25 Random Things....Don't Forget The Drawing!!

Over the past month on Facebook, I have been getting 'notes' about other people. A tag, you're it kind of game. So we all know these kind of games as they get passed through email time and time again. I finally took the time this afternoon to complete mine and then tag others. So it's 25 random things about yourself. I thought it would be fun to blog it as well. Here goes my 'random' things. Some known, some not. You should try it .. it's fun!


1. I HATE people's feet, if your feet are ugly, you need to wear socks. If they're dirty..clean them.

2. I scrub my feet every night. I have scar's from sanding them clean, I have only touched my Husbands feet 3 times, and 1 was an accident.

3. I unknowingly was part of Aide and abetting a felon, I was 16!!

4. I'm afraid of the dark. I sleep with the light on if I'm alone.

5. I'm shy and quiet , until you get to know me.

6. I always use spell check.

7. My brain will not shut off. (Yes, have been tested for this)

8. I cannot sleep or nap, but I can lay down just fine!

9. Love to bake..not a fan of cooking (Yes,. there is a difference)

10. Love to play jokes on people, so watch out!.

11. I cannot and will not EVER poop in a public place....(Sorry for this one).

12. Hate having to take the garbage out ALL the time.

13. Will NOT spread rumors, secret's are safe with me.

14. If your a true friend...we'll always be friends.

15. Love the book "The Christmas Sweater" from Glenn Beck. (Thanks Friend)

16. Have a hard time sitting in movies, again the brain thing.

17. I miss my Missionary, Jaden and the rest of my Family.

18. Love watching TV series once they are on DVD's, that way I can watch the whole thing.

19. Growing up I would eat a whole box of (Kraft Only) Mac & Cheese, at least once a day. (I was skinny then too).

20. Loved reading "The Twilight Saga Series, but the obsession the adults have over it just drives me crazy.

21. Died laughing today, I saw a grown lady wearing a Team Edward jacket....in PUBLIC.

22. Hate having my picture taken. I'll delete most of them.

23. Can you tell I'm struggling coming up with 25.

24. I HATE feet, just in case you forgot #1

25. I was potty trained when I was 15 months. Again, the brain thing.

Everybody LOVES Free Stuff... Read Post To Enter!!

I'm going to do something different and FUN.
I'm going to give away some free Japanese goodies (Mostly candy), and all you need to do is....Leave a comment on this post! How simple is that? After you do this I will put your name into a drawing and the winner will receive a package from Japan. The deadline will be February 3rd.
If a local (Japan) Friend wins, well, then it will be a surprise!

Love Japanese Engrish!!

This is a typical Japanese gas station. Thankfully we all understand which way really is "IN". As you drive up to the station, they welcome you, guide you in, wash your windshield, empty your ashtray (If needed), all while they're filling the tank. When they are done, they again guide you out, along with a BOW!




While out shopping at Jusco, I ran into this FUNNY shirt. I've always wanted to get something cute like this for my Grandson and when I saw this I had to get it. The Japanese are so funny when they try to imitate English. That's why it's referred to as Engrish. Go to THIS site and you'll see more hilarious photo's.

A Phone Call From BOBBY!!

Enjoy my version of a Homemade black and white movie.

The last we heard was Bobby was going to check with President Beck to see if he could call us on his Christmas Eve which would be Christmas here (Got to love the 16 hour difference). Well we did get a phone call from Elder Folsom on Christmas morning and it was perfect timing too.
We had just finished unwrapping presents and I was in the middle of gathering up the mess when the Utah line rings, I'm looking at the number and of course was a little puzzled as to who it was (We were expecting the call between 2pm-3pm),not ever thinking it may be Bobby.

I said "Hello"?

He said "Mom"?

I said "BOBBY"!!!

He said "MOM"!!! (Wow, just like old times)

It was just so awesome to talk to him, I put him on speaker phone and we all gathered around the couch and talked with him for 1hr. 10 mins.
He is doing so well, we are so very, very proud of him. He talked about his Mission and the Baptism he got "Chosen" to perform.
All we wanted was just to hear him talk, to hear his voice and to hear about Elder Folsom and all he is doing. The hardest part was hanging up. We felt like teenagers "You hang up first, no you hang up first" so I had to finally push the button and say "Goodbye" to my Hero!!

Good Ole Engrish

The Japanese version of English is called Engrish. They are so funny trying to imitate the English language. Their clothing is a totally different story, (Pic's soon to follow). These are the type of signs you will see everywhere and anywhere.
Make's your heart go out to healthy people huh? good reason not to exercise or get pregnant huh?

Jaden

Jaden is our only grandson (for now), we miss him so much and we are blessed to be able to visit via webcam once in awhile. Even though he spends pretty much the whole time playing with his harmonica, pushing his dump truck, yelling at his dad for taking his Pokemon cards from him, climbing on the couch so he can jump off. We just love to watch him, we try to tell Dena and Jared to go ahead and go out on a date and we will watch him.

Japanese Christmas Gift

This is a funny and yet so cute story.. Dale and I had a ton of Hawaiian chocolates that we so needed to get out of the house, being that it was the Christmas season, Dale wanted to give some to the Mamasans at school, they clean his room everyday and always have huge smiles on their face. The next day this was left on Dale's desk.

The card say's "Thank you for the chocolate for yesterday. This is a present from us. It is glad when liking it. Happy Mary Christmas."
From Shizuka & Yaeko

The white box is addressed as "Foo Teacher."

How cute!!





Dale brought it home and we opened it up, it was just cute... they are awesome people and we love living in this culture.

The Girls Are Growing Up

Jessica and Molli are actually getting along for the most part, as those of you who have girls, know that can be a challenge at times.
Molli is getting so tall, Jess has to wear heels in pictures so they at least look somewhat the same height.
Jessica just got her drivers license and Dale seems to be having a better time at that then I am. She'll ask me if she can drive to the store and all I can do is tell her to ask Dad, cause that's just not something I can answer. She's doing good though, there have been no lights or sirens behind her.