Dixon Thanksgiving - Christmas

 For Thanksgiving we had Logan's sisters Tricia and Dana over. We went from 3 in our house to 13! So many littles running around! The oldest is 5 and youngest was 12 months. Dana and I were also both pregnant. 

Welcome to New York!

 

Ie Island/Marriage Retreat

For 3 days and 2 nights we got to go off to Ie (pronounced E-eh) Island for a marriage retreat! It was a lot of fun and the only thing we had to pay for was babysitting. We did one of these about 3 years ago and it was almost all classes but a pretty hotel. This time we only had 4 hours of classes over 3 days and the rest of the time it was scheduled outings to explore the island or free time! As a military family it can be hard sometimes because of how often we are apart so getting experiences like this is a big deal and so fun!

Here we are about to get on the ferry. Do you guys like my new glasses? I do! When I get up early it is better sometimes for me to wait to put my contacts in so I did it on the ferry. 

Happy Mother's Day!

 

Tired to do a photoshoot with Connor for mother's day. He was not into it but this really sums up life right now!

Naha Dragon Boat Races and Children's Day

I finally made it down to the Dragon boat races! First year I was pregnant and the other years I was too intimidated to going with Connor alone but finally this year I knew it was my last chance so we just went! It is one of the biggest festivals in Okinawa on Children's Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year in Japan! I was feeling a little anxious to go but it ended up being just fine. We went in the morning before it was too crazy. 

Terri and Mark Visit Japan

Day 1

Dolphin Show

Last week of April

I get to pick Terri and Mark up from the airport tonight and be tour guide again! Yay! I'm excited for all the fun! But that does mean I probably won't be posting again until after they leave on the 4th. So here is a picture post to hold you over.

Sunday post nap snuggles! He fell back asleep after I got him up and it was so great! He never does this anymore so I just soaked it up! I love my baby! I actually dozed off a bit too. It was lovely. 

Loganna 7 Year Anniversary

We really didn't do much this year to celebrate. Just a normal date night but it was still fun. 

In the last 7 years together we both graduated from BYU, moved 4 times, visited 24 countries, and had a baby in Japan. I feel like we accomplished a lot!

Apparently it was our copper anniversary so Logan got me orange and yellow flowers. 

Day in the life

Took Connor to the beach this morning. I wanted to find a sea marble. I found none but my neighbor I went with found 4. I found this little water baby and he was pretty cute though.  I don't get much time to look around when I need to keep my head up to watch this cutie. 

Easter 2017

This is as close to Easter pictures I got this year with Connor all dressed up. 

The Taft's Visit Okinawa

Here is everything we did when the Tafts came to visit! We packed every day from morning till night! We didn't get to do everything but I think they really got a good taste of Okinawa! I tried to sort through all the photos and only use a couple but there is still a lot!

Day 1

Nakagusuku castle

Sundays with this little guy

Logan had to work today so it was just me and buddy. He did pretty good and only threw half his toys until the last 10 minutes where I was pretty much chasing and dragging him back to the pew every minute. 

Meal Prep

Karen and her family are coming this week! I didn't want to have to worry about cooking a lot while they are here so I prepped several meals for the freezer! I figure we will be eating out too so we probably won't eat it all but I'm glad to know I have options. All I have to do is pull one out the night before and we will be in business! Some of the Japanese meals I thought the girls would like to help me make (yakisoba and gyoza) so I just prepped the meat. 

Connor is 2 1/2!

Connor is 2 1/2! 

He is about 37 inches tall and 31.5 pounds. I get two comments from strangers - "He is so big" and "wow he is high energy!". I couldn't agree more! haha

I took him to the beach for a little photo shoot.

 

Cherry Blossoms and Sea Glass Beach

It was a rainy afternoon but we decided to go up and see the cherry blossoms anyway! We were so lucky we did because as we got up to Nago, The rain cleared and we got some sun peaking between the clouds. We went up the side of Mt. Nago where there was a beautiful path lined with cherry blossoms. When we got up half the way I looked back to see the sun shining on the ocean through the blossoms!

Disney World!

Shelby you beat me posting! Here are some more pictures from the trip. Hopefully I didn't add too many duplicates. 

 Day 1 Epcot

Frozen Ever After Ride was the first one we got on!

 Epcot building. 

 There was an aquarium on the park. Shelby and Josh being cute! 

 More watching the sky writers. 

 Testing their reflexes

 

 

 

 

Waiting for the fireworks! 

 Day 2 Hollywood Studios

 This was from the rockin' roller coster. It starts with a really fast acceleration. I made the same face both times we rode it! haha

Shelby and I won the first time and then Logan beat me the second. 

 Chicken and Vader waffles!

 

 

Day 3 Airboat Tour and Animal Kingdom

Shelby was awesome and invited us to an airboat tour with them our last full day!

 Bad picture but that was a big crock!

 I loved the trees! 

 Lunch at Taco Bell in honor Josh!

 Animal Kingdom park

 Picking a dino's nose.

 Games

 I won! 

 Some of the rides had interesting things to keep you entertained while you waited in line. Bigfoot!

 Thanks Shelby.... lol

 I like this picture of Logan and me! 

 Shelby go take a picture with this gorilla.

 Flamingos! 

 Shelby at the petting zoo.

Day 4 Magic Kingdom

This morning we had to take the water taxi to the park. 

Best Cinnamon Roll ever!! 

 Finally found turkey legs on our last day! 

 

 The speedway test track. The cars don't go that fast and steering is funny to make the ride more interesting.

 Me laughing at Logan's bad driving! Hey! Look at the road!

 Teacups!

 Splash Mountain. Poor Shelby and Josh got so wet!

 Love my baby sister! 

Until next time! Disney World, you were a blast!