Monday, June 29, 2015
Picture Post Past Due
We are having a ton of fun back home! I can't believe I haven't written a blog yet about all of our happenings...but the days are sure flying by. Tony left about 2 weeks ago and we are definitely missing him. We were able to FaceTime a few times when he was back in Okinawa, but now he is in Australia for 21-28 days with no cell phone. We're hoping he can somehow find internet to check his email, but he'll be in the field the whole time. We are definitely excited to see him when we go back on Aug 4th! Not that we're ready to leave though ;) Instead of explaining everything we've been doing - I'll let you see for yourself!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Quinn is 11 months.
My baby is no longer much of a baby!!! We have one happy, outgoing, clingy, crazy, mocking, sweet girl on our hands these days. For the past week, Quinn has been taking a few steps on her own. I still don't think walking will be in our very near future because she is such a fast and great crawler, but I'm sure I'll be surprised when she decides to give it more of a go!
She is currently in size 3 diapers and size 4 at night. 12-18 month tops, bottoms ranging from 6-12 months. Last time she was weighed about 2-3 weeks ago she was just over 20 lbs. Here is a small list of some of her favorite things right now :)
Favorite foods: green beans, peas, noodles & red sauce, blueberries, raspberries, & many things off of mom and dad's plate.
Favorite show: Well, we haven't really gotten into shows yet, but I will fully admit that having "Barney Dance" or "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" on while I make dinner or need to get a couple things done sure is nice!
Favorite outdoor activity: walking with her ladybug cart and pushing anything she possibly can!
Favorite toy: babies, balls, some books, and her play table.
Favorite "not-a-toy": silverware, wooden spoons, remotes, iPhones, iPads, magazines, pillows, shoe strings, and the list goes on and on.
Favorite sounds to make: dadadadadadada, mumumumumum, ahhh (for "eyes") screeches and squeels and has many different laughs that get dad and I really laughing!!!
Mom's favorite things right now: The way she mocks everyone that sneezes or coughs and all of her hugs and kisses. THEY'RE AMAZING!!!!
Dad's favorite things right now: "everything about her"
She is currently in size 3 diapers and size 4 at night. 12-18 month tops, bottoms ranging from 6-12 months. Last time she was weighed about 2-3 weeks ago she was just over 20 lbs. Here is a small list of some of her favorite things right now :)
Favorite foods: green beans, peas, noodles & red sauce, blueberries, raspberries, & many things off of mom and dad's plate.
Favorite show: Well, we haven't really gotten into shows yet, but I will fully admit that having "Barney Dance" or "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" on while I make dinner or need to get a couple things done sure is nice!
Favorite outdoor activity: walking with her ladybug cart and pushing anything she possibly can!
Favorite toy: babies, balls, some books, and her play table.
Favorite "not-a-toy": silverware, wooden spoons, remotes, iPhones, iPads, magazines, pillows, shoe strings, and the list goes on and on.
Favorite sounds to make: dadadadadadada, mumumumumum, ahhh (for "eyes") screeches and squeels and has many different laughs that get dad and I really laughing!!!
Mom's favorite things right now: The way she mocks everyone that sneezes or coughs and all of her hugs and kisses. THEY'RE AMAZING!!!!
Dad's favorite things right now: "everything about her"
Our Trip Home
We are 10 days into our stay back home and loving it! We had a pretty good trip back the great U.S.A, but it also came with some frustration, tears, and a few swear words.
We were set to depart from Okinawa on Saturday, May 23rd at 12:10pm. We checked in, boarded, and had a great first 2 hour flight with Quinn. I had a good feeling about the next leg of our trip so things were looking good! When we got to Tokyo it was an absolute nightmare. Not only because we had 2 big suitcases, a pack 'n play, golf clubs, 2 shoulder bags, a big BOB jogging stroller, and a baby (I forgot my baby bjorn) but we also had to go to a different terminal pressed on time! We couldn't find anyone that spoke english or helpful signs in our native language..so we walked around for a few minutes (that we didn't have) hoping to find something or someone to tell us what to do or where to go. We eventually came across an "information" desk and the kind gentleman showed us the way. We had to take a shuttle (with ALL our luggage) to a different terminal and that bus didn't come for about 20 minutes. Our flight departed at 4:40pm and when we got on the bus it was 4:07pm. Do-able, but unlikely we'd make it. When we checked into Delta the ladies at the counter were super nice. They quickly took our bags, escorted us to the front of security line and then to the front of immigration. To be honest, I didn't think we would actually miss the flight because there's no way I could have 2 awful experiences in a row going home. Well, that I did. Turns out when I came back to the states last September they stamped my passport as if I was a 90 day visitor to Japan and not actually living there. That was their fault. So while we are sweating at the counter of immigration wondering what the heck was taking so long (with the Delta lady waiting for us so she could lead the way) - it turns out we had to go to the information desk and sit here for 2 hours - obviously missing our flight - trying to convince them I was on Tony's military orders without actually having them in our hands. Luckily my friend and neighbor, Jayne was able to go into our house and scan them for us so they could see I am not a 90 day visitor and that I do live there. What a nightmare! I cried instantly, but there was nothing I could do at that point. So we got a hotel, stayed for a night, and flew out the next day at the same time.
Quinn did amazing on the 10.5 hour flight. I gave her an A+!!!!! She slept 6.5 hours on her own seat that we were fortunate to get and Tony stayed up the whole time playing a golf game on the mini screen of his and was able to even catch a movie. I tried to sleep, but I couldnt. I also couldn't watch a movie - just was focused on Quinn and making sure she was ok! When we got to Minneapolis, we were greeted by our parents with open arms and man did that feel good. Quinn was very attached to me and wouldn't let go of my neck that her arms were so tightly hugging. Poor girl hasn't really met her awesome grammy and grampys so she wasn't too sure who these people with big happy smiles were!
Quinn and I got into my parents car and within 15-25 seconds, Quinn was out. It was 4am her body time...
We are still thrilled to be home and will write a blog soon about all we are doing here!! You can bet it's a lot of eating, drinking, golfing, playing tennis, running, biking, and playing :)
We were set to depart from Okinawa on Saturday, May 23rd at 12:10pm. We checked in, boarded, and had a great first 2 hour flight with Quinn. I had a good feeling about the next leg of our trip so things were looking good! When we got to Tokyo it was an absolute nightmare. Not only because we had 2 big suitcases, a pack 'n play, golf clubs, 2 shoulder bags, a big BOB jogging stroller, and a baby (I forgot my baby bjorn) but we also had to go to a different terminal pressed on time! We couldn't find anyone that spoke english or helpful signs in our native language..so we walked around for a few minutes (that we didn't have) hoping to find something or someone to tell us what to do or where to go. We eventually came across an "information" desk and the kind gentleman showed us the way. We had to take a shuttle (with ALL our luggage) to a different terminal and that bus didn't come for about 20 minutes. Our flight departed at 4:40pm and when we got on the bus it was 4:07pm. Do-able, but unlikely we'd make it. When we checked into Delta the ladies at the counter were super nice. They quickly took our bags, escorted us to the front of security line and then to the front of immigration. To be honest, I didn't think we would actually miss the flight because there's no way I could have 2 awful experiences in a row going home. Well, that I did. Turns out when I came back to the states last September they stamped my passport as if I was a 90 day visitor to Japan and not actually living there. That was their fault. So while we are sweating at the counter of immigration wondering what the heck was taking so long (with the Delta lady waiting for us so she could lead the way) - it turns out we had to go to the information desk and sit here for 2 hours - obviously missing our flight - trying to convince them I was on Tony's military orders without actually having them in our hands. Luckily my friend and neighbor, Jayne was able to go into our house and scan them for us so they could see I am not a 90 day visitor and that I do live there. What a nightmare! I cried instantly, but there was nothing I could do at that point. So we got a hotel, stayed for a night, and flew out the next day at the same time.
Quinn did amazing on the 10.5 hour flight. I gave her an A+!!!!! She slept 6.5 hours on her own seat that we were fortunate to get and Tony stayed up the whole time playing a golf game on the mini screen of his and was able to even catch a movie. I tried to sleep, but I couldnt. I also couldn't watch a movie - just was focused on Quinn and making sure she was ok! When we got to Minneapolis, we were greeted by our parents with open arms and man did that feel good. Quinn was very attached to me and wouldn't let go of my neck that her arms were so tightly hugging. Poor girl hasn't really met her awesome grammy and grampys so she wasn't too sure who these people with big happy smiles were!
Quinn and I got into my parents car and within 15-25 seconds, Quinn was out. It was 4am her body time...
We are still thrilled to be home and will write a blog soon about all we are doing here!! You can bet it's a lot of eating, drinking, golfing, playing tennis, running, biking, and playing :)
Going through the security line :)
Thank goodness for "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" She watched it for a long time!!!
This is how it looked when we got off the plane. She was NOT letting go!
When we got in my parents car, Quinn was crying like crazy because she was so tired and probably a little scared. She reached for me and hugged while she was in the car seat and she fell asleep doing so. It was pretty cute. Sweet girl was just exhausted. So was I!!!
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