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Peonies + 5 Things

I just learned a verrry important word in Japanese: sha-cu-ya-ku. Also maybe the most fun word to say. We keep pronouncing it with attitude. Shaa-CU-yaa-KU! It's meaning? Peony!! {My favorite...

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One Week Shy of 6 Months // IT'S A....

BOY !! What a surreal evening Cam and I had the first night he got back. When he left, I wasn't showing... a few months later, we're reunited, I'm definitely showing, and we got to open the...

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A Baby Cameron or Baby Amanda?

{1, 2, 3, 4}{1, 2, 3, 4} Sooo... it's time to guess. What do you think?? Baby girl or baby boy?

May 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Coastal Drive

I needed to go pick up Cam's truck this weekend on the other side of the island and took the long way back. We love this drive, and that beach is absolutely incredible for snorkeling and...

May 7, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Bread, Cheese and Olives {A Pizza From Heaven}

Do you like bread? Cheese? Olives? If you're nodding your head yes to any of those, then you will love this pizza. Please have it with a glass of wine for me! I would joyously take a chilled glass...

May 6, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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May Blooms

Playing with 500Yen {$5} worth of flowers // glorious homegrown strawberries from my little garden Happy Weekend! “God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds...

May 3, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Sea Salt Kisses

Sweet + salty is like a kiss on the lips to a pregnant girl. Or, any girl for that matter! (: Hence my name for these delectable cookies. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Sea Salt Kisses {makes about 3...

May 2, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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21 Weeks at Secret Beach

Soooo it seems I have a thing for maxi dresses and sun hats ! And for feeling our baby move, which makes my heart well up with thankfulness. I talk outloud to our baby more and more. Mental note to...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Motobu, Okinawa // Tropical Gardens

One of the many things we love about our Okinawan friends and neighbors is that they can turn even the smallest plot of dirt into something extraordinarily beautiful. Some of our neighbors have...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Grilled Citrus Salmon Tacos with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle and Black Bean Tomato Salsa

Garlic grown and gifted from our neighbor! Last night Kristen and I celebrated Mere over dinner with local salmon caught that morning, grilled in a huge open flame {it literally took all took all...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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20 Weeks at Toguchi Beach

Bebe update for those interested! Baby's Size: A mango! Currently weighing in at 12.5 ounces already. The first time we met our doctor, she took one look up and down at Cam with wide eyes, and one...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Season of Dragon Boat Races has Begun

Festival season is starting on Oki and lasts all through the summer. I love this time of year out here!Before we know it, we'll be going to sleep to the sound of sanshin {it's like a lute or...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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19 Weeks at Mihama

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27 I've been reading about the stories of...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spring is Blooming

It's been raining almost non-stop for the past few weeks, but not today!Spring was out and it was stunning.I woke up to these beautiful blooms I got from our neighborhood flower shop for 500Yen...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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The Best Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

The first time we had these amazing {and much healthier!} pancakes was when we rented a cabin at Oura Wan last summer with the Perezs, Arnolds and Muscaris. This is Nick and Amanda's recipe {the...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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18 Weeks at Zakimi Castle Ruins

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. {Romans 15:13} I was reading this verse tonight and...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Fresh Fruit Chocolate Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

Two of our close friends {who have been living with me, hi Perezs!} are moving back to the States. :( They love dark chocolate, so this is what I came up with yesterday for their going away party...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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A Sea of Irises

100Yen per bunch! {$1} ... so I bought 5 (: Kijoka FallsThe Southern half of Okinawa is built up with a dense population. But the Northern half is completely different. Smaller towns and villages,...

Apr 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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17 Weeks at Alivila

It's a little awkward posting photos of just me each week, but such is life when you live thousands of miles away from family! And, when your husband is far away too. Can you tell baby is growing!?...

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Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushroom & Steak Salad

Fresh and simple meals are always best to me. I saw fresh portobello mushrooms today and immediately grabbed them, thinking to throw them chopped in a salad. I decided instead to keep the...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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16 Weeks at Maeda Point

Last week began with Cam holding my hair back for me while I tossed my cookies {oh, the joys he had before leaving!} and ended with getting to see our little baby again, busy doing summersaults on...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Thankful // Palm Sunday Weekend on Okinawa

This weekend I am thankful for... the friendliest Okinawans {especially our adorable grandma neighbors who pat my belly} gorgeous weather on Saturday and an afternoon with Ash on the beach Yomitan...

Mar 25, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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The Last of NZ

I've had these photos in a folder on our desktop since we first got back, meaning to post. Sometimes we open up that folder and marvel at the adventure, beauty and incredible times together....

Mar 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Baby's First Photo + 10 Things

1. How Far Along: 15 weeks! Our little babe is currently the size of an orange... though feels much bigger to me! Especially when I glance down at my once flat stomach that now looks like I've been...

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Springtime in Yomitan

Cam and I can't thank you all enough for the congratulations, sharing in our excitement and especially the prayers. We can feel them! Thank you for loving on us. We are so thankful for you. PS: The...

Mar 14, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Our Big News

{14 1/2 weeks and finally showing... with the help of a big breakfast*} God is good. We are beside ourselves with joy. So thankful. Sometimes nervous. So excited. There's a little person growing...

Mar 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Caprese Sourdough Sammie with Balsamic Garlic Dip

I devoured this for lunch today and thought it only fair to share. Twas' amazing! Fresh cherry tomatoes and basil, gooey mozz, crunchy sourdough bread... ...but what really makes this sandwich is...

Mar 8, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Easter Bunting

Maybe it was because we spent last Spring gallivanting in Vietnam {amazing!}, being really sick from Vietnam..... {ugh. not amazing.} and in Thailand {amazing!} that I don't remember all of the...

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For the First Day of March & Coming of Spring

I am so excited and honored to get to be a contributor in the upcoming Spring Issue of Souvenir Magazine. It is quite honestly one of the most beautiful and inspirational magazines I've ever seen!...

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Peonies + 5 Things

One Week Shy of 6 Months // IT'S A....

A Baby Cameron or Baby Amanda?

Coastal Drive

Bread, Cheese and Olives {A Pizza From Heaven}

May Blooms

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Sea Salt Kisses

21 Weeks at Secret Beach

Motobu, Okinawa // Tropical Gardens

Grilled Citrus Salmon Tacos with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle and Black Bean Tomato Salsa

20 Weeks at Toguchi Beach

Season of Dragon Boat Races has Begun

19 Weeks at Mihama

Spring is Blooming

The Best Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

18 Weeks at Zakimi Castle Ruins

Fresh Fruit Chocolate Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

A Sea of Irises

17 Weeks at Alivila

Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushroom & Steak Salad

16 Weeks at Maeda Point

Thankful // Palm Sunday Weekend on Okinawa

The Last of NZ

Baby's First Photo + 10 Things

Springtime in Yomitan

Our Big News

Caprese Sourdough Sammie with Balsamic Garlic Dip

Easter Bunting

For the First Day of March & Coming of Spring

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