tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90382452541392843422024-03-06T18:05:30.528+10:00Our Moments in TimeThe EVERY DAY moments that sometimes don't seem like a big deal - these are the little things in life that sometimes create those lasting moments in time!!! I'm blessed to be a mommy of 4 amazing kids. To share my life with an amazing man. To travel the world, making new friends wherever we go... yet keeping those life-long friends close to my heart! My family continues to amaze me with such an amazing, everlasting love! I am living such a blessed life!!!Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-13749981504844981652015-03-10T11:48:00.001+10:002015-03-10T11:48:47.446+10:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-1110168169278930022014-01-09T01:34:00.001+10:002014-01-09T01:34:03.898+10:00Happy 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year! 2014 is already here! Our countdown here in California has already begun! Wishing it wasn't so....Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-25279536031407876642014-01-04T12:30:00.000+10:002014-01-10T03:15:15.435+10:00Ramirez . ZANE . Napod<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our families have truly bonded over these 3 years here in California.... the RAMIREZ NAPOD ZANE kids will always be a bond that we'll cherish always! I have loved watching these kids grow... can't wait to see how GOD will guide and use them in the future! So proud of each of these kids!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ALEC ZANE & KYLE NAPOD, roomie's up at PUC (Pacific Union College) are home for the holidays... it's so great to have everyone back together again!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our little Monkey Mia climbing the tree behind all the big kids! Love it!</td></tr>
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<br />Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-6597958815264389662013-11-29T13:00:00.000+10:002014-01-09T03:54:03.816+10:00... Road trip (of the heart)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #454545; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The road to a friend's house is never long.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #454545; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #454545; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;">-</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #454545; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Danish Proverb</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night, we had a family meeting and discussed the possibility of moving once again. Tears from our little Mia broke my heart as she sobbed saying, "... but I'll miss my friends Marley & Jessica"... these were her two friends that helped her transition from Guam to Cali life. Her first two friends from Adventureland Christian Pre-School.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving is never easy... but knowing this could be our last adventure abroad... and embracing our family time together once again before Morgan heads off to college makes this move a little bit easier (for me). Living overseas has it's advantages... there are always an adjustment period - but I am confident that my kids will lean on each other and come out of this stronger and more confident!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We moved to California and "Hit the deck running", as Dale would say! So much has happened... so much time has passed... it's hard to even know where to start... or in this case... where to start-over! All I know is... I'm working my way back to the blog. Best way to start anything is to just start. The timeline will have a BIG gap (did not blog all of 2012 and half of 2013... oops!!!) - but I'll just plug in some photos and try my best to make up for lost time! Thankfully documentation on my facebook will help me to "remember".</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see - the kids have grown BIG TIME! We are approaching the end of our 2nd year here in California and without hesitation t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he kids have already voiced their opinions about moving.... "We don't want to move!" They love it here. I'm still not sure how Dale ever left beautiful (and perfect weather) San Diego... and have already forgotten those hot/muggy Guam days! Although, Guam will always have a special place in our hearts!!! I'm happy to say, "We have adjusted to life on the West Coast!" </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So before I go forward.... LETS LOOK BACK and try to remember when we first arrived in California....</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's the first day of the 2013 year and our family went out to visit a friend who just had surgery... eat lunch at our favorite Chinese Restaurant - CHINS and then stopped by San Marcos Civic Center to capture a few photos on this beautiful Southern California Day! How incredibly blessed we are to have a day to spend together! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">18 years married this year... 21 years together!</td></tr>
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Everyone that left the island told us they missed it and part of me knew I would but I'm really surprised how much I am truly missing the lifestyle of GUAM and the easy going, no rushing, laid back ways. We've been in California for 3 1/2 months now and part of me is still "looking back". </div>
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These photos were taken by the amazing Brynja on our last full night on GUAM. So thankful that the rain stopped long enough for us to capture our time and truly enjoy the island, the way I was hoping to - one last time! </div>
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Mia still asks on a daily basis, "mommy, tell me again why did we move away from GUAM? I want to go back now!" Sweet girl... I wish we could... just one last time! The last year flew by with Dale away on his deployment... it would be nice to have had one last year to enjoy it with him there. I'm so thankful for our time and making such wonderful memories... some that will truly last a lifetime!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We're now checked into our hotel room... 3 more days and we're leaving GUAM... I haven't been very good at keeping this blog up... I've started a different blog... but I guess we got too busy having too much fun on this beautiful island. We will miss it here! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">... more thoughts to follow... but as I type I'm facing the gorgeous ocean...</span></div>
