Happy New Year!!!

Painting Shadow boxes

I ordered a set of Shadow boxes from Target a few weeks ago. Although I ordered two sets, they only sent me one. Well, while I'm waiting for the other box I decided to paint my first set.
Our dining room is in colors of blue and brown and I couldn't find any frames that came in blue. I finally found this set of white shadow boxes for 14.99 and ordered them. Not my fault Target messed up the order.
Anyway, I got crafty yesterday and decided to paint them. There are ones smaller than the ones in the picture, but I haven't decided how to decorate them. For now they are just blue.
I honestly think they're adorable, but I don't expect everyone to agree.

Christmas Spirit

Its December 30th and I am finally in the Christmas spirit. :)
I've been watching ABC family today (and am so glad to have American tv with commercials), but the programing is a week behind so I've been watching Rudolph, A Christmas without Santa, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. In half an hour The Incredibles will be on, which is what I actually want to watch.
When I turned the tv on this morning before church Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was on. Didn't get to watch it much though.
Well, Danny and I are trying to decide what to do tomorrow night and I have to finish painting my shadow boxes. I'll take a pic and post it when they're done.

Merry Christmas

New Style

I found these stylish aprons online. I know it is very "domestic", but they're so cute I can't help but want one!
Dominstyle
P.S. Check out the kids' ones too. They are super cute.

Another Picture

Here's a picture from me standing watch the other day (finally, a non-blurry picture!). Anyway, I'm still waiting for the ship's photographer to post the pictures on the LAN so I can post them here. Well, enjoy!

Qualified!

Greetings everyone! I know it's a little late but I want to tell everyone that I am now an officially qualified Surface Warfare Officer! I had my board this past Saturday and then I got pinned on Sunday after we pulled in. The best part of it all was that Lori was able to not only be there, but she got to pin me! Anyway, once I have some more pictures, I'll post them.

Substituting

I was enjoying my sleep this morning when my cellphone rang at 7:15 am. Caller ID didn't know who it was, so I didn't answer. They left a message and I knew who it was before I even listened. The school wanted me to substitute and I reluctantly agreed.
They wanted me to fill in for Mr. Jackson, who is the assistant teacher in the Kindergarten class. His wife, the primary teacher, was also absent for the day so the main teacher was a sub as well, luckily someone I already knew from church.
You all know how kids take advantage of substitute teachers. We didn't let them get away with much, but I was surprised at how much better they behaved when another teacher came to round them up. (Everyone helps subs at the school and it is fantastic!) It was a very tiring, but good day. I almost fell asleep on the couch at 4 pm (wish I would have actually). The best part of the day was that I got lots of hugs. Those little girls are so adorable. Even one of the 1st graders came behind me when I was sitting down and tried to massage my shoulders.
Now, I am watching Heroes episodes online where other people have added them to watch for free. If I was in the states I would just do it at NBC.com, but they have a thing against people in Japan. I am happy to be catching up either way.
Danny will be home very, very soon and I am excited. Yes, I know it hasn't been that long since I've seen him, but I really miss him. Since the ship has been gone for two months, the FRG has a homecoming ceremony organized and the first kiss recipients selected. I am too cynical to go. Firstly, I don't converse with those wives and second, my husband is an officer. He won't be off the ship until later anyway. I've learned from the past year and a half that there is no reason to be down there too early. I just get stuck sitting around and waiting anyway!

Busy

I haven't written for a few days because I have been busy with all my students and I've also been helping the Christmas program at church as the stage manager. I also just bought a Christmas tree from the NEX (and that comes with a funny story) and am busy decorating and cleaning. I gotta drag my behind to the gym in and hour and a half too.
How is everyone else doing?

Cat comic

Enjoy!

More flooding

I found this video that a girl from high school posted on facebook. For those of you are in Silverdale right now, this will not shock you much. For me, I saw it on the news but it doesn't hit home until you see it in the streets you just drove a few days ago. This particular video isn't too shocking, but if you go to youtube.com and search Silverdale flood, there is incredible video of Clear Creek and flooding at the corner of Silverdale Way, Chico, and Newberry Hill. All I could say was "Oh my God!"



I hope everyone is high and dry and the water is receding.

Japanese Kohlbeck Christmas 2007

Yes, I know Christmas is still three weeks away, but I can already saw it is not going to be much of a Christmas. I pulled out the decorations and there aren't many of them. I am not going to buy a live Christmas tree. When I looked at them at the Exchange today many of them looked sad. If I can find a decently priced fake tree then I may buy one. For now we've got a few candles, ornaments hanging from the fan chain, and a wreath on the door. Nana sent me a crocheted Christmas tree and I have some snowman she made for us last year.
In a few years our house will have the Christmas spirit.

Water everywhere!

Well, Danny and I obviously left W. Washington at the right time. Just wanted to check that everyone was dry and had power. Obviously you wouldn't be writing on the blog if you didn't have power, but I wanted to check anyway.
We hope everyone is dry and safe. I saw the pictures in the Kitsap Sun. Yikes!!

Home

Where is home exactly?
Anyway, I just wanted to let anyone who didn't already know, we made it. Danny didn't get to stay in Japan very long, so I had to come home by myself. Its lonely and sad, but at least I have my silly cat.
Please keep in contact with me. Going from having so many friends and family around to be alone is going to be tough. Don't forget about me, okay?
Love you all.