Lockdown Week 2

Well, we're heading into week 2 of our General directed lockdown. Places on base are crazy now since all Americans are restricted to military installations. The line to get into restaurants is a mile long and just this past weekend, there was a 2 hour wait at the bowling alley. Luckily, the lockdown doesn't apply to educational activities so Bryce and I will be able to get off base for a little while tomorrow to attend his Kindermusik class. If you're interested in what's been going on in Okinawa, here is a recent article: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/japan.military.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

Since we can't go to any of the indoor playgrounds off base, we've been keeping busy by mowing the lawn, playing in the sandbox, and fingerpainting with friends...

Will February EVER end???

I know that February is the shortest month of the year but, it seems to be lasting forever. With the excitment of finding out where we're going at the beginning of the month, it just doesn't seem like June can come soon enough. Wayne started the paperwork this week for our move and to request seats for all of us on the plane (he was even having to measure and weigh the animals and their pet taxis).

Another reason why February seems like a long month is that now all Americans have been restricted to staying on military installations (meaning we can't go do anything in town). If you follow the news, you've probably heard that several military members in Okinawa have gotten into trouble for misconduct. So much so that the Japanese Prime Minister will be meeting with Condoleeza Rice when she arrives in Okinawa next week. So for the time being, we'll all just have to come up with new things to do at home. So during this time of "reflection" as it's being called, I've been remembering all the great things that we've done and seen in Okinawa and Japan for the past 6 years. So I thought during our last 3 months here I would re-share some of those pictures with you.

During our first winter here, Wayne & I went on a whale watching tour. We were on a small boat chasing whales around all day and pretty much all we saw were their tails and blow holes...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Last Hint

If you didn't guess from my last set of clues, you will surely guess where we're moving now.

If you're a big sports fan, the city that we're moving to is host to:

MLB Spring Training (the Kansas City Royals train here)

NASCAR

Tostitos Feista Bowl

and...they were host to the 2008 Super Bowl

Did you guess???? (play the video for the answer)

Hint #2

This state is a great place for oudoor activities year round...

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Horseback Riding

Hiking Rafting Fishing/Kayaking

Snowboarding/Skiing

Can you guess where we're moving?? (Hint #1)

We found out where we're moving and we're so excited! There is so much to do in the area we're going to. I thought I would make a game out of this to see how many people can guess which state it is (and also to show you the sites so that maybe we can get some people interested in coming to visit). So, here's your first hint: there are great slopes to ski. (Place your vote for which state you think it is to the right.)

Sad times for KU fans. Go Cats!!!