Hugs

I will not play Tug O' War,
I'd rather play Hug O' War;
Where everyone hugs, instead of tugs,
And everyone giggles and rolls on the rug.
Where everyone kisses,
and everyone grins;
everyone cuddles,
and everyone wins.
- Shel Silverstein

Video: Landon James' Birthday

One Month!

"Hey Dad, I'm one month old! I'm the coolest!"

Here is a video of Landon trying to mimic Erik. He has been getting a tad better each day with his vocalization!

This Time Last Year: Christmas 2009

This time last year, we were deep in the spirit of the holidays while living in Japan. The 80's song "Last Christmas" breathily sang by George Michael was on repeat on every store and we were hopped up on candy canes and wine.

VAQ-136 Christmas Party at the happening Trilogy lounge on base.

Shenanigans with Emily (Eerie Santa) and Aya-chan. This should be one of those "create your own caption" photos.


Our little Christmas tree in our little abode.


Our nice dinner out to enjoy some hibachi style grilled Wagyu beef from Gato's. It's worth the two train connections and an awkward cab ride.

This Christmas will be much different: We will be with our families and we have little Landon creating the shenanigans!