Happy Thanksgiving from Okinawa!

Hello Family!

I just wanted to share a few pictures from our week with Mom and Dad. We have had so much fun and have more planned in the week to come. But I want you all to know that we miss you so much and wish we could celebrate this holiday together. I hope that each of you had a wonderful Turkey Day with in-laws, friends, and each other. Know that we were and continue to think about you guys.

I am very thankful for you!!

Mike deep fried another turkey and it was GOOD!

I am thankful for good food and a loving husband.

This was Mom and Dad's first Thanksgiving dinner shared outside!!

It was chilly when the wind was blowing, but not too bad!

I am thankful for great weather and time spent with friends.

First sushi dinner in Japan.

Mom had fun with her chopsticks... I mean, she almost threw them across the room!

I am thankful for the opportunity to make new memories with them!

They were our biggest fans at the Turkey Bowl

44th vs 67th

powder puff and flag football

I am thankful for the chance to be active and for the support of my parents.

Mom and I got our toes done.

I am thankful for time spent relaxing, bonding, and pampering.

We have been hiking.

I am thankful for time spent sharing beautiful views with my family

We went to a botanical garden.

I am thankful for the opportunity to watch Mom take 125634 pictures of the things she loves!

Like flowers!

We watched the sunset.

I am thankful for you all!!

Thankful

I thought this would be the right time to reflect on all that I am thankful for. God has blessed me with so many wonderful things in my life, and Thanskgiving is a time that I try to reflect on what those things are. I have a wonderful job, a lot of good friends, a fun and close knit family, an amazing and supportive husband, and am expecting my first child! Life is pretty dang good.

These are some of the things I am most grateful for!

Tiny Critser (TC) - due Jan 24th

My husband, Paul

My family - we are truly lucky. We miss you, Lynn & Mike!

Funny Memory

I thought of you guys today!!!

I was cleaning the house in prep for Mom and Dad's visit. The TV was on just for some background noise. Before I knew it I was reciting the lines of the movie without seeing the screen!! This is what made me snap out of it and run into the family room to watch: "Are you wearin' a black bra? I love black underwea's." Just thought all you girls would appreciate this!! Oh what a classic!! We only watched this one 144 times!! Makes me miss you!

Monumental Marathon

Last weekend was the Monumental Marathon here in Indy. I was on PR (pregnant reserve) and didn't run, but several of our family members did... Paul and Kevin ran the full and Laura and Katie ran the half marathon. It was a cold, crisp morning, but we had a great time cheering for you guys and are so proud of your accomplishments!

Laura & Katie at mile 3 - still feeling good with lots of energy!

Kevin at mile 3 - looking good!


Paul at mile 10 - all smiles now!

Paul at mile 26 - only .2 left and he is ready to be done!

After the race he was so chilled we had to find him whatever warm, dry clothes we could!


I am so proud of you guys! I hope you don't get too annoyed listening to my high pitched non-scream from the sidelines and having my big camera lens in your face, but I enjoyed it! Love you all!!