Giving thanks always

"Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" -Eph 5:20

May 12, 2012

Tokyo

This post is LOOOONG past due. I went to Yokosuka with my friend Connie a while back. She was getting her “gender reveal” ultrasound. We were only an hour and half train ride away from Tokyo. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever make it back up that way to go to Tokyo so we made a quick little trip.

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We heard the train systems were tricky in Tokyo but we managed to do okay. We got help from a few strangers.

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Tokyo Tower

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We couldn’t go all the way to the top because they were doing some renovations but we got pretty high. We are in the elevator here headed up.

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A little shrine inside the tower.

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They had windows in the floor you could look down. It would have been easier to see in the day but still pretty neat.

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This is one of the city shots I took from inside the tower.

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We stopped by Roppongi which is a really popular area of Tokyo.

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Hard Rock Cafe

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We had a few choices of American food but decided on Outback Steakhouse.

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Yuuummm….yeah that is totally fries and a loaded mashed potato!

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Connie and I in Roppongi. Two pregnant chicks getting wild and crazy…

April 23, 2012

Ahh Texas.

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bluebonnets and my girl…

April 18, 2012

Okinawa

On my way back to the states I had an unplanned vacation in Okinawa, Japan. Luckily an old friend is stationed there with her husband. She graciously let Cora and I stay with her and she even was our very own tour guide.

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Meet Kriston and her cutie patootie daughter Skylar.

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A few shots of American Village. An eating and entertainment area.

 

 

 

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Their seawall was plastered with interesting graffiti.

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So tropical and beautiful.

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I thought this was an interesting photo showing the clash of cultures. The two statues you see are known as Shisa. People put these on their roofs, gates, or entrances into their homes and businesses. From Okinawan mythology, they are believed to two things. The statue with the mouth open keeps evil spirits out and the statue with the mouth closed keeps good spirits in. I saw these everywhere in Okinawa. I will occasionally stumble across them here in mainland Japan. A combination of western civilization with Starbucks and the Okinawan history with the Shisa statues. Thank you Okinawa.

April 7, 2012

I’ve been gone…

but now I’m back and I have my mommy with me! I went back to the states for a month and it was quite the adventure. Of course. I don’t want to spend too much time blogging because my mom is only going to be here a short time…but I’ll check in more frequently and then be back to the daily blogging soon. I’ve got lots to share already.

February 21, 2012

Off We Go…

We find out the gender of baby#2 tomorrow and we are very excited!

February 20, 2012

Fish Bait?

Some of the foods we came across during our travels. Yes this stuff is for human consumption.

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My mom is coming to visit soon and I can’t wait to see some of her reactions to things. This title is for her.