Well, HOWDY!

I know, long time no post ;0 Well, let's just say I can barely catch my breath-we have been so busy! Brian had 4 whole days off for the 4th of July weekend which was such a blessing. I was incredibly worn out by the end of last week and, the help with the kids was sure appreciated.

So, let's catch up. Friday: One of my friends took me to a place called Cocok to get a pedicure. It was so wonderful! It took 2 hours, and most of that was a wonderful foot and leg massage. Then they do some beautiful artwork on your toes! Saturday: We went to a Japanese pool out in town. Sunday: Church. Monday: We played with the kids and their slip n slide and got some cleaning done. Tuesday: We went to a popular diving site called Maeda Point for a beach-side picnic with a bunch of friends from church. We had never been there before, and it is definitely hidden. We had to park down in a sugar cane paddy (???) and trek down this path...should have brought my machete (riiiight). I was so worried about a Habu snake getting us. Once we were actually on the secluded beach, it was wonderful. The ocean was like bath water! It is a beautiful snorkling spot! I can't wait to get some gear! Wednesday: Brian went back to school, and I had church Thursday: We had a sewing class all morning. I am trying to make something for my MIL (mother in love) whose birthday is on the 27th :) HOPEFULLY it will come out ok!! PHEW!!! NOW (it is still Thursday) we are preparing for a Typhoon that is due to hit this weekend. So, I had to make the dreaded trip with all the kids to the commissary (which was a MADHOUSE) to get some essentials. Apparently the base we are on loses power quite a bit, and the storm renders the water non-potable so we have to have plenty of water for everyone. And, wow, that does not "read" as hectic as it felt. I guess excluding all the packing and loading of the kids makes it sound pretty easy :) I will post again soon!!