Pictures and a song for a VERY special Papa!!

Happy Birthday, Papa!!! We love you SOOO much. Have a great day and we will be seeing you in just a few short months!





Jackson was such a big helper today...he noticed Gracie's diaper was wet so he took it upon himself to change it all by himself. As you can see from the step=by-step pictures he did a great job! Gracie was so patient with him during the entire process. The end result was priceless!!

It was a beautiful day here in Okinawa! After 5 days of rain we went to Comprehensive Park to enjoy the sunshine. Jackson made friends with the local high school girls...who helped him get on the zip line to go for a ride. The kids are really starting to play with each other. It is so fun to see them interact and play as well as it gives me a little of a break! ;-)

My little princess!
She wants to do what Jackson does...even if it means climbing up a tall slide!

My handsome Jackson posing on the Tori.
Gotta love the Shisha dogs! This one keeps the evil spirits out. (Hence it's mouth is shut.)

Grace is starting to walk! ;-)

I'm back to the blogging world! It has been so long since I have blogged...I believe almost a month! My mom was here for 5 1/2 weeks and we had SO much fun with her here. We did so many things, and a couple of new things for all of us. I think this was her 7th trip here, so she has done pretty much everything there is to do on this little island of Okinawa. Who knows, it might be her last, depending on if we move to Europe for next school year. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted as we hear any news the beginning of April. Jackson and Grace had so much fun with her here. Every once in a while my Jackson will say, "I miss GaGa." I tell him that before we know it we will be in the States to see everyone. We were just getting back into the swing of things here at the Scherden house...then Grace got sick with the stomach bug...then Jackson got sick with the stomach bug...then I got sick with the stomach bug, too!! Jason is a ticking time bomb before it is his turn. Jason took off work today to take care of the kids so I could get some rest. And thank the Lord he did, because I would not of been able to do it without him! He is such a sweetheart! I am hoping it doesn't get to him, but it's inevitable being surrounded by sick family members.

While we were hanging out last night, Grace started to take off when she was standing! She only took about 3 or 4 steps before falling, but it was so neat to see! I got a little of it on camera to show her off. She gets so excited when she is about to walk. Hard to believe she is 10 1/2 months old and starting to walk. Time sure does fly with the second child...

Happy Birthday GG!! We love you!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Sharon!

AJ dancing...

AJ and Grace playing...