Here we are tonight...

I have a few posts started and some videos up and coming. HOWEVER, they won't be making their debut tonight. After dinner tonight we headed out in our "backyard" for a quick walk and enjoyed the sunset. Thought you might enjoy it too.

I love that it is March...

Today was a lovely day. The weather people had told us that it was supposed to be rainy and cold all weekend. After yesterday (when it was rainy and cold) we were geared up for another day if ICK, however we awoke to the clouds going away and the sun coming out again!! The girls and I decided to take a walk and head down to the park and play. While down there we decided to do some playing on the beach. Thought you might want a peak at our day...




Then it got a little wet...



and then we headed home....




It was a lovely day!

Daisy's

If you have been reading my blog (or talked to me much) you have probably heard me mention Daisy's. If not, I will tell you about it now.

You know my love of all things food. Well, Daisy's has my favorite item on the island. Their speciality dish is called "Jasmine's Rice" and Brad's best description is of the thai plate rice he ate while in Thailand. We have had other things on the menu (well, I should note the kids have and Brad has... I however, have never ordered anything else). Anyway, this place is a little (for lack of a better term) beach shack. Worn down, dogs welcome and just plain old comfy, it is one of my favorite places here.

All in all, this post is for Brad. The last time I had talked to him we had heard that Daisy's was going to close for a month or so for renovations.. etc. This (I know) seems like no big deal, however, our friends (the Colvigs) are getting ready for visitors in the coming weeks and then I have visitors (Talyn and Sherrie) coming in April too. SO, having Daisy's closed would be super sad.

We went to Daisy's and as we were preparing to eat our "last meal" (at least for awhile) and Shu (the owner and chef of all things wonderful) let us know that they weren't closing to renovate and would be open for April. SO, life was happy.

Here we are at Daisy's. Alessandra, Nicole, Caden, Olivia and Cooper (and me of course) and our cheesy message to Brad about Daisy's. (and no, their voices do not normally sound like Star Wars characters). Oh yes, it is the little things.



Orion - for your happy time.

There is hope for America...

One of the greatest things I remember about being in school or at summer camp was dutifully saying the Pledge of Allegiance every morning and participating in the freedoms of My America. As an adult the sentiment changed through the course of years and then I found myself working for (and then marrying into) the US Armed Forces. The American Flag, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights and the Pledge of Allegiance (among many other things) took a new meaning in my life. This meaning continues to change and develop as I get older and particularly as I became a parent.

One of the best things about Olivia's school (US Department of Defense, Public School) is that being an American and being patriotic is important to them. I have some issues with the curriculum in general, but this part of it warms my heart everyday.


Because in reality, it doesn't matter whether you believe in God or not or are a republican or a democrat. The reality is that in times of struggle, financial crisis, high health care costs and education that is questionable, WE are all still Americans.

There really is no country I would rather be a part of...

Sushi Zen

As most of you know, food is probably the most exciting part of my world. I love to eat, try new things, cook and just be around good food. (possibly because with good food, usually goes good friends and good conversation).

I haven't posted on food in awhile. NOT because there aren't many options for posting, I just continually forget to take photos.

SO, today is a quick food post. It was "Parent's Night Out" this past Saturday night. I can drop the kids off from 5:30 until 10:30 (and usually I only have dinner out and then head back to get them). I had plans with my friend Angela (and her friend) this weekend, but as it often happens to all of us, coughing kiddo kept her from joining me. (We must do next month Ang!!) SO, as sad as that was, my friend Nicole (and the person I do most of my food hunting with) called and said her date night was off due to hubby getting another shift the next day. Sad for them, but good for me! She and I went to Sushi Zen.

Now, I have had a lot of sushi in my little tenure in Okinawa here. Okay, I don't eat it that often, but the choices are much more readily available than the 1 or 2 restaurants we have had at our access in the years past. This was one of the best presentations of the sushi that I have ever had. Behold... the Flower Roll. (And it tasted good too, a little mellow and not too flavorful, but the freshness was Divine!)

We ordered three rolls. In the middle was a yellow tail and scallion roll and on the end (with the little dollops of yumminess on top) was the Spicy Tuna Roll that is rivaling with my favorite Spicy Tuna on the island thus far.

As far as the ambiance of the place goes. A perfect date spot. It was a lovely night and I look forward to visiting again!!

For Daddy...

And for all of those other nice people who love us too...

I keep wondering about the girls personalities. Are they going to always be like they are now? Will they change drastically? What will they be like when they grow up?

Will they always look at me with those big blue eyes that make my heart melt?

Will Olivia forever be the cheesiest smiler that I know? but, absolutely be smiling from her soul?

And will this always be Alessandra? Oh, Lord... are we in trouble...