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Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-12160477055562416152011-05-02T11:15:00.001+10:002011-05-02T11:16:35.068+10:00Attitude is Everything!<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="font-size: 12pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="100%"><div style="margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><div style="margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span></b></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">There once was a woman who woke up one morning, </span></span></span></b></b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">looked in the mirror,</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Well," she said, </span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"I think I'll braid my hair today?" </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So she did </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">she </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">had </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">a </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">wonderful </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">day.</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The next day she woke up, </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">looked in the mirror </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"H-M-M," she said, </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"I think I'll part my hair down the middle today?" </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So she did </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">she </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">had </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">a </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">grand </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">day.</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The next day she woke up, </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">looked in the mirror </span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"Well," she said, </span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"></span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." </span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">So she did </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">and </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">she </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">had </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">a </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">fun, </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">fun </span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">day.</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The next day she woke up, </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">looked in the mirror and noticed </span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">that there wasn't a single hair on her head. </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"YEA!" she exclaimed, </span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"I don't have to fix my hair today!"</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Neurochrome; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Neurochrome; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Attitude is everything!</span></span></span></b></b></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Be Kinder than necessary</span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"></span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.</span></span></span></b></b><b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">.</span></span></span></b></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> </span></span></b></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Live simply</span></span></span></b></b></span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">...</span></span></b></b></span></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2267586586261105640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2267586586261105640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2267586586261105640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2267586586261105640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2267586586261105640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"></a><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Love generously...</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Care deeply...</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Speak kindly.......</span></span></span></b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><b><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Leave the rest to God</span></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></b></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr>
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</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffeedd; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #fce5cd; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffeedd; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
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<h2 id="passage_heading" style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 20px/normal Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Ephesians 4:2 (New International Version, ©2011)</span></h2><div class="result-text-style-normal" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29275" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">2</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">April 3rd, 2011 - </span></div><div class="result-text-style-normal" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">Last night Ryan asked Dale to buzz cut his hair... just shave it all off - leaving a short stubble all around his head. I'm not fond of it... but Ryan was so excited about the fact that he no longer has to do his hair... until it grows again, of course! This story made me smile and made me think of RYAN. Never having to seek approval, really not caring what others may think... but just taking chances and smiling through it all! I just hope that he will always use this attitude for GOOD things. I've had some heart to heart talks with some of his teachers at school and they are also aware of his leadership skills... just channeling it in a positive way is the trick! I LOVE his attitude. I LOVE his happiness!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">This morning, I found his older brother staring at himself in the mirror... running late for school I quickly asked him, "What are you doing?" With a smile Mo tells me, "I'm wondering what it would look like if I buzzed my hair like Ryan's". He's my thinker... my analyzer - never jumping into things. One time a barber shaved his head like Ryan's haircut and he really didn't like it - yet here he was again analyzing it because his brother's attitude about his short hair was infectious! This month he is turning 13. I will be a mommy of a teenager! The fact that he takes his time to think things through is exactly what I need to help me get through these beginning teenage years. He announced a few weeks ago that he has a "girlfriend". He's realistic about it all. I LOVE that he is open enough to tell me this. I LOVE his smile. I LOVE that he thinks things through.