Pumpkin Hunt and Costume Party

Sunday night we were invited to a Pumpkin Hunt and Costume Party. Irina had a great time!
We may have to 'steal' this idea and do it next year.

Irina, the cheerleader, ready to go!
Irina and Marissa
Showing off her running shoes....she loves her shoes!
Getting ready to eat her spider cookie..
Searching in the dark with her huge flashlight...
Oh...she found some!!
She found a pumpkin and candy!
Irina, Emily and Marissa..

Spooky Tour

I almost forgot...we went on the spooky ghost tour last weekend put on by MCCS (Marine Corps Community Services) here on the island. We all loaded up on a bus and traveled around parts of the island going to different places that are haunted and hearing many interesting stories. My 'favorite' would be the house on Kadena (the base 20 mins from us) that has a house where there have been 3 murder-suicides in it. I drive by the house quite frequently and had no idea. No fear though...they aren't moving anyone into the house....at least not anytime soon!
Why is the house still standing you ask?? Well, in Japanese/Okinawan culture spirits inhabit these types of places. And, if you take their 'residence' away they jump to the next thing...whether it be another structure or even the person who is tearing the house down. Freaky huh??
And before there's too much judgement, yes, we took Irina with us. She had no real idea of what was going on and thought we were just driving around on a bus with all of her friends. Two other neighbors and their kids came along.

Fall Festival

We attended the Fall Festival at the school near our house (which is where Irina will most likely be starting kindergarten) Friday night. I had a table set up for Arbonne so when Robert finally arrived from work he took her around to the games, etc. Before I could put her in bed, she insisted on a picture of her painted face.

Such Sweetness

So, the other morning I can hear Irina waking up via the monitor. Then, I hear the pitter patter of little feet running across her bedroom and her door closing. I wait and no Irina coming down the stairs. I head up and this is what I saw....she curled up on his pillow to lay with him.

Gifts!

We went to the post office and were pleasantly surprised to find a box from Grandma and Grandpa. She'd been begging all day to open it.




As you can see, no gift is opened in this house without Rommel and Luci's assistance. They just KNOW something must be for them. Today, it was the tooth brush.

Rain Rain Go Away

It's been raining on and off for 2 days and Irina's been asking for a picnic. Needless to say, it wasn't going to happen....or so she thought. She was very happy go have here 'inside' picnic.

Oktoberfest

With our good friends/neighbors we headed to Oktoberfest last weekend. We had a great time!
The top picture is Robert, Me, Lissie, Gonzo and Danielle giving the typical Japanese picture peace sign. The bottom pic is of all the girls.