Sleepy Sunday...

It looks like Sydney has set the tone for a lazy day, we are all still in our Pajamas and it's past 1pm. Everyone is taking a nap right now and I am trying to catch up on my homework.
Bright and early at 6am this morning, you think with it being dark out still the kids would stay asleep, not today. Seth didn't fall for the "stay in bed until the sun wakes up"!

Sydney found yet another place to take a nap and Seth insisted that she needs another blanket to cover up with. She is sleeping on Seth's Comforter(yes Eren, we still love and use the surfboards!) So 2 hours later she is still sleeping on the laundry, which I have yet to wash............

Surfing 101 Lessons....

Luis decided to get the surfboard out for the boys--they had a great time!

Landon did not want to get off.

Landon's Happy Place!!

Here you have it Ladies and Gentlemen. I have finally found Landon's true happy place...the Potty!! For all of you that know Landon is my "serious" no-bull child, he sure got a kick out of sitting there!!! He seriously did not want to get off! Ahhh I finally got the smile of all smiles, the one I see daily on film! I swear some of you out there thought he never smiles!!! Here you go!

He is truly a "big boy" now!

It's a girl........Meet Sydney

Well we have adopted a4-month old puppy this morning. Well I can't even say adopted, more on the line of resuced a puppy this morning. She has been around our church for about a week now and no one seemed to know where she came from. I told Luis on Sunday that if I saw her again when I dropped Seth off at school she was coming home with me. He smiled and said, "sure honey, whatever you think is best". Well I don't think he thought I would see the dog again. Well surprise honey it's a girl! I need a little girl power these days! I am all boyed-out! Ha ha! Well we all love her so much! She is the most mellow puppy I think I have ever seen. I know her puppy craziness will emerge when she comes out of her "coma-I-finally-have-a-home-sleep". More pics to follow of our new princess!

Seth trying to coax her out to play...she was so tired.

Lots and lots of love to give this little girl!

Blanket 1 Finished!

I am so proud of this blanket that I crochet for Kalea! It is the first time I actually went around and put a nice border. It looks so lacey and girly! My Mom would be proud of my corners! I actually finished it in time for Kalea's 1st Birthday Party on Sunday. Now I have to start on my own blanket that will be red and ivory. That will take awhile because I have no finish date for that--haha. Oh yeah I rescued a puppy today, I have named her Sydney. I brought her to the vets this morning and got her all checked up! Now, just how to tell Luis..............So now she is laying by my feet as I type this! Pics to follow.......

Mom's awesome garage sale purchase!

One great thing about being here is with so many people coming and going, everyone always has a garage sale! I have found so many great deals on so many things. I can't go thrifting with my girlfriend Eren until I get back to the states so I will just have to settle with the many yard sales that go on here! My latest find is a Little Tykes jumper for the boys. Wow are these things great and pretty darn pricey! They played on it for almost 2 hours yesterday, while Mom and Dad got to actually sit down and watch.

I did manage to find an Antiques warehouse here on-island. It has some beautiful things in it! This buffet piece is from Tibet. I saw it along with a taller matching piece and had to talk Luis into why we needed it--ha ha ok why I wanted it! So after some negotiations I had to get rid of my ugly, yet useful craft table that was over taking the living room!!! So now I guess I will fill it up with all my craft items! Oh yeah I am still working on going to get the taller piece! I guess that will have to wait until Luis leaves for work!

Our Valentine Day night out...

Luis and I went on a Dinner Cruise for our very first Valentine Day together! For the last 5 years he has always been gone for work, so it was so nice and we had a great time. Great food and entertainment!

Beautiful Sunset

Let's talk about LOVE.....Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Nebel Family! Seth brought this home for Mom and Dad! He came in the door saying"Happy Love Day Mom" Very sweet and I thought I would share the love with everyone!

I must have read this a million times and I still get teary-eyed!!

Seth and Kathryn going through the goodies...

Landon doing his own thing like always......running from the camera, wow how can these 2 boys be SO DIFFERENT!! I love it!!!

Great Response.....

I had a few people ask how to pledge for Seth's fundraiser....you can either mail it to us or send it through paypal. Here is my paypal address: kissedlynn@msn. com!
Thank you!

Seth's Fundraiser...

This if for Seth's school to raise money for their expansion. Our church was able to purchase the land next door after like 4-5 years of price negotiations. So we are all very excited!!! The more money we raise the better since 100% go to the school! If you would like to pledge and help Seth out you can email me. We are trying to raise 300$!!!!

Thank you!

Crochet bug......

All us gals crocheting.....

Coach Mom giving a few tips!

Well now that I was home I have the crochet bug. It seems to happen everytime I go home. My Mom taught me how to crochet when I was 15 and from there I have made some scarfs, and about 6 blankets. I started a blanket while I was home for Project Linus (blankets for kids that are sick) and my Mom finished it for me so I could start another one for my girlfriend Amber's daughter Kalea (kind of a "Thank- you" for helping Luis with the boys while I was gone). The blanket I made for Project Linus was this beautiful varigated yarn(I am still trying to find more). While Eren and Alicia were visiting in Mi. my Mom showerd Alicia and gave Eren tips on how to crochet! We all had a great time and hopefully started a new hobby for everyone!

Amby even started and now she is making a blanket for herself! So now I am still working on Kalea's blanket. It's taking me a little longer because I only use to crochet in the winter months when it was too cold to go out and do anything. It's so hot here! I need to get that out of my head and just sit and finish the blanket. It's going to look so cute!

Really makes me want to have a girl!!!

Project Linus Blanket

Kalea's Blanket

Friends and Family....

Well I can now say I am back to Guam time. It took a little bit to get adjusted! My trip back home was FANTASTIC! Everyone worked so hard to get things organized. It was great to see everyone. It had to be around zero the whole time I was there. From here to Mi. there is a 100 degree weather difference---oh and I felt it! I told Amby when we were shopping that I had to be the ony one in Minn. that was wearing "winter gear". People are crazy walking around in a little leather jacket-are they kidding? haha

Getting ready to go for Fish Fry!

Amby, Heather & I

Me, Eren, & Alicia waking up with some coffee....

and us freezing our butts off!!!

Welcome Home Mommy!

Wow what a great trip! It is so good to be home! I missed the boys like crazy! It was great to see everyone. We all worked very hard to organize my parents house--I think they slept the whole day after I left! Luis did a fantastic job being Mr. Mom and the house was in one piece--he even cleaned! My flight got cancelled in Japan, so under much protest I had to spend the night in Japan and catch a flight the next morning. It all worked out of course and Luis and I were able to pick the boys up from school! I don't think I have ever seen Seth run as fast as he did when he saw me! Landon was being shy and smiley and couldn't take his eyes off of me! Too cute! I did have a meeting to go to this morning and dropped the boys off at school. I thought it was going to be chaos when I left---but nope, not even one single tear from either of them! Ahhh it felt good and I didn't feel guilty! So now I am just busy putting my stuff away and picking up where I left off! Pics to follow.........