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">A few weekends ago I had a different situation. We went to a baby shower and while the mom's were in one room... the daughters were able to go next door and get their hair braided, styled, nails done... just a little pampering session. Dani wasn't sure if she wanted to get her hair done... decided on a braid... and after I asked the girl to braid it... she said she wanted to wait until her sisters b'day party 2 days later. Well... the lady braided it anyway (because I asked her to)... and on the way home she was teary and I asked her why the tears? Sweet girl didn't want me to get upset that she wanted to take the braid out as soon as we got home. She didn't like it. She was upset that I paid money to have it done... that she wasted MY money! OOOoh my sweet girl... so thoughtful and considerate and always worried about others over herself. We had a heart to heart on the car ride home and I told her not to worry and that it was okay if she took out the braid... LIFE is too short to be upset over these little things! I LOVE that she cares. I LOVE that she considers others.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Coming back to the mainland for the summer, after living on Guam for 2 years has been a nice change of pace. It's eye-opening to see how much there is here. The conveniences. The options. It's a bit overwhelming! I'm sure I will enjoy coming back to the mainland... but I know there are parts of Guam that I will miss terribly. So glad that we still have a little over a year left to enjoy the slower island life of GUAM. It has been a wonderful tour so far... except having to spend most of final year without daddy (Dale) with us.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">We stopped in California first and adjusted slowly back to the time zone. It was so nice to spend time with family. My cousin, Gladys picked us up from the airport and we were plesantly surprised with the cooler temps California was having. We had to put on sweaters... ahhh a nice change from hot GUAM! Our kids got re-acquainted and enjoyed each others company. Mia especially enjoyed their new dog - Chloe. Such a cutie pie!!</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Driving on the freeways in California was a big adjustment for me. On Guam the speed limit is basically 35 mph... and a few stretches of 45 mph. So you can only imagine me trying to follow my cousin in California... speeding down the freeways at 75 plus miles per hour! I had to self-motivate myself that "I can do this... I can do this..." as my niece, Cassandra laughed at me as she sat in the passengers seat. I'm usually a fast driver... but that proved to be too much too soon! Especially not knowing where I was going and everyone driving much faster... and how very crowded it was on the road.<br />
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HERE'S the MAIN reason we made our stop in California... it was to meet the newest members of the family... the TWINS!!! Kaia & Noah! And of course their big sister - Arielle! Only 3 1/2 months old... I just couldn't wait to see them and hold them! What good little babies they are too! Already on a schedule and growing like weeds!<br />
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Thanks Jake & Evelyn for letting us invade your home and hang out for 3 days. Look how quickly you're catching up to us in numbers!!! :-) Do you dare have another to make it four?!Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-48979710163193534362010-07-22T12:29:00.010+10:002010-07-23T03:43:17.955+10:00Joshua 1:9We started a new blog called, STRONG and COURAGEOUS. It's basically another chapter, if you will, of this blog... just one that the kids and Dale can update from time to time. Letters to Daddy and basically our LIFE while daddy is gone. The new blog started on July 11 - the day Daddy Dale left for his training before his 8 month deployment to Kuwait. The blog title is from Daniella's favorite bible verse found in Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your GOD will be with you wherever you go."<br />
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It's the beginning of our countdown for Dale's return to Guam. Life without my hubby and without the kids daddy is just not normal! We miss him a lot! But we also support his decision to be where he is. We pray that he will be a light to all that he comes in contact with... and that his talents will be used wisely! We know that GOD has great things in store for him there... and that this time apart will pass quickly. Skype will be our BEST way of communication while he is in Kuwait for the next 8 months. He's currently training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California and we are currently hanging out in Florida, enjoying time with my parents and all the conveniences the mainland has to offer especially after island living for the last 2 years. March 2011 is his approximate arrival back to us. Daniella is hoping it will be before her 10th birthday on March 14th.<br />
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We had a surprise visit from Mom & Dad Ramirez! Although too short... we were so happy to have them visit us on Guam! The girls enjoyed painting with LOLA and embellishing their jeans with hand painted flowers... and the boys had fun playing basketball with LOLO. Just being TOGETHER, sharing stories, eating dinner & laughing was the highlight of it all! We hope they can stay longer next time! Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-12593504846542803122009-12-30T01:28:00.002+10:002009-12-30T02:21:01.236+10:00Our 2nd CHRISTMAS here ON GUAM<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We were so glad to have my parents visit us twice this year! They arrived early enough to enjoy all of the kids CHRISTMAS programs, plays and HONORS AWARDS. Every night we had something to attend during their first week back on Guam. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Morgan has learned a new instrument this year - the alto SAXOPHONE! It's his first year in beginning band and we were all very impressed with their Holiday performance! "Santa" Hats off to an awesome band teacher - Mrs. Goldhorn (don't you love her name?) I'm always amazed how teachers can pull all these kids together - and make it look so effortless! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We even enjoyed a fantastic musical performance at the Harvest Life Center. All these awesome performances truly put us in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6qQn-4vwFMmnTRo7YXPBdqt6LLePrgJRBIphurkgmE-SH9B5gKJ-GMMRmWQ1REWvx12DKw9V30ou2Wg-g49Sb-yk2eOJSfLIJarIf-H7MpT-vUSaiJHENZbfMLSLU9GYkP5rGCiQOHQ/s1600-h/2009-12-141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6qQn-4vwFMmnTRo7YXPBdqt6LLePrgJRBIphurkgmE-SH9B5gKJ-GMMRmWQ1REWvx12DKw9V30ou2Wg-g49Sb-yk2eOJSfLIJarIf-H7MpT-vUSaiJHENZbfMLSLU9GYkP5rGCiQOHQ/s320/2009-12-141.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Our neighbors - Pame & Jason are always ready to take the kids on an adventure! We love that our kids have them in their lives! Such GREAT fun role models! Jason also grew up in a Navy family and one of 4 kids - so he can truly relate to our kiddos! As you can see from the photos above - the adventure was to the waterfalls... and then a quick hike to the red mud pits! Imagine the fun I have doing laundry for my Guam Aborigines! The other day, Pame took Daniella on a bike ride (on Dani's new bike from PopPop for Christmas) and they chased a wild boar around the golf course in our backyard. LeoPalace is just one big natural playground for our kids!<br />
