5 years ago right this minute

Jacy and I were sitting at lunch today and realized that today was our first day in Japan 5 years ago. We can distinctly recall how we felt as we woke up that 1st day in our Navy accommodations - tired, overwhelmed a bit excited. We are so thankful for our 3 year vacation and all the joy and experiences that came our way. I found a few of my fave pics from our 1st year in Japan and now, I am really homesick!

If You've Seen One Store, You've Seen the Mall

I finally made it down to Southcenter to see the new wing and all that it contains. Of course the first stop on our tour (the kiddos were along) was the kid play area. Wylie loved it! It is pretty and clean and has some fun stuff in it. It needs to be about twice as large to fit all the kiddos in, but it is nice. After the play spot started to crowd up we went to check out the family lounge, which is amazing! It has nursing rooms with flat screen TVs, kid toilets with decorative seats, a play area and indented changing tables. Below is a picture of my kids playing in the bathroom!The highlight of our tour was a stop at my favorite on-line shopping site, Crazy8. YEAH! I love this store and it didn't disappoint in person. I bought Todd a bunch of school clothes and browsed for Wylie and of course all the girlie stuff would look adorable on Marisa.

A Trip to the Dentist

Jacy pulled Todd's front tooth yesterday. Todd swallowed his first tooth and has been nervous about loosing teeth since. He was so excited about going to Daddy's office and having his very wiggly tooth removed. Todd was very brave although he did mention right at the point of removal, " now that is something that hurts."

Dash Point Fun

Today was the perfect afternoon. We stopped at Trader Joes for picnic supplies and headed to Dash Point to eat and hike. Todd insisted he bring his swim suit to play in the water and we let him but with several warnings that it would be too cold to get near the water. He was right though and after our trek the boys had a great time playing in the warm water of the sound. Check out Wylie's lovely swimming attire!

AHHHH Piroshky

While Mom and Todd attended a class at the aquarium this morning, Wylie and I headed up the hill to Pike Place Market. I went to my favorite bakery, Piroshky Piroshky, to get a rhubarb pastry. These are the best possible use of of sugar, rhubarb and dense pastry crust. Absolutely my favorite thing to eat in Seattle.

Go FISH!

We spent Nan's day off at the aquarium!

Yes, I Did Make Friends on the Internet

Here is a picture of some mamas from my fun internet moms group. We had a fun night of Bunco and I came home with a little bit of prize money in my pocket.

Fun Morning at Les Cove Park in Auburn

Hi Brandon!!!

A big SHOUT OUT to my cute cousin BRANDON AKA BDOG! He was surprised to hear that I blogged and said he would check my fab site out. So a big shout out to you Brandon. All of us all in Washington miss all of you all in Tennessee!

Toddo

Vicki took this picture of Todd at the Science Center. A new fave.

4th of July at Mason Lake

We headed to the lake for the weekend and had a great time playing in the water, riding in the boat and stoking the fire. Enjoy some photos of the boys playing.

Marisa's 1st Trip to the Zoo

Yes, we do go to the zoo A LOT! I think I love it more than the kids. This week we had the added excitement of bringing Kristen and Marisa along. This was Marisa's first of many zoo trips.