Road Sign and the Children's Park at Expo

Okinawa Ocean Expo

Sorry it has been a long time posting anything. Okinawa I think has the largest fish tank, or at least it is one of the top 5. The boys loved seeing the whale shark and I loved the portly fellow. They also had a flower garden where they used flowers to make animals. Pretty awesome.

Boys Bored of Toys

In this video, we did not come up with the idea. They boys did that all on their own.

Christmas 2008

We really enjoyed our Christmas. We videoed but the blog wouldn't take it. Michael was very quiet when he saw the presents but Zachary made some noises then fell down. It was hilarious.
The boys had fun opening the presents and playing. I did nothing that day but watch and play.
The last picture here is when I asked the boys to help me clean up the paper and they stuffed it under their table. It stayed that way for a couple of days. They are so cute.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

A Mother Venting :(

O.k. everyone. I am going to do some venting. I don't normally do this online. I usually call a tons of people to let them know, but I feel this is important. I had to pull my son out of preschool because of bullying, and now choir practice. These pictures are what happened in choir practice when he was playing in the children's bedroom.
He was hiding in the closet and they went after him. He tried to leave but they wouldn't let him. I am livid. I teach my boys the 3 strikes you are out rule. This week I have really been enfasizing(sp?) how the Lord made our bodies and spirit and is our job to protect them. When asked what to do, my son Zach now likes to say "block and punch". I understand a little rough housing, but when you son comes out with blood on his face and shirt, that is different. As a mother I will be his shadow for a long while, until I know he can properly punch someone in the nose. My opinion might change, but in the state I am in right now. I don't see that happening. If I decide to homeschool , or not have babysitters, or not have certain people over, or not go to choir practice, or anything to keep my kids safe, that is my right and job as a mother. This should not be happening at such a tender age. What are parents not teaching there kids?
I don't want to judge, but I am appalled. Anyways, I am looking for the possibility of leaving this island as soon as possible. I love my boys. They are everything to me. All 3 of them. Sorry I am a downer right now. Not that many of you have seen this side of me. Take care. Love you, Desiree

Here we are

I just want to say thanks for all your comments and for your support. We love you all a bunch and are actively trying to find a way to get back to you all sooner. Okinawa is nice, but we have been away for 10 years and I am really starting to go through some sort of withdrawal style homesickness. I can't wait to be surrounded by family again. I was thinking about Dad and all the activities we had at the house and all the friends and family that filled it so often. I want to do the same. We love you all and can't wait to see you again.