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... Christmas Day ended with more friends (Lee's & Mercado's) & visiting family members (Gemma's parents, 2 brothers & their families) join us for desserts, fellowship... a little Beatles Rock Band - and by sundown we were all singing & Praising God for another wonderful Christmas with family worship.Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-16003310529137261752009-12-22T20:08:00.001+10:002009-12-29T13:25:12.252+10:00Dora the Explorer comes to GUAM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7o5Vqt-vqKcqX6EikF0xAohSiI37s24CBduuc12C-HIVcVptlDSvX-D0eJBhVyKKLp_0uwge5dAqhTl7LypVUWPV5Dn7knSe0X9xpwWaF01j6ZwriF2vP9TmAmjVDiwrw7MKS5fjF3Ng/s1600-h/11-08-09+DoraDiegoNIKKO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7o5Vqt-vqKcqX6EikF0xAohSiI37s24CBduuc12C-HIVcVptlDSvX-D0eJBhVyKKLp_0uwge5dAqhTl7LypVUWPV5Dn7knSe0X9xpwWaF01j6ZwriF2vP9TmAmjVDiwrw7MKS5fjF3Ng/s400/11-08-09+DoraDiegoNIKKO.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">later we ate at the wonderful Italian restaurant... VITALE's in downtown Tumon. </span><br />
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</div>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-65374986234878972382009-12-22T19:49:00.000+10:002009-12-22T19:49:44.342+10:00THANKSGIVING DAY on GUAM!One thing you quickly learn when you are far far away from family & friends and living this Military Life... you quickly bond with the people around you. Thankfully we are surrounded by so many amazing families up here at Leo Palace. THANKSGIVING was spent with neighbors and friends... celebrating together and enjoying a relaxing day at 3 different houses in our neighborhood. The best part is that no one had to spend all day cooking... we all cooked a little and we combined our efforts! It was awesome! Appetizers and games started at our house... <br />
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... a few hours later we were all walking down a few houses down to the DARABOS' home for amazing desserts where Shelley's oven seems to create some serious magic! We were all so full but couldn't resist the display of goodness! Thanksgiving Day landed on Pamela Hwang's birthday - so we all sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her and she blew out 31 candles!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">... it's no suprirse that Dale fell asleep during all the fun and activities... he has the gift of napping and the ability to sleep anywhere and everywhere... perhaps he's narcoleptic... maybe I should get him checked! Anyway... Ryan tried to pull a crank on him by putting whipped cream on his hand and tickle his ear... but he woke up and didn't smash it in his face as Ryan anticipated. Ooh well! Better luck next time, Ry!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The evening ended back at the Hwang's house where Dale & Jason put up a Christmas tree for Pam's surprise birthday gift from all of us... her first Christmas here on Guam... her first Christmas tree... she was very surprised!! It was a GREAT way to end the evening!<br />
</div>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-36680227395997704472009-11-10T01:29:00.010+10:002009-11-10T23:02:30.878+10:00... what MOMENT would you PAUSE?<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9HvGyNF5eYrE6KqGUvcskNYCzdUqAw_xWNca7p_CFiPtq3V_eOec-Ob4G6hfGFYkif0loee7B3eF7U8NoHBxzK_5cA4OF9cnAIbNMzpR74zNjC7R4oKua5StE-PizaL3PeHKSLWvtT0/s1600-h/2009+Daniella+beach+project+.+Mia%27s+b%27day+on+sunday+083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9HvGyNF5eYrE6KqGUvcskNYCzdUqAw_xWNca7p_CFiPtq3V_eOec-Ob4G6hfGFYkif0loee7B3eF7U8NoHBxzK_5cA4OF9cnAIbNMzpR74zNjC7R4oKua5StE-PizaL3PeHKSLWvtT0/s640/2009+Daniella+beach+project+.+Mia%27s+b%27day+on+sunday+083.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">DANIELLA & ALEXI </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">FALL TIME means COSTUMES and FUN!</span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Autumn | Fall is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! And it's probably one of the seasons I miss the most since living here on Guam. I miss the cool breezes and the change in colors of the leaves that Fall brings... living on GUAM it's either hot & rainy or very hot & very rainy! So, we turn our A/C a little cooler, stick on their costumes and get into the fun of the FALL season!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1NYQhMYn_P8q1FuVYxtlIw_2zmIMIe-TsDc27p3I_CNTApMyEaG0UfP7KDYu_2ZdB2_pkbkmHVxQNjwfw2YFn3AlBlwY5uUWCIh1HWJ4iBy2rZRjMFYYwWKM_pUABx5rNhwHMjaJoM0g/s1600-h/2009-09-03a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1NYQhMYn_P8q1FuVYxtlIw_2zmIMIe-TsDc27p3I_CNTApMyEaG0UfP7KDYu_2ZdB2_pkbkmHVxQNjwfw2YFn3AlBlwY5uUWCIh1HWJ4iBy2rZRjMFYYwWKM_pUABx5rNhwHMjaJoM0g/s400/2009-09-03a.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OOhh MY... and then there are my 3 little stooges! Such goofballs! I love that they still enjoy dressing up and having fun!!! Watching my kids laugh so hard that they fall on the floor - constantly reminds me to LIVE IN THE MOMENT!!! To embrace the TIME given! It's always a party here in our little house!!! </span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUiOU_VZd7Usr2k3YK7JNauxSvket0D0ACKdI5SMclme8Bqw7y7T-0ezBH4F9kwvD3Zz7U1wt5ubvWEwVy44AUcQ42iUdlQYpdXgh0w81wmY0ZtDl_VKPiDfVboSVc9M84RCBIi8-TNU/s1600-h/2009-10-31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUiOU_VZd7Usr2k3YK7JNauxSvket0D0ACKdI5SMclme8Bqw7y7T-0ezBH4F9kwvD3Zz7U1wt5ubvWEwVy44AUcQ42iUdlQYpdXgh0w81wmY0ZtDl_VKPiDfVboSVc9M84RCBIi8-TNU/s400/2009-10-31.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to our friends - Christina & her hubby- we were invited to "trick or treat" in their beautiful neighborhood and enjoy a little play time and an excellent & most delicious Teppenyaki dinner/buffet. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christina is Ryan's "sissy" (that's what he calls her) We've known her since our time in South Carolina. She & her hubby are both active duty Navy. He recently returned from a deployment and now Christina is soon to go on her own 6 month deployment to Afgahnistan right before the New Year. They have 2 beautiful little girls and I just take my hat off to them & many others for going bravely and confidently - while leaving the ones they love behind.</span><br />
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</div>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-11851188681216543232009-10-18T23:44:00.005+10:002009-10-19T14:15:47.539+10:0040th Birthday Trip to JAPAN<div align="center" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUk9ZChyphenhyphen_FW6O1K1Um4BU3lIWY-UYN5RTccZGY6tCq5Brpr3W9dPRpAq7Rjp4jjLnNcLtTDYFykhsHRVL9N0mq4akyLbx0bTsxga4TScSnp6BxOSNoahc4oL-SCEO46wxwimnzK5nLc0/s1600-h/7030_158040067465_729292465_3138813_6836005_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUk9ZChyphenhyphen_FW6O1K1Um4BU3lIWY-UYN5RTccZGY6tCq5Brpr3W9dPRpAq7Rjp4jjLnNcLtTDYFykhsHRVL9N0mq4akyLbx0bTsxga4TScSnp6BxOSNoahc4oL-SCEO46wxwimnzK5nLc0/s320/7030_158040067465_729292465_3138813_6836005_n.jpg" vr="true" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mia, our little 2 1/2 year old continues to say, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mommy!" My sweet girl reminds me daily how blessed I am to be alive! This Japan trip was my 40th Birthday Celebration! I loved being with my family and celebrating 40 years... wow, am I really 40? Where did the time go? How come I don't feel this old? Honestly... I truly don't!<br />
