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I gave up on my Project 52... sad. I have no time to take pictures of "interesting" things each week and edit them. I spend all my time in my classroom (and I probably shouldn't take pictures of my students and post them on the internet) or on the couch/bed at the house. Not very exciting I must admit. Oh well... maybe next year?!

So behind on blogging...

Well, I keep thinking how I need to update my blog, but I just don't seem to have the time/energy to do it!!! Since Joe left, I have been busy preparing for school. Well, now we've been in school for 2 1/2 weeks and it has been non-stop ever since!!! The first day of school went off without a hitch, then a typhoon came so the kids got a day off the next day... needless to say teachers and staff still had to report in. I'm busy with school but I absolutely love it. I have a great class and adore my students. We're working on getting into a routine!

I get to work around 6:30am each morning and leave usually around 3ish... I'm hoping to leave earlier but it just never seems to happen (school is out at 1:40). As a teacher you are constantly playing "catch up" on everything that needs to be copied, printed, graded, etc.

The pups have been acting out since Joe left and I started working. I hired a lady who lives nearby to walk them daily and interact with them. When I come they act like they're starved for attention and won't leave me alone until I take them for their nightly walk. When I'm lucky, I get to pass out on the couch for a bit before it's time to figure out what to do for dinner. Dinner for 1 is hard, especially when you aren't a fan of leftovers! Needless to say I've been ordering out a lot... or making a lot of pasta.

This was the month of baby showers too. Four people I know are having babies soon, and all four are girls! How very exciting! I've been busy in my spare time (what little I have) sewing my trademark nursing covers and burp cloths. They've become quite the hit and I really enjoy making and giving them!

Speaking of babies... Baby Bisson seems to be doing well! I'm growing more and more each week... and that nausea has yet to completley go away! Belly-bands have become my best friend. Maternity pants are still too big for me, so this allows me to wear my regular pants for now! I'm scheduled for a prenatal appointment at the end of the month, and I'll be scheduling my 20 week ultrasound soon... that's when we get to find out the sex of the baby!!! Thankfully, Joe's scheduled to come home in time for it so we should be able to find out together! :)

This last weekend we had a heartbreaking loss in the squadron. One of Joe's fellow squadron pilot passed away in his sleep. He was only 34, and getting ready to celebrate his 1-year anniversary. Completley devastating... and it makes us all realize tomorrow isn't promised. I'm planning to attend the memorial service this week. I'm so deeply saddened for their family and friends loss. Be sure to tell your loved ones how much you love them!!!

That's about all for now... at least that's about all the energy I have to write. I'm completley zonked and it's only 7:28pm but it feels like it's midnight. Off to bed early (I really am such an old lady!!!).

We're Expecting!!!

I couldn't handle keeping it a "secret" anymore!!! Joe and I are excited to announce we are expecting a Baby Bisson, with a due date of March 9, 2011!!! Please follow our blog for updates and pictures!!! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers for a healthy baby!

www.totsites.com/tot/babybisson

July Pedi

My parents were in town, so I decided to take my mom to get a pedi (her very first!)

Brody turns 3!

We don't know Brody's exact birthdate, but we estimated and claimed it on July 4th! Love this little man with all his quirks! He's so stinkin' cute... we got lucky to get two great pups! Happy 3rd Birthday, Brody!

Yay for organization!

A new store opened up and it's like a Japanese version of Forever 21. My girlfriends and I have enjoyed numerous shopping trips (it's exciting because typically Japanese prices are high, but this store is just like Forever 21... aka- cheap!). It's two levels with endless rows of accessories. Before now, I'd never worn much costume jewelry. Now, I have so much I couldn't even fit it all in my jewelry box.

I ordered a jewelry organizer about a month ago, and it finally came in the mail! I love being able to see all my pieces individually! Now I can finally see all my pieces and get to them without having to detangle them all!

4th of July Weekend!

We had a wonderful 4th of July weekend this year! Thankfully, Joe was able to spend it with me! He was put on alert, but found out they were going to launch on Monday morning so he could enjoy the holiday!

Saturday I tutored in the morning and then we headed to the beach. Since last summer, we've been wanting to check out Reniassance Hotel. It's a 4-star resort and you can buy day-passes to use their private beach, pools, and jacuzzi's. They even have different sessions you can pay to swim with the dolphins. We missed the times, but we definitely want to go back and try it!

After a full day in the sun (we got lots of compliments on our tans!) we headed to a BBQ at a friends house. They lived right by Torii Beach so we were able to have a front row view on their upstairs balacony for the firework show! In fact, this year we got spoiled and saw two firework shows!

Sunday we prepped the house and food for a BBQ. We had some friends over for food and games and then headed down the street to catch the Kadena Firework show. We found a spot in a park that was right in front of the fireworks! The show was great and it might have been the best one I've seen (that I can remember). Hopefully next year I'll bring a tri-pod to capture some great firework pictures. I didn't get any good ones :(

Joe left this morning to pick-up a patient from mainland Japan to take them to the states. It should only be a short trip, and I hope it stays that way! My parents are coming into town soon and I'm super excited!