Hiroshima Trip

Well, Rob finally had a day off so we went to Hiroshima to do some shopping. We started at Costco. I went to get a membership, and the lady helping me spoke English very well. It made the process very easy. When I went to pay for the membership,  I had a Japanese guy but the lady that had helped me was standing next to him. He was talking and I was shaking my head saying yes like I always do. Afterwards, she said did you understand anything he just said, and I said no, not a word. She started laughing and said she was the same way when she was in the states. It turns out she was married to an American and lived in Idaho for 7 years. Interesting story. Next, we went on the search for a Starbucks and ended up in a very cool area that I can't wait to go back to. There were lots of American stores and some neat Japanese ones as well. Towards the end of our trip, these Japanese girls came rushing up and wanted to touch our kids hair. The kids were good sports until one asked for a hug from Parker. He refused and went to hide behind a sign. Cooper waved and did his cute Cooper thing, but he got tired of it after about two minutes also. Lol. Bella was with a whole different group of girls who wanted to take their pictures with her. I missed all of this bc I was with Cooper. She was a good sport. She said they put their arms around her and she flashed them the peace sign for the picture. One girl asked her where she was from. When she told her Texas, the girl said oh cowboy. Lol. It was a good day, and I made some fun purchases. 

There were some amazing arrangements. 

We found it, and it was soooo good!!!

This recently opened. It was soooo...crowded in there that overalls only looked on one floor. I got some cute sweaters though. 

Bella found her favorite store! 

The following are pictures of a display in one of the shopping centers. All of the pieces are made out of Legos. 

These tell what the display is a replica of. 

Sweet brothers! 

We found some really cool stores, and I bought this Togo in the kid's playroom. 

Cool Ferrari parked on a random side street. 

Pre-birthday outing

Rob and I went to dinner Sat night to celebrate my upcoming birthday. I love the food at this place. It is probably the only place I can say I truly love here. Afterwards, we went to the little casino on base. In 5 min I won 269.00, so we called it a night and went home to our babies. Here are some pictures. 

These are the lockers where you leave your shoes at the entrance. 

The shirt part of the no shirt, no shoes, no service is the only rule that stands here. 

Our short tables. 

When you order tea, you get this to put in it. No sweet and low or sugar...not that great, ya-ya. 

I had to ask for a fork. They kind of giggled when they brought it back to the table. 

They closed us in.. We were not sure why they closed us in. Lol. 

You cook your own food. 

Our layout. 

The cooking process. 

The dessert. It was amazing!!!! 

Part of the tiny casino.

What I won in 5 min. Goodnight! :)

Birthday from my mom

So, I received a box from my mom that had my birthday gift inside. I was told not to open it until my birthday, and then my mom told me it would make me cry. It was a tiny box, so I knew it must be jewelry! What girl doesn't love jewelry!?! So, today is my birthday, and I wanted to open it by myself when I could enjoy the moment and cry if needed. I went for a walk this morning, spent a couple of hours on the phone with my mom, and rocked Cooper to sleep. Then, I got down the gift and went to the recliner to open it. She wasn't wrong. I cried the minute I read the card, and the tears are still flowing. I have wanted to cry all day, and the love and thought of this gift was too much! Before I left Texas, my mom, my sister, and I all made these bracelets. My sister and I got ones with wings on them that say take flight. It represents the wings our mother gave us to go out and live our lives with the families we have made. So, with that being said...here is the gift...

The top locket has Bella's birthstone, Parker's birthstone, and blue baby feet for Cooper. The flag represents Robbie. The bottom locket has a charm for aunt and sister. The guitar represents my step-dad, and the wings are my mom. I will cherish this gift always and can't wait to show it off!!! Thank you, Mom!!! I needed a good cry. :)