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Thanks to friends who gave great tips and advice I was determined to packed "light" (for my standards)... we had a good idea what to expect but we knew the language barrier would be an issue and the adventure would be exciting. The kids did great sticking close to us at Disney, as well as in Tokyo. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">DAY 1 - we got our 6:30am flight... arrived at 9:30am Japan time... hopped on an Airport Limo Bus and arrived at our hotel - The Sheraton Grand Tokyo Bay Hotel at the Disney Resort. Checked in and went straight to Tokyo Disneyland by 3pm... and stayed there until 10pm. The kids enjoyed exploring and it was laid out so similarly to other Disneylands that it felt very familiar. Of course, the kids LOVED all the fast rides - especially SPACE MOUNTAIN, which we were able to FASTpass it... and then luckily looped around (because it was the end of the night) and rode it again!!!<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When Mia was scared by a character walking around or on a dark ride that she wasn't too sure of, she'd say, "I want to go home" It made us all laugh when she tried to show how brave she was by saying, "That was fun", after a ride that she cried in (i.e. Winnie The Pooh or BuzzLightYear rides). Oh the torture I put my children through... <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">DAY 2 - we took our time and arrived at Tokyo DisneySea by 10:30am. This place was unbelieveable! There truly is nothing like it... I would say it's a good mix of Epcot and Disney... combined... but yet - it is still uniquely it's own! The details were fantastic Disney standards. As an adult, I was mesmerized by the place. We learned to FASTpass right away to make the most of our day. Ate brunch there and continued to explore. King Tritons Kingdom was underground... "under the sea" theme and had so many things for Mia's age - she loved it... and WOW - the Ariel show was the BEST show ever! Think Cirque du Soleil style - very acrobatic, colorful and mesmerizing. The songs were all in ENGLISH... but the dialog was in Japanese... but other than that... it was awesome! Once again, Mia said, "I want to go home"... she still is talking about how she is scared of the CRAB claws. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">By 3pm we were heading to Tokyo downtown area with all our luggage and all our little peeps... in the subway, Tokyo Metro. We missed our first stop - thankfully we were at the end of the line... so we just stayed on board and headed back 1 stop. Ran into other military folk who led the way to our hotel... The beautiful NEW SANNO hotel. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">We relaxed and while the kids swam with daddy - I scheduled a 1-hr. massage.... Ahhhhh.. it was AAAAHhhhhhwwweesome! Sat in the jacuzzi with them... and then off to a Japanese Dinner we went.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">DAY 4 - woke up early to talk to the TRAVEL desk and she suggested we take the Grand All-Day Tour to capture all the major sites of Tokyo. It was the BEST thing we did! We were on a comfortable bus... not having to think of where to go, how to get there... and how much it will cost. It was great! We saw:<br />
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Meiji Shinto Shrine, and saw a wedding processional</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Imperial Palace Plaza</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sumida River Cruise</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tasaki Pearl Gallery</li>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Shibuya Intersection... by Hachiko Statue - the faithful Akita, a famous Japanese landmark.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Club Sega - for the kids to play a few games</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Childrens Castle for a few hours</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tokyo Dome City to ride the Thunder Dolphin roller coaster!</li>
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</div><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the eve of my 40th birthday - and I've been away from my BLOG for so long! There's so much to catch up on... our summer fun... the beginning of a new school year... yes, so much! But for right now I want to take the time to wish my amazing daddy - a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We share our birthdays and I have always thought how awesome that is! I was his gift when he turned 29 years old! We share our special day... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! We love you so much!</span>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-68165104827792881042009-08-11T11:27:00.009+10:002009-08-11T14:22:44.290+10:00Do you love a good parade?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhgSHVK549at4vjNwu4Uki324LHr0nhViYYmWzbeS-2ha3fxLWJ6U_TCUuqJo9e_lpiwImfhFw_pI3nZ-wfl36OgdYY5pVk3euTy-PTo5tbwomjdSd6Qqwz5PcIVrZzeSdAXHB6Ova4g/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+274.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368546747972557618" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhgSHVK549at4vjNwu4Uki324LHr0nhViYYmWzbeS-2ha3fxLWJ6U_TCUuqJo9e_lpiwImfhFw_pI3nZ-wfl36OgdYY5pVk3euTy-PTo5tbwomjdSd6Qqwz5PcIVrZzeSdAXHB6Ova4g/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+274.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">JULY 21st, 2009 - </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">Celebrating Guam's 65th LIBERATION DAY</span> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHgTyEtsGnzNg6Y1Jtw7kLIPbJoum12wSkHoQxBJL30nGyRo8NoTPzz9n9q0rSsVexdt-vMEXNzVldE1pKf52JWhwxoIRqoo0exaIZP0mAypabZx8RYljNe-5D9dbg8Aea-ZteT8s144/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+353.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368515756414568514" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHgTyEtsGnzNg6Y1Jtw7kLIPbJoum12wSkHoQxBJL30nGyRo8NoTPzz9n9q0rSsVexdt-vMEXNzVldE1pKf52JWhwxoIRqoo0exaIZP0mAypabZx8RYljNe-5D9dbg8Aea-ZteT8s144/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+353.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">I've never been one for parades... that whole saying, "I LOVE A GOOD PARADE" just doesn't apply to me (Dale, too)... sitting in the hot sun waving to people as they walk on by... sweating as I wave - most parades I watch are from the comfort of my home... y'know - the Rose Parade or the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I have to admit... I do love the Disney Electric Parade oh... and a good one I remember was the Parade at the Disney Wild Animal Kingdom... great dancers and fun for the kids - I love seeing my kids faces as they see all their fun characters waving to them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmYT9cFdy7o6nEqVHUyQ6XLTv6kbdDMnsYKrqDtA45F9Vm_ZmNPqXvjPo6X9uZ-CV8pNxlGZvlmZnTgl5ViG7bre4bLSUCr51OYNqk7CioVEMM9ZSCOj1T42xQyitTkGppiTTQZ3yhQo/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+372.