It's Been One Year..

One year ago today you and me went to the city office to get legally married. It didn't feel like a big deal, or something WOW! I mean, we had already been together for so many years that it was just another step in our relationship. but it was a big step because it meant that we were no longer just dating, or seeing each other, or "boyfriend and girlfriend". we were "married". tied and bonded together. it meant true dedication and love and sacrifice. and then, thinking about it, it really was a wow thing. but in a very good way.
I'm just so thankful that we've made it this far in life together. one year married, or even seven years just being together. we've made it so far together, and I'm extremely happy, and so blessed. thank you for marrying me. for taking me under your wing and caring for me and being my husband. You're more than I could ever ask for. I know it's tough sometimes, and I know you wish you could do so many things out there, but its not so easy when you're married and got a little family, but you forget yourself and you give anyways. and that amazes me. thank you. I promise to do my best so that you can do and get all those things you dream of!!!
you're a young daddy, young husband, but you're the best. ever ever ever!!! infinity!
I love you!! and happy one year!!! muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

me & my punk

we were trying to talk to Aunty Lixy, but she wasn't at her computer..or so it seemed. sniff!!
so instead, we got a bit distracted and had fun playing with the webcam! kee hee. don't you just love his little pig-tail atop his head? I couldn't resist! I love my baby boy to bitZ!!!!!!!!!

GOLDEN 50

My daddy turned 50 today! and that means he's lived half a century! isn't that awesome??
you've made it, finally! and now that I think about it, 50 doesn't even seem thaaaaat old. I hope the next 50 will be even better, and filled with love, joy, happiness, and lots of wonderful surprises and dreams come true! I love you daddy!!

here's some photos from the big day! it was supposed to be a surprise. he wasn't supposed to know that the relatives were coming. and we pulled it off pretty well! other than him knowing about a few coming, the rest was a secret! yay! anyway, they all came up in the morning and we had our backyard filled. and our backyard is pretty big, by the way!><.

there was lots of good food, wonderful people, volley ball, cake, ice-cream, and we even got to meet Kyle's girlfriend, Serena.
ALL to say, it was a happy day!! it was so nice for them all to come up!! thanks again guys!! xoxoxooxoxox

tatan!

I can do it!!!!!
I am so proud of myself. kee hee:)

japanese craving # 2

taaatatadaaan.....

it's that little white case that holds the magical sticky, brown, fermented beans!! Most gaijins will pinch their noses and wave their hands to it, but not this halfy!! and how much I am missing it and craving it on hot white Japanese rice!! (yes, you read the JAPANESE part right. nothing beats Japanese gohan!) I don't even know why I am craving it, or posting my bean-desiering thoughts. but I guess everyone who's loved a good natto-gohan meal will nod with me in agreement. I mean...the simple little things you Japanese get every day, are precious to us!! you know...I would ask mika to send me a package of it, but then I don't know if I'm that desperate. although i don't think there would be a problem with it rotting. HA! isn't that what natto is all about?!><>!




















on another thought, I might as well post some things I miss about Japan...

the crowded trains. well, I don't miss it. but..you know;)
the drink machines, EVERYWHERE!! ever since coming to Canada, I haven't seen more than two drink machines together. unlike that Japanese who put up like, ten in one row. gee... and the keitais. you never see people using their keitais as much as the Japanese...
and last, for tonight, the money. I still haven't gotten used to Canadian money just yet. there's so much of it, that when they say something like, "two dollars and forty-two cents." I'm like...umm well I don't know exactly which ones to give so I'll just give you three dollars! what is that?! sheesh, I need to learn...

from Jason to Kiyona

I just had to get this on video for you Dawn!
I showed Jason the video of Kiyona's birthday video and he went crazy. (tho in this video he's already seen it few times so he's a bit more..tonned down?) he loves it so much. I think because everyone is clapping. but hey, also because he wants to wish her a happy day:) (and can't wait till he gets his own day..lol) anyways! happy late birthday Kiyona. Jason envys that you turned one before him. it means you get to do so much more cooler stuff><
lots of love from Canada!!

my joy

it's almost 12:30 at night and I am extremely exhausted.
you put up quite a fight when it came to putting you to bed, and you cried for a while before you fell asleep. it's been a long, busy day. you've grown so much, from a tiny baby who did nothing but sleep and eat, to a 9 month old rascal who wants to conquer the whole world in one single day. it's a full-time job, being the mommy of a wild, curious little Libra boy. there's times when I give you to daddy and I go outside for a jog or jump into the shower for some free time. sure I need those little breaks here and there, but after a while, I get bored and go searching for you and daddy so that we can do something all together. see, I love you so much. you're my baby. you're my love. you're my perfect little bundle of joy in my life and I can't get enough of you. of every little hug, kiss, smile, laugh. of every desperate look you give me with your arms held up for me to hold you. of every song you actually, and amazingly hum with me. of the foolish times when you laugh for no reason, or when you hear the "Boom Boom Pow" song in the car and suddenly your face lights up and you start dancing. of the silent, precious moments where its just you and me, whether its outside, or together on the couch. those moments where you cuddle in my arms and look up at me with those gorgeous button brown eyes and melt my heart. I just can't get enough of everything you are and everything you do. you're the most precious boy I've ever known, and mommy will always love you and be there for you. I know maybe stepping outside alone might help me calm down and refresh myself. but nothing beats those little moments with you. those too, help me regain my energy. because I'm happy with you, and I would rather spend every single second of my entire life caring and being there for you, then being alone without you.

recently...

I guess I need to post!!
so um, here's some exciting photos of what we've been up to recently. My parents and a few of the kids took to Hamilton to visit the grandparents and pick up some stuff. so we were alone for a few days. which would explain the wild parties and running around naked...
well..
not really.
more like water fights, started by me. yes I take the blame. but it was Joe's fault because he was taunting me and elena and just making us ITCH to throw a cup of water at him during lunch outside. so I guess I threw out the fear of all his threats if I did throw the cup, and then got completely drenched from head to toe by a giant pot of water. see the difference?? a cup, a pot? totally not fair. well, I had the girls back me up and it ended up being sorta fair. sorta... if only we had our other wallace chick to back us UP!! oh lixy, how we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!! wish I could post the photos, but there are those that would punch me if I post them here. so nevermind!!!!! kee hee.
we had tea time. but I don't have photos of that... basically all it was, was drinking yummy tea, munching on oishii pastries and watching a video! ><
I took some pretty photos of my pretty younger sister...hope she doesn't mind me posting these before she gets them herself!!!
aaaaaand, the grand idea of dressing as guys. I dunno. elena brought up the idea and I just pushed it through. everyone turned out looking so handsome!! especially jason, I looked into his face and for one moment I saw the future, and thought I was looking at my grown son. about...20 years from now. him with a mustache...?? Oh, I dunno...I hope not.
Oh, and I also gave my first hair cut!! Joe's hair was wild and fuzzy, so he asked me. ME!! so I was forced to do it. it took me a while to actually pick up the buzzer and touch his hair with it. but I finally did...
and then the buzzer died! so joe's hair is uneven, not only because I am terrible at it. but because the buzzer died and so I had to try and fix it with scissors!! eeeeeek!!