Now this is funny! And true, too.

Turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so!

It's official! Chris got picked up for orders to the USS MUSTIN (DDG-89). Our new homeport is Yokosuka Japan! We are very excited for this new chapter to begin. We will be there at least three years, starting by the end of this year.

I've only been to Japan once but enjoyed my time there immensely- it's a beautiful country. I am also very excited about using it as a jumping off point for travel to other countries. China, Singapore, the list goes on!

Here are a few pictures from our previous visit to Japan. I can't wait to add more to my collection!

So... I set this blog up several months ago with the intention of getting back into a regular writing schedule. Ho hum. Oh well, my intentions were good.

Now that I logged back in I'll hopefully make the time to keep up here. My previous blogs were through Friendster and MySpace but both sights are pretty much dead to me (and the rest of the world for that matter). Here's to the beginning of a new era!

I expect that this will mostly be about the kids but I'm sure there will be a sprinkling of my thoughts as well as poetic exaltation on coffee in all forms. Finding something to talk about is never a problem for a loudmouth like me. With that proclamation I'll wrap this up until next time- it's all uphill from here!

He's here!

Christopher Johnathan Walsh Jr

Born 3/22/06 at 3:53am

8 lbs 4.3 oz and 21 inches

VERY handsome!

OVERDUE!

I'm officially one day overdue... Everybody pray for me to deliver soon! I'll post pictures of Christopher or Kathleen when it's all over and we're settled. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

Baby Shower

   

My baby shower was on January 28.  It was hosted by Auntie Bridget and Grandma at the old Buto Plantation in Dexter, and was a lovely event!

I received many wonderful gifts for the little one and have had a great time ever since getting the nursery and house ready for the arrival.

I'm not quite ready to take a picture of everything yet, but here's an example with our linens and decor courtesy of Babies R Us...

NBA Action

We went to a 76ers/ SuperSonics game in January and a good time was had by all despite the score.

 

We have tickets for the Pistons game on March 29, but if Chrisleen/Kathtopher gets here on time I doubt I'll be attending!

Florida :)

Well, we had a great time in Florida in December! We spent two whole weeks with lots of lying in the sun, pina colada-drinking (virgin for me), catching up on movies, dining out, putt-putting, and even some trail walking. We spent most of the time in Ft Myers, but ran up to Gainesville on Christmas Eve to spend the weekend with Chris' family. There are no pool or beach pictures because I'm pregnant. If you haven't see me in a bathing suit this way, I'm not going to force it on you now ;)

It's been a while...

So, I got a Friendster notification that Chrissy had updated her blog. I went and checked it out, and immediately two things came to mind. First, how desperately I want some sushi! Only 30 days of pregnancy left- Chris and I discussed quite a while ago that my first meal as a Mommy will be sushi. I can't wait! Secondly, I have really slacked off on my blog... I think I'll put in the vacation update and whatnot now :)

The picture is of the fabulous sushi we had in Sasebo, Japan. I could cry just thinking about it ;)

I hate winter

It is so cold here! I really miss the San Diego weather on days like today. On the upside, I'll be in Florida in two days. Thank God. I'm running all kinds of errands today to get ready for our trip. We'll be there two weeks- I can't wait! Then it's off to NYC for New Year. Should be fun. Well, that's my random thought for the day...