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368546737438776082" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmYT9cFdy7o6nEqVHUyQ6XLTv6kbdDMnsYKrqDtA45F9Vm_ZmNPqXvjPo6X9uZ-CV8pNxlGZvlmZnTgl5ViG7bre4bLSUCr51OYNqk7CioVEMM9ZSCOj1T42xQyitTkGppiTTQZ3yhQo/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+372.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">Well... my friend, Beth LOVES a good parade and convinced us to all go down to enjoy our first LIBERATION DAY parade here on Guam. She even had our 3 older kids sleep over at her house (I think she knew she had to seize some of my troops to get Dale & I to go) And, I'm so glad she did! Without her excitement I may have missed this wonderful celebration! Thanks Bethy baby!</span> </div><div>.</div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">She & her hubby... along with their 5 kids and our older 3... scouted out a great shady area to sit even before we arrived. She's brilliant for doing this - because it made for a very enjoyable parade day! Shade on Guam is a MUST!</span><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipV5tievuJTxDfG5QEOmHDf0q9tgAprt_oOLgCB_juvXwCmj183xAsd-CEvts8CMiHogMtkQUzVswFRE_woBShoxytTVdGe_cYD8GiX3IZfahGk-22gFOlggcuIk1Ntg31m8eoZArIr3M/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+266.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368515748148357842" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipV5tievuJTxDfG5QEOmHDf0q9tgAprt_oOLgCB_juvXwCmj183xAsd-CEvts8CMiHogMtkQUzVswFRE_woBShoxytTVdGe_cYD8GiX3IZfahGk-22gFOlggcuIk1Ntg31m8eoZArIr3M/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+266.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">The liberation of Guam was a major milestone in the history of the island. Guam has been an American Territory since 1898 and continues to be an important installation for U.S. military defense. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Japanese forces landed on the Micronesian island just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, occupying it until U.S. troops recaptured it in July of 1944. July 21 — Guam's official Liberation Day holiday — marks the day American troops began the battle that proved a major turning point for the war in the Pacific. Guam has hosted a mix of ceremonies, memorials and festive events to honor those who fought for the liberation of this westernmost U.S.</span> Territory.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoPMLOppSPZlVEGrD6HK8gHW4ObkBN1acPB1KKsezPhUPu3nOrP6lzu2mZjex8gfUFDF2prwXviVe9DAz7B8_QKO7j0mZM3YCaOWOqIX31nMnZfzZ_z43IZr35RDuOFlhkRh2Vy3ZZkQ/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+342.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368546756297814370" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoPMLOppSPZlVEGrD6HK8gHW4ObkBN1acPB1KKsezPhUPu3nOrP6lzu2mZjex8gfUFDF2prwXviVe9DAz7B8_QKO7j0mZM3YCaOWOqIX31nMnZfzZ_z43IZr35RDuOFlhkRh2Vy3ZZkQ/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+342.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHLRRtQZ4tNpirbF-IrcQck1hzZp5M3wc_jRvyVaYnP8pauZZ6kZsmWqLMTNnh-BZ8YLNBP8AjoTUVFbFaR9_KWwJRimBTWdmKRoqiHAM4CbhZ4J6lLV32ay4Hp0lxp23yvmD6TjHOOY/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+168.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368515733215445106" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHLRRtQZ4tNpirbF-IrcQck1hzZp5M3wc_jRvyVaYnP8pauZZ6kZsmWqLMTNnh-BZ8YLNBP8AjoTUVFbFaR9_KWwJRimBTWdmKRoqiHAM4CbhZ4J6lLV32ay4Hp0lxp23yvmD6TjHOOY/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+168.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">Mia had fun waving at the floats that passed by... and of course, all the kids enjoyed when candy was thrown their way!</span> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwqgxEBQt8pZ-LACVAdvMqS6ASe1ZCbxYqP_sEDJEwkRoBR04aDPdQha2XDXo8z4Cry3gRG2DKLmxxQhCn8g2CVsKHQwPbwroyzAdmYcvQQ-U2h6QLagZGgVYWpyOlHqsy879je8Jp1o/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+103.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368515725889885282" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwqgxEBQt8pZ-LACVAdvMqS6ASe1ZCbxYqP_sEDJEwkRoBR04aDPdQha2XDXo8z4Cry3gRG2DKLmxxQhCn8g2CVsKHQwPbwroyzAdmYcvQQ-U2h6QLagZGgVYWpyOlHqsy879je8Jp1o/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+103.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The US Naval Hospital Guam represented us well! They were lookin' sharp! GO NAVY!</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHerv7paJ2-UApLQ-P6w_kZuOWXyM-IpQI4D7Rta4c9zc7zP7yDDi3ax86J8ZQaOAXcFtVjq1xiRW-eeqkGLeeWQaflY6z5QGbdg4oFXyQfM5bThMR6oCCd2YVhG562H4m59zKG0q6zcQ/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+192.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368546733921414930" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHerv7paJ2-UApLQ-P6w_kZuOWXyM-IpQI4D7Rta4c9zc7zP7yDDi3ax86J8ZQaOAXcFtVjq1xiRW-eeqkGLeeWQaflY6z5QGbdg4oFXyQfM5bThMR6oCCd2YVhG562H4m59zKG0q6zcQ/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+192.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ8KMsg6lgVwjee_52KybmVRyTRZbsl-4V3GdakIKuu-wi4e3vMqjbMkIvchxCGY-LjHF4lCe_26G21nrc4a8aTmCsIlfBMCfqzyr4XRNu4dghXzQEZ1h3rJz53LXf0V2Aqc2H7dHEjw/s1600-h/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+102.jpg"><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368515716504982818" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ8KMsg6lgVwjee_52KybmVRyTRZbsl-4V3GdakIKuu-wi4e3vMqjbMkIvchxCGY-LjHF4lCe_26G21nrc4a8aTmCsIlfBMCfqzyr4XRNu4dghXzQEZ1h3rJz53LXf0V2Aqc2H7dHEjw/s320/jimenos+and+liberation+day+guam+102.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"></span></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/guamwwii&page=4"><span style="color:#cccccc;">http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/guamwwii&page=4</span></a><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here's a site I found with some great photos of ASAN Beach... I especially like the one of the Historical Photo taken of the Marines landing on Asan Beach. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I took the kids swimming there this weekend - and went walking around the park and all I could think about was I was walking on a very historical area! The many lives that were lost there 65 years ago... and how blessed we are to be able to live freely!! Never wanting to take our freedom for granted... and for that alone - I was so glad that we took the time to celebrate GUAM's Liberation Day... as a family, with good friends!</span> </span></div></div></div></div>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-51591606446748792532009-07-09T20:28:00.005+10:002009-08-11T15:04:47.246+10:00the RaMcCanSon family of 19 - go to Saipan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxQrjJ8cG3qP3TLnpW_95TVMtWUCFDLKXgjDwnjJ5eEnnwdID4V73fRy6ufEpEHOjm8a00YWAQ6UQm6s-UPn9jZWUH7xz4Ehzwt4yFBOgVPZCNYT9U7L0DGbPAq1Aq8rZaaWENQZoD3o/s1600-h/family+sunset+mc+ram.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356409389685448578" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxQrjJ8cG3qP3TLnpW_95TVMtWUCFDLKXgjDwnjJ5eEnnwdID4V73fRy6ufEpEHOjm8a00YWAQ6UQm6s-UPn9jZWUH7xz4Ehzwt4yFBOgVPZCNYT9U7L0DGbPAq1Aq8rZaaWENQZoD3o/s320/family+sunset+mc+ram.