A 'day' in our life

While on facebook (I know, that happens way to often!) I noticed this link to Shuttercal which is a website where you upload one picture a day and creates a daily calendar. I LOVED the idea and of course Pete said it would be fun too. I know there is a fairly good chance we won't take a picture every day but I think it will be really fun to see our lives protrayed through pictures. Here's the link if you want to take a look...
http://www.shuttercal.com/calendar/naeandpete/

Cars and Japan- major no no.

I am quickly learning that this is not going to be simply another move. Pete and I went car shopping the other day. We figured if we were going to have the same car for the next four years we might want to get something that will last and not give us problems. We found some great cars and I was getting really excited about it. Pete wisely suggested we find out the regulations before buying a car. After visiting numerous websites and then TMO we found out we won't be allowed to take any vehicles with us. Rather, we will just be buying a vehicle there. Each family is limited to one 4-wheeled vehicle and one 2-wheeled vehicle. Needless to say, this put a quick end to the car shopping and began a search on the best methods for storing vehicles long term. This is going to be an even bigger adventure then I had originally thought!

Oka-banana

We told our kids about Japan this week. It was cute. Lalee immediately wanted to go online and find out where the closest swimming pool and park are. Alex was somewhat concerned about needing to learn Japanese but excited about the moving idea- that kid is always wanting to move. And Becca has been going around the house saying Oka-banana. Apparently that is how you say Okinawa in 4 year-old. Pete and I have been talking about all kinds of stuff this week, keep a vechile, sell them both, which pieces of furniture we are keeping and selling, etc. It is going to be great. I'm not even nervous about getting a job anymore. That was my big concern but I figure I will do whatever I can this spring and if I don't get a job then I will go to school and teach English next year while I substitute at the schools and then I will be able to apply next year. I feel good about this move. Much better then I was ever able to convince myself to feel about Albuquerque. I want to pull out the calender this weekend and fill it full of times to see our families. That is the one part of this that still feels sad, being so far away from everyone we love.

Staying connected.

We got orders to Kadena Japan! We're really excited about this but we are sad we are going to be moving away from our family and friends. I decided to start a blog so these special people in our lives could still feel like a part of our life by seeing what we are doing. I hope they all take advantage of this and participate. Although I will post here once in a while for the next 150 some odd days, I will likely not post a lot until we have actually moved. Happy Readings. Lots of love... Pete, Nae and the kids.