Thursday, July 1, 2010

Long Time Gone

I know, I suck and have been really bad at keeping up with stuff lately... bygones!  So much has happened!  We've moved into a new apartment -- the penthouse in a 13-story building in a great complex right in town, about a mile away from base and the usual haunts.  Its really great over here.  Everything is a lot cheaper, feels more authentic, and there are MUCH less Americans.  We're enjoying it!

 


Bobby is one week shy of being 10-months-old and I can't believe it.  He's crawling and walking all over like a champ!  He has had some wipe-outs and I am not at ALL happy about all the bruises on my beautiful baby, but he loves the freedom.  One of my favorite things to do with him is share meals together.  I make him meals myself (a lot of great recipes are on this site!) and we share and have fun.  I haven't found anything that he doesn't like... at all!!  He is a wonderful baby boy and is loved soo much!



Mom and dad are going to making the trip to the States without us.  I'm bummed because I really wanted to go see everyone and look at retirement properties with them, but traveling that long with Bobby (who is teething BAD right now) just seemed unrealistic.  They'll be gone about 2 weeks... we miss them already and they haven't even left yet!  Right now they have taken Bobby out for the day so they can stock up on some quality time with him, and I can stock up on some personal quiet time alone (I miss them, even though I enjoy being alone!).  They are such amazing grandparents... I'm soo blessed!!!  Tripp and I are going to have a great time while they're gone and visit some local historical and hotspots!  Looking forward to that!!

I've signed up for a Korean language class on base.  Tripp is getting his degree in Korean Studies and is in language classes now, so he has taught me some essential sayings, which is great.  I'm looking forward to learning how to read Hangul and count! :)  Twice a week Tripp is going to hang out with Bobby during the hour I'm in class, then we're going to study together afterward before he has his class that evening... should be great!

Oh! I cut my hair!  About a week or so ago I brought a picture of Sarah Jessica Parker, (you know, Carrie Bradshaw) to a Korean salon, showed it to a nice girl who barely spoke any English, jumped into my book and let her do her thing.  I LOOOVE this cut!



All is well, we are blessed and highly favored, God is good and life is truly wonderful!  I hope you all are doing well and know that I miss you. <3