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">On Memorial Day Weekend... our husbands - Dale & Webb - planned a family trip to the island of Saipan. We stayed at the Pacific Island Club and enjoyed a relaxing family vacation all together! It was the first & the start of many get-togethers for our families.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWjrR4cCU1fmjZLfDig1JfJ_GkqXcHwuMuD-HNnu0Pht41-RVrdagvlN0TI-kNZS1xLMshlxAzBIabsj0JNE5xb_NSCm9Y8P2wN53I9aEEGC3Q8m2vtj134ylwDywbTTUBpAjmKDdM3A/s1600-h/collage+just+the+girls+saipan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356409364721373298" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWjrR4cCU1fmjZLfDig1JfJ_GkqXcHwuMuD-HNnu0Pht41-RVrdagvlN0TI-kNZS1xLMshlxAzBIabsj0JNE5xb_NSCm9Y8P2wN53I9aEEGC3Q8m2vtj134ylwDywbTTUBpAjmKDdM3A/s320/collage+just+the+girls+saipan.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">Also on this trip - was my friend & neighbor - Sheila Cason & her family. It was so nice to spend a relaxing time together - vacationing and letting the kids enjoy a little get-away.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">Sheila is an awesome photographer and captured Morgan wonderfully here as he was playing ping-pong on the PIC premises. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rYDKm0iOTY10GLhBIbYmDn4W1ZDKx6RqoNQWPziO4TYBGk5AHhA1yJVtWseB5M9TAaY53iPuuB0XP9ZnDw6pjaRBXUGPCxm370fwyuoSYCrBwAJjNx_gCWeZqkLcP_hZwUc86wDjeGw/s1600-h/mo+ping+pong+game.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356409380548590754" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rYDKm0iOTY10GLhBIbYmDn4W1ZDKx6RqoNQWPziO4TYBGk5AHhA1yJVtWseB5M9TAaY53iPuuB0XP9ZnDw6pjaRBXUGPCxm370fwyuoSYCrBwAJjNx_gCWeZqkLcP_hZwUc86wDjeGw/s320/mo+ping+pong+game.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">One of the highlights of this trip was - Sheila's hubby - John, taught our boys how to play on the giant chess set... it still is one of their favorite things to do since that trip! Thanks for teaching the kids, John... they love the wooden chess set you bought them! Too bad I didn't get a picture of you with them playing!!! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqVJVJjOdov2LSQMYEufCurFbuwaDH_aAgGtJJeoiY8cjczhV3H0v0njKsoxtuS2TWQ_1jF8lxdqQRbh0B5Ja-IK6ZwCJBig1oGi2-gcSo_AiNaxxNT3cy3IyGePPJpyXr7KDh4gtmj8/s1600-h/PIC+Saipan+076.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356456160243464978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqVJVJjOdov2LSQMYEufCurFbuwaDH_aAgGtJJeoiY8cjczhV3H0v0njKsoxtuS2TWQ_1jF8lxdqQRbh0B5Ja-IK6ZwCJBig1oGi2-gcSo_AiNaxxNT3cy3IyGePPJpyXr7KDh4gtmj8/s320/PIC+Saipan+076.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;">In the evening the kids enjoyed karaoke night... dancing and being up front. Dale sang a little Frank Sinatra (he's such an old soul)... and I loved hearing Beth & Webb sing their duet from the movie Music & Lyrics... what is the name of that song? Way Back To Love? Something like that.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnUO_0nvPkdvb4RL4X3XAp_1nIuJTrcu05u4_b4dij5yXdHSF03acHL1S5DJxz1bLP5Y02hPkFm40NItj5hdiSQfvEfNFsykqF8fwYxzTw-yq8IP3XVfZ9SF-CePl0od5a98_RbYb8Ag/s1600-h/PIC+Saipan+579.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356456156389996978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnUO_0nvPkdvb4RL4X3XAp_1nIuJTrcu05u4_b4dij5yXdHSF03acHL1S5DJxz1bLP5Y02hPkFm40NItj5hdiSQfvEfNFsykqF8fwYxzTw-yq8IP3XVfZ9SF-CePl0od5a98_RbYb8Ag/s320/PIC+Saipan+579.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;">The best part of the trip was just hanging out as adults as the kids ran around together. We enjoyed meals together and sat around talking with satifyed bellies! It's the simple things like not having to cook and clean up that I enjoyed most about this trip!!! Yeah!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaztAPP8o2rnBBsdqXn6mvw2PRzxhmNhLx5RNKSOkMJQIOgogda6_p7dGY_mbEzIRwbYxkNbKVKXpAheOgubky6G9RMBcbCfMAPB5qwWwG3IlDyRNcXhCqS1yVAN2zPyWObnH80APcQAk/s1600-h/PIC+Saipan+061.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356456145483667058" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaztAPP8o2rnBBsdqXn6mvw2PRzxhmNhLx5RNKSOkMJQIOgogda6_p7dGY_mbEzIRwbYxkNbKVKXpAheOgubky6G9RMBcbCfMAPB5qwWwG3IlDyRNcXhCqS1yVAN2zPyWObnH80APcQAk/s320/PIC+Saipan+061.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;">Here's one of my favorite photo collages from our trip. No comment necessary... the pictures speak for themselves! How fitting that Beth's hubby is a Urologist... I should blow this one up for his office, what do you think? </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3opyMb31Uccshr3JryQD0LdmYpYtRuyWOQTTJa90GxNX69njPsniOZg-aHJedWNrTzzcfw7K1iHiwRsp81m9mGvXvhtiJ6JEnE1pU5abhPMdjYEjC9bXDAB8XQ-ZgLv4fJD6NRCNBpKo/s1600-h/2009-05-26+PIC+Saipan+Curious+Beth.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356456162516249042" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3opyMb31Uccshr3JryQD0LdmYpYtRuyWOQTTJa90GxNX69njPsniOZg-aHJedWNrTzzcfw7K1iHiwRsp81m9mGvXvhtiJ6JEnE1pU5abhPMdjYEjC9bXDAB8XQ-ZgLv4fJD6NRCNBpKo/s320/2009-05-26+PIC+Saipan+Curious+Beth.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeotjrcpbSEuSJy7bqM4ECOIG_T0b5X05d6z3-uVGXcEbi4SniJMYXcAAde0uwBDSgqMF0dGBRZYQMD8BRDSXeFEdzQNsz3nwiCm1k4DsWzQMbMHKkKPnxkXFCK0OE0ASoyHDlpO9aYM/s1600-h/collage+group+saipan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356409355893590514" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeotjrcpbSEuSJy7bqM4ECOIG_T0b5X05d6z3-uVGXcEbi4SniJMYXcAAde0uwBDSgqMF0dGBRZYQMD8BRDSXeFEdzQNsz3nwiCm1k4DsWzQMbMHKkKPnxkXFCK0OE0ASoyHDlpO9aYM/s320/collage+group+saipan.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;">Seven adults and twelve kids total... what a bunch. For that weekend we were the RaMcCanSon family. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Ramirez . McCanse . Cason Families</em></strong> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">combined!</span></span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cccccc;">Here is a photo of all of us taken when we arrived back home to Guam. A fun and memorable trip!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFZNsIZLHvTIWuc0I5FieFhHthBu4WYYOofSKXHncTuuWsDYYTVmT_eps6AOpaRPf8KCA8rJpIjeg_Ak4P5NiwMd2tIRVMP-dufL0TE-iJbi94NzpUGh9PiINAJ-HvppKp38LX8xfzrg/s1600-h/complete+group+photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356409370828995970" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFZNsIZLHvTIWuc0I5FieFhHthBu4WYYOofSKXHncTuuWsDYYTVmT_eps6AOpaRPf8KCA8rJpIjeg_Ak4P5NiwMd2tIRVMP-dufL0TE-iJbi94NzpUGh9PiINAJ-HvppKp38LX8xfzrg/s320/complete+group+photo.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">Saipan (pronounced </span><a title="Wikipedia:IPA for English" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">/saɪˈpæn/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">) is the largest </span><a title="Island" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">island</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> and </span><a title="Capital (political)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_(political)"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">capital</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> of the </span><a title="United States" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">United States</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Northern Mariana Islands" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the </span><a class="mw-redirect" title="Marianas" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianas"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">Marianas</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> archipelago in the western </span><a title="Pacific Ocean" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Ocean"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;">Pacific Ocean</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#999999;"> (15°10’51”N, 145°45’21”E) with a total area of 44.55 sq mi (115.4 km2).