Completely Random

A beautiful walk along the beach

I’ve heard it said that there is one vending machine for every seven people on Okinawa.  You can get practically anything from a vending machine here: coffee, beer, ice cream, hot dogs—I’m not joking!

The hibiscus have been in bloom since we arrived on the island back in June and are still going strong.  The weather has really started to cool off though—I think the high today was only 79!

Logan LOVES to “help” around the house!  He carries his wet diapers from his room into the laundry room . . .

and climbs the stepladder to put them into the washing machine.  He also helps put away groceries (taking stuff out of the bag and handing it to Mom) and pushes the laundry basket down the hall when it’s time to wash clothes.  He helps put away his toys every night before bed too.  Now if only we can make sure that these good habits continue into and through adolescence!

Jake posted this one on Facebook, so some of you may have seen this one before, but not everyone has Facebook and I just love this shot of my two boys!

This is on the hillside overlooking our neighborhood.  Most people seem to think it is, or was, a hotel, but no one seems to know for sure.  Just another odd feature of our everyday life!

Logan enjoys Okinawan cuisine such as taco rice & cheese.  We tried goya champuru on him tonight though and he mostly just ate the noodles with whatever bits of tofu stuck to them.

Making friends at the park!

Non-pictured oddities: the Japanese penchant for pachinko (gambling) and lots of bizarre Japanese fashion, including sun-conscious accessories such as arm-warmers and parasols, and wearing super-high heels with everything! 

I warned you this one was random :)  Good night all!