A Blessing

We've been saying this prayer with Howie for the past couple of months. Recently he has started repeating it line by line. This evening he was running around while I was getting supper ready, & he started to say the blessing out of the blue! I'm so glad that I got him to say it for the camera.

Two Lovers Point

We finally made a visit to Two Lovers Point, one of the most popular tourist attractions here on Guam. From the top of this cliff, you get a beautiful view of the Pilippine Sea & Tumon Bay. The ancient legend tells of a Chamorro couple who were forbidden to be together, so they leaped to their deaths from the top of this 400 ft cliff to remain together in eternity. How romantic, Guam's very own Romeo & Juliet.

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Pizza & A Movie

We've started a Friday night tradition of dinner & a movie (oh how my weekends have changed!). This was the first time Howie watched Shrek, one of my favorite movies. He really seemed to enjoy it, and of course he LOVES pizza. He even has his order memorized, as you can see in the video (filmed today).

("pepperoni pizza & olives & mushrooms & no cheese"

A Taste of Home

We had a few friends over for New Years Eve & decided to give them a taste of Eastern North Carolina. We had barbecue, grilled Pepsi can chickens, barbecue boiled potatoes,  green beans, & hush puppies. We used turkey instead of pork for the barbecue, & it turned out quite well. And everyone else contributed with some delicious dishes, too. Even with 12 adults & 16 kids there were lots of leftovers!

 We ended with some yummy desserts & fun Wii time. 

The ladies even surprised me with a birthday gift! I can't wait for our spa day girls! The card was very thoughtful with this hula cat picture that I LOVE & the cutest little poem.

It was a little tight in our tiny house, but totally worth it! We had a fabulous time & thank everyone for coming!

New hair

I usually think about things like this for a long time. But it only took me a couple of days to decide to cut all my hair off. I love it! It works great in Guam & is so easy.

But who knew impulses could be contagious? I went out that same night with some friends for girl time. Amy had mentioned that she'd like to get her hair cut, too. So Shelly (who just happens to be a stylist) started trying to talk her into it. We ended up at a salon in the mall, & all three of the ladies got haircuts. They all look fabulous! Stay tuned, cause next girl's night is color!

Before

After

Mamas who really needed some time out!

WEEEEEEE!!!

Lazy Day

The day after Christmas:

Playing Pac Man

Nap on the couch

Waiting for the double decker bus in Tumon

On the top of the bus

Howie couldn't outlast his younger buddy Ryland.

Christmas lights, Guam style!