</span> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saipan">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saipan</a></p>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038245254139284342.post-21668179966913174292009-07-05T10:57:00.006+10:002010-10-13T02:11:55.148+10:00HELD<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">If you were to ask me, as a Mommy - what my biggest fear would be... it wouldn't be snakes or spiders or heights or small spaces. Without a doubt, it would be losing a child. I did lose one, it was only 10 weeks old - and it was at my first ultra-sound when I knew... I had gone through 3 others to know when you look on that black & white screen there is usually a little flicker on it showing the baby's little heartbeat. There was none. I knew - before they even told me! I knew. I cried and there was a huge emptiness in my heart! There still is! </span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">One year later - there was Mia. Each pregnancy is a miracle. A gift from God! How incredibly blessed I am to be able to raise and train my children... not just in their daily activities... but also in their spiritual guidance. Ultimately leading them to Christ and daily praying that they will know HIM and allow HIS light to shine through them.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><br />
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</span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iVnBavQeIBnrijfWdp0jVzQo2wRoChaiEedv0g_uSUWnEgX1xLTMwWrURWMAMO_Nh9nBi7EFO1hp8CKzOCVYV8VQ-7BpwITwsIJTq7ZoLeVf0A3O54Azg2BupqedgX2RIQQoi9QPWt4/s1600-h/momommyprego.jpg"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354781098979652770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iVnBavQeIBnrijfWdp0jVzQo2wRoChaiEedv0g_uSUWnEgX1xLTMwWrURWMAMO_Nh9nBi7EFO1hp8CKzOCVYV8VQ-7BpwITwsIJTq7ZoLeVf0A3O54Azg2BupqedgX2RIQQoi9QPWt4/s400/momommyprego.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 334px; width: 400px;" /></span></span></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Just like I knew when looking at the ultrasound monitor... Our Father knows what our future holds. I pray for my childrens safety and for HIS guidance every day! I am thankful HE hears my prayers! He knows our hearts! He knows our future!</span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.</span></em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I have not stopped thinking about our family & friends who have lost loved ones all too suddenly!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">5 years ago - our friend ROB died serving in Iraq </span><a href="http://www.robsoltes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">http://www.robsoltes.com/</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/2755422"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Remembering Rob Soltes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> from </span><a href="http://vimeo.com/empowerme"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">David Matthies</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> on </span><a href="http://vimeo.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vimeo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Almost 1 year ago - on July 15th - our little friend - Joshua "JR" died of an Asthma Attack at the young age of 9. - </span><a href="http://jrlipat.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">http://jrlipat.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">... just this year<br />
my maternal grandma "LOLA" Decena</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSEHNO92Ntl7rU7SC-tpwUA2v_VgTJF8fYnY-BueeG7q8eQVSZ4-LdLhfMbwO5Abhw3V_CJSyE4yXQUoIQWxTwYT2-ge-AG_9oZ9Tw5syNU4UhskXxQDMyyuthb2dDt59_fwhqzsZSE0/s1600-h/a+photo+of+lola.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354800241681527874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSEHNO92Ntl7rU7SC-tpwUA2v_VgTJF8fYnY-BueeG7q8eQVSZ4-LdLhfMbwO5Abhw3V_CJSyE4yXQUoIQWxTwYT2-ge-AG_9oZ9Tw5syNU4UhskXxQDMyyuthb2dDt59_fwhqzsZSE0/s320/a+photo+of+lola.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 303px; width: 202px;" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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... and just recently, my cousins 2 year old son - Anton drowned in that terrible ferry accident in the Philippines!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">This is a beautiful song by Natalie Grant called, HELD. I pray that we will always remember that even in the tougest times - GODS love will carry us through!</span><br />
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Held lyrics - Song by Natalie Grant</span> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Two months is too little<br />
They let him go<br />
They had no sudden healing<br />
To think that providence<br />
Would take a child from his mother<br />
While she prays, is appalling<br />
Who told us we'd be rescued<br />
What has changed and<br />
Why should we be saved from nightmares<br />
We're asking why this happens to us<br />
Who have died to live, it's unfair</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Chorus]<br />
This is what it means to be held<br />
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life<br />
And you survive<br />
This is what it is to be loved and to know<br />
That the promise was when everything fell<br />
We'd be held</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
This hand is bitterness<br />
We want to taste it and<br />
Let the hatred numb our sorrows<br />
The wise hand opens slowly<br />
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Chorus]<br />
This is what it means to be held<br />
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life<br />
And you survive<br />
This is what it is to be loved and to know<br />
That the promise was when everything fell<br />
We'd be held</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Bridge]<br />
If hope is born of suffering<br />
If this is only the beginning<br />
Can we not wait, for one hour<br />
Watching for our savior</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Chorus]<br />
This is what it means to be held<br />
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life<br />
And you survive<br />
This is what it is to be loved and to know<br />
That the promise was when everything fell<br />
We'd be held... We'd be held<br />
This is what it is to be loved and to know<br />
That the promise was when everything fell<br />
We'd be held... </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">This is what it means to be held.....</span></span>Momma Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06489588864976709729noreply@blogger.com0