WW II Tour

Brian and I have been meaning to go on this WW II tour on Guam the entire time we've been here. It is offered once a month, and we have just not made time for it over the last 3.5 years. Finally, we went on the tour a couple of weeks ago and here are some photos:

NEWS FLASH!!!

Some things are going to be changing in our house! Brian has to be in Korea around the first of June, so we've decided to move me back to Savannah in mid-May. Then if everything goes smoothly, we'll also be parents on or around October 14!!! We are a little anxious that Brian will be in Korea for a year, but we are excited for our family to grow! HAPPY EASTER!

Congrats to Karli and Martin!!!

One of my dearest friends got married last week...congrats to Karli and Martin! Here's a photo of the happy couple from the photo booth set up at the reception!

THE ASSIGNMENT IS IN!!!

The assignment that we got was totally not on our radar: Brian will be moving to South Korea to do a year-long unaccompanied tour. This means that I am not allowed to go! We are a little bummed but glad that it will only be for a year. On the upside, Brian will get credit for a deployment while in Korea...so one less deployment to Afghanistan. I do have a lot of questions regarding what happens to me while Brian is there, so stay tuned for what I plan to do during the year while he is gone. My options are basically to stay in Guam (which is only a 4 hour flight from Korea, move to the next assignment (which has not been worked on yet), or move back to good old Savannah...

A Day at the Office

Here's a recent photo of me at work...I am still doing construction management.

Seabee Ball 2010

Last night, Brian and I went to the Navy's Seabee Ball which is a celebration of the Seabees' birthday. Brian's AF unit, RED HORSE, is basically the AF's version of the Navy Seabees. Some of the RED HORSE folks thought they'd be spirited and brought a big red horse for a centerpiece to last year's Seabee ball. And this year, the Seabees were ready for us. At our reserved RED HORSE table, we had assorted pink ponies and pink party hats. It was pretty funny! Check out the photos.

Ben posing with the pony

sporting the pink pony birthday hat

Rob, Fran, and table flair

me and Brian

Movin' on Up!

Last week, we found out that Brian had been selected for a promotion...woohooo!!! Although he has only been selected and won't actually wear the rank until later (maybe even a year), we were thrilled. The next higher rank comes with more money and bigger base housing!!! Ha, I will no longer have to share one bathroom with Brian!!!

Brian's commander announced the selection in front of his squadron, and for the announcement he asked me to come over and help him pin on the new rank. Of course, Brian was standing on his tip toes, so that I wouldn't be able to reach his collar! Check out the photos.

Ypao Update

We have now had our wild but affectionate little kitten for a year! Here are some recent photos of her mischief around the house:

she loves to play with the grocery bags

all dressed up with no where to go

on top of the fridge as super kitty

Company Comes to Guam

We don't that many visitors out here, and we were thrilled when Brian's parents decided to make the long journey to Guam. Despite a turned ankle and a being a little under the weather, I think they enjoyed their trip. Here are some photos from their visit:

ROTARY SUSHI AND BBQ

bbqing some scallops in the middle of the table

you choose your raw meat to bbq from the conveyor that goes by your table

ASAN SUNSET GRILL

dining on bbq and grilled pizzas at one of our favorite oceanside spots

SANTA FE HOTEL BEACHSIDE DINING

posing next to a coconut palm

another oceanside meal

NIMITZ HILL

WWII historical spot

PAGAT - ANCIENT CHAMORRO VILLAGE, circa 1700 BC

hiking to Pagat Caves

in the cave where the ancient Chamorros got fresh water

FORT SOLEDAD (constructed in 1700s)

at the old Spanish fort

at the fort's overlook

getting a lesson on the different coconuts

feeding a banana to a carabao

Kids of Fiji