Beach Date

We went on a double date with our friends last week. It's always fun to be with other adults without the kids and I love seeing Tim interact with people. It makes me love him even more. Mushy enough for you?

The guys took their ladies out on their scooters and we looked like a mini motorcycle/moped gang. Ha!

We always have the most beautiful sunsets here in Saipan and that night was no exception.
Can you believe we've only had ONE visitor come out the entire time we've lived here?!
Flights aren't cheap but look what you're getting!

Our friends the Hochhalters

Seahorses in the Sky! 

After the beach we head to The Taste of Marianas Festival. It's only once a year and only on weekends for the month of May. The food is AMAZING. We've gone twice and I still can't seem to say no to the barbecue ribs. Tim's gotten the curry twice too so I don't feel that bad.

My man sure knows how to take out his girl!

the babes.

My babies are funny.

That's all.

turn that frown upside down.

I was having a hard day.
So naturally I turned to cupcakes.

Owen Planking.

We also got ice cream. June pretended to feed me and then would fake me out.

 She thinks she's pretty hilarious.

The Mother's Day photo I wanted, just a few days late. :-)

Our kind of playdates

We've been really lucky to have met some really amazing people here. The other day we invited everyone over to the pool for a play date and I couldn't helped but feel blessed with such amazing friends, adorable children and incredible weather.

They definitely make Saipan an even more wonderful place to live.

And my 18.5 week belly.
The little man is quite the kicker lately! I started to feel him move about 2 weeks ago and this week I noticed I can see him move as well! It's my favorite part of pregnancy and I was thrilled that it's finally here! I've been feeling pretty good still. (Thank Heaven!) The fatigue hasn't really gone away but with the heat and humidity here I am doubting that it will. Running has started to get a bit difficult this week but I'm pretty determined to go as long as I can. 

I've been craving:

Fruit. Any kind of fruit. Oranges, Apples, Mangoes, Grapes, Pineapple, anything.

Vegetables. Carrots, and LOTS of salads.

Beyond that I have to really push myself to eat meat. It's just so darn hot!

Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day meant so much to me this year. I was so aware of the love that my family feels for me and how lucky I am to be a mother at all. What's more is I'm able to do it with such an incredible man.

We went down to my favorite beach and I savored every snuggle.

And every kiss.

I can't believe how much this boy has grown! 

And my baby, who isn't really a baby anymore.

A husband who makes living in this GORGEOUS place a reality.

Sharing finds on the beach.

Monkey on Dad's back.

She's such a climber these days!

So grateful for the Mothers in my life. My own mother, my Mother in Law, my friends and even those who are yet to be mothers. I love you all and are thankful for your presence in my life.

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

Swings make a comeback.

After almost 2 years our favorite park finally put the swings back up! 

Owen was so excited to see them that he totally booked it to the nearest one. 

June has never been much into swings. I finally got her to ride one but only if she was sitting in my lap. Instead she headed right for the sand and dirt.

We spent a few minutes watching the ferries go back and forth from Managaha (a small neighboring island).

And June refused to look at the camera about I wiped her nose. 

The End.

Japan

 We had an AMAZING time in Japan. 

We were able to see so many things and though we were utterly exhausted by the end of our trip,

 we had the time of our lives! 

We saw some stunning cherry blossoms!

Got into the anime.

Indulged in some McDonalds.

Marveled at how small our little island of Saipan is compared to the massive city of Tokyo!

Remembered what it felt like to be cold!

Met up with our favorite Japanese friends!

It got a little hectic at times.

Geisha sightings!

And our first family trip to the most magical place on Earth.

Tokyo Disneyland!

It was an amazing time. We toured 12 hours for 6 days, plus a day with our friends in Ueno, a few family days, Disneyland and endless amounts of train rides. We were completely wiped out by the time we came back but we definitely had one incredible time! 

*more photos on facebook if you're interested!

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