Trenton!

Here are photos of Trenton and the pool and at tumbling.

Dalton!

Here are some pictures of Dalton at the pool and in the play room.

A long time coming.........a wordy update

As my boys run around in the house chasing each other, I am going to catch you up to date. Dave, the boys, and I are doing fine. We have almost survived our last winter in Korea. We can't wait for warmer weather.

Dave is looking forward to his last few days, 61 days to be exact (and yes we are counting) in command. He can't believe his tour here is coming to an end. His change of command will be May 15. His replacement is here and they will begin inventories in a few weeks. Dave has orders to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, where he will be the S-3 in charge of scheduling training for National Guard Units. He is very excited and looks forward to the upcoming challenges.

Dalton is still loving kindergarten. He is really coming along in his reading and writing skills. He is counting up to 75, counting by 2's to 20, by 5's 100, and by 10's to 100. He is so proud of himself. It's amazing how in just 7 weeks, he has just blossomed in so many academic areas. I am such a proud mom.

Dalton can sing the Korean National Anthem and knows many Korean words that he was taught in Korean Culture class. I always ask him what it means because some he is learning from Korean classmates. He attends Spanish classes daily, art, music, p.e. and Korean culture weekly. Dalton loves building things with Lego's, Lincoln logs, and blocks. He is very creative when it comes to his imagination. Even though he is a little skeptical, Dalton will begin tee ball in the spring.

Trenton is a ball of energy. He loves anything with wheels; bikes, hot wheels, Hum V's, and construction vehicles. He loves being outside, even when it is too cold and will occasionally go out in just his underwear. He is usually hot so when we enter a building, including home, he is taking off whatever he can get away with. We have had a few embarrassing moments with that.

Trenton is a very strong willed three year old. He knows what he wants and how he is going to get it. That can include stomping his foot or growling at the person getting in his way. Needless to say, he is spending a LOT of time in the corner. Bless his sweet spirit.

Trenton is enrolled in tumbling and loves going once a week. We both wish it was more often, as he asks every morning if today is tumbling. When we get to the states, we will try to find a gym to take gymnastics. Trenton has such a sweet spirit and is such a snuggler. He calls Dalton his "best friend" and it just melts my heart. Even though I question my sanity often, I am so glad they have one another.

I am into quite a bit. I attend exercise classes at the gym several times a week, the Family Readiness Group leader, but will be handing that over in a short time, explore down town Songtan, better known as the Ville with some super sweet ladies, attend bible study weekly, volunteer here and there, and am the MOPS registration coordinator. I have my hands in just a few pots. Some times it really stresses me out. I continue to work on Trenton's scrapbook album, which will eventually be caught up...Ha Ha

I am really looking forward to moving back to "the south" in a few months. We are excited about being closer to family and looking forward to weekend drives to visit relatives.

I can't forget one last member of our family, Caimen. Caimen is doing well. He will be flying to warmer weather before he knows it. I know he can't wait for daily walks again and playing in a grassy back yard. Trenton wants to cha cha so I better go. Love to all!

Trenton

Well, I don't have any photos of Trenton due to forgetting the memory card in the camera but wanted to put a little update on here. Trenton is taking tumbling at the Youth Center once a week and is really loving it. He asks daily if today is tumbling. He loves his teacher, Ms. Heather and really loves rolling, jumping, flipping, and balancing. I hope to get him a class this summer in Hattiesburg.

I hope to get a new camera very soon so I can continue to post photos of the boys.

Dalton's name in print

Dalton has really been working hard on printing his name. Here is this weeks work. As you can see, from Tuesday-Friday he really improved. I am so thankful that I am home with him after school and have time to work with him on little things like his name and big things like sight words. He is really coming along in his reading and phonemic skills. He has 27 other friends in class so I am really working hard with him at home.

Snow Day in Korea

We have really enjoyed all of the snow that has fallen over the last 48 hours. We made snow angels, snow ice cream, and yes, snow balls. We sled on base and even on the farmer's rice patties. It was so much fun. Even Caimen got in on the fun. However, he doesn't enjoy his stick covered in snow. I will say that as much fun as we have had, I am glad that the snow will melt. I can't imagine dealing with this on a daily basis. A freezing van is about enough for me at 7:30 on aschool day. We got lucky and the snow fell on a LONG weekend. Great memories!

My little pirates!

Here are my sweet little pirates.

My guys love to dress up. This morning they were sweet little pirates and Caimen was the enemy.

Outdoor Adventures....Wii Style

Here is Dalton playing our new Wii game, Outdoor Adventures. It's been a lot of fun!

Roasting Marshmellows...the best way we can!

I hope we aren't breaking a fire code...We love roasted marshmellows

and without a fire place, this is our way of doing it.

Trenton's first pair of cowboy boots.

Who needs clothes when you have cowboy boots!

Dalton's first Basketball game

Here are a few photos of Dalton's first game. It was fun to watch him play basketball.

Dalton's first season playing basketball: first practice

Dalton is playing basketball this winter through the Youth Center. Thursday was his first practice. Coach Krause is wonderful. Here are some photos of Dalton's first practice.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Well, it looks like we are starting with the best part first...dessert! I had a wonderful 36th birthday. It started with my sweet Dalton telling me happy birthday at 6:22, and continued throughout the day with many many face book well wishes, phone calls, and friends on Osan wishing me happy birthday too. I had lunch with some great women; Shay, Karen, and Monica...can't forget Trenton too. We had a great visit at Chili's which ended with a surprise from my husband, and the fun "birthday" song from the Chili's waitresses. Thanks, Monica!!

Sausage head...

So I guess Trenton was done eating and decided to put not only his plate on his head,

but the sausage on top of the plate...

Happy 2009

Happy New Year! What a fun night. Dave, the boys, and I went to Hallason towers for New Year's Eve festivities. The boys, three other kiddos and two sitters were in one apartment while Dave, myself, and many friends were up two flights in another apartment. The food was great, drinks were poured, everyone was doing the cupid shuffle, listening to wonderful music, etc...I had friends in the adjacent apartment, Jirason having a party so I said to Dave, "Let's go over so I can wish everyone a happy new year and give Kim her birthday present. So we left about 11:15, with plenty of time to get back for the New Year. We were there less than 10 minutes and several people from the party we just left arrived. YAY! Let's party...right. All of a sudden one person says, "Well the fire alarm is going off so we all had to evacuate!" "oh my gosh!" I can't tell you what was going on in my head. My babies are in that building and I am here. I run to find Dave, fill him in and get on the elevator to go find our kids. Luckily one person on the elevator, MAJ Jenkins, whose son was watching our babies said, "Don't worry. My sweet baby brought your kids over and they are in the lobby" I ran off the elevator and we frantically are looking for our boys. There were people everywhere, who came to Jirason lobby to get out of the frigid cold. As soon as I saw my boys, I just hugged them so tight and was so thankful they were there. Others from Hallason Tower were evacuated to the hospital lobby to stay warm. I was so proud of the sitters. In the process of evacuating, they couldn't find Trenton's coat and literally it was 19 outside. We slowly made our way to the 8Th floor to the Super Ocho party to welcome in the new year. What a way to welcome in the new year, in the lobby of Jirason. It was actually really neat because we were with all of our friends that live on base. I treasure each of you. The building was cleared right after midnight and we all made our way back to Hallason, located Trenton's Coat, headed back up to the 7Th floor, welcome in the year again with our Hallason friends, and called it a night. Happy New Year everyone! I will never forget this night.

Dalton and Trenton exchanging gifts.

Here are the boys exchanging gifts. This was just to sweet. Dalton told Trenton as soon as the switched, "You are going to love what I got you."

Trenton gave Dalton some construction and Indian guy set and Dalton gave Trenton a hulk mask. They were both very happy.