Mommy & Parker Time- Peace Prayer Park

This week Parker, Diana and I headed south to the Peace Prayer Park. The park is huge and so beautiful. There are memorials scattered throughout the park. The main memorial area lists the names of those that died in the Battle of Okinawa. It is a very peaceful park right on the southern coast. We had a wonderful morning exploring the park and look forward to going back with the rest of the gang.

Mommy & Parker Time- Cape Zanpa Lighthouse

With the big kids in school Parker and I have a lot of time together. I am trying to make sure we get out of the house at least once a week to do something fun. This week we met Diana at the Cape Zanpa Lighthouse. We were only able to explore and walk around for about 45 minutes before it started pouring. I was still able to get quite a few cute photos of my favorite little Superhero!

Pirate Night at Torii Beach

Saturday evening we went to the Pirate party at Torii Beach. Carson had really been looking forward to this event. The kids all got dressed up in what pirate gear we could find. When we got there they gave out bandanas, eye patches, telescopes, rings, and many other pirate goodies.

There was a treasure a hunt and the kids got to meet Captain Jack Sparrow. And of course they got to play with Hannah and Addie.

Carson wore part of his costume from last year. He looked so cute. I just love how these 2 photos turned out. Definitely favorites of mine.

We had a great time at Pirate Night but the kids were very tired, especially since they had Warrior Day earlier.

Skoshi Warrior Day 2012

 Last Saturday the big kids got to spend 4 hours at the Skoshi Warrior Day. They got to pretend they were deploying and in the military, just like Daddy. They checked out all sorts of cool military vehicles, looked at guns, watched a police dog demonstration, etc. The war paint and dog tags seemed to be the highlight of the day. They all had so much fun!

They were also very happy Hannah and Addie did Warrior Day with them and were in the same group. Diana and I were not sure if our little princesses would have fun, but Emma and Addie loved it! Carson and Hannah of course choose matching war paint.

This was an amazing program for the kids and it was free! They all can't wait to participate next year!

Emma's 1st Day of Kindergarten

Yesterday Emma had her first day of Kindergarten. She was so excited! She chose all pink to wear of course. Carson was excited for her as well. Cooper was having a rough morning. Parker was excited to have time with just me.

The Gang walking into school. 5/6 in school. Parker was excited he got to go have coffee with Diana and me and then grocery shopping without the big kids.

Emma got all lined up. Parents were not allowed to walk the kids into the classroom. So we had to say our goodbyes outside. She wasn't sad at all, a little nervous, but very excited. She is such a big girl now!

Her first day was wonderful. She was so tired though.

Emma's Kindergarten Photos

I really wanted to take some special photos of Emma before she started Kindergarten. She is so excited to start school. I on the other hand have been a little sad about it. She is my only baby girl and we have had so much fun together the past few years while the boys were at school. Emma helped me pick out what she wanted to wear. We headed down to the park and beach at sunset the night before her first day of Kindergarten. I think the photos turned out so cute!

Our precious baby girl is now a big girl and will be in full day Kindergarten.

Enjoying the Sunset Together

Okinawa truly has the most amazing sunsets. Last weekend we went to Sunset Beach, our favorite beach to watch the sun go down. The kids get to run around and we get to enjoy the beauty of the sunset.

So Beautiful!

Beach Fun at Nishihara Beach

Last weekend we spent a lot of time at the beach. The weather was hot but sunny. Carson's swimming has improved so much this summer. Cooper is improving as well. They all just love playing at the beach and would stay there all day if we let them.

And here is a video of these 3 crazy boys playing in the nice warm East China Sea. It really does feel like you are taking a lukewarm bath.

1st Day of 2nd and 3rd Grade

Carson and Cooper's first day of school was postponed one day by Typhoon Bolaven. They were not too upset about that. They started school on August 28th. It was a pretty rainy morning, so we had to rush photo time.

Carson and Cooper were both very excited to go on the first day. Both boys are really happy with the teachers they got. I think its a perfect match for both of them. Emma was a little sad she wasn't starting the same day as the boys, but she did get to meet her teacher and see you classroom.

Hard to believe I will very soon have 3 kids in school. Time sure does fly by. Parker is going to have mommy all to himself. I think he is going to love it. I just can't believe though I have a 3rd grader, 2nd grader and a Kindergartener.

I will sure miss these kiddos while they are at school. We had an amazing summer. We fit in as much fun as possible.