The picture was taken at the Saga Balloon Festival...hot air balloons, that is. We went down there a couple of Saturdays ago - kids really enjoyed seeing the balloons come in and land, but I think they were really hoping one would crash into something. Kids will be kids...
All is well in Sasebo. Had parent-teacher conferences this last week. We heard pretty much what we expected to hear: Isaac is very smart, but does things too quickly and is not very organized. He did make honor roll and is working hard to do his best. That's all we ask. Taylor is being considered for the gifted education program at his school - upon recommendation from his teacher, who claims that his reading, writing, spelling, etc is way beyond that of his classmates. The kid is a sponge... and always asking questions. If you ever get stuck with him in the car, get ready for the barrage: What is that? What does it do? Why did they put it there? How does it work? And they go on and on! Parker and Morgan continue to be peas in a pod - not wanting to do anything without the other. They could care less about Isaac and Taylor - the world is theirs alone. Not sure how Morgan will react when Parker goes to school next year.
Dave and I remain busy - wrapping up our time here in Japan and actively searching out the possibilites in the good ol' US of A. We have a lot of work to do, but it's exciting. I went to my first Karaoke room the other night. A good friend of mine is leaving next week, so we went out to dinner and then "karaoke-ing". We found a karaoke palace without a bar - it's like a hotel where you rent a room by the half hour and you karaoke - or if you're me - you mostly watch those around you make complete and utter fools of themselves. It was fun.
Anyway - would love to hear more updates from all of you - and would love to see more pictures! Brooke, Tracey, & Barb - if I can figure out how to post pictures, then anyone can - so get to it! Also need to know where to mail Anne and Buffy's Christmas gifts this year - not sure if you want them sent to your home address or somewhere else - let us know.
Lots of love...Adina