February Follies

Steven went to Korea for Far East wrestling. It is the equivalent of going to state. Only here we bring together all the DOD high schools in the Asian countries to compete against each other. Jer was lucky enough to be in Korea at the same time and watched Steven's matches. Steven took the silver in his weight class.

Later in the month we went to the wrestling banquet. Steven received the award for "Biggest Attitude"....apparently he throws frozen Hot Pockets at people.

Seth was showing off his smartypants. He had another quarter of straight A's.
I must say, Vaughn was getting straight A's too, but his school does not hold an award ceremony to recognize those students. :(

Someone got another year older! Happy Birthday Vaughn!

His mom made him a rockin' cake.

And rich as it was, when I asked for glass of milk, this is not what I was expecting.
I realize this is a "cup" of milk to the boys, to me it is a quart of milk!

The local community continued to amuse.

I FINALLY got a new hairstyle. Still have it, still love it.

Rough days being four, going to preschool, and having lunch before making it home at noon.

Then it was January....

Monster's Kitchen. Monstrously tall.

Someone dresses well for mismatch day.

Fanta World USA Hip Hop. Huh?

Crazy hair day!

McLovin, where's the Superbad fans?
And don't say you haven't seen it, just go watch it.
And Super Troopers, and The Hangover while you are at it.

There was still more of this going on.

Those kids again, they follow me everywhere.

In the Banyan Tree. I would be afraid of spiders. Good thing I have boys.

See? They are everywhere I go.
Like strays, once you feed them, they never go away.

Finally. A half way decent picture with this shark display. I only have about 10 others that totally stink, because of one kid or another.

Watch out for the native wildlife;
Pumba will get you!

I'm missing a few pictures somewhere. Steven had a birthday and attended Winter Formal. I know there are pictures somewhere around here. I suppose this is way you should not wait until 8 months later to want to post them. They'll turn up. Steven will be so happy when they do!

When December Came Around

I found the perfect box and tried to ship the littlest one back to Aunt Pam. The USPS has some really strict rules and wouldn't take him. This reminds me I need to write my congressman.

Steven was starting to do a lot of this....he does it a lot still. Living with two wrestlers can be very annoying. Wanna wrestle?? No, go away. Practice your half nelson on someone your own size!

The holiday spirit was getting into full swing.

Seth's hair was getting really long.
And, please, do not judge the holey socks.
I have four kids, be impressed they have clean socks, with or without holes.

Garrett was a very diligent ginger bread house builder.

More of the local culture.
This must have been "Talk Your Bull for a Walk Day".
Wait, that is any day around here.

There was even more gingerbread house building.

Some were ginger breaded out.

And still others thought there were better uses for their time.

Thomas was hoping the holidays would just go away.

Finally, Santa came to visit and the masses were happy. =)

Thinking back to November......

The Marine Corps got another year older.

Jerry and Vaughn were about the same weight, but not quite.

Garrett looked like this.

And Steven like this.

Seth was starting to have long hair.

We were enjoying cool Okinawa playgrounds.

Roller slide!

Drop slide!

And we saw a little of the local culture.

Love those drums.

Happy Birthday!!!!

Don't Forget the Chicken and Rice

Garrett's class recently "traveled" to other countries to learn about the country and its culture. These have been hanging up since they started that unit and they never fail to amuse when I pause long enough to read them. Today, I finally remembered to take a picture. It is so funny to see what they find important enough to pack for their trips, and what "travel" can be defined as for them. Kind of like a glimpse of what life would be like if 4 year olds ran the world. Click on the picture to make it bigger, it may just save your eyes.

Have You Seen UP?

It really is the "Cone of Shame"
Poor Thomas.
He is one pathetic looking puppy here.
He's all better now.
His Christmas picture will be coming in a few more posts.