Time...

 Time is flying right by here at the T house.  Ian made it home a couple weeks ago, and we have been making up for all the time away.  Piper had her 1 year pictures taken, and I love them!   I asked Ian to wear his whites, he said yes (after some stiff negotiations)..  

We have been having a lot of tea parties.  

The kids got to have breakfast with Santa, and their pictures taken.  Christopher spent the weekend in Misawa (more on that later)  so he missed it.  I for one love Santa, and the magic of Christmas.  

Peyton and I went on his field trip, mikan picking.  Only in Japan do they give a bunch of 5 year olds' pruning sheers and let them at trees.  But, they do, and we ended up with 2 large bags of mikan's.  

Piper and Gigi have become fast friends.   

I took the 2 little kids to see The Dirty Socks Band.  We had a blast.  I had no idea who they were, but quickly found out they play on Nick Jr.  

Christopher has been busy.  Much busier then I ever was at his age.  On Friday he loaded up on a bus, took 2 flights, and landed on the other side of the country.  He flew from Sasebo to Misawa for a wrestling tournament.  Yet another thing that really would only happen in Japan.   He did great wining 3 of his matches.  Lately he has been home less and less.   I feel like I am missing my son growing up, but deep down I realize I am just an overprotective mom!  

We have moved (AGAIN).  After a couple of days living in chaos the house was unpacked, and our tree is now up!  We are all ready for this holiday season.  Grandma will be flying in for 2 weeks.  It will be wonderful to have her here for Christmas.  Ian will be going on leave at the end of the month.  2 whole weeks of no work, or cell phones!

Peyton got to help Ian hang the star.