Monday Mortals

Well, it's Monday again and I already need a nap! I just recently received a dvd with tons of pictures from our time here on Okinawa...with the Army. Some of them I hadn't seen before and some, I photographed myself...LOL! So I had a great pool of pics to choose a mortal shot from this week. This one stood out to me right away because...well it's hilarious!! This was taken during Safety Day for the Battalion. They had stations set up for all the Soldiers to learn different areas of safety. This was the 'Drinking and Tricycling' obstacle course. The beer goggles allowed him to see what a drunk person sees while trying to drive. He didn't do that good....and fell off at the end if I remember correctly. I think all teenage seniors should have to take this class!! Check out my mortal....

Foodie Friday

I know when I started the theme days I expressed that Foodie Friday would be about dishes/food that I captured on camera. However, I think food I DESIRE to capture in my mouth is ok to mention as well. This week's submission is something I am counting the days to get. You can't get it here in Okinawa...but you can in sunny Florida (thx family for not hooking me up all these years, lol). So without further ado..I long for the day that I see this sign!



That's right...I am pining for boiled peanuts!! Green to be exact. I used to buy cases of the Peanut Patch....


My mouth is watering just thinking about it! So whoever I come see first off the plane...WHOEVER...it is in your best interest to have a bowl of goodness waiting for me (or we're going on a road trip)!!!

(I know they sell them at Costco in gallon size cans...I'm just sayin'). I know there are other boiled peanut lovers out there...fall in line and UNITE!!

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Firecrackers & Sinise

Well, the LoooNG weekend was intensely jam packed!! It all started Wednesday night when we went to the opening ceremonies for George's "Firecracker" Softball Tournament.



They had all the state flags flying above the stands, SO, I had to show some love for our 2 'hometowns' (I say hometowns loosely because really, the Fam Bam has no roots, we're just a bunch of rolling stones)...


They had a few events such as the Relay Throwing Contest, Home Run Derby and a Base Running Competition. George did the base running thing. He almost won except there was some freakishly fast track star there and he won by a landslide. Plus he was wearing jean shorts...it was funny because he had to roll them up to run (can you see it?)...


The boys were all sweaty and gross within minutes, but they were loving the climb up and down the bleachers. Me, not so much...

George's team ended up winning the whole tournament. It was HOT as all get out, but worth it I guess. I wonder when George will realize he's in his mid 30's and softball is just a "hobby". He's so damn serious about it...we refer to it as his mistress! Here's a pic from the trophy ceremony.



The next day (Thursday) we headed up to Torii (the tiny Army base here) to meet Gary Sinise. He came here on a USO tour for meet & greets and to play at the 4th of July 'America Fest' on Kadena this weekend with his "Lt Dan Band". He was gracious enough to roll through to see our Army of One...

He was real nice and nothing more than just a regular guy doing his thing. I'm lovin' all the Soldier supporters!!


The rest of the weekend was spent hanging with the kids during the day and making my way to softball field at night. Friday, the kids and I went to Mona Kids Jungle (indoor play palace) and then to lunch with a friend.


Saturday (the 4th), I took Saige (drug the boys) to shopping at the big mall here, so they call it. She was stoked since she milked me out of two pairs of shoes and a jacket that totally screams the 80's. Ahhh, teens and their trends...little does she know we already rocked all those 80's fads!

Oh and we did our traditional sparkler fest in the front yard Saturday night instead of fireworks (which the Japanese sell everywhere...even in the dollar store). The kids LOVE doing them. It reminds me of cousin Jennifer's house when I was little. Good Times!!


So some of the pics are finished from our Family shoot at the beach. I'm so glad we got some taken together. It's not that often we can round all of us up in one spot or stay still. Teage had a few moments when I thought I needed a leash (JUST PLAYIN'), but all in all it was a good effort. Check out my faves...and we hope everyone had a HAPPY FOURTH LOVIES!!

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Thanks T, for capturing us...as we are!!

Monday Mortals

If you have Facebook and are connected to me that way, then you already know that we have three extra girls at our house this week. We are watching them for George's boss and they are really sweet girls. I wish they could always be like this...Here are the mortals that have joined the Fam Bam this week!

I ♥ babysitting big kids....

Foodie Friday-ish

I know I am so late on my second only Foodie Friday. My Bad!! My computer has been acting up and I am still trying to figure out the problem. I thought I had a virus, but it keeps saying I don't. Ugh, computers are tricky! Anyway, I even had another post already in the works before having Friday's post, but I will save it for tomorrow. In sheer festive form, I decided to post a pic of Mrs Amanda Eddy's Cherry Cheesecake I had a couple weeks ago. It was delish and hit the sweetest spot :o) Thanks for extra calories girl....hee hee! Doesn't this just scream Americana??

Fourth of July post trailing not far behind...LOVE YA

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