New Conklin!

My friend Katie had her baby boy Friday night.





Cutest freakin' family!

Ity, Bity Living Space

super large crane beside the carrier


In preparation for D-Day, Dave and I drove out to Yokosuka on Saturday. After navigating our way there, we were able to find the George Washington - the GW - aka, Dave's future home. After sweet talking our way on board, we found Dave's future room. Let me tell you, it looks like summer camp bunks, but I am NOT jealous.


Dave, Tyler and Laura in their summer camp bunk. A 6-person room, but lucky boys, there will only be 5 guys in it.



Lockers and sinks- what more will one need?



Personal Space: 3x6ft. No curtain. Yet.




Ready Room - the only question is - will the fuseball table make it to cruise? Some say the tipping of the boat handicaps the game.




There's a One Wire out there somewhere.... Atop the carrier, where the magic is made.




Tyler and Laura in front of the GW.







Dave and I in front of the GW.

A Tiny Bit of Tranquility

Our Carps, flying high. May 6th is Children's Day.



The big ones are for our children - duh, Mav and Slider. The two smaller ones are for the parents, Dave and I.



This is the only peaceful spot in the apartment, currently. Everything else is loaner furniture. But i really liked the contrast of the off-white crushed paper lamp (right) and the white of rose patterned curtains. With the brushed sliver of the lamp stand contrasting the etched silver-gold of the Dubainese vase. And then of course fresh flowers. I bought 10 unopened peonies for $5.50 - Quite a steal!

Babysitting Bryce

Bryce is my neighbor's 3 year old son. We actually have the same birthday - how cool is that? On Wednesday night, Dave and I babysat Bryce while his parents went out to dinner. While Dave was still at work, we made pizza. I had already had the dough made, but Bryce got to help me roll it out, make the sauce, and sprinkle the cheese. Bryce was a good little chef.


Bryce mixing the sauce...




spooning it onto the dough.




Adding the cheese (the center ended up with the most)...




And checking on it in the oven.