My Baby Bird turned 8….
I dont know what it is about my kids getting older each year that just blows my damn mind… Maybe its their personalities taking different shapes and turns, maybe its witnessing their passions running deeper, maybe its just that they are taller and always running in all directions, thats not always my arms anymore….
Read MoreOh my gunness… Where do I start.
I met Cassie a couple of months ago on the school playground… She was chasing around her youngest son, Ares, with such a playful attitude that is almost rare to see sometimes in mamas by the end of the day… I was drawn to her. Seriously. Moth to a flame.
Read MoreDo not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Nanzo-in Temple. Fukuoka Japan….
How many Buddha’s can we visit here??? Not enough!
Read MoreCar. Bus. Plane. Train. Walk….
This was our weekend…. On Friday we made a spontaneous decision to head up to Yokosuka to see Husband! He called and said he didnt have to be back at work till Monday, so we jumped on it and grabbed tickets before we could even think about the dent in our wallet or the amount of travel for only a short 37 hrs together…. Because ANY time we get with him these days, well its worth everything <3
Read MoreOh my Golly……..…. Just this. <3
My heart hurts a bit that I met this stunning Mama just weeks before she left Japan to head back to the states…. How our passed never crossed with her living just a couple blocks from me, I just dont know… But Im so so grateful to have met her and her darling babes, and Im sure we will meet again in the future, because the Navy just tends to do that to us…
Read MoreUm Wow. The Sakura this year is sooooooo stunning…
This past week we kicked off Spring Break with a trip out to Takeo… Mifuneyama Ruken. We have been to the gorgeous park in Autumn to see the crazy fire colors of the Japanese Maples (there is another post of that), but this go round the hills were blanketed in blush pink and white blossoms… It was beyond yummy!
Read MoreAhhhh Uluwatu… The Southern Tip of Bali.
We took so much home with us from this trip… An even broader sense of adventure and yearning to see the whole world, its landscapes and people and culture… How incredibly blessed we are to have created this life with our children where we get to travel together and teach and show them how others live around the world. Their eyes are just as open as Husband and mine… They have become, in their own way, charitable and kind, and self aware of the carbon footprint they leave on this planet… Its so cool to watch!
Read MoreShe turned 3.
Story has been in love with trains since we moved back to Japan…. When riding in the car she dodges her eyes from one window to the next, spotting them out as they move down the tracks, “Look Mom! A Twaiiin!!” The excitement in her voice is palpable… She notes the colors and how fast its moving, and has told us every time how she wants to ride the rails…
Read MoreI know, its another Bali post. But By Dang Golly, this trip was so great….
After spending time in Ubud for 3 days, we headed south to Bingin Beach… We rented this incredible Cliffside Beach House off Air BNB, and wow. It didn’t disappoint one damn bit! It was about a 10 minute hike//hand over foot//climb down rocks to get to the giant wooden front doors… Its no wonder they call this Impossible Beach! We got in shape carrying a toddler everywhere, but the aching legs made no difference, it was worth every step.
Read MoreThis is one of our favorite places here in Japan.
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