Santa!!!!! I know him!

Anyone who knows Emma will know what movie that is from. It is her favorite Christmas movie, in fact I had to take it away last SUMMER, because we were still watching it! So, Emma LOVES anything Santa. Last year Honey took her to see the famous Northpark Santa in Dallas. Santa loved her SO much, he personally asked to use Emma's picture in their advertising! Who would have guessed she would be so sweet and nice to Santa?! Well this year in Korea, we can't go to the local mall to have their pics made so we have to settle for a soldier dressing up as Santa. Emma didn't care, she clung to him like glue! She got to see him 2 nights last week. On Thursday Camp Eagle had their tree lighting and gifts for the orphanage. We also decorated cookies that night in the Camp Eagle DFAC. Friday was our Battalion Christmas Party which was very nice. They had a Christmas dinner made and even gave out some raffle prizes. On a side note, Mason wants nothing to do with Santa this year. Dave thinks its the hat. Mason cried one time when Dave was wearing a hat(I don't think he could see his face) so Dave is convinced this is why Mason cried at Santa. Emma still doesn't understand that Santa "brings" her gifts, but maybe next year! As of right now, I think she is just fascinated by him!

Christmas Cards

Ok, first...Christmas Cards are going to be late this year. I think they were late last year too, oh well! Better late than never right? My mom would say, no...they need to be on time. I really tried mom, ok no I didn't, I just got behind. Second, we need addresses. Obviously family we already have, but if you are reading the blog and have become addicted and would like for our family to plaster your refrigerator, then send me your address! I think that was the world's longest run on sentence. That's why I am not a teacher. lol! Oh, and these are Korean Christmasy Cards, so if that makes you interested, not our bright shiny faces, then that is fine too. Just send me addresses ASAP! My BFF Courtney and I have found a little store that sells the BEST Korean Christmas cards, not too pricey either...some even play Christmas music in Hangul!! I wonder who will be lucky enough to get that card! The picture included is one of the "simple" Korean cards. I found these before I became addicted and started buying the "more festive" ones. Enjoy, and addresses NOW!

Ok, never mind about the pic...I will upload it later...I thought it was on this computer! Oops!

Oh no...

It's an obsession...lol!

New Hobby

So pretty much anyone who knows my mom, knows that she is crazy into scrapbooking. Crazy like going to cropathons or whatever they are called. So long, that they serve dinner and snacks! She has tried multiple times to get me interested and I have tried. There is something about the page not looking perfect right away and that it takes forever to decide on layout/pictures/themes/etc. that drives me batty. Maybe it's the anal Type A person that my father made me. Fast forward to today, I was online looking for cheap ways to make a last minute Christmas Card...(no lecture please!!) I stumbled upon digiscrapping. My mom had told me about it before but since it had to do with scrapbooking, I declined. Omg, it's so much better! You are not surrounded by a mess and you can save it and come back later, and better yet...if you don't like it, you can start over! No, this doesn't mean I am going scrap crazy like my mammacita, but I do like this and will probably get more into while Dave is deployed. Here was my very first attempt today, nothing spectacular, just easy and it was fun. There ya go mom!!!

I made it back alive...

from the DMZ! No, I did not bother any soldiers nor was I a problem! I listened to all the briefs and didn't point or make fun at any North Korean soldiers, out of fear for my life. LOL! I recommend this tour to anyone who has a chance to visit Korea. It is a lot of propaganda and he said/she said drama, but it's very eye opening to what is still going on between these two countries. I don't have the time to educate everyone about the JSA/DMZ area, so just google it. So much to learn!!! I did cross into North Korean territory for a few minutes but it was totally allowed! It was in the part of the JSA building where the armistice was signed for the cease fire of the Korean war. There is a wide slab of concrete that serves as the divider for the North and the South at the JSA and I was on both sides at once! LOL! I'm only posting a few pics because this trip was mainly for my Uncle Jody(my Mom's uncle). He served in the Korean war and I promised to take pictures for them, so I want him to be able to see them first. I know you all will understand. It meant a lot today to be able to see this and know he (and SO many others) were apart of it. I almost forgot to add, thank you to my BFFs for watching our kids so Dave and I could go do this before I left! You guys are awesome!!!

Daddy got new Wings!

Quick post as it's already really late here...But, Dave got his Senior Wings today! This means he has been an Aviator for 7 years and flown over 1500 hours! Whoa, go Dave! Our intent was to let Emma pin his wings, but the Battalion Commander held her and Mason instead. No worries, Emma will just pin Daddy's next accomplishment, CW4! Years to go on that one. The pics are blurry, not your fault Sarah! It's the crappy lighting in the gym and delay on my camera. I never get good pics in there. I don't think anyone does. Anyway, you get tell what's going on through the blurriness. We are laughing because the BN CDR told me hit his wings after I pinned him. It's an Army thing. If you remember, this is the same man who made me pull Dave's CW2 rank off with my teeth. Class, I tell ya, these gunpilots. It was fun and creates great memories down the road!

Oh Christmas Tree!

Well, with our move pushed back a little bit(an understatement) I figured I would put our tree up today. Mason was a little frightened of it at first, but warmed up enough to chew on some branches. (It's fake for those concerned about his health.) I took some pictures(ok, a lot) but I can't show all of them for fear of revealing Christmas card photos. My dear BFF Courtney is taking our family picture but I got some great shots of the kids in their matching Christmas Pj's. I will show you one photo and one photo only, but it is guaranteed to make your whole Christmas. Hope you enjoy and we miss you all very much!