10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Tomorrow-Sept 1st, 2011 marks the TEN year anniversary that we said I do! I can't believe its been 10 years. It seems longer and shorter all at the same time. I love you Jason

My boys!

Oh they drive me batty-they hug me-sometimes swat me-love me-miss me-but I love them.

A BIG boy bed!!!

Something we never got for Drew-a toddler bed! Drew "lucked" out-he jumped right into QUEEN! However, with the fear of tiny house and a shared room we opted to bring a toddler bed over for Liam. Liam has been getting out of his crib/pack in play since our trip to OHIO in May. He has been sleeping on mattress on the floor or travel cot since mid June. Needless to say-I think he was thrilled to have a "real" bed! Might I also had that that mattress is going to have a long life-six years of use!!! BARGAIN!

Adorable as Drew would say...

Two of the three cutest boys I know!

Budding Photographer!

Just me and Jason in a photo is a rare occasion...Drew is the photographer! (dont look close but Jasons eye are closed NOT mine! its always mine!)

RAIN!

Liam is like what in the heck I have to wear this!
Rain Coats and Umbrellas! We arrived in MONSOON season. Something to adjust too. I think they said they had 22 inches...in 48 hours? REALLY! The "umbrella" is new and Drew loves it!

Drew Thoms turns "4"

I can not believe that four years has passed since our little man made his suprise and long entry into this world. He is the most sweet-sensitive(overly) kinda when he wants to be-little man(most days) and I am so glad he was born to Jason and I.

Army boys!

We spent the first couple weeks here in Korea without much to do-rain outside-no toys inside-made for long days...a nice new neighbor(new herself) let out boys play with some of her sons toys and they loved the Army men! I have seen this toy bucket (fromtoystory) at Target many times and always said oh god all those pieces..but they really did enjoy them! ;)

Exploring!

We have tried to get out and explore this new (large) city. This picture was on the way to this little market-that turned out to be junk mostly-but the fresh pineapple sticks were amazing! Liam agrees!!

Our New House-or apartment-townhous? Not sure what techniclly is!

Liams room..

Drews room...

Laundry room..

Dining room...

what will be living room...what you see is what we have for now :( bummer!!!!!!

We (or I) were really stressed last few months as some people made it sound as if upon arrival it would be hard to get base housing and if we did it would only be 2 bedrooms. I have been spoiled living in our awesome house-with huge garage and multiple storage areas to start fearing the worst. Toys everywhere-boys who are not on same sleep schedule screaming all the time-and also did I mention my OCD husband who would be going crazy with everything just crammed together? I was freaked. But we got here and with not a moments problems were shown three three bedroom places. We picked on in Itaewon Acres. It still doesnt feel like home as we dont have our "stuff" to make it seem like yes we really are living here for two more years. Hopefully in Sept. But til then here is some pics...

We're HERE!

We made it safely to Korea!! We left our beautiful city of Temecula around 10ish on Monday July 25th-returned our rental and boarded a plane bound for Seattle, Washington at 148Pm. We arrived around 5ish in Seattle and traveled to our lovely Doubletree Hotel where yes we did get some delish chocolate chip cookies! We found an amazing Thai place called MANGO across the street that was so good I sorta wish I lived in Seattle! We had to be up super early for check in on our Patriot Express flight so off to bed we went with full bellies! We were up again at 245-did we even sleep? And checked back in at 4AM for our flight to Seoul...oh but wait! They forgot to mention we did have stop in Japan! So we flew to Japan-misery misery misery-and then arrived at little base in Japan where we sat in more misery for roughly three hours in one small space with everyone else waiting to fly onto Osan, South Korea. We got on our last leg at I don't even know what time but it was 1 hour 37 min flight of which we all slept 1 hour 34 mins I am certain! We arrived in Osan, South Korea on Wed night about 5 PM. Took FOREVER to get our bags-ask Jason he will agree! We were met by lovely sponser Jim and an Army driver for all our bags. Took another 2 hours to drive to our base called Yongsan Army Garrison. We checked into our hotel and went to bed!!! SO TIRED!! The boys were okay considering but my patience was shot with lack of sleep. Luckily their Daddy had more then me and dealt with Liam are trouble maker way more then me!

Its Sunday night now and since we have been here we have checked out three houses-one of which we will secure tomorrow and "order" our furniture to be delivered the day before we move in. I was so happy we were going to be allowed to get three bedrooms not just two. Causing me great concern and fret-and yes for nothing! Its basic housing-no frills-but it will be enough space for us and even have play area for the boys! With a door!! I can shut them in there to cook dinner and they are right in front of me! I think we will be happy here and even if I know there are days where I will be homesick and miss America I am going to try and remember how I felt last year alone with the boys who were missing their Daddy so much! Two years to be a family-get re connnected-get date nights and Daddy time. I am certain after two years here I will want them back and be sad to leave. Knowing in our future is more time away from Jason. The daddy they adore. For two years here we might not have American luxuries or hulu.com. BUT we will have Daddy/Jason. Thats far better. Keep checking! I will update-I hope-way more then I have in the last years when we were busy busy busy!

Love to you all and thanks for checking in!

We are in KOREA!!!

I don't have any pictures yet but wanted to let those know who still follow this that we are indeed safe and sound in Yongsan Army Base Seoul SOUTH KOREA!! More later!!

Oh the joys of a suitcase..

Its Daddy Kind...

Drew needed his "own" and Mom did indulge.


When the spoon fails to deliver-just dig in with your hands!
Oh I forgot aboat that bit out of the bowl...

Waiting in the cell lot for Christmas...

On our way to school...

We can usually see these on our way to school over by wine country but this random morning it was right on our route! Drew was tickled!!(me too!)

ALL Good!!!

He did SO good considering he hates things in his mouth!!! HIGH FIVE DREW!!!

DANGER is his Middle NAME!

Easter

Our lovely friends Ashley and Ryan included us in a special Easter lunch and I brought dessert!
Chocolte Trifle-SO easy!!!


This was before he caved...but it still was pretty as you see above!!

First Egg Dying

I "helped" Drew dye eggs for the first time! Next year I will be a little less distrcted when I do it and we can really decorate them!!!

Easter Egg Hunt