seek....
went on a great Wheelbarrow Adventure,
 stuffed out faces, and got lots of  suggles and family time! Oh yea, and watched some good football games too! We are very thankful for our friends and family and can't wait to see the rest of you soon!

Adventures with Grandparents

The Kids have been loving all the attention from their grandparents. My Dad took a few weeks off and has been having a blast with the kids. He has been taking them to the park most afternoons and it has given me some free time! 

There are a couple of parks near our house. One of them has a pond and some ducks and geese. The ducks came up to my Dad and Austin and started to follow them. Austin didn't like them following them and took off running. They still followed them and Dad had to put him up on a picnic bench. Dad feed the ducks and Bailey watched and giggled. 
This one Austin calls the bloody duck. I think because of the red on it's face. This one is also an aggressive one, the one that scared Austin. 

Getting ready for the ride.

This is not one dealing with the park but it was cute. I was over at Craig's parents house

with the kids,  sitting out with his grandparents and parents hanging out. I found this seat in Japan and thought is would be good for the bath. As you can see it is also good for other stuff.

  

Today Austin and my Dad went flying with Papa (Craig's Dad) to breakfast, and they both had a great time. Austin has been asking to go since before we left. I am sorry to say, I didn't get any pictures. I rushed out the door and forgot my camera... maybe next time.  

Our trip so far...

This is Austin and his friend riding the train on the way to Tokyo.
Austin decided to write his name on his leg while going potty. Can you read it?
Bailey is playing peek-a-boo.
My Mom teaches 3 yr olds and Austin is getting to go with her to class. Her school had a fall festival this past weekend and he won some prizes and also got to ride this horse. 
Grandpa and the kids
Bailey, showing us her new tights... 
Bailey, holding her new BFF.

My Cow

Austin asked last year to be a cow for halloween and we weren't able to get a costume in time. This year we asked again and we got the same answer. We, having limited shopping here, asked Craig's Mom if she could make or buy a costume for us. She ended up making this wonderful cow costume for him! It turned out perfect and Austin loves it! Thanks Nina!

He is shooting a fireball. 

He was afraid of the hat at first but a little bribery and a tantrum later, he is just fine with it now. ;)
Little cow monster!

Art work

Today we got to go to Austin's school for Bizaar day. They had some of the kids art work displayed. 

I am assuming this one is of Austin.
This one is a penguin.
I think this is a sushi plate. I am not sure how much the teachers helped but, I love it!!!
This one he did with his finger. 

I was real impressed!

4 months and growing

This has been an interesting month for us. Bailey is now 4 months old and she is such a great little girl. She is starting to eat cereal and doesn't like it much, I think she just likes chewing the spoon. I get it in her mouth and she spits it out and motor boats her mouth! Sooo messy! She is almost rolling over, she grabs her feet and rolls to the side.   

She loves to watch and laugh at her brother. Bailey also loves to "talk to us", where does she get that from I wonder?! 

We will be headed to Texas  soon and we can't wait!

Craig also deployed this month and we are trying to adjust to him not being here. We have been real busy trying to get ready for the trip and also just trying to pass the time. There is a great support system here and they help keep us busy too. :)

 I will try to post some more pictures before we leave.

Old pic...

Here is an old picture I came across the other day while looking for a picture of Austin.

Allison, do you remember this? He still likes to eat lemons, he now eats the rind. 

Bumbo....

More silly boy antics

Bailey- 4 months

Almost rolling


 

Birthday Party at Kiddie Disco

Austin's friend Kaci


Yummy

School Birthday party

Birthday Party at school

Ham




Birthday cake


Blowing out the candles


dancing


The teachers did a little magic show.

I am working of finding a program that resizes the photos, sorry. 

More Festival

Sorry, this is a little out of order, I am trying a new program and haven't got it all figured out yet. 

The perfect ending to a fun day!


Garlic


I think this is a squash, look how big it is!


No clue what this is


How cute is she!!


Bailey loves Miss Sharon!


Big mushroom


One of Bailey's "boyfriends"


soy and garlic toppings

cooking

our lunch
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Garlic and beef festival

 Rice Fields

Harvesting


for crazy people who can't back up...