Ian's adventures

Ian is currently in his 3rd Port. Saesbo, Japan. (They stopped in Hawaii and Guam on their way out) He pulled in last week and of course I had no idea where he would be until a mutual friend from the ship posted "HELLLOOOO SAESBO" on their Facebook page. I quickly realized that is where an old shipmate of Ian's is stationed and his wife and I have kept in contact (Thank you social media) so I sent her a message asking for tips on what Ian should for sure try to see/do while there. She did so much better than that! Joe showed up on the ship and invited Ian out for the day Saturday. Joe took him sight seeing and they went and saw the spot where the movie The Last Samuri was filmed. They took him out for Sushi. My favorite was that he hung out at their house the rest of the day so we were able to use their WIFI and actually see and hear eachother for a good 90 minutes! Can't beat that. He was able to show me the view from their home. Gorgeous! Beautiful, lush, green hills. Here are some pictures from his day that he sent me: I love this last one. This is of Ian hanging out at their house waiting to talk to me:) Yesterday he took the train from Saesbo to Nagasaki and took tours of the Ground Zero and Peace Park. He said it was really a neat experience, although very sad to read the stories and see the still visible signs of the destruction. He messaged me at 5 this morning on his way back to the ship when he finally had wifi and told me he would send these pictures. I can't wait to actually hear about his day. Some of the coolest things is the food! Ground Zero: Peace Park: And since of course he got no pictures with himself in it I had to go on facebook and steal some from his friends:) This last one is from the other day when he went to dinner with friends. Always the ladies man:) The gal in the middle is Kristin. She is awesome. I never have known so many females on the ship and I love it. She keeps Ian in line and smacks him for me. What more can I ask for? :) Overall things are fine. I am not a fan of the pulling in every other week and neither is Ian. However, WIFI everywhere and skyping and oovoo are something new and amazing! Never have we been able to talk for free and often. So, I guess for this I am thankful. We are 25% done as long as no time is added and so far its looking like things will stay on track. The past 7 weeks here have been pretty awful and continue to be so. Please keep the boys in your prayers. Especially Nathan and Owen. We are taking it day by day and look forward to Nana coming to see us soon!!

PIctutes! Just some favorites from the past couple of months

I love Instagram! (a photo ap). I have been slacking posting pictures for grandparents! Sorry! It is so much easier to send a picture to Ian this time around. I can send one at a time and he seems to be getting them fine. I love it and he loves it. Makes us feel like he is a part of things a bit more. Here are a few of my favorites from the past couple of months. Here are some from Christmastime. I won't lie December sucked. Majorly. But January so far has been much better. :) We especially loved Ian's coconut from Hawaii! And getting to skype with daddy for Christmas. Can't wait for him to pull in again soon so we can see his face again. Technology is amazing. Here are a few of my babies. We had a wonderful beach day to celebrate the new year. Luke finally loved it! As much as these boys drive me insane, and they do on a daily basis I am so thankful for them. We are 5 weeks into this deployment, roughly 20% done as long as no time is added. Come